SCHOLARSHIPS
Military-Related Resources
For scholarship resources specifically for members of the military and their families, as well as prospective members of the military, visit the links below:
|
With the addition of the Post 9/11 Bill, financial aid opportunities for veterans and active duty military students have increased tremendously. Unfortunately, navigating the complex financial aid system remains difficult and time-consuming, causing many students to lose out on valuable financial help. To bridge this gap, PublicHealth.org has created a financial aid guide for military servicemembers and their families.
|
|
Applicants for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation must be the child of an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, a veteran U.S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge, or who was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, an active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who has been attached to a U.S. Marine unit, or a veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who was attached to a U.S. Marine unit and has received an honorable discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman attached to a Marine unit. Additionally, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Must be planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or career training school in the upcoming academic year.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $10,000 Deadline: March 1, 2021 |
Full Tuition Scholarships
Partial Monetary Scholarships
|
Choose one of the following topics to write your 500 to 700-word Confident Writers Scholarship essay on:
1: Advantages and disadvantages of homework 2: Technology and education 3. Is it necessary to grade teachers? What are your thoughts on this? Age/Grade Requirement: None. All Grades Welcome. Amount: $300-$700 Deadline: August 10, 2021 |
|
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."
Age/Grade Requirement: Grades 6-12 Amount: $250 - $5,000 Deadline: January 20, 2021 |
|
Here at Coupon Chief, we want to support young leaders that understand frugality and saving money, and how the skills and knowledge of using coupons can contribute to that end. As high school and college students form their own budgets and financial plans outside of the home, they can be challenged in these areas. We hope to help future leaders in the areas of fiscal responsibility with this scholarship.
The only requirement is to upload a 2-5 minute video to Youtube that details one of 2 things:
Age/Grade Requirement: .Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: July 31, 2021 |
|
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. To apply, you will need to complete your application form which has a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 30, 2021 |
|
Equality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 12 Amount: 6,000 Deadline: January 31, 2021 |
|
The NIADA Foundation promotes the academic growth of youth throughout the United States and awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation proudly sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and high SAT and ACT scores. An essay will also be required as part of the application. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 12 Amount: 3,500 Deadline: March 9, 2021 |
|
Drawings will be conducted by HelloWorld, Inc., an independent judging organization whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize will depend upon the number of eligible entries received for each drawing. Winners will be notified by email and/or mail. Employees of Discover Student Loans, Twitter, Inc., Facebook, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, and advertising and promotion agencies and the immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and/or those living in the same household of each, whether or not related, are not eligible.
Grade/Age Requirements: Age 16 Amount: 5,000 Deadline: May 31, 2021 |
|
It would take more than just one hand to count all the reasons why the number five is important - and we want to know what you think! What is it about the number five that's so significant to you? One great reason is that May is the fifth month - which just so happens to be a great time to apply for fun scholarships.
Age/Grade Requirement: 14 Years or older Amount: $1,500 Deadline: May 31, 2021 |
|
National DNA Day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of the double helix of DNA in 1953. DNA Day is April 25 each year. This contest asks students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics. Essays are expected to be well-reasoned arguments indicative of a depth of understanding of the concepts related to the essay question. They are evaluated by ASHG members through three rounds of scoring. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 4, 2021 |
|
The 2020 Ocean Awareness Contest is a call for young artists, conservationists, makers, thinkers, and activists who are concerned about the future of our blue planet. Join thousands of youth around the world in our annual program that raises awareness about the climate crisis and potential solutions, uplifts youth voices for ocean conservation, and inspires hope and action through art, creative media, and storytelling.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 15, 2021 |
|
The Humane Education Network in partnership with the Animal Welfare Institute offers an Annual A Voice for Animals High School Contest. The competition has sections for 14-15-year-old students and sections for 16-18-year-old students. Scholarship requirements vary. This year we will have a special prize category for submissions that address the history of animal welfare over the last three decades. This could mean showcasing the progress made in improving the lives of animals over the years and/or examining where society has fallen short. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $500 Deadline: May 31, 2021 |
Ethnic Scholarships
|
Requirements:
- Have streight As - Be a senior Requirements:
Amount: $36,000 Deadline: Will open 2021 of December |
|
The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. Significant work is an accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Such work may be:
Amount: $50,000 Deadline: February 10, 2021 |
Essay Based Scholarships
|
The Alisa's Angels Scholarship was founded in memory of Alisa, who was committed to helping others because "that is what we were put on earth to do". Community service is the most important selection criteria and a 750-word essay and recommendation are required. The scholarship may be used for any college, university, community college, or qualifying trade school.
Age/Grade Requirements: Grade 9-12 Amount: $5,000 Deadline: February 3, 2021 |
|
Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 30, 2021 |
Special Attributes Scholarship
|
The WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award acknowledges the achievements of exceptional young people working toward conservation solutions in the United States, and seeks to inspire other young people to get involved in opportunities within their communities. The award recognizes and celebrates youth leaders in their community who are pushing the needle and making outstanding contributions for the environment—leading initiatives across issues including climate change mitigation, wildlife conservation, food waste, and habitat protection.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $5,000 Deadline: June 17, 2021 |
|
In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school, college and graduate student a scholarship to help cover educational expenses. To apply for the scholarship, you must write an essay based on one of two prompts.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2021 |
Video/Art Scholarships
|
Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation's Science without Borders Challenge is an international art competition that encourages students to pursue the preservation, protection, and restoration of the world's oceans and aquatic resources.
Age/Grade Requirement: Grade 9-12 Amount: $500 Deadline: April 20, 2021 |
Scholarship Search Tools
|
For a complete list of fly-in and diversity programs being hosted by colleges and universities across the nation, visit CollegeGreenLight. Fly-in programs are programs that allow prospective high school seniors to visit college/university campuses (oftentimes with travel expenses completely covered).
|
Internship Opportunities
|
The Pathmaker Level I internship gives high school students the opportunity to actively learn about what it takes to succeed in both high school and the healthcare field from mentors at the Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. Pathmaker interns have the opportunity to attend shifts/rotations in acute care, progressive care, imaging, rehabilitation, intensive care, and emergency care departments.
|
