Scholarship Opportunities

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• Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

All students currently enrolled in the 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or a home study program and who plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school are eligible for the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Scholarship. Applicants must complete an application form and submit it along with a written essay using

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• Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineJune 4, 2025

Submit your Duck Tape promwear for a chance to win up to $15,000! Create and wear your original promwear using Duck® Brand Duct Tape and/or Duck® Brand Crafting Tape. Remember to take a high resolution pic of the big moment! See official rules for details. Eligibility Criteria Open to high school students or those in a home school association (at the high-school level) during the current

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• Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 9, 2025

The annual Ocean Awareness Contest empowers young people to explore environmental issues through artistic expression and creative communication. This global contest invites students to create works in various categories, including visual art, creative writing, film, interactive & multimedia, performing arts (music & dance), and poetry & spoken word Scholarship Details Open to students

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• Desire to Inspire Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJune 20, 2025

The Desire To Inspire Scholarship awards a total of $5,000 to students from historically underrepresented minority groups who are passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare and inspiring others. This one-time scholarship honors young changemakers making a meaningful impact in their communities while striving to achieve their educational and career goals. Winners are selected through a

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• VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineOctober 31, 2025

Since 1947, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has dedicated itself to fostering patriotism and nurturing the potential of the future generation. The Voice of Democracy audio-essay program, initiated by the VFW, provides a remarkable platform for high school students (grades 9-12) to express their thoughts on democratic and patriotic themes through recorded essays. The national first place winner

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• Valparaiso University Kretzman Scholarship

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineNovember 1, 2025

Valparaiso University offers numerous Lutheran scholarships to students. The Kretzman Scholarship is offered to students who are either Lutheran, or who have graduated from a Lutheran High School. In order to be eligible for the Kretzman Scholarship, applicants must first complete an application for admission. Students will be notified along with their offer of admission. Valparaiso

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• The Coolidge Scholarship

• Amount$120,000
• DeadlineDecember 11, 2025

Winning a Coolidge Scholarship isn't just about winning money for college - it's about joining a community. The award, from the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, honors former president Calvin Coolidge, who was dedicated to academics and had a passion for public speaking. With a substantial prize of $120,000 that can be used to cover tuition, room, board, and other expenses, The Coolidge

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• Jazz at the Ballroom Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineDecember 16, 2025

Each year, our panel of professional musicians awards three California music students monetary awards to further their jazz education and music programs. The winners are also hired throughout the coming year to perform at JATB events. All applicants are invited to free concerts and workshops throughout the school year. The competition is open to high school jazz instrumentalists in California.

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• NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineDecember 31, 2025

The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund sponsors a scholarly writing contest for grades K-12. The theme for the essay is "What Does The Second Amendment Mean to You?" Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior (grades 9-12) and junior (grades 8 and below), with separate cash prizes awarded to the winners in each category. First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place, $200 for third

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• YouthCon Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJanuary 12, 2026

YouthCon’s “Act with Impact” empowers students to create meaningful change through actionable ideas. With a $300 budget, participants are challenged to address community needs, inspire peers, and make a lasting difference. It’s about turning vision into reality and showcasing how small efforts can lead to big, transformative impact. Scholarship Details Open to high school and middle

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• Carson Scholars Fund

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 13, 2026

The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Named “Carson Scholars,” winners receive an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school. Scholarship Details Award: $1,000 college scholarship. Grades Eligible: 4-11. Previous winners can reapply

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• Furman University Merit-Based Scholarships

• Amount$305,096
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

Merit-based scholarships support students who show great potential to make a positive impact on the Furman community. In awarding merit-based scholarships, we consider: GPA; strength of curriculum; test scores (if submitted); essay; and extracurricular activities. Your application for admission also serves as your application for merit-based scholarships. Individual criteria will vary by

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• Bezos Scholars Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 21, 2026

There’s no experience like the Bezos Scholars Program—a transformative, year-long, no-cost leadership development program that amplifies youth voice, collaboration and action so young people with passion can start making a difference today. Each year, exceptional juniors, along with educators from each of their schools, are selected as Bezos Scholars. Student scholars receive leadership training

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• LPGA Renee Powell Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Renee Powell Scholarship will be awarded through The LPGA Foundation and the LPGA Renee Powell Fund. Established in 2022, the Renee Powell Scholarship will provide financial aid to female, Black or African American, high school seniors pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university in the United States. Scholarship Details

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• The Hamilton Award

• Amount$500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The Hamilton Award recognizes young people for their academic, personal, service and entrepreneurial accomplishments; forty students across the nation are selected annually as winners of the Hamilton Award and subsequently enrolled in AHS’ five-year Empowerment Program. Scholarship Details Recognizes academic, personal, service, and entrepreneurial accomplishments Forty winners selected

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• LPGA Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The LPGA Foundation and Chevron are offering an excellent opportunity to help five young women pay for college. Each winner will be awarded $2,500 in the spring. The scholarship renewable for four years of studies, totaling $10,000 per recipient. Scholarship Details Five scholarships of $2,500 each Renewable for four years Supports female high school seniors from minority

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• National AG Day Essay Contest

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day essay and video contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. This year’s theme is, “American Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow?” National Ag Day’s objective is to celebrate agriculture and to help consumers better understand how farmers and the companies serving them produce abundant, healthy, nutritious,

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• Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$500
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The mission of the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is to promote and enhance access to higher education by delivering quality student financial aid information and services to residents of the Commonwealth, and thus ensuring that they have an opportunity to enrich their lives and contribute to the economic development and social progress of the state. OSFA has a

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• George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites high school students (grades 9–12) to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. This contest challenges students to write an original essay on an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the U.S. Constitution. The contest aims to

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• Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$2,012
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates (PACF) works with individuals, families, businesses, and civic or nonprofit organizations to make a positive and permanent commitment for the future of our community. The Foundation is committed to improving our collective future by inspiring philanthropy and connecting people with opportunities to make a meaningful difference;

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• Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award

• Amount$500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

Every year since 2003, Action For Nature (AFN), a U.S.-based non-profit, has sought to recognize and reward young people who are taking action to solve the world’s tough environmental problems. We are proud to honor the work of young people between the ages of 8 and 16 all over the globe who have done creative environmental projects with a cash prize, certificate of achievement, and public

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• Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship

• Amount$6,600
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Welcome to the Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship application process! If you're a high-achieving, female-identifying high school student residing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota, and attending high school in one of these states, you're in the right place. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for students entering 11th or 12th grade

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• GRCF Sherman L. & Mabel C. Lepard Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Sherman L. & Mabel C. Lepard Scholarship is awarded to any senior student who is currently attending high School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is a current Challenger Scholar. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) and applicants follow the GRCF process. Applications run from December until the deadline. By

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• Horatio Alger National Scholarship

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Horatio Alger National Scholarship is for high school juniors who exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution) Eligibility Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the

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• GRCF Dorothy B. & Charles E. Thomas Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Dorothy B. & Charles E. Thomas Scholarship is offered to a student who is a Challenge Scholar at Union High School. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and have at least a GPA of a 2.0. Scholarship recipients are selected by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF) and applicants follow the GRCF process. By connecting people, their