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1 | Scholarship Name | Opens | Deadline | Award Amount | Eligibilty | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | College Freshman | Essay | Citizenship Status | Website |
2 | BigFuture Scholarships | Open | Varies | $500.00 | Log in to Big Future and complete tasks. | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NA | Any Status | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships |
3 | Innovation in Education Scholarship | Open | Every 25th of the Month | $500.00 | High school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/ |
4 | Back to School Scholarship from Collegexpress | Open | Last day of each month | $2,000.00 | Must be over 13 years old and be a legal US resident. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.collegexpress.com/reg/signup?campaign=b2school2025&ref=button&utm_source=button&_gl=1*1igey1a*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzU1OTQ1Nzg4LjE3NTQzMzE5OTU.*_ga_2MX1KYP813*czE3NTQzMzE5OTUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQzMzIwMTIkajQzJGwwJGgw |
5 | Too Cool to Pay for School | Open | Last day of March, June, September, December | $1,000.00 | Only one entry allowed per person per quarter. A new winner will be chosen every quarter. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | Any Status | https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school |
6 | Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship | Open | Last day of March, June, September, December | $2,000.00 | High School Senior interested in going into a trade related program, must complete the online form/application. Focused on Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, plumbing, and Construction Management. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not Listed | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro |
72 | Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | Open | 1/30/2026 | $1,000.00 | Any high school grade (homeschool included). Must be a legal citizen. Must answer a short answer prompt. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship |
73 | Jenner Law Scholarship | 1/1/2026 | 1/30/2026 | $2,500.00 | GPA of 3.0 or higher. WILL CLOSE WHEN 500 APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED! Must enroll in a college or university. Must answer an essay prompt | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.jennerlawfirm.com/scholarships/scholarships-make-a-difference/ |
74 | TESA 4-Year Scholarship Award | Open | 1/30/2026 | $5,000.00 | Must be a senior with at least one score from an SAT or ACT. Applicants will be evaluated based on financial need, scholarship, leadership/extra-curricular, character. | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://texaselks.org/tesa-scholarships |
75 | The Princeton Prize in Race Relations | 11/17/2025 | 1/31/2026 | $2,500.00 | Open to 9th-12th students who have undertaken efforts towards advicing racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities through volunteer efforts. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | https://pprize.princeton.edu/apply |
76 | William B. Ruggles Journalist Scholarship | 9/1/2025 | 1/31/2026 | $2,000.00 | For seniors majoring in Journalism and can demonstrate journalism skills and work. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | Not Listed | https://nilrr.org/resources/online-ruggles-journalism-scholarship-application/ |
77 | 2026 EngineerGirl Writing Contest | TBD | 2/1/2026 | $500-$1000 | Must be a High School Student (9-12). Must answer a specific prompt in APA format. Please visit your English teacher for assistance with the essay. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | https://www.engineergirl.org/151586/2024-contest-rules-and-regulations |
78 | Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Contest | 12/1/2025 | 2/1/2026 | Unlisted | Open to 9th-12th students. Write an essay about a interview with a women currently working in or retired from a mathematical sciences career. Can interview a math teacher. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | >500 words | Any Status | https://awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest/ |
79 | The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 2/6/2026 | $5,000.00 | For seniors attending college on Fall 2026. Minimum 2.7 GPA. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-about |
80 | Hamman Foundation Scholarship | 9/15/2025 | 2/16/2026 | $20,000.00 | Must be a senior with a min SAT of 1000 combined or ACT composite score of 21. Must participate in interview if you make it to finalist. | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | US Citizen ONLY | https://hammanfoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/ |
81 | Vegetarian Resource Group | Open | 2/20/2026 | $10,000.00 | Must be a senior who promote vegetarianism at their school or community. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Must include 3 or more recommendation letters and any documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism in high school or the community. | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Not Listed | https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm |
82 | Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship | Open | 2/28/2026 | $2,000.00 | Seniors with min GPA of 3.0. Must have interest in social justice that is demonstrated by past or present volunteer, professional, or education experiences. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | Not Listed | https://pricebenowitz.com/2021-price-benowitz-social-justice-scholarship/ |
83 | DAV Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship | Open | 2/28/2026 | $30,000.00 | Any grade level with age of 21 or below. Must have min 100 volunteer hours from a VA medical center or Local Veterabs Assistance Program. Scholarship must be used within 6 years towards any college, university, vocational or trade school. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | Not Listed | https://www.dav.org/help-dav/volunteer/dav-scholarships/ |
84 | A Helping Hand | Open | 2/28/2026 | $500.00 | Low income, graduating high school seniors heading to community college or a 4 year university. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/500-a-helping-hand-scholarship/ |
85 | Horatio Alger - Melvyn Klein Scholarship Page 3 | 12/1/2025 | 3/1/2026 | $10,000.00 | Must be a senior with a 2.5 GPA. Demonstrate financial aid ($65,000) and committed to attend a college/university after graduation. Attend University of Texas or Baylor University | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen ONLY | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/targeted-scholarships/ |
86 | Horatio Alger - Vance Cryer Marine Corps Page 9 | 12/1/2025 | 3/1/2026 | $10,000.00 | Must be a senior with a 2.5 GPA. Must be a child of a wounded or deceased U.S. Marine. Demonstrate financial aid ($65,000) and committed to attend a college/university after graduation. | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen ONLY | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/targeted-scholarships/ |
87 | Horatio Alger List | 12/1/2025 | 3/1/2026 | Varies | Junior National Scholarship pg 1 ($25,000) & Texas State Scholarship pg 8 ($10,000). Must be a junior, demonstrate financial need, community service, overcoming adversity, have a 2.0 gpa and commit to attend college or university after graduation. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen ONLY | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/targeted-scholarships/ |
88 | SPE GCS Scholarship | 12/1/2025 | 3/2/2026 | $4,000.00 | Be a graduating high school senior. Be planning to study science or engineering as a freshman in college next year. Have a permanent address in one of the 29 counties in the Gulf Coast Section. Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.spegcs.org/scholarship/ |
89 | Create -A-Greeting Card Scholarship | Open | 3/9/2026 | $10,000.00 | Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm |
90 | Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | 1/1/2026 | 3/13/2026 | Varies | Based on community service, academic achievement, a personal statement, a written essay, an interview and letters of recommendation, and financial need. Community Service is the essential component of the award. Must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two or four-year college/university in the summer or in the year of the award. | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | https://hmacdelta.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=368075&module_id=243479 |
91 | National Leased Housing Association Scholarships | 11/1/2025 | 3/13/2026 | Varies | Must be a Senior. Minimum unweighted 3.75 grade point average Pursue an engineering or related science degree Applicants must be residents living in privately owned federally assisted rental housing (e.g., Section 8 project-based housing, housing choice vouchers, low income housing tax credit, Rural Housing Service Section 515/8, etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | http://hudnlha.com/education-fund/ |
92 | Girl Boss Spring Application | 9/16/2025 | 3/15/2026 | $2,000.00 | Any female high-school or college student, who wants to start her own online business. Has two deadlines: September 15 for fall and March 15 for spring. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.goskills.com/scholarship |
93 | Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Commit for Life | Open | 3/16/2026 | $5000 - 10000 | The student must be enrolled in an institution of higher education or trade school and must be an active member of their blood drive team and include a letter of recommendation from their blood drive sponsor regarding their advocacy for blood donations at their school. Must write an essay or create a video to encourage blood donating. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | Not Listed | https://www.giveblood.org/programs/high-school-programs/cfl-scholarship/ |
94 | Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association (HGCAA) Youth Scholarship Program | TBD | 3/30/2026 | $1000-$2500 | Must be a High School Senior. Each eligible student must have a father, mother or legal guardian who is a full-time active-duty employee, and not on disability. The parent or guardian must be a member of a law enforcement agency, medical responder, or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in the Gulf Coast region of the State of Texas who responds first and regularly works the frontline to keep our community safe | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | Pick up a paper copy from the College and Career Center |
95 | No Sweat Scholarship Spring Deadline | Open | 3/31/2026 | $2,500.00 | 15 years old and older, US resident, enrolled in school | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/?ref=counselor-scholarship-flyer |
96 | Superpower Scholarship | Open | 3/31/2026 | $2,500.00 | Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" (250 words or less) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship |
97 | "Making Waves" Scholarship for Women | Open | 3/31/2026 | $1,000.00 | Must be a women in any high school grade level. Must answer essay prompt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/making-waves-scholarship-for-women/ |
98 | BAFTX Undergraduate Scholarship | Open | 3/31/2026 | $5,000.00 | High School Senior; Be a resident of Texas planning to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Business; Maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above; Must come from low income household | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://baftx.org/undergraduate-scholarship |
99 | BAFTX Susan Howard Community Service Award | Open | 3/31/2026 | $5,000.00 | Currently work on an inspiring community service project or have done so within the past 12 months. Be a resident of Texas. Must come from low income household | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://baftx.org/susan-howard-community-service-award |
100 | Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund | 1/1/2026 | 4/1/2026 | $15,000.00 | Applicant must be active in movements for progressive social justice. Applicant must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the post-secondary level (Dual Credit Seniors). Applicant must have financial need. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any Status | https://www.davisputter.org/apply |
101 | Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest | Open | 4/1/2026 | $2,000.00 | Anyone, any age, must create a humor poet. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/wergle-flomp-humor-poetry-contest-free |
102 | Texas Student Housing | Open | 4/1/2026 | Covers off-campus housing. | Exclusive for high school seniors going to a college/university in College Station or North Texas. Requires SAT/ACT scores, 4.0 GPA minimum. Pays full or partial cost of room for 1 year. Can renew if maintains a 3.0 College GPA. Two letters of recommendation are required. | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.texasstudenthousing.net/ |
103 | Army Scholarship Foundation | 1/30/2026 | 4/15/2026 | Varies | Must be a senior. Be sons or daughters of active duty, reserve, or honorably discharged, Have 2.0 gpa on a 4-point system. Be a U.S. citizen. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen ONLY | https://armyscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships/ |
104 | Frame My Future 2025 Scholarship Contest | 10/1/2025 | 4/15/2026 | $5,000.00 | Submit an original entry depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Creativity counts! | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/scholarship |
105 | 1000 All Star Verified Scholarship | 1/1/2026 | 4/30/2026 | $1,000.00 | 9th-12th can apply. Can be used to pay for college tuition or fees like room and board. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.verifiedscholarships.com/scholarship-program/ |
106 | E-Waste Scholarship | Open | 4/30/2026 | Varies | Any high school grade (homeschool included). Must be a legal citizen. Must answer a short answer prompt. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship |
107 | Cameron Impact Scholarship | 1/1/2026 | 5/22/2026 | Tuition, Fees, and Books | Minimum 3.7 GPA, US citizen, planning to attend 4 year university, class of 2027 | No | No | Yes | No | No | <500 words | US Citizen ONLY | https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship |
108 | Christian College Scholarship | Open | 5/31/2026 | $5,000.00 | Any high school student above the age of 13. Must be interested in attending Christian Colleges/Universities. For example: Houston Christian University (formally known as Houston Baptist University) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Unsure | Not Listed | https://christianconnector.com/christiancollegesform.cfm?adref=fastweb |
109 | We the Future Scholarship | 5/31/2026 | $1,000.00 | Any high school student. Must be a US Citizen or legal resident. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories/#toggle-id-2 | |
110 | American Muscle Automotive | Open | 6/15/2026 | $2,500.00 | Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study. Can be used for college or trade/technical school | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html |
111 | ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship | Open | 6/15/2026 | $2,500.00 | High school seniors that are majoring in Environmental Studies, Research, Atmospheric Studies, and Parks and Rec. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html |
112 | No Sweat Scholarship Summer Deadline | Open | 6/30/2026 | $2,500.00 | 16 years old and older, US resident, enrolled in school | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/?ref=counselor-scholarship-flyer |
113 | Digital Responsibility Scholarship | Open | 6/30/2026 | Varies | Any high school grade (homeschool included). Must be a legal citizen. Must answer a short answer prompt. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship |
114 | U.S. Bank Student (Spring Entry) | Open | 6/30/2026 | $4,000 - $14,000 | Must be 17 yrs or older and be enrolled in a college/university by June 2026. Must complete free, financial classes to enter scholarship. Only for selected banking schools. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.usbank.com/financialiq/manage-your-household/student-center/enter-to-win-the-student-union-scholarship.html |
115 | American Chemical Society Scholars Program | 6/2/26 | 7/2/2026 | $5,000.00 | Seniors of African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous. Intending to major in a chemistry-related science major or career. Must have a min GPA of 3.0 and attend a college or university. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/acs-scholars/apply.html |
116 | Anthem Essay Contest | TBD | 7/31/2026 | $2,000.00 | 8th-12th Grade students. Must pick a prompt to answer after reading a book. Essay must be 600 to 1,200 double spaced. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/anthem/ |
117 | Bachus & Schanker Scholarship | Open | 11/30/2025 & 07/30/2026 | $2,000.00 | High School senior that is planning to attend a 4 year university and has a minmum 3.0 GPA | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Any Status | https://www.coloradolaw.net/scholarship/ |
118 | Illustrators of the Future | October 1st, January 1st, April 1st, July 1st | 9/30/2025, 9/30/2026 | Varies | Open to new and amateur sci-fi and fantasy writers. The entry shall consist of three illustrations done by the entrant in a color or black-and-white medium created from the artist’s imagination. Opens Quaterly. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Any Status | https://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-illustrator/ |
119 | 2024-2025 H-E-B/UIL Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | $2,000.00 | You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2026 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/ |
120 | Alliantgroup Greater Houston Area STEM Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | $5,000.00 | Seniors pursing a STEM major at a college or university with a 3.0 GPA | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.alliantgroup.com/careers/scholarships/greater-houston-area-stem-scholarship/ |
121 | Doug Miller & Don Sanders | 11/1/2025 | New Date TBD | Full tuition | For low-income Texas high school seniors. Don't have to be a US citizen. Must attend a public college or university. Graduate with a min 3.5 GPA. Must submit FAFSA/TASFA. | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Any Status | https://www.dmdsscholarship.org/homepage.html |
122 | Sheldon ISD Local Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | Varies | Exclusive scholarships only available to graduating C.E. King High School seniors. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Any Status | Link and paper copies available in the Spring |
123 | Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | $2,000.00 | High school senior in the Harris County with a min GPA of 2.75. Must have 30 documented service hours. Must enroll in a college, vocational or trade school in Summer or Fall 2025. Required essay asks about Christianity. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | https://www.dmpministries.org/servants-heart-scholarship/ |
124 | HAABSE 2025 Student Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | $1,000.00 | Students majoring in Education: Applicants must provide electronic proof of the following: (a) “B” (3.0) GPA or better and (b) eligibility for graduation from a Texas high school in 2026 | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | New form link coming soon. |
125 | Houston Marathon Foundation College Scholarship | 9/1/2025 | New Date TBD | $10,000.00 | Must be a graduating high school students attending a Texas college or university. This scholarship is based on participation in high school cross country, a student who shows a love of running and community and exemplary performance in school. The scholarship is offered annually to one male and one female student graduating from the Greater Houston Area* each year, $2,500 a year/ $10,000 over four years. | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | Not Listed | https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/foundation/houston-marathon-foundation/ |
126 | North Shore Rotary Club Scholarship (Sheldon ISD Students Only) | TBD | New Date TBD | $5,000.00 | Must be a senior and there is no required gpa! MUST SUBMIT TO CCC ADVISOR BY listed time and date with all the required documents. Has to be printed. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | Pick up a paper copy from the College and Career Center |
127 | Rising to the Challenge Scholarship | TBD | New Date TBD | $700.00 | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year the application is submitted. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc) | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | https://risingtothechallengescholarship.org/about-scholarship |
128 | Teen Changemakers Essay Contest | 1/1/2026 | New Date TBD | $1,000.00 | Must be a high school student in any level, write an essay on a specific topic, and provide contact info for a teacher/counselor for verification. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | Not Listed | https://ibpf.org/learn/programs/high-school-essay-contest/ |
129 | Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship | 1/1/2026 | New Date TBD | $5,000.00 | Will close once it receives 1,000 applications! Open to any student to help pay for any college, university, or not-for-profit vocational school/ trade school | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | Not Listed | https://stories.whataburger.com/whataburger-feeding-student-success-scholarship-application-2025-2026/ |
130 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | New Date TBD | New Date TBD | Depends | Must be a U.S. Citizen. For seniors going for their bachelors degree (you can start at a university or a community college, but you must end with a bachelors degree). You can apply for multiple scholarships but you can only win one. Check their website for more details. Must complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA when it drops. | No | No | No | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen ONLY | https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships-and-grants/how-to-apply/ |
131 | House Scholarship Foundation Aspiring Scholars Award | waiting on email to see if they will offer scholarship 25-26 school year | New Date TBD | $2,000.00 | Open to 9th-12th students. Merit and need based. Will attend a US college after graduation. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.nationalhsf.org/apply |
132 | Tau Beta Pi Engineering | TBD | New Date TBD | $1,500.00 | Must be a US Resident, incoming freshman (high school senior), have an unweighted 3.75gpa, pursuing engineering or related science degree. Must provide 2 recommendation letters and participated in a community service project during junior or senior year (cannot be related to high school projects). | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/tau-beta-pi-sae-engineering-scholarship |
133 | The DREAM US | 11/1/2025 | TBD | Depends | -Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2018, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS; -Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for our scholarship); -Have significant unmet financial need; -Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. -Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026; and | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/guidelines/ |
134 | Out For Education Supports LGBTQIA+ College Scholarships | 10/1/2025 | TBD | Varies | Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or has parents that are members of the community. Attending a Houston-area (which includes Harris or a contiguous county) high school. Have a GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.0 GPA. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.outforeducation.org/scholarships |
135 | Unplug to Recharge Video Contest | TBD | TBD | $500.00 | High school students can enter the contest by submitting an original video that is 30 to 90 seconds long to help teens understand the importance of prioritizing sleep to improve their academic and athletic performance, enhance their physical and mental health, and set themselves up for long-term success. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Video | Any Status | https://sleepeducation.org/get-involved/campaigns/high-school-video-contest/ |
136 | Blacks at Microsoft | TBD | TBD | $20,000.00 | High school senior of African descent who is majoring in engineering, computer science, or specific business programs. Planning to attend a 4-year university with a min 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate passion for technology and leadership at school/community. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Any Status | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/bam-scholarship.aspx |
137 | Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship | TBD | TBD | $500 - $1,000 | High school student of hispanic ancestry and planning to enroll into a 4 year university or community college | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | Any Status | https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/ |
138 | Scholars Helping Collars | TBD | TBD | $1,500.00 | Must be senior who is passionate about helping animals in need. Must submit photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | https://www.petplay.com/pages/scholarship |
139 | Project Yellow Light Scholarship Competition | 10/31/2025 | TBD | $2000-$8000 | Must be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 14 and 20; or a full-time undergraduate college student between the ages of 15 and 25. Must create an ad for safe driving. There are 3 ways to apply and you can apply to all (you can only win in 1 category). You can apply individually or as a group (prize will be split). Students attending trade schools can apply | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | Not Listed | https://www.projectyellowlight.com/instructions |
140 | PSRW Essay Contest | 1/1/2026 | TBD | $500-$3000 | Explain how you would contribute to strengthening Houston as a city employee. Provide specific strategies for addressing issues, improving services, or creating innovative programs. Essays must focus on careers within the City of Houston. Submissions covering external careers or entities will not be considered. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | Not Listed | https://www.cohemployeenews.com/essay-contest |
141 | Columbus Citizens Foundation's College Scholarships | November | TBD | $6,250.00 | Seniors with at least 25% italian heritage with a mininmum gpa 3.5. Must be an entering college freshmen or going to med school. | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | https://columbuscitizens.org/scholarships/scholarship-applications/ |
142 | Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund Scholarship | 11/1/2025 | TBD | $1000 - $5000 | Children, step-children, and legal dependents of full- or part-time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years. Requires a 3.0 GPA | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/ |
143 | Flagship Scholarship | 9/1/2025 | TBD | based on need | Must be intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska. Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. Must be at least a senior in high school. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/flagship |
144 | Whistleblower Education Scholarship | TBD | TBD | $1,000.00 | Incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates with a good academic standing and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | Not Listed | https://pricebenowitz.com/2024-whistleblower-education-scholarship/ |
145 | Premier America Foundation | January | TBD | $2,000.00 | Age 17-25, enrolling in college/university, trade school in Fall 2026, live in Harris County, GPA 2.5, demonstrated track record of strong academic performance, exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and a heart for service. | No | No | No | Yes | No | Essay or Video | Not Listed | https://www.premieramericafoundation.org/scholarships |
146 | Shell Incentive Fund Scholarships | Open | TBD | $2,500.00 | Must be a senior and a member of an underrepresented minority group. Plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering) at a specified institution. Must be eligible to work without need of sponsorship | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | US Citizen ONLY | https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html |
147 | NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund | Herbert Lehman Scholarship | 11/1/2025 | TBD | $12,000.00 | High school senior who demonstrate financial need and commitment to public service. Requires SAT/ACT scores as part of application. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen ONLY | https://naacp-ldf.smapply.io/prog/herbert_lehman_education_fund/ |
148 | ExtraSpace Stoarge | TBD | TBD | $3,000.00 | Open to all high school students enrolled.Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 semester. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | >500 words | US Citizen ONLY | https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship-rules/ |
149 | MIT THINK Out of the Box Scholars | 11/1/2025 | TBD | $1,000.00 | Open to any grade level. Must submit a project proposal and will receive the award amount to fund the project. Finalists will present project results to committee and other finalists at MIT. Trip to MIT is paid by program. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://think.mit.edu/ |
150 | McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship | TBD | TBD | $100,000.00 | Must be a senior. Either Legal Resident or DACA/DREAMer recipient. 2.8 GPA Minimum. Must go to a 2 or 4-year institution. Must have at least 1 parent of hispanic heritage. | No | No | No | Yes | No | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html |
151 | Univision Tu Futuro Scholarship | TBD | TBD | $39,000.00 | Looking for seniors, bilingual in english and spanish, must meet UHD admissions and apply to UHD. | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.univisionhoustonbeca.com/ |
152 | Microsoft Disability | 1/1/2026 | TBD | $20,000.00 | High school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx |
153 | Kailee Mills Foundation Scholarship Program | TBD | TBD | $5,000.00 | Be a high school senior. Receive or have received a high school diploma at/by the end of the graduating school year. Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in a full-time (at least 12 hours) degree-seeking program for the first time. Be a US citizen or legal resident. Have a current GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale Have at least a 1050 SAT score or a 20 ACT. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.kaileemillsfoundation.org/scholarships/ |
154 | Let Grow Think for Yourself Scholarship Contest | 2/1/2026 | TBD | $8,000.00 | Must enroll in a post-secondary institution of higher education (2 or 4 year college or university, trade school, online or vocational school program). Will have to write an essay to a topic. | No | No | No | Yes | No | >500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://letgrow.org/program/think-for-yourself-scholarship/ |
155 | Horatio Alger - Career & Technical Education Scholarship | TBD | TBD | $2,500.00 | Various scholarships for students attending a trade school or community college. Must be a senior with a 2.5 GPA. Demonstrate financial aid ($65,000) and committed to pursue an associates degree, certificate or diploma program. | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/ |
156 | AbbVie Immunology Scholarship | TBD | TBD | 5000-15000 | Applicants must be legal residents of the U.S. and diagnosed by a healthcare professional with one of the following: ankylosing spondylitis (AS), atopic dermatitis (AD), Crohn’s disease (CD), hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), psoriasis (Ps), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ulcerative colitis (UC), or uveitis (UV). | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://abbvieimmunologyscholarship.com/ |
157 | Create Real Impact Contest | TBD | TBD | $1,500 - $3,000 | Between the ages of 14 - 22. Entrants must be enrolled as full-time students in an accredited educational institute | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://createrealimpact.com/ |
158 | Doodle for Google Contest | TBD | TBD | $5,000.00 | Open to students in K-12. 2025 Doodle for Google prompt, “My wish for the next 25 years”. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | NA | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/ |
159 | Elevation Women in TechnologyScholarship | TBD | TBD | $500.00 | Must be a current high school or college student. Must be a woman. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident. All GPAs will be considered. All majors are encouraged to apply. Tell us about one technology (new or old) that inspires you about the way in which technology can make the world a better place | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/women-in-technology/ |
160 | Eon Essay Contest | TBD | TBD | $15,000.00 | Must write an essay answering the prompt. Required to read "The Precipice" to answer the prompt. Any high school student above the age of 13. Legal U.S. Residency required. 2 Copies are available in the CCC in a first come, first serve basis. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | <500 words | US Citizen or Legal Resident | https://www.eonessaycontest.com/details |
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