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Scholarship information ranks amongst the most valuable data available to college students and aspiring college students to date. Many large companies and corporations sponsor scholarships. Also, many companies have large foundations that are completely separate from the corporate entity with which they are associated. The majority of these corporate scholarships are scholarships for high school students, but there are still quite a few for graduate and returning students who are ready to return to the academic world. It might be worth adjusting your scholarship strategy and take into account the amount of scholarship money corporate scholarships typically offer. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of such scholarships below.

Burger King James W. McLamore Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline: 12/15/2020
Amount: $50,000
The McLamore Family Foundation created the James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship awards students who have graduated from high school within the last three years or full-time students who are seniors at a high school or home school. A minimum 3.3 GPA is required, along with a minimum 25 ACT score or 1220 SAT score. Students must have demonstrated an active leadership role in community service, [...] More

Burger King Scholars Program

Application Deadline: 12/15/2020
Amount: $1,000
Created in memory of Burger King Co-founder James "Jim" W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program has awarded $25.3 million in scholarships to more than 24,000 high school students, BK employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. Students must have a strong academic record with a minimum 2.5 GPA, be passionate about serving the community and be a high [...] More

Clearasil Teacher Truths $5,000 Scholarship Contest

Application Deadline: 10/23/2020
Amount: $5,000
A Teacher Truth is your teacher's perspective on acne and high school. Teachers are trapped in school: they understand what teenagers go through because they see it happen all the time. This means they can help put the hard stuff (like acne and homework) into perspective. If you post a picture of your teacher's Teacher Truth, you could win a $5,000 scholarship. For more information, or to apply, [...] More

Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise

Application Deadline: Varies
Amount: $1,000
The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship is the society's first scholarship program available to members to be used during the time they are enrolled in their community colleges. Students must be a Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing and currently enrolled in a community college; have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application on all college-level coursework and have completed 12-36 [...] More

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

Application Deadline: 10/31/2020
Amount: $20,000
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be current high school/home-schooled seniors attending school in the U.S, anticipating completion of a [...] More

Dell Scholars Program

Application Deadline: 12/1/2020
Amount: $20,000
The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student's determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. We reward low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. Students must participate in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 [...] More

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Application Deadline: 10/17/2020
Amount: $100,000
For years, this prestigious program has awarded millions of dollars in tuition to students across the country. Students must be a legal resident of the U.S., may not be an active NCAA collegiate athlete in any sport nor played professional, semi-professional, or Division I collegiate football at any time. No essay required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's [...] More

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

Application Deadline: 2/5/2020
Amount: $100,000
McDonald's is giving away scholarships worth up to $100,000 to as many as 30 students with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Applicants must be a high school senior, a legal U.S. resident, younger than 21 years old, carry a minimum 3.0 GPA, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study and disclose other scholarship programs to which they [...] More

Penguin Publishing Group's Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

Application Deadline: 4/22/2020
Amount: $1,000
The Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest awards five high school juniors or seniors a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics Library for their school. Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five topics for this year's competition book. The contest is open to 11th [...] More

RMHC SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 1/27/2020
Amount: $1,000
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Scholars Scholarship Program, a fund administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, provides scholarships in our 19 county/four state RMHC service area to promising students who desire a college education and are eligible according to criteria based on academic performance, financial need and community service. This scholarship is a [...] More

Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition

Application Deadline: 2/8/2020
Amount: $10,000
The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real-world problem solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. The contest categories are divided into: Primary Level (Grades K-3), Upper Elementary Level (Grades 4-6), and Middle Level (Grades 7-9) High School Level (Grades 10-12). Projects must also include an abstract, project description, bibliography, and five sample [...] More

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