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AUSD SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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https://tinyurl.com/AUSD-scholarships
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Deadline:Scholarship NameApplicable to Students from:Type:Award Amount:Open to GradesDIRECT Link to Scholarship:Eligibility (SHORT summary of requirements):Additional Information/Download:
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9/15/2025Gates ScholarshipNationwide (U.S.)Merit & Need-BasedLast-dollar scholarship (full cost of attendance after other aid)12th gradehttps://www.thegatesscholarship.org/Exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority high school seniorsOpens July 15, 2025
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Late September 2025QuestBridge National College MatchNationwide (U.S.)Need-BasedFull four-year scholarship12th gradehttps://www.questbridge.org/Students with academic excellence and significant financial needOpens Late July 2025
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9/30/2025Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation AHS, MKHS, SGHSState$2,50012thhttps://tinyurl.com/AUSD-scholarshipdatabaseThe Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship was created to alleviate financial barriers to higher education for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students in California.https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aVNyTyxHX5ynpgDdJQK45BRfQjFHx7gW
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10/2/2025Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramNationwide (U.S.)Merit-Based$20,00012th gradehttps://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/Well-rounded seniors who lead and serve in schools and communitiesOpens August 1, 2025
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Early: November 1, 2025; Final: January 9, 2026Ron Brown Scholar ProgramNationwide (U.S.)Merit & Need-Based$40,000 total12th gradehttps://ronbrown.org/Academically talented African-American seniors with leadership potential and financial needOpens August 2025
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10/15/2025Horatio Alger ScholarshipNationwide (U.S.)Need-BasedVaries12th gradehttps://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/Students with financial need who have overcome adversityOpens August 1, 2025
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11/5/2025Elks Most Valuable Student (MVS) ScholarshipNationwide (U.S.)Merit & Need-BasedUp to $50,00012th gradehttps://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfmSeniors demonstrating leadership, academics, and financial needOpens August 1, 2025
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11/1/2025Jack Kent Cooke College ScholarshipNationwide (U.S.)Need-BasedUp to $55,000 per year12th gradehttps://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/High-achieving students with financial needOpens August 2025
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12/1/2025Dell Scholars ProgramNationwide (U.S.)Need-Based$20,000 plus laptop & support12th gradehttps://www.dellscholars.org/Students in college-readiness programs (like AVID)Opens October 1, 2025
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12/15/2025Burger King Scholars ProgramNationwide (U.S.)Merit-BasedUp to $50,00012th gradehttps://bk-scholars.com/Seniors with academic success, work experience, and community involvementOpens October 2025
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1/1/2026Coolidge Scholarship (for Juniors)Nationwide (U.S.)Merit-BasedFull-ride11th gradehttps://coolidgescholars.org/Current juniors with academic excellence and civic engagementOpens Late Summer/Early Fall
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1/3/2026GE‑Reagan Foundation Scholarship ProgramNationwide (U.S.)Merit-BasedUp to $40,000 total (renewable up to $10,000/year for four years)12th gradehttps://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/U.S. citizens who are high school seniors graduating in spring 2026; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrated leadership, integrity, and citizenshipOpens October 2025.
Showcase your leadership, integrity, drive, and service to others in your application. GE‑Reagan Foundation Scholars are young leaders who embody President Reagan’s values, using their experiences to make a lasting impact. Watch the three-part video series from past recipients for insider tips on crafting a strong application.
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