Looking for scholarships from companies you already know and love? Major brands like Google, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Coca-Cola award millions in college scholarships every year and many don't require perfect grades or traditional essays.
From creative video submissions to STEM competitions and community service awards, brand name scholarships offer diverse opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students alike. Best of all, many of these corporate scholarship programs have higher award amounts and simpler applications than you would expect.
Award Amount: $10,000 - $45,000 The Doodle for Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12. To be considered, you must use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on the theme "My superpower is..."
Award Amount: $2,000 The FOCUS Broadband Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. Your primary residence must receive internet, security, or home phone service through FOCUS Broadband to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $20,000 The Science Ambassador Scholarship is available to female high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field. To be considered, you must submit a three-minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science that you are passionate about.
Award Amount: $1,000 - $60,000 The Burger King Scholars Program is open to graduating high school seniors, Burger King employees, and the spouse/domestic partners, and children of employees in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 - $25,000 The Live Más Scholarship is available to innovators, creators, and dreamers between the ages of 16 and 26. To be considered, you must create and submit a film, animation, or a simple testimonial of up to two minutes in length that tells the story of your life's passion.
Award Amount: $5,000 The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 The ExploraVision Science Competition is available to students in grades K-12. You must work in a group of two to four students. Each team must select a technology, or an aspect of a technology, which is present in the home, school, or community, or any other technology relevant to their lives. They will explore what the technology does, how it works, and how, when, and why it was invented. The students must then project into the future what that technology could be like 10 or more years in the future and determine what scientific breakthroughs need to occur to make it a reality.
Award Amount: Varies The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be under 21 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
Award Amount: $4,000 The Lockheed Martin Science Challenge is open to high school students residing in Central Florida. To be considered, you must have won first - place in your county science fair physical science competition and will be invited to compete in the Lockheed Martin Science Challenge.
Award Amount: $15,000 The McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500 The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400- to 500-word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"
Award Amount: $20,000 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. Homeschooled students may also apply.
Why Apply for Brand Name Scholarships?
Brand name scholarships offer several advantages over traditional scholarship programs:10+ Top Brand Name Scholarships for 2025 - 2026
We've compiled the best brand name scholarships available to students and organized them by upcoming deadlines. We’ve also included award amounts and eligibility requirements.Doodle for Google Contest
Deadline: 12/3/25Award Amount: $10,000 - $45,000 The Doodle for Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12. To be considered, you must use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on the theme "My superpower is..."
FOCUS Broadband Scholarship
Deadline: 12/5/25Award Amount: $2,000 The FOCUS Broadband Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. Your primary residence must receive internet, security, or home phone service through FOCUS Broadband to be eligible for this award.
Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/25Award Amount: $20,000 The Science Ambassador Scholarship is available to female high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field. To be considered, you must submit a three-minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science that you are passionate about.
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline: 12/15/25Award Amount: $1,000 - $60,000 The Burger King Scholars Program is open to graduating high school seniors, Burger King employees, and the spouse/domestic partners, and children of employees in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Deadline: 1/6/26Award Amount: $5,000 - $25,000 The Live Más Scholarship is available to innovators, creators, and dreamers between the ages of 16 and 26. To be considered, you must create and submit a film, animation, or a simple testimonial of up to two minutes in length that tells the story of your life's passion.
Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/26Award Amount: $5,000 The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Toshiba ExploraVision Science Competition
Deadline: 2/3/26Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 The ExploraVision Science Competition is available to students in grades K-12. You must work in a group of two to four students. Each team must select a technology, or an aspect of a technology, which is present in the home, school, or community, or any other technology relevant to their lives. They will explore what the technology does, how it works, and how, when, and why it was invented. The students must then project into the future what that technology could be like 10 or more years in the future and determine what scientific breakthroughs need to occur to make it a reality.
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship
Deadline: 2/17/26Award Amount: Varies The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be under 21 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
Lockheed Martin Science Challenge
Deadline: 2/19/26Award Amount: $4,000 The Lockheed Martin Science Challenge is open to high school students residing in Central Florida. To be considered, you must have won first - place in your county science fair physical science competition and will be invited to compete in the Lockheed Martin Science Challenge.
McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship
Deadline: 4/24/26Award Amount: $15,000 The McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Rover College Scholarship
Deadline: 5/1/26Award Amount: $2,500 The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400- to 500-word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Deadline: Scholarship Expired: Check back in August 2026 for the next application window.Award Amount: $20,000 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in the U.S. Homeschooled students may also apply.
Beyond Brand Names: Keep Searching for More Scholarships
Brand name scholarships may be the most recognizable awards, but to maximize your scholarship earnings, you need to apply for every scholarship you qualify for. Follow these steps to make the most of your scholarship search: • Complete your Fastweb profile to see which scholarships you match to from our database of 3.4 million awards. • Search for local scholarships as these may have a smaller applicant pool and will be more meaningful to you. • Look for niche scholarships that celebrate your heritage, personality, and extracurricular interests. • Apply for recurring scholarships as these awards will enable you to cut down on college costs year after year. • Check for employer scholarships because you will meet many of the basic eligibility requirements and there will be less competition. • Talk with your guidance counselor about local scholarships as well as universities that you’re applying to. They will know of opportunities that are specific to your community. Students who treat scholarship applications like a part-time job often graduate debt-free or with minimal student loans.Ready to Start Winning Brand Name Scholarships?
Major corporate scholarships are given to students just like you. Whether you're a creative student, a STEM enthusiast, a community leader, or someone passionate about an unconventional path, brand name scholarships offer opportunities for every type of student. Take action: start with the scholarships listed above, mark your calendar with upcoming deadlines, and commit to applying for at least 3–5 brand name scholarships this month.Frequently Asked Questions About Brand Name Scholarships
Q: Do I need perfect grades to win brand name scholarships? A: No! Many of these corporate scholarships have no GPA requirements or at least realistic GPA standards. You do not have to be a straight A, honors student to qualify for most of these awards. Q: Are brand name scholarships more competitive than other scholarships? A: Yes and no. Brand name scholarships are very popular, which could mean that many students enter while others dismiss them, thinking there is no chance. If you complete the application, there is always the chance that you may win. Conversely, if you don’t submit an application, then you’ll definitely not win. Q: Can I apply to multiple brand name scholarships from different companies? A: Yes! And you should. The secret to winning scholarships is to apply for every award for which you qualify. Brand name scholarships are no different. Q: Do I have to buy products from these companies to be eligible? A: Not at all! None of these brand name awards require you to buy a product to qualify. On that note, if any “scholarship” asks you to buy a product or make a payment to enter, it’s a scholarship scam. Q: What if I don't have experience related to the scholarship topic? A: Apply anyway! Get creative with your application and essay. Find a way to connect their scholarship and the requirements with what’s happening in your life. Originality and authenticity will take you far in your scholarship search and applications!You Might Also Like
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