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Scholarship NameEligibility OverviewAward AmountDeadline Application LinkApplication RequirementsNotes
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Pizza Hut Foundation ScholarshipAges 17–26 (incl. HS seniors); financial need; 2.5 GPA minimum$500–$2,000Sep 5
https://www.pizzahutfoundation.org/programs/
Essay, 1 reference, HS transcript, FAFSA Application; financial need; 2.5 GPA
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Direct Textbook Essay Scholarship Contest
HS seniors; undergrad & grad students$100–$2,000Sep 12https://www.directtextbook.com/scholarship
500-word essay on theme: 'Climbing a Shifting Career Ladder: What Career Success Means When AI Displaces Entry-Level Jobs.'
National; date shown 2025—confirm current cycle before posting
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Niche 'No Essay' Scholarship (Monthly)
HS students; quick entry$2,500 (varies)Monthly
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/
Short formRecurring—listed in multiple months.
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YoungArts National Arts Competition
Ages 15–18 or grades 10–12; visual, literary & performing artsUp to $10,000 + national recognitionSep/Oct (varies)https://youngarts.org/Portfolio/auditionAccess to masterclasses & alumni network.
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The Gates Scholarship
HS seniors; Pell-eligible; minority groups; high academic achievement
Full cost of attendance (unmet need)Sept 15
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Essays, transcript, FAFSA
Extremely competitive; multi-phase. TX note: Also check Terry Foundation (via partner universities), UIL/TILF, Texas PTA, TxDOT 'Don't Mess with Texas' (spring), Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Dallas/Collin/Tarrant community foundations, Garland NAACP, GEESA.
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QuestBridge National College Match
HS seniors; strong academics; significant financial need
Full four-year scholarships (partner colleges)
Sept 30
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
Essays, transcript, recommendations, financial docs
Binding match process in Dec.
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Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramHS seniors; ~3.0+ GPA; U.S. citizens/PR$20,000Sept 30
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Online app; short responses~150 Scholars
~150 Scholars
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10X Digital Scholarship
HS seniors & undergrads; major/plan in digital marketing or related; plan ≥10 credit hours
$4,000Sep 10https://10xdigitalinc.com/scholarship/
500+ word essay re: life story, intended field, career, impact
National; due 11:59 PM ET; date shown 2025—confirm current cycle before posting
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Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Ages 13–18 (worldwide; incl. homeschool & students with disabilities)
$250,000 (student scholarship)Sep 15https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/
Create a ≤2:00 video explaining a concept in physics/life sciences/math; submit YouTube link; peer-to-peer review
Opens May 1; due 11:59 PM PDT; typical additional awards: teacher $50k & school lab $100k; date shown 2025—confirm current cycle before posting
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$500 Going Merry Future Fund Scholarship (Going Merry)
HS juniors & seniors (Classes of 2026–2029), age 16+; Going Merry account linked to current high school
$500Sept 30
https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/500-going-merry-future-fund-scholarship/82876
5-minute application; no essay; answer 2 short/MC questions incl. referrer email
Funds can cover tuition/books/supplies; platform-run—verify current cycle/deadline before posting
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Courage To Grow Scholarship
HS juniors & seniors; college/trade/community college/grad/doctoral; U.S. citizen; GPA ≥2.5
Up to $1,000 (up to 4 recipients)Sept 30
https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/courage-to-grow-scholarship/22650
Online application + 250-word essay: why you should be awarded
Rolling—one award each month; closes at year-end; funds disbursed to college account; typical cutoff ~10:59 p.m. CT—verify current cycle
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