Below, find over ten amazing scholarships, for all types of students, which also span age range qualifications from high school freshmen all the way through each year of graduate school.
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Available to: Female High School Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $500 The Women in Science Environmental Scholarship is available to female high school or college students, with preference given to those who are choosing to pursue a science degree. You must demonstrate financial need, and submit a one-page essay that demonstrates an idea you have for helping improve the environment, either global or locally using Drone Technology to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Women in Science Environmental Scholarship.
Available to: Ages 15-21
Award Amount: $100,000 The Penny For A Free Ride Sweepstakes is open to students between the ages of 15 and 21. You must submit a photo of demonstrating a tire tread depth test with a penny or a tire pressure test using a pressure gauge and tag #pennyforafreeride and @MichelinUSA in order to be considered for this award. Photos can be posted on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about the Penny For A Free Ride Sweepstakes.
Available to: High School, College and Returning Students
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 The 2020 Emerging Artist Scholarship offers multiple awards of up to $3,000 for a variety of students. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three pieces of artwork like sketches, drawings, photos, film reels, etc. in digital format only, as well as an essay of how an education at Academy of Art University will help fulfill your dreams. Learn more about the 2020 Emerging Artist Scholarship.
Available to: High School, College and Returning Students
Award Amount: $10,000 The ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship is open to all students. Applicants must become a ScholarshipPoints member and login in order to qualify. If you're looking for a fast, easy scholarship to enter, this is it! Learn more about the ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship.
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $5,000 The Earnest Scholarship is available to full-time students. To be eligible, you must submit an 800 - to 1000 - word essay on one of the following two topics: "How will your college education help you achieve your goals?" or "How has your education contributed to who you are today?" Learn more about the Earnest Scholarship.
Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $20,000 A $20,000 Scholarship Could Be Yours! is open to incoming college freshmen who can demonstrate how sports have helped them grow as leaders in their schools and community. Approximately 20 scholarships of $20,000 will be awarded. One scholarship winner will be awarded an additional $5,000 for displaying exceptional academic achievement, leadership and love of the game. Learn more about the A $20,000 Scholarship Could Be Yours.
Available to: 18 & Under
Award Amount: 4 awards from $500-$1,000 The Travel Is Education Scholarship is open to U.S. students in grades 6 through 12. You must submit two-dimensional artwork, photos or a writing (maximum one page) on the theme of "Becoming a Global Citizen". Sample topics are available on the Web site provided. You must be traveling on an ACIS tour between October 15, 2019 through October 14, 2020, in order to qualify for this award. Learn more about the Travel Is Education Scholarship.
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 Students and parents can enter to win a $5,000 scholarship from Discover Student Loans to help pay for college. No essay or lengthy application required. One winner will be randomly chosen every month. No purchase or loan necessary. Learn more about the $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award.
Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500 The College Monk $1500 short essay scholarship is an essay-required scholarship with no GPA requirements. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school graduating students or college students who are going to attend an accredited institution in the US. The scholarship is awarded once each year and is available to all eligible students regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on the essay provided. Learn more about the $1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship.
Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500 The College Monk $1500 short essay scholarship is an essay-required scholarship with no GPA requirements. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school graduating students or college students who are going to attend an accredited institution in the US. The scholarship is awarded once each year and is available to all eligible students regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on the essay provided. Learn more about the $1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship.
Available to: High School Students
Award Amount: Up to $15,000 The 2020 Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge seeks to empower students to hold themselves and one another accountable to prevent distracted driving. The video contest is open to all high school students, from 9th - 12th grade. A variety of prizes will be awarded to winners up to $15,000. Learn more about the 2020 Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge.
Available to: High School Seniors through College Freshmen
Award Amount: 16 awards of $10,000
The Gold Medal Portfolio Award is open to graduating high school seniors. You must submit a portfolio of eight distinct art or written works that exemplify originality, technical skill and personal voice in order to be considered for this award. Art portfolios must communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation and written portfolios must demonstrate versatility and diversity in writing technique and style. Get details on applying for the Gold Medal Portfolio Award.
Available to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: Awards from $14,000 - $18,000
The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship. Get details on applying for the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.
Available To: Maximum Age 18 Years
Award Amount: $2,500
The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is open to students under the age of 19. To be considered for this award, you must prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on the topic, "How My Passions Impact the World" to be presented at your local Optimist Club's contest. Get more information on the Optimist International Oratorical Contest.
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: 90 Awards of $35,000 The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. Learn more about the Siebel Scholars Program.
When should you apply for scholarships?
Most students want to know when they should start applying for scholarships. The short answer: RIGHT NOW! Students can sign up for Fastweb at the age of 13 and can start accumulating scholarships to help pay for school years before even beginning the college application process. Here's the main take away: the earlier you begin applying, the more scholarships you'll have a shot at being considered for and have time to win. Apply for one or however many of the below scholarships you qualify for! Remember, the more you apply for, the better your odds are of winning a scholarship. To help better organize your scholarship search, please note that the following scholarships are listed according to deadline, with the earliest deadline appearing at the top of the page. Deadlines that vary will appear at the bottom of the list. As deadlines pass, opportunities will be refreshed as often as possible. Check out more than ten scholarships you can apply for today:Women in Science Environmental Scholarship
Deadline: 12/01/19Available to: Female High School Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $500 The Women in Science Environmental Scholarship is available to female high school or college students, with preference given to those who are choosing to pursue a science degree. You must demonstrate financial need, and submit a one-page essay that demonstrates an idea you have for helping improve the environment, either global or locally using Drone Technology to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Women in Science Environmental Scholarship.
Penny For A Free Ride Sweepstakes
Deadline: 12/03/19Available to: Ages 15-21
Award Amount: $100,000 The Penny For A Free Ride Sweepstakes is open to students between the ages of 15 and 21. You must submit a photo of demonstrating a tire tread depth test with a penny or a tire pressure test using a pressure gauge and tag #pennyforafreeride and @MichelinUSA in order to be considered for this award. Photos can be posted on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about the Penny For A Free Ride Sweepstakes.
2020 Emerging Artist Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/19Available to: High School, College and Returning Students
Award Amount: Up to $3,000 The 2020 Emerging Artist Scholarship offers multiple awards of up to $3,000 for a variety of students. Applicants are encouraged to submit up to three pieces of artwork like sketches, drawings, photos, film reels, etc. in digital format only, as well as an essay of how an education at Academy of Art University will help fulfill your dreams. Learn more about the 2020 Emerging Artist Scholarship.
ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship
Deadline: 12/15/19Available to: High School, College and Returning Students
Award Amount: $10,000 The ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship is open to all students. Applicants must become a ScholarshipPoints member and login in order to qualify. If you're looking for a fast, easy scholarship to enter, this is it! Learn more about the ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship.
Earnest Scholarship
Deadline: 12/31/19Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $5,000 The Earnest Scholarship is available to full-time students. To be eligible, you must submit an 800 - to 1000 - word essay on one of the following two topics: "How will your college education help you achieve your goals?" or "How has your education contributed to who you are today?" Learn more about the Earnest Scholarship.
A $20,000 Scholarship Could Be Yours!
Deadline: 1/3/20Available to: Incoming College Freshmen
Award Amount: $20,000 A $20,000 Scholarship Could Be Yours! is open to incoming college freshmen who can demonstrate how sports have helped them grow as leaders in their schools and community. Approximately 20 scholarships of $20,000 will be awarded. One scholarship winner will be awarded an additional $5,000 for displaying exceptional academic achievement, leadership and love of the game. Learn more about the A $20,000 Scholarship Could Be Yours.
Travel Is Education Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/20Available to: 18 & Under
Award Amount: 4 awards from $500-$1,000 The Travel Is Education Scholarship is open to U.S. students in grades 6 through 12. You must submit two-dimensional artwork, photos or a writing (maximum one page) on the theme of "Becoming a Global Citizen". Sample topics are available on the Web site provided. You must be traveling on an ACIS tour between October 15, 2019 through October 14, 2020, in order to qualify for this award. Learn more about the Travel Is Education Scholarship.
$5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award
Deadline: 1/31/20Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $5,000 Students and parents can enter to win a $5,000 scholarship from Discover Student Loans to help pay for college. No essay or lengthy application required. One winner will be randomly chosen every month. No purchase or loan necessary. Learn more about the $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award.
$1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/20Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500 The College Monk $1500 short essay scholarship is an essay-required scholarship with no GPA requirements. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school graduating students or college students who are going to attend an accredited institution in the US. The scholarship is awarded once each year and is available to all eligible students regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on the essay provided. Learn more about the $1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship.
$1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/20Available to: High School Seniors through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $1,500 The College Monk $1500 short essay scholarship is an essay-required scholarship with no GPA requirements. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school graduating students or college students who are going to attend an accredited institution in the US. The scholarship is awarded once each year and is available to all eligible students regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on the essay provided. Learn more about the $1,500 The College Monk Short Essay Scholarship.
2020 Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge
Deadline: 2/26/2020Available to: High School Students
Award Amount: Up to $15,000 The 2020 Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge seeks to empower students to hold themselves and one another accountable to prevent distracted driving. The video contest is open to all high school students, from 9th - 12th grade. A variety of prizes will be awarded to winners up to $15,000. Learn more about the 2020 Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge.
Gold Medal Portfolio Award
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Seniors through College Freshmen
Award Amount: 16 awards of $10,000
The Gold Medal Portfolio Award is open to graduating high school seniors. You must submit a portfolio of eight distinct art or written works that exemplify originality, technical skill and personal voice in order to be considered for this award. Art portfolios must communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation and written portfolios must demonstrate versatility and diversity in writing technique and style. Get details on applying for the Gold Medal Portfolio Award.
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: Awards from $14,000 - $18,000
The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship. Get details on applying for the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.
Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Deadline: VariesAvailable To: Maximum Age 18 Years
Award Amount: $2,500
The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is open to students under the age of 19. To be considered for this award, you must prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on the topic, "How My Passions Impact the World" to be presented at your local Optimist Club's contest. Get more information on the Optimist International Oratorical Contest.
Siebel Scholars Program
Deadline: RollingAvailable to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: 90 Awards of $35,000 The Siebel Scholars Program is open to the most talented students at the world's leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. Learn more about the Siebel Scholars Program.
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