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ScholarshipDeadlineAwardGrade Level EligibilityRenewableDescriptionOpen to DREAMers?
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Knight Essay ScholarshipDecember 15$6,000 (5 awarded)9-12NoThe National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs, and Activities for Students. To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student's essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.No
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The Coolidge ScholarshipDecember 16Full ride11YesThe Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
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Gen and Kelly Tanabe ScholarshipDecember 31$1,0009-12NoEligibility Requirements:
-9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students
-Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months
-Legal resident of the U.S.
-Submit your personal statement		No
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Live Más ScholarshipJanuary 6Up to $25,000Not restricted by grade level (at least 16 )Yes-Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 24 years of age, located in the United States or D.C.
(If an applicant is a minor in his/her/their state of residence they must receive parental consent from his/her/their parent/legal guardian to apply.)
-Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).
-Employees of Taco Bell Foundation, Inc., Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. and its parent, subsidiaries of its parent, franchisees, licensees, and the advertising and promotion agencies involved with this Program are not eligible to apply or receive a scholarship through this version of the program.
-Has not previously received a Live Más Scholarship.		No
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Carson Scholars FundJanuary 11$1,0004-11NoThe Carson Scholars Fund remains dedicated to its goal of naming a Carson Scholar in every school. All schools that request an application will be added to our mailing list for our next scholarship season. All requests must come from educators or school administrators. Requests cannot be made for individual students, nor can applications be sent to students’ homes. This policy ensures that educators can complete a fair and impartial nomination process to determine which student at their school would best meet the requirements for a Carson Scholarship. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.75, in grades 4th-11th, Be nominated by counselor/teacher and approved by principal.No
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Princeton Prize in Race RelationsJanuary 15$2,5009-12NoIn order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University sponsors an annual awards program for high school students — the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Through this effort, we hope to inspire others to join in these or similar efforts, and to undertake initiatives of their own. Unknown
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Global Navigator Scholarship Award (Freshman-Juniors Only)January 21Varies9-11NoThe Global Navigator Scholarship distributes nearly $75,000 for students participating in one of the many CIEE Summer Study Abroad programs. Students are considered for the scholarships based on both merit and need.

Mr. Silverstein works closely with CIEE at Lane and can assist students through the application process. Questions? Email: dssilverstein@cps.edu
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Horatio Alger Association ScholarshipMarch 1, 2026$10,000-2500011NoBe enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen		No
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