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1 | Scholarship (Click-Through Link) | Deadline | Application | Eligible Students | Award | Be sure to check this document throughout the year! It will be updated as more scholarship applications become available. | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Online Voter Registration Drive | 9/30/2018 | Just share a link to help your friends register to vote. | Any student. | $5,000 | TIP: Make an email account dedicated to completing national scholarship applications. You don't want your personal account to be bombarded with messages from the organizations! | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Don't Text and Drive Scholarship | 9/30/2018 | Online form. Complete 140 character message about texting and driving. Finalists will be asked to submit an essay. | Any student | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Nitro College Scholarship | 9/30/2018 | Online form. Random drawing for winner. | Any student. | $2,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | Open Doors for Open Minds | 10/15/2019 | Submit 2-3 minute video regarding how you confront biases and promote diversity. | Minimum 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | College JumpStart Scholarship | 10/17/2018 | Online application. Brief (250 word) essay. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 4-H Youth in Action Awards | 10/22/2018 | Online application. Includes written responses and short video essay. | Must be member of 4-H. | $5,000 and trip to Washington DC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program | 10/25/2018 | Online application form. | Minimum 2.0 GPA, financial need, be involved in service and outside activities. | $25,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | O Captain, My Captain Scholarship Slam | 10/25/2018 | Submit piece of poetry thanking the greatest influencer or mentor in your life. Winner chosen at random. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Newcomer Funeral Service Group Scholarship | 10/26/2018 | 500 word essay, transcript, letters of recommendation. | Student must intend to enroll in a mortuary science program. Minimum 2.5 GPA. | Up to $3,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Scooter Inside Scholarship | 10/30/2018 | Submit essay on the importance of social media marketing. | Any student. | $1,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | VFW Voice of Democracy Competition | 10/31/2018 | Record audio essay addressing the following theme: Why my vote matters. | Any student. | Up to $30,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship | 10/31/2018 | Online application. | Any student. | Up to $20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Nitro College Scholarship | 10/31/2018 | Online form. Random drawing for winner. | Any student. | $2,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | 11/6/2018 | Online application. | Student must have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Award | 11/15/2018 | Online application. | Any current high school senior. | Up to $12,500 per year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards | 11/15/2018 | Online application, personal statement (750) words max, two references. Must be submitted to Dayton chapter. | Must be a female who provides primary financial support for herself and dependents (i.e., children, partner, etc.) | Varies - up to $16,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Marine Band Concerto Competition | 11/15/2018 | Online application form. Audio recording of student performing a piece listed for their instrument on the application site. | Student must play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. | $2,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Pro Skills Basketball Award | 11/16/2018 | Online form. Respond to prompt: "What life lessons have you learned from playing sports?" | Any student with a 2.5 GPA. | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Patrick Dwyer Scholarship | 11/30/2018 | Brief essay responding to the following question: How can philanthropy change the world? | Any student | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Education Matters Award | 11/30/2018 | Respond to the prompt: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" 250 words max. | Any student who is a legal resident. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest | 11/30/2018 | Create brief PSA on the importance of avoiding distracted driving. | Any student. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Nitro College Scholarship | 11/30/2018 | Online form. Random drawing for winner. | Any student. | $2,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | FEATHR Wallpaper Scholarship for the Arts | 12/1/2018 | Respond to the prompt: "How and why has a piece of art influenced your personal, educational and/or creative development." | Student must intend to study the arts, performing arts, humanities, or design. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Dell Scholars Program | 12/1/2018 | Online application. | Student must participate in an approved college-readiness program (i.e., Upward Bound), demonstrate financial need, and earn a minumum 2.4 GPA | $20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Yee Law Group Business and Community Scholarship | 12/01/2018 | Submit resume, unofficial transcript, copy of acceptance letter, and brief essay response. | Minimim 3.0 GPA. Must do something entrepreneurial (i.e., sell on Etsy, have babysitting business, etc.) | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Scroggins Family Law Scholarship | 12/01/2018 | Submit resume, transcript, and essay addressing interest in family law. | Minimum 2.75 GPA. Students should be interested in family law careers. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Ben Carrasco Law Scholarship | 12/03/2018 | 500 word essay addressing parental divorce or interest in a family law career. | Must be a child of divorce. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships | 12/05/2018 | Online application form. | Student must have participated in community service projects dedicated to ending hunger in their community. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | The Tarlton & Polk Justice Seekers Scholarship | 12/10/2018 | Submit blog post addressing topic of justice in the US. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | The Science Ambassador Scholarship | 12/11/2018 | Film a 3-minute video explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. | Must be a woman intending to major in a STEM field. | Full tuition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Online application. | Minimum 3.3 GPA and 25 ACT. Must have work experience and extracurriculars. | Up to $50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Burger King Scholar Program | 12/15/2018 | Online application. | Minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a Burger King employee or child of an employee. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Escape the Vape Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Take a short survey on e-cigarettes. Winner chosen at random. | Any student. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Dixon Firm Scholarship for African American Students | 12/15/2018 | Submit online video essay. | Must be African-American. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Child of an American Veteran Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Submit online form, transcripts, proof of parent's veteran status, and essay. | Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be the legal child of a veteran of any branch of the US military. | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | The Drs. Black & Kletz Allergy Scholarship for Future Medical Professionals | 12/15/2018 | Essay, unofficial transcript. | Minimum 3.5 GPA. Must intend to pursue career in medicine. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Cancer Survivor College Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Complete essay regarding personal experiences with cancer. | Student must intend to enroll in a 4-year college. Student or a student's loved one must have been diagnosed with cancer. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Dallas Car Accident Lawyers Cancer Awareness Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Online form with essay. | Minimum 3.0 GPA. Student or a student's loved one must have been diagnosed with cancer. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Konrad Sherinian Social Justice Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Respond to essay prompt regarding social inequity/justice. Submit resume and unofficial transcript/ | Minimum 2.0 GPA. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship | 12/15/2018 | Compose an essay style Adobe Lightroom tutorial. | Any student. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarships | 12/15/2018 | Online form, transcript, essay. | Student must intend to study logisitics, supply chain management, or a related field at a 4-year college. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | National WWII Museum High School Essay Contest | 12/28/2018 | Essay on role of celebrities/entertainers during periods of war or conflict. | Any student. | Up to $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest | 12/31/2018 | Submit set of B&W illustrations in a science fiction or fantasy theme. | Any student who has not been professionally published or paid for their artwork. | Up to $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Boomer Esiason Foundation General Academic Scholarships | 12/31/2018 | Online application, essay, transcript. | For students with cystic fibrosis. | Up to $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Nitro College Scholarship | 12/31/2018 | Online form. Random drawing for winner. | Any student. | $2,018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Unigo Top 10 Scholarship List | 12/31/2018 | Respond to the following prompt: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." | Any student who is a legal resident. | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Unigo $10K Scholarship | 12/31/2018 | Respond to the following prompt: "Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app?" | Any student who is a legal resident. | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship | 12/31/2018 | Complete environmental service progject; write essay. | Students must complete or have completed an environmental service project in 2018. | Up to $1,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Ron Brown Scholar Program | 01/09/2019 | Paper application (found through link), essays, letters of recommendation, transcript, etc. | Student must be African-American. | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Mensa Foundation's Scholarship Program | 01/15/2019 | Essay explaining career/academic goals and plan to achieve those goals. 550 words maximum. | Any student who is a US citizen | Varies; application qualifies students to be considered for multiple scholarships | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Lindsey Hopkins & Associates: Helpers and Healers Scholarship | 01/15/2019 | 1,000 word essay, resume, transcript. | Minimum 2.0 GPA. Student should be interested in helping professions/careers. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest | 01/18/2019 | Write essay describing act of political courage by a US official who served during or after 1917. | Any student. | Up to $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Meldon Law College Scholarship Video Essay Contest | 01/20/2018 | Submit video essay on gun laws/violence. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Point Foundation Community College Scholarship for LGBTQ Students | 01/28/2019 | Online application form. | Student must be LGBTQ and enrolling in a community college/ | $3,700 per year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | 01/30/2019 | Online form. Complete 140-character message. Semifinalists will be asked to write an essay. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Unigo I Have a Dream Scholarship | 01/31/2019 | Respond to the following prompt: "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams." 250 words max. | Any student who is a legal resident. | $1,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | California Contractors Insurance Services Scholarship | 01/31/2019 | Respond to the following prompt: "What advantage does college provide in starting and running a contractor business versus starting the required four years journey-level experience to become a licensed contractor right out of high school?" | Preference will be given to students interested in pursuing a career as a contractor (construction contractor or journeyman). | $750 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship | 02/01/2019 | Online application. Includes essays, letters of recommendation, and submission of test scores. | Students must intend to enroll in a women's college. Minumum 3.7 GPA and 27 ACT. | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Elks National Foundation Legacy Award | 02/01/2019 | Online application. | Student must be the child or grandchild of a registered Elks member. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars Program | 02/01/2019 | Online application, ACT scores, transcript, letter of recommendation. | Student must plan to attend a 4-year school, demonstrate financial need, and have a history of community service. Minimum 21 ACT. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Personal Injury Scholarship | 02/01/2019 | Online application. Must submit resume, transcript, and brief essay. | For students who have suffered injuries resulting from one or more of the following events: car/motocycle accident, pedestrian/bike attack, medical/pharmaceutical malpractice. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | The Protoly Scholarship | 02/01/2019 | Essay regarding a person who has influenced your life. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Alzheimer's Foundation of America Teen Scholarship Essay Contest | 02/15/2019 | Essay (max 1,500 words) regarding experience with Alzheimer's, transcript. | Any student. | Up to $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Flavorful Futures Scholarship | 02/15/2019 | Online application. Must make 3 minute video about self. | Minumum 2.5 GPA. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Innovator for Pain and Health Management Scholarship | 02/15/2019 | Online application. Must submit resume, essay, and transcript. | For students dedicated to helping people with pain and health management. Minimum 2.0 GPA. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Andrew Lynch Civil Justice Scholarship | 02/15/2019 | Submit resume, transcript, and brief essay. | Minimum 2.75 GPA. Student should be interested in the civil justice system. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation | 02/20/2018 | Application. Found online, to be submitted via mail. | Student must have a parent who works in the financial services industry. Also should demonstrate financial need and have a minumum 3.5 GPA. | $12,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Reedsy National Creative Writing Scholarship | 2/21/2019 | Must submit first chapter of an original novel you are currently writing or have written but not yet published. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Toyota TeenDrive Video Challenge | 2/28/2019 | Create video that shows a solution to end distracted driving among teens. | Any student. | Up to $15,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship | 2/28/2019 | Submit essay and photos describing volunteer efforts to help animals in need. | Student must volunteer with animals in some capacity. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Bills.com Scholarship | 2/28/2019 | Online application, brief essay. | Minimum 3.5 GPA. | $2,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Polito & Associates, LLC Scholarship Contest | 2/28/2019 | Essay. | Any student. | $2,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | NSPE Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering | 3/1/2019 | Application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation. | Member of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American. Has been accepted to an accredited engineering school. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | American Chemical Society Scholars Progran | 3/1/2019 | Must submit transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA. | Must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian student intending to study chemisty, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA, demonste financial need. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Proud Scholars - LGBTQ Students and Dependents | 3/1/2019 | Paper application (click "Visit" on website to access), transcript, copy of Student Aid Report from FAFSA, written or video essay explaining why you should be considered for the award. | For students who identify as LGBTQ or are the child of LGBTQ parents. Minumum 2.0 GPA. | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Morgan Costa-Rhodes Memorial Scholarship | 3/1/2019 | Email description of quizbowl career, community service, and letter of reference. | Student must demonstrate financial need, have participated in quizbowl, and performed community service. | $2,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Create a Greeting Card Scholarship | 3/1/2019 | Submit original photo, artwork, or computer graphics for the front of a greeting card. | Any student. | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | American Legion Auxiliary - Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship | 3/1/2019 | Paper application (found through link), letters of recommendation, essay, transcript, test scores, etc. | Student must be the child of a veteran who served during a time of war. Must have completed 50 hours of community service during high school. | $5,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Dinarys Scholarship Program | 3/1/2019 | Essay. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation | 3/8/2019 | Application. Found online, to be submitted via mail. Inlcludes essay and letters of recommendation. | Any US citizen. | $3,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | A-1 Auto Transport Scholarship | 3/10/2019 | Essay regarding shipping, automotives, etc. | Student must attend a truck driving school or other logistics program. Minimum 3.0 GPA. | Varies - up to $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Blades of Green Scholarship Fund | 3/15/2019 | Application form, brief personal essay, transcript, 1 letter of recommendation. | For students intending to study environental studies or related fields. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Randall Blair Isenberg Alcohol Addiction Awareness Scholarship | 3/15/2019 | Essay pertaining to alcohol addiction, resume, transcript. | Minimum 3.0 GPA. Student should have history of raising awareness of alcohol addiction. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest | 3/15/2019 | 1,000-1,250 word essay regarding US foreign relations and peace efforts. See prompt on website. | Any student, as long as their parents are not in the Foreign Service. | $2,500 + trip to D.C. and full tuition voyage with Semester at Sea | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship | 3/15/2019 | Video essay, written essay, and appraisal. Application opens Jan. 1st. | Minimum 3.5 GPA. | $10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Hampton Roads Pride Scholarship | 04/01/2019 | Online form, transcript, essay. | For students who identify as LGBTQ and allies. Minimum 3.0 GPA. | $1,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program | 04/01/2019 | Online form. Award winners are selected randomly. | Any student. | $2,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Signet Essay Contest | 04/15/2019 | Essay regarding the book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Essay must be submitted to organization by the student's English teacher. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Cancer Unwrapped USA | 04/15/2019 | Online application with essay. Student should write about their experiences with cancer whether it be their own battle or a loved one's diagnosis. | Any student. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Six Star Scholarship | 4/30/2019 | Online application. Includes written essays and video submissions. Encouraged to have sports/fitness focus. | Minimum 3.0 GPA. | $15,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Room Escape Annual Scholarship | 4/30/2019 | Submit resume, transcript, and essay addressing teamwork. | Minimum 3.0 GPA. Must intend to pursue degree in business, IT, programming, app or game development. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Abott & Fenner Scholarship | 6/14/2019 | Respond to the following prompt: "Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals." 1000 words max. | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Alpert Schreyer Law Firm Essay Scholarship | 6/15/2019 | Complete 600 word essay addressing the following prompt: "Driverless vehicles are becoming more and more a reality. What impact will this have on us as a country, individuals and businesses?”" | Any student | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship | 6/30/2019 | Essay regarding your passion for health care, with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. | Student must be pursuing a health-related degree program, such as nursing, pre-med, psych/counseling, or social work. | $500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Winer, McKenna, Burritt & Tillis LLP Scholarship Essay Contest | 7/31/2019 | Complete 600 word essay addressing the following prompt: "How has social media changed the viewpoints of young people who are coming of age in era of #MeToo? Do you think these platforms are having a positive effect on the way the younger workers treat one another in the workplace?" | Any student. | $1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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