It's time to break out that picture of you as a kindergarten graduate. Place it on the mantel as a reminder that you'll soon attend your dream college or university. You wrapped up your junior year, and the school year you've been waiting on has FINALLY arrived. You're now leaders of your high school seniors class of 2026! Apply for those scholarships for high school seniors to keep your education affordable.
Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Junior or • High School Senior • 3.0 GPA Minimum Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The Sustainability Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. You must submit an essay on a sustainable construction - related topic and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Senior • 2.5 GPA Minimum Award Details: The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $35,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is open to high school students. To enter, you must record an original three - to five - minute audio essay on the following topic: "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?"
Award Amount: $1,000 - $7,500 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors Award Details:The Most Valuable Student Competition is open to high school seniors. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Selection for this award is based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina Award Details: The Greenhouse Whole Person College Program is open to high school seniors in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the community to be considered for this award. You must also exhibit leadership, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount: $15,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • 3.5 GPA Award Details: The Hagan Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must enroll at a participating four - year postsecondary institution and agree to work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 prior to the start of the fall semester of each academic year.
Award Amount: $15,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Honor Roll Student • Ages 13-19 Application Requirements: • Submit Handwritten Essay Award Details: The G2 Overachievers Student Grant is available to middle and high school honor roll students between the ages of 13 and 19. To be considered, you must submit a 1,000 – to 2,000 - word handwritten essay explaining how you (or the person you are nominating) make a difference in the world around you and why you deserve to be recognized for these efforts.
Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Be a Fastweb member • Minimum age 16 • Invite a friend to join Fastweb Award Details: The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least sixteen (16) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you and your referral will be entered as a pair into the current drawing.
Award Amount: $4,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students • Minimum age 14 • Opt-in to text messages Award Details: The Huntington Learning Center College Scholarship Sweepstakes is available to high school students who are 14 years of age and older. To be considered for this award, you must text a four - digit code to the sponsor and opt - in to text messages. Entrants who do not want to opt - in to text messages may submit a mail - in entry. Residents of Rhode Island are ineligible.
Award Amount: $100 - $1,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • 700 - 1,000 word essay Award Details: The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to high school students. To be eligible, you must submit a 700 - to 1000 - word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. GED students under the age of 20 may also apply.
Award Amount: $500 - $5,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors Application Requirements: • 300 - word essay Award Details:The Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are pursuing careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. To be considered, you must submit a 300 - word essay stating why you chose a career in government service, including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.
Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Full-time college students • 3.7 GPA Application Requirements: • Take a pledge Award Details: The One for Two Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must have a minimum 3.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must pledge to pay for a comparable scholarship grant for two persons, who are not related by blood, adoption, or marriage, during their lifetime.
Award Amount: $100 - $1,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • Create a 16" x 20" Poster Award Details: The Christophers High School Poster Contest is open to high school students. To enter, you must create a 16" x 20" poster that illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better, and includes the following statement: "You can make a difference." The poster concept, design, and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic merit.
Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Live near a Simon mall Award Details: The Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who show academic promise. You must live near a Simon mall or in a surrounding community, be a legal U.S. resident, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: $10,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Minimum Age 14 Application Requirements: • Design an original greeting card Award Details: The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all - occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.
Award Amount: $200 - $2,500
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Middle School Students • High School Students • Undergraduate Students Application Requirements: • one to three-minute video Award Details: The Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest is open to middle school, high school, and college undergraduate students. You must create a one - to three - minute video on one of four topics to be considered for this award.
Award Amount: $2,500
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Engineering and geosciences Award Details:The Shell High School Senior Student Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate an aptitude in mathematics and science. You must be planning to pursue a degree in geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering to be eligible for this award.
Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • 30-second television commercial Award Details: The Courageous Persuaders Video Contest is open to high school students. To be considered, you must create a 30 - second television commercial targeted to middle school students to warn them about the dangers of drinking and driving or distracted driving.
Award Amount: $20,000 - $25,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students • Under Age 20 Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The American Legion National Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students under 20 and are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. To be considered, you must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing citizens' duties and obligations to our government. A complete list of topics is available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $2,000
Sustainability Essay Contest
Deadline: 10/17/25Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Junior or • High School Senior • 3.0 GPA Minimum Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The Sustainability Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors. You must submit an essay on a sustainable construction - related topic and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered for this award.
Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/26Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Senior • 2.5 GPA Minimum Award Details: The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Deadline: 10/31/25Award Amount: $35,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is open to high school students. To enter, you must record an original three - to five - minute audio essay on the following topic: "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?"
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
Deadline: 11/12/25Award Amount: $1,000 - $7,500 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors Award Details:The Most Valuable Student Competition is open to high school seniors. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this award. Selection for this award is based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Greenhouse Whole Person College Program
Deadline: 11/13/25Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina Award Details: The Greenhouse Whole Person College Program is open to high school seniors in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the community to be considered for this award. You must also exhibit leadership, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and demonstrate financial need.
Hagan Scholarship
Deadline: 12/1/25Award Amount: $15,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • 3.5 GPA Award Details: The Hagan Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must enroll at a participating four - year postsecondary institution and agree to work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 prior to the start of the fall semester of each academic year.
G2 Overachievers Student Grant
Deadline: 12/15/25Award Amount: $15,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Honor Roll Student • Ages 13-19 Application Requirements: • Submit Handwritten Essay Award Details: The G2 Overachievers Student Grant is available to middle and high school honor roll students between the ages of 13 and 19. To be considered, you must submit a 1,000 – to 2,000 - word handwritten essay explaining how you (or the person you are nominating) make a difference in the world around you and why you deserve to be recognized for these efforts.
Fall 2025 Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes
Deadline: 12/31/25Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Be a Fastweb member • Minimum age 16 • Invite a friend to join Fastweb Award Details: The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least sixteen (16) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you and your referral will be entered as a pair into the current drawing.
Huntington Learning Center College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Deadline: 12/31/25Award Amount: $4,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students • Minimum age 14 • Opt-in to text messages Award Details: The Huntington Learning Center College Scholarship Sweepstakes is available to high school students who are 14 years of age and older. To be considered for this award, you must text a four - digit code to the sponsor and opt - in to text messages. Entrants who do not want to opt - in to text messages may submit a mail - in entry. Residents of Rhode Island are ineligible.
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: 1/12/26Award Amount: $100 - $1,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • 700 - 1,000 word essay Award Details: The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to high school students. To be eligible, you must submit a 700 - to 1000 - word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. GED students under the age of 20 may also apply.
Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship
Deadline: 1/15/26Award Amount: $500 - $5,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors Application Requirements: • 300 - word essay Award Details:The Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are pursuing careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. To be considered, you must submit a 300 - word essay stating why you chose a career in government service, including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.
One for Two Scholarship
Deadline: 2/1/26Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Full-time college students • 3.7 GPA Application Requirements: • Take a pledge Award Details: The One for Two Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must have a minimum 3.7 GPA to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must pledge to pay for a comparable scholarship grant for two persons, who are not related by blood, adoption, or marriage, during their lifetime.
The Christophers High School Poster Contest
Deadline: 2/12/26Award Amount: $100 - $1,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • Create a 16" x 20" Poster Award Details: The Christophers High School Poster Contest is open to high school students. To enter, you must create a 16" x 20" poster that illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better, and includes the following statement: "You can make a difference." The poster concept, design, and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic merit.
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
Deadline: 2/13/26Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Live near a Simon mall Award Details: The Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who show academic promise. You must live near a Simon mall or in a surrounding community, be a legal U.S. resident, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.
Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 3/9/26Award Amount: $10,000
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Minimum Age 14 Application Requirements: • Design an original greeting card Award Details: The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all - occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.
Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest
Deadline: 3/13/26Award Amount: $200 - $2,500
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • Middle School Students • High School Students • Undergraduate Students Application Requirements: • one to three-minute video Award Details: The Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest is open to middle school, high school, and college undergraduate students. You must create a one - to three - minute video on one of four topics to be considered for this award.
Shell High School Senior Student Scholarship
Deadline: 3/15/26Award Amount: $2,500
Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Seniors • Engineering and geosciences Award Details:The Shell High School Senior Student Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate an aptitude in mathematics and science. You must be planning to pursue a degree in geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering to be eligible for this award.
Courageous Persuaders Video Contest
Deadline: 3/30/26Award Amount: Varies Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students Application Requirements: • 30-second television commercial Award Details: The Courageous Persuaders Video Contest is open to high school students. To be considered, you must create a 30 - second television commercial targeted to middle school students to warn them about the dangers of drinking and driving or distracted driving.
American Legion National Oratorical Contest
Deadline: VariesAward Amount: $20,000 - $25,000 Renewable: No Eligibility Requirements: • High School Students • Under Age 20 Application Requirements: • Submit Essay Award Details: The American Legion National Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students under 20 and are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. To be considered, you must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing citizens' duties and obligations to our government. A complete list of topics is available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $2,000
I'm a high school senior. Is it too late to apply for scholarships?
It's not too late to begin applying for scholarships in your senior year of high school. If you haven't started applying for scholarships regularly, you must jump right in and begin ASAP. Many 12th-grade students can begin feeling overwhelmed, so keep your mental health in mind. Start with small scholarship application goals you can achieve. As you progress and feel like you've established a solid scholarship application habit, challenge yourself by increasing your weekly or monthly application goal. Many successful scholarship applicants employ this technique to maximize their chances of receiving multiple applications. The more you apply for your senior year of high school, the better your chances of winning.What's the easiest scholarship to get?
If you have a hectic week, consider applying for easy-to-apply scholarships. Fastweb's Featured Scholarships are quick to apply for. Most of them you can apply for in less than five minutes, and many people consider them the easiest scholarships to get.What is a scholarship? What are the four types of scholarships?
Scholarships are a type of financial aid that is awarded to help students pay for college. They can be merit scholarships, essay scholarships, academic achievement-driven, or athletic. One of the most helpful aspects of scholarships is that winners do not have to pay them back like financial aid such as student loans do.You Might Also Like
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