Scholarship Contests & Sweepstakes

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• William J. Schulz Memorial Essay Contest

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The William J. Schulz Memorial Essay Contest for College-Bound High School Seniors is open to seniors who will be attending a North American college or university in the fall. Winners will be announced in July. Applicants must write a personal statement about why you trust science over faith, and why you think society should do the same. Please include an example of how religious faith has

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• Freedom From Religion Foundation Essay Contests

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Essay Contests are open to all ongoing college students already attending a North American college or university. You remain eligible to enter this contest if you will graduate from college by spring or summer the year of the award. Please fill out online submission form and attach essay. The essay must be double-spaced, standard margins, font size of 11 to 14

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• Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

Niche is offering this scholarship for high school seniors to win a $15,000 scholarship you can apply toward tuition, housing, books, and any other college expenses. No essay is required, so it is quick and easy to apply! Scholarship Details $15,000 scholarship Apply in minutes No essay requirement Eligibility High school or college students may apply Currently

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• Cornelius Vander Broek Essay Contest for Graduate and Older Students

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Cornelius Vander Broek Essay Contest for Graduate/Older Students is open to any graduate students through age 30, or to undergraduate students ages 25-30 who attend a North American college or university. You remain eligible to enter this contest if you will graduate by spring or summer of the current year. Winners may be asked to send verification of student enrollment. You may not re-enter

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• FFRF David Hudak Memorial Essay Contest

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The FFRF David Hudak Memorial Essay Contest For Freethinking Black Indigenous and Students Of Color is open only to Black, Indigenous and Students of Color ages 17-21, who are either high school seniors graduating in spring who will be attending a North American college or university in the fall, or who are currently enrolled in a North American college or university. Scholarship Details

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• Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2025

The Fourth Circuit Student Essay Contest invites middle and high school students from five states to explore the constitutional implications of student cell phone searches in public schools. Participants are encouraged to use personal examples and legal analysis to reflect on landmark Supreme Court cases such as T.L.O. and Riley. The contest fosters civic awareness, critical thinking, and an

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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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• AMS Father James B. Macelwane Award

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 14, 2025

The purpose of the AMS Father James B. Macelwane Award is to stimulate interest in meteorology among college students through the submission of original student papers concerned with some phase of the atmospheric sciences. The student must be enrolled as an undergraduate at the time the paper is written, and no more than two students from any one institution may enter papers in any one contest.

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• Live Poets Society of New Jersey - National High School Poetry Contest

• Amount$500
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

In an effort to encourage the youth of America in the pursuit of literary exploration and excellence, and to help provide a venue in which American High School students may share their poetic works; The Live Poets Society of New Jersey presents our annual, National High School Poetry Contest. We believe it may be beneficial to browse through our other webpages before you decide to enter this

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• L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Entrants retain all publication rights. Eligibility New and amateur Science Fiction and Fantasy writers Both high school and college undergraduate students are

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• L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Scholarship Details A historic and influential contest in the fields of science fiction and fantasy art. Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide.

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• NFWL Essay Student Scholarship Contest

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineSeptember 2, 2025

NFWL has a long-standing tradition of supporting young women. Over the years, the scholarship has brought together some of the nation’s leading young scholars for a week of mentorship, learning, and growth. Scholarship winners have gone on to attend top universities, found non-profit organizations, and pursue their dream careers. During NFWL’s Annual Conference, winners spend extensive time with

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• Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

All high school seniors may compete for college scholarships totaling $9,000 at the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest. A copy of the contestants high school transcript must be provided at registration along with a proper ID. The first-place winner will receive $5,000. Second place will receive $2,000, 3rd place will receive $1,250, and 4th place will receive $750. During

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• FRA Americanism Essay Contest

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for

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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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• Dolly Parton Songwriters Award

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award is a prestigious annual competition designed for aspiring songwriters across the nation. Established in 2015, originally as the Nashville Songwriting Scholarship, this award offers a generous grant of $20,000 for up to two individuals. The grant supports various professional expenses, including study, instrument purchase, recording costs, and more, extending

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• John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJanuary 17, 2026

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Scholarship Details Required essay of 700 to 1,000 words Essay must be the student’s original work A minimum of five varied sources, such as government

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• American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineJanuary 24, 2026

To enter the American Legion High School Oratorical Contest, participants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Contestants must be students under 20 years old on the national contest date, enrolled in grades 9-12 at any high school, and either reside within or attend an educational institution in the participating department. They can compete through only one department, and early

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• DAR Good Citizens Award

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate

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• Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineFebruary 3, 2026

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk or a charter member of a Lodge is eligible to apply. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. The applicant must be a high school senior and must apply online only. The Legacy Awards application deadline is February

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• The Christophers Video Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineFebruary 13, 2026

College students are invited to create a film or video (five minutes or less in length) that best communicates the message and mission of The Christophers and its belief that one person can make a difference. Entries can express this theme in any genre or shooting style, but must be submitted online below. Entrants must be enrolled in and attending undergraduate or graduate college classes, full

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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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• BMI peermusic Latin Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

The peermusic Latin Award is an annual competition open to student songwriters and composers of Latin music. Established in 2003 through the generosity of peermusic CEO Ralph Peer II, this prestigious award recognizes and supports emerging musicians who are shaping the future of Latin music. A $5,000 scholarship is presented each year for the best original song or instrumental composition in any

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• Cardinal Newman Society Essay Contest

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineFebruary 18, 2026

The Cardinal Newman Society’s essay scholarship contest is open for submissions from high school seniors. The winner of the annual Contest will be awarded $5,000 toward the cost of attending one of the institutions recommended in The Newman Guide. Additionally, there is the opportunity for the winner of the Contest to be awarded $20,000 over the course of four years. Several of the Newman Guide