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1 | SCHOLARSHIP | DEADLINE | GRADE | ELIGIBILITY | AMOUNT | COLLEGE AFFILIATION | UPDATED | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | September | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Beauty and Wellness Professionals | 9/1/2025 | 12 | Students enrolled in beauty or wellness program; Open to US citizens, DACA recipients, and international students. | $2,500.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | The Gates Scholarship | 9/15/2025 | 12 | Senior, Minority, High financial need, US citizen, national or permanent resident. WGPA 3.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Prudential Emerging Visionaries | 9/23/2025 | 10-12 | Students bringing vision and change to their communities | up to $15000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Questbridge National College Match | 9/30/2025 | 12 | Full tuition, fees, housing, books, & travel to QuestBridge participating colleges. Open to high school seniors planning to attend college. Open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents. Students earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses. Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed. Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members). | Many | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship | 9/30/2025 | 12 | Senior, US citizen, National, or Permanet Resident, Refugee, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants or Humanitarian Parolees | $20,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | The "No Sweat" Scholarship | 9/30/2025 | 9-12 | Short essay scholarship to be used for educational purposes. | $2500-$5000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | October | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Girls Impact on the World | 10/1/2025 | 9-12 | High School Student - 12 awards given | $5,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Morehead-Cain Scholarship | 10/1/2025 | 12 | Leaders with an ability to influence, energize, and inspire others to make an impact. We seek courage, humility, integrity, and perseverance. | Full Ride | UNC-Chapel Hill | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | United States Senate Youth Program | 10/9/2025 | 11,12 | Juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service; merit-based and highly competitive; must be actively serving as a leader in an elected or appointed capacity in student government or an approved civic or educational organization during the entire school year. Attendance at a week long government and leadership education program in D.C. is required to receive financial scholarship. Visit your CCIC for more information. | $10,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies | 10/15/2025 | 12 | Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the Scholarship. Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance. Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership. | Full Tuition and Housing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | SHSS Diversity Scholarship | 10/3/2025 | 10-12 | commitment to expanding the diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school, community, or workplace. | $2,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Women's Ministries Scholarship | 10/31/2025 | 12 | Must be going to a 7th Day adventist College, Female | $20,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | VFW Voice of Democracy | 10/31/2025 | 9-12 | Students in grades 9-12 submit a written and recorded democratic and patriotic themed essay. | $5,000-$30,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Big Futures Scholarships | varies | 12 | Senior | Up to $40,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | November | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | 11/3/2025 | 12 | 3.0+ GPA, Hispanic Heritage, permanent resident, US citizen or qualify under DACA | $4,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Regeneron Science Talent Search | 11/6/2025 | 12 | For seniors who have completed research | $250.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | 11/12/2025 | 12 | Awards based on academics, leadership and financial need. | $4,000-$50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship | 11/14/2025 | 12 | 3.5+ GPA, Demonstrate unmet financial need | Up to $40,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Concerto Competition | 11/15/2025 | 9-12 | String, Piano and harp players | $500-$2500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | National Space Club Scholarship | 11/17/2025 | 12 | STEM, Be willing to speak to audience, US citizen | $20,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Test Prep Insight | 11/30/2025 | 12 | Applicants must have a medically recognized physical or medical disability | $1,500.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | International Bipolar Foundation HS Essay Contest | Varies | 9-12 | 500-1000 word essay on a mental health campaign; open to students in grades 9-12. | $250-$1000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | December | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Hagan Scholarship Foundation | 12/1/2025 | 12 | US citizen, 3.5+ GPA, must be attending 4-year university, must work 240 hours each year, family income not to exceed $100,000, must apply for FAFSA | $15000/year up to four years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | ACF Visionary Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 9-12 | This scholarships is for high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need. Student must be currently working during this school year. | $2,500.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | American Rocketry Challenge | 12/1/2025 | 9-12 | Design, Build and Launch Rocket | Up to $20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Ron Brown Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 12 | African American seniors with financial need who can demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability and community service. | $10,000/year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Americanism Essay Contest | 12/1/2025 | 9-12 | Essay contest for grades 7-12 to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism. Essay must be submitted through an FRA member or branch. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers | 12/1/2025 | 12 | US citizen, seeking degree in physics | $3,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Dell Scholars https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ | 12/1/2025 | 12 | 2.4 gpa, targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education: Must be Pell eligible | $20,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Coolidge Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 11 | Citizen or legal permanent resident, merit - student must be recommended and must have taken the most rigorous course of study available. Demonstrate uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. Students apply in 11th grade. | Full Ride | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Science Ambassador Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 9-12 | Female, STEM, requires video | $40,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | More With Us | 12 | Short Video about Volunteer experience | $500.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Burger King Scholars Program | 12 | Senior, minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 Be passionate about serving the community | Varies $10,000-$50,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Equitable Excellence Scholarship | 12 | US citizen or legal resident; be willing to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with Photos for use in Program promotion/info. | $5,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Path to Pro Scholarshiphttps://www.myscholarship.app/home-depot-foundation | 12/31/2024 | 12 | Senior, plan to be enrolled in trade related program at 2 year school, not an employee of Home Depot, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management | $2,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Future Travel Nurse Scholarship | 12/31/2024 | 12 | Must have 3.0+ GPA;Accepted to a nursing program in an accredited institution in the US | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Thiel Fellowshiphttps://thielfellowship.org/ | Ongoing | 12 | two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation’s network of founders, investors, and scientists. | $100,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Overachievers Student Grant | 12/30/2024 | 12 | students who go above and beyond to make their communities and our world better for us all. Whether it’s an individual going above and beyond their 9-to-5 job to improve their community, a student making a difference outside their classroom or another noble effort, we want to hear about it and give these Overachievers the recognition they deserve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Arthur M. and Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship | 12/31/2024 | 12 | Be an Eagle Scout | $200-$10000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Navy ROTC Scholarship | 12/31/2024 | 12 | senior; minimum combined SAT score of 1100 (minimum of 540 in Math and 550 in Evidenced Based Reading and Writing); minimum combined ACT score of 44 (minimum of 21 in Math and 22 in English); valid Test Dates for the 2022 Scholarship Year are Dec 2019 to Dec 2021; must be a citizen of the United States or in process of obtaining citizenship; no criminal record of military or civilian offenses; no previous drug use; application instructions and checklist; long application | $180,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Power or Resilience Scholarshiphttps://scottglovsky.com/power-resilience-scholarship/ | 12/31/2024 | 12 | Senior, 3.0+ GPA shows examples of personal resilience | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship | 12/31/2024 | 12 | Senior, Essay required | $250.00 - $1000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | January | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | NIHMental Health Scholarship | 1/16/2025 | 11-12 | The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) are co-sponsoring the “Speaking Up About Mental Health” national essay challenge. The contest aims to start conversations about mental health and encourage young people to seek help for mental health issues. | up to $15000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | 1/3/2025 | 9-12 | U.S. or Canadian Citizens; work in a group of two, three or four students; each team will select a technology that is present in the home, school and / or community and explore what the technology does, how it works and how or why it was invented; see link for full rules and guidelines. | Up to $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship | 1/8/2025 | 11,12 | Must be at least 16, legal resident, create a video to answer one of three questions Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process. | Up to $25,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Kennedy Center Young Soloist Award | 1/8/2025 | 10-12 | Open to all US soloists with disabilities | $2,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | 1/9/2025 | 12 | Senior, underrepresented, community service, financial need, minority, leadership skills, submit a test score, US citizen | Up to $35000 over 4 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | 1/9/2025 | 12 | Must have taken IB or AP computer science courses; going for a degree in computer science, GPA of 3.0 | $10,000/year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Diversity Advancement Scholarship | 1/10/2025 | 12 | planning to enroll in a NAAB-accredited architecture degree program | $20,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | National Society of Black Engineers | 1/10/2025 | 12 | African American Seniors, who will be studying STEM | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | YouthCon Scholarshiphttps://youthcon.aasuccess.org/ | 1/12/2025 | 12 | Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) through fall quarter/semester he/she must plan to enroll or actually be enrolled full-time as a college student (12 credits per quarter or equivalent for the 2022 Fall semester) Be able to attend the YouthCon Award Ceremony in September 2023 in Northern Virginia | $1000-$3000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Mensa Scholarship | 1/15/2025 | 12 | Essay goal statement that includes specific information on experience or steps taken toward the goal, persuasiveness (e.g., how your past achievements/experiences and your future planning increase the probability of reaching your goal), why you think that you will succeed, and also grammar, spelling, and punctuation.Ess | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship (APIA Scholars) | 1/15/2025 | 12 | Live at or below the poverty level, or low socioeconomic status;first in their families to attend college;Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. | $2500-20000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | American Quarter Horse Association Scholarship | 1/15/2025 | 12 | current AQHYA or AQHA member with a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average | $1000-$35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | 1/15/2025 | 12 | To be eligible, you must...1) Be a high school senior who is a US citizen, 2) Be planning a career of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. | $5,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest | 1/17/2025 | 9-12 | 700-1,000 word essay describing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official that occurred during or after 1917; must use five sources and include a bibliography. | $100-$10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Reynolds Scholarship Application | 1/17/2025 | 12 | Seniors, 300-word reflection on leadership | $40,000/year | Dickinson | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | HBCU Council | 1/19/2025 | 12 | Qualified applicants must be a member of a church or community-based organization • Qualified applicants must complete a Community Service Project (Minimum: 40hrs) • Qualified applicants must obtain two Letters of Recommendation (Teacher/Counselor, Pastor/Church Official, Community Organization) | $1000-$3000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | C-SPAN Student Cam 2022 | 1/20/2025 | 9-12 | create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "How does the federal government impact your life?" | Prizes totalling $100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Rales O'Neil Scholarship | 1/25/2025 | 12 | Student applicants must be MCPS graduating seniors who have taken rigorous courses and hold a weighted GPA of 4.80 as of their Sept. 1, 2024 transcript. Students will need to submit an essay that will be reviewed by a committee established by the Educational Foundation. Applicants must also demonstrate a household income of $118,323 or below to be eligible. | $10,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | 1/30/25 | 9-12 | All are welcome to apply. 140-character message about technology addition. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Union Plus Scholarship | 1/31/2025 | 12 | Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. | $4,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship | 1/31/2025 | 12 | Technical Trade School | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Princeton Prize in Race Relations | 01/31/2025 | 9-12 | recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities. | $1,000.00 | Princeton | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Montgomery Scholars (MC Honors) | 1/31/2025 | 12 | selective admission two-year interdisciplinary honors program designed for high school graduates as the first step in completing a four-year degree. | Full tuition for two years | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | The Tom Joyner Foundation | Varies | 12 | African American seniors with a 3.0 GPA or better; 1400 SAT score or 30 ACT score; demonstrated leadership abilities in community service or extra curricular activities; and acceptance to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program | 12 | Be historically underserved students who self-identify as Black/African American; Hispanic or Latino; America Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Min. unweighted gpa 3.0 | $5000-$10,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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75 | Society of Manufacturing Engineers | 2/1/2025 | 12 | Students studying manufacturing or engineering | $10,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 1 For 2 Education Scholarship | 2/1/2025 | 12 | Pay it forward 3.7 or 4.0 Weighted GPA; must pledge to pay for two future scholarships during your lifetime | $25,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards | 2/3/2025 | 12 | Be a child or grandchild of an ELKS club member | $4,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Morton Gould Young Composer Awards | 2/6/2025 | 9-12 | Be a young Composer, minimum GPA 2.0, US citizen of permanect resident | $5,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | RMHC/HACER Scholarship | 2/6/2025 | 12 | Seniors with a 2.8 GPA or better with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. | $100,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Jimmy Rane Foundation | 2/7/2025 | 12 | Min GPA 3.0 academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. | $5,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Mellfin Scholarship | 2/7/2025 | 12 | 3.0+ GPA, must be in ESOL or have exited ESOL | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | National Agriculture Day Essay and Video Contest | 2/7/2025 | 9-12 | U.S. Citizen; submit an essay (450 words or less) or video (max 2 minutes) on the following topic: Food Brings Everyone to the Table; see link for details and guidelines. | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Women of the Dove Book Scholarship | 2/9/2025 | 12 | Female, STEM Major, Essay required | $1,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Davidson Fellows Scholarship | 2/12/2025 | 9-12 | Must be 18 or younger when applying, US citizen or legal resident, must complete a project ie. creative application of existing knowledge, a new idea with high impact, an innovative solution with rad-range implications | $10,000-$50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship | 2/12/2025 | 12 | Female, Min GPA 3.0 | $500-$3000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | WSSC Commissioners' Engineering Scholarship | 2/15/2025 | 12 | Civil Engineering (i.e., Environmental, Sanitary, Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Fire Protection, Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management); Electrical Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering | $8,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Team DC Student Athlete Scholarship | 2/15/2025 | 12 | Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, participate actively in athletics or competive sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Commissioners Engineering Scholarship Program | 2/15/2025 | 12 | be enrolled* full-time in a degree program at an accredited college or university that leads to an engineering degree in one of the following areas: Civil Engineering (i.e., Environmental, Sanitary, Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Fire Protection, Transportation, Project Management, Construction Management); Electrical Engineering; Material Science and Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science/Engineering. | $2,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | 2/15/2025 | 12 | Seniors of Hispanic Heritage with a 3.0 GPA or better applying to a not-for-profit 4-year university. | $500-$5000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Covid Frontline Families Scholarship | 2/17/2025 | 12 | Children of healthcare worksers who worked in medical facilities and lost their lives to Covid 19 | $1000 - $2500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | MCPS Education Foundation | 2/18/2025 | 12 | Check your district to see which scholarship you qualify for | $1000/year or more | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | The Greater Washington Urban League | 2/20/2025 | 12 | 2.5+ GPA, Identify as Black/African American, African, Afro-Caribbean, and/or Afro-Latino, financial need, committment to community service | |||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship | 2/20/2025 | 12 | Children of full-time employees in the financial services minimum grade point average of 3.5 and rank in the top 20% of class, Must demonstrate financial need, Students must be a US citizen or legal resident | Up to $12,500, renewable | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship | 2/20/2025 | 12 | students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities | $5000-$10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Betty and Mort Marshall Scholarship | 2/21/2025 | 12 | Must be studying architecture or engineering | $5,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Pearls of Hope Scholarship | 2/28/2025 | 12 | Variety of Scholarships | $1000-$8000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | KnowBe4 Women's Scholarship | 2/28/2025 | 12 | To be eligible, you must be...1) Be a female pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance, 2) Be a high school senior (undergraduate or graduate student) with a minimum 3.3 GPA. | $10,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | The Dream.Us | 2/28/2025 | 12 | GPA 3.0 Enrolled Full time Fall 2020, Undocumented students | |||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Flight Training Scholarship | 2/28/2025 | 12 | Interested in flying | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship | 2/28/2025 | 12 | Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or an AB-540 student/DACA recipient; Minority, GPA 3.0; MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on advertising, marketing or public relations | $2,500.00 |