As high school seniors approach graduation, the prospect of college tuition looms large. Fortunately, scholarships can significantly offset costs.
Here’s a comprehensive list of 40 scholarships available to high school seniors, each with unique criteria and benefits.
1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program
- Description: Awards scholarships to students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the community.
- Website: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
2. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Description: Supports minority students with financial need in achieving higher education.
- Website: Gates Millennium Scholars
3. Dell Scholars Program
- Description: Provides financial assistance and support resources for students overcoming significant obstacles.
- Website: Dell Scholars
4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
- Description: Targets high-achieving students with financial need.
- Website: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
5. Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Description: Aims to assist students who have faced and overcome great obstacles.
- Website: Horatio Alger Association
6. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition
- Description: Awards scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need.
- Website: Elks National Foundation
7. Burger King Scholars Program
- Description: Open to all high school seniors, employees, and relatives of employees.
- Website: Burger King Scholars
8. AXA Achievement Scholarship
- Description: Recognizes students for achievement in various areas.
- Website: AXA Achievement
9. Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships
- Description: Offers scholarships to students in financial need.
- Website: RMHC Scholarships
10. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
- Description: Honors students for outstanding community service.
- Website: Prudential Spirit of Community
11. Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
- Description: Awards students who excel in academics and sports.
- Website: Foot Locker Scholars
12. Davidson Fellows Scholarship
- Description: Recognizes students with significant achievements in STEM fields.
- Website: Davidson Fellows
13. The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology
- Description: Encourages students to pursue STEM-related projects.
- Website: Siemens Foundation
14. UNCF Scholarships
- Description: Provides scholarships to African American students.
- Website: UNCF
15. QuestBridge National College Match
- Description: Connects high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges.
- Website: QuestBridge
16. The National Merit Scholarship Program
- Description: Recognizes and rewards academically talented students.
- Website: National Merit Scholarship Corporation
17. The College Board Opportunity Scholarships
- Description: Rewards students for completing steps in the college planning process.
- Website: College Board Scholarships
18. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Description: Supports Hispanic students in obtaining college education.
- Website: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
19. The APIA Scholarship
- Description: Offers scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- Website: APIA Scholars
20. The American Indian College Fund
- Description: Provides scholarships to Native American students.
- Website: College Fund
21. The Generation Google Scholarship
- Description: Supports students pursuing computer science degrees.
- Website: Google Scholarships
22. The Intel Science Talent Search
- Description: Recognizes students excelling in scientific research.
- Website: Society for Science
23. The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests
- Description: Encourages students to engage with Ayn Rand’s novels through essay writing.
- Website: Ayn Rand Institute
24. The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
- Description: Invites students to write about political courage.
- Website: JFK Library
25. The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
- Description: Offers scholarships based on audio-essay submissions.
- Website: VFW
26. The Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Scholarships
- Description: Supports students pursuing skilled trades.
- Website: Lowe’s Toolbox
27. The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
- Description: Encourages students to develop solutions to environmental issues.
- Website: Siemens Challenge
28. The Davidson Institute’s Fellows Scholarship
- Description: Awards students with exceptional talent in various fields.
- Website: Davidson Institute
29. The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
- Description: Supports first-generation college students.
- Website: Coca-Cola Scholars
30. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
- Description: Offers scholarships in various fields of study.
- Website: DAR Scholarships
31. The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
- Description: Awards students for speeches on the U.S. Constitution.
- Website: American Legion
32. The Davidson Fellows Scholarship
- Description: Recognizes students with significant achievements in STEM fields.
- Website: Davidson Fellows
33. The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholarships
- Description: Supports community college students who excel academically.
- Website: Coca-Cola Scholars
34. The Burger King Scholars Program
- Description: Open to all high school seniors, employees, and relatives of employees.
- Website: BK Scholars
35. The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
- Description: Recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and citizenship.
- Website: GE-Reagan Foundation
36. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- Description: Provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- Website: APIA Scholars
37. The Davidson Institute’s Fellows Scholarship
- Description: Awards students with exceptional talent in various fields.
- Website: Davidson Fellows
38. The Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship
- Description: Supports first-generation college students.
- Website: Coca-Cola Scholars
39. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
- Description: Offers scholarships in various fields of study.
- Website: DAR Scholarships
40. The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
- Description: Awards students for speeches on the U.S. Constitution.
- Website: American Legion
Applying for scholarships can be a daunting process, but it’s a worthwhile endeavour.
Each scholarship has its requirements and deadlines, so be sure to plan accordingly. Good luck on your scholarship journey, and may your educational dreams come true!
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