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1 | AUSD SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN | ||||||||
2 | https://tinyurl.com/AUSD-scholarships | ||||||||
3 | Deadline: | Scholarship Name | Applicable to Students from: | Type: | Award Amount: | Open to Grades | DIRECT Link to Scholarship: | Eligibility (SHORT summary of requirements): | Additional Information/Download: |
4 | 10/8/2026 | AES Engineering Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $500 | 12th | https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php | High school senior planning to attend college; open to students pursuing any field of study. Submit a 500–1,000 word essay responding to the current prompt. | No application packet; essay is submitted by email. Include full name, current school, and plans for next year. |
5 | 10/20/2026 | Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $10,000 + $5,000 charity grant | 9th - 12th | https://www.us.stop-hunger.org/grants/youth-scholarships | Students ages 5-25 who demonstrate meaningful leadership and impact fighting childhood hunger/food insecurity. | National scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship plus a $5,000 grant for a hunger-relief charity. Application period closes October 20. |
6 | 10/30/2026 | National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $50,000 | 12th | https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html | U.S. citizen; high school senior planning to attend an accredited U.S. college/university and pursue a STEM career; preference for space-related interests. | Requires transcript, two recommendations, statement of intent and video; finalist live video audition required. |
7 | 10/31/2026 | VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Up to $35,000 | 9th - 12th | https://www.vfw.org/VOD | Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a U.S. high school/home-study program; must meet VFW residency requirements and submit an original recorded audio essay. | 2026-27 theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me About America." Requires a 3-5 minute audio essay and typed essay; entries begin at a local participating VFW Post. |
8 | 10/31/2026 | National Rice Month Scholarship Video Contest | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | California / National | $2,000 - $5,000 | 12th | https://reelricecontest.com/about-the-contest/ | Graduating high school senior in California (or AR, LA, MS, MO, TX) who has not previously won this scholarship; sponsor-family exclusions apply. | Create an original video of 3 minutes or less about U.S. rice/National Rice Month. Three awards totaling $10,000. |
9 | 10/31/2026 | Fatimahs.Guide School Excellence Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $1,000 | 9th - 12th (age 13+) | https://accessscholarships.com/fatimahs-guide-school-excellence-scholarship/ | Open to high school students age 13+ in any year/area of study. Application focuses on how the student uplifts their community, pursues passions, or creates change. | Two $1,000 scholarships. Requires the written portion in the required format; deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern. |
10 | 10/31/2026 | Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $1,000 | 9th - 12th | https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship | High school student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college/university. Selection considers creativity, content, and commitment to addressing cyberbullying. | Online application with a written statement. No minimum GPA listed. |
11 | 10/31/2026 | Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $2,000 | 9th - 12th (age 14+) | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship | Legal U.S. resident age 14+ residing in the 50 states or D.C.; education/enrollment requirements apply under official rules. | Submit a creative response of 250 words or less describing a zombie-survival plan. One $2,000 award. |
12 | 11/1/2026 | Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Up to $4,000 | 12th | https://hispanicheritage.org/youth-awards/ | Graduating spring 2027 senior; minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA; plans to enroll in an accredited higher education institution in 2027-28. | Categories include Community Service, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Green. Application includes transcript, recommendation and short essays. |
13 | 11/3/2026 | Chick-fil-A Community Scholars | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $25,000 | 12th (must be 18 by 7/15/27) | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/cfacommunityscholars/ | High school senior; age 18 by 7/15/27; 3.0+ GPA; community service/leadership; planning full-time postsecondary study in 2027-28. DACA and eligible international students may apply. | Up to 13 awards. Requires transcript, financial documentation and at least one recommendation. Deadline 3:00 PM Central. |
14 | 11/5/2026 | Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Up to $250,000; $3.1 million total awards | 12th | https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/ | Student in the final year of secondary school who has completed eligible original, independent scientific research; U.S. school attendance/citizenship rules apply. | Research-focused competition. Application, recommendations and research materials are due by 8:00 PM Eastern on 11/5/26. |
15 | 11/9/2026 | Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Up to $10,000 | 8th - 12th (ages 8-18) | https://fromthetop.org/apply/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/ | Pre-collegiate classical musician ages 8-18 with demonstrated musical achievement, financial need, commitment to learning and strong character. | Award supports music-related needs and includes From the Top's Learning and Media Lab. November 9 is the last deadline for Class of 2027 seniors. |
16 | 11/11/2026 | Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Up to $55,000 per year | 12th | https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ | Spring 2027 graduate; minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA; plans to attend a four-year college; must submit SAT, ACT, AP or IB score; family adjusted gross income up to $95,000 considered. | Application is through Common App and requires two academic recommendations. No application fee. |
17 | 11/12/2026 | Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $4,000 - $30,000 | 12th | https://hq.elks.org/scholars/mvs.cfm | Current high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and plans to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college/university. | No relationship to an Elks member required. 500 national scholarships; selection considers scholarship, leadership and financial need. Deadline 11:59 PM Pacific. |
18 | 11/19/2026 | Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National / International | $1,500 | 9th - 12th (generally ages 14-19) | https://thekennedycenter.smapply.io/prog/2027_accessvsa_playwright_discovery_program/ | High school/secondary student with a documented disability; generally ages 14-19; submit an original ten-minute script in English or ASL. | Selected writers receive a stipend and participate in virtual/in-person career-development workshops, mentorship and networking. Deadline 11:59 PM Eastern. |
19 | 11/14/2026 (competition; registration deadline not stated) | Ronald Reagan Debate Series Regional Invitational | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National / Regional Competition (Irvine, CA) | Share of $50,000 in scholarship awards | 9th - 12th | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/debate | High school students in grades 9–12; compete in presidential-style debate emphasizing persuasive speaking, civility, storytelling and communication. Both beginners and experienced debaters welcome. | Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Concordia University, Irvine. 2027 regional resolution: disaster preparedness responsibility of state/local vs. federal government. Free virtual prep Q&A Nov. 2 at 3:30 PM PT. Registration deadline not specified in announcement; confirm on official website. |
20 | 12/1/2026 | Hagan Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Varies | 12th | https://haganscholarships.org/application/ | Class of 2027 high school graduate who meets Hagan Scholarship eligibility criteria and will enroll at an eligible four-year or higher college/university the fall after graduation. | Fall 2026 application opened 9/1/26. Up to 1,500 Hagan Scholarships may be awarded for the 2027-28 academic year. |
21 | 12/1/2026 | Coolidge Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | Varies | 11th | https://coolidgescholars.org/apply/ | the Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2028 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. | Eligibility Requirements 2026-27 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2028. That is to say, students in their junior year of high school, or the equivalent if home schooled, are eligible to apply. (Students who are currently high school juniors but take some courses at a local college are indeed eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship.) 2026-27 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America by the 2026-27 scholarship deadline. |
22 | 12/31/2026 | Rise Above Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $1,000 | 12th | https://www.silbermanlam.com/2026-rise-above-scholarship/ | Current high school senior; legal U.S. resident residing in the 50 states or D.C.; minimum 3.0 GPA/good academic standing; postsecondary enrollment requirements apply. | Requires a 750-1,000 word essay, résumé and transcript/proof of college acceptance. One $1,000 award. |
23 | 12/31/2026 | Unigo $10K Scholarship | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $10,000 | 9th - 12th (age 14+) | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/high-school-students/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/unigo-10k-scholarship | Legal U.S. resident age 14+ residing in the 50 states or D.C.; free Unigo registration required. | Submit a short response of 250 words or less to the current prompt. One $10,000 award; deadline 11:59 PM Pacific. |
24 | 1/11/2027 | John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest | AHS, MKHS, SGHS | National | $1,000 - $10,000 | 9th - 12th | https://jfkessaycontest.smapply.io/prog/john_f_kennedy_profile_in_courage_essay_contest/ | U.S. high school students in grades 9-12, plus eligible correspondence/GED students and U.S. citizens attending school overseas. | Submit an original essay analyzing an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. Deadline 11:59 PM Eastern. |