Scholarship Search
Updated: Apr 12, 2021
Need money for college? This blog will be updated weekly to provide you with new scholarships available! Be sure to read through the eligibility and requirements before you begin the application!
Bowties and Books Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Apply By: April 13, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year college/university. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, hold permanent residency or be a DACA recipient. Applicant must submit an essay on why they are attending the college they are/will be attending.
Sponsor: Bottlinger Law L.L.C.
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
Amount: Up to 5,000
Apply by: April 13, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are in a design or art discipline and intend to pursue that discipline as a career. The scholarship is open for anyone who fits the criteria, however, minority students will have an advantage in the selection process.
Promotional Poster Design Competition
Amount: $500
Apply by: April 10, 2021
Description: Must be a full-time student pursuing a career in graphic communications or related field at a U.S. technical school or college
Sponsor: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Club Z! Annual Achievement Award
Amount: Varying amounts
Apply by: April 12, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students in grades 5-12 who have overcome obstacles, shown leadership in the classroom or on the field, or who demonstrated improvement and a positive attitude this year.
Minority Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Apply By: : April 15, 2020
Description: Open to minority students who are enrolled in his/her Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college or university and applicant must have a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences.
Sponsor: Brown and Caldwell
Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Apply by: April 5, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to moral leadership.
Sponsor: Steinberg Law Firm
Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Bertha M. Roddey "Centennial" Scholarship (four-year award) - $20,000 total
Must be a graduating African-American female senior
Must be a student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County high school
Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for each consecutive year of high school
Must demonstrate financial need (please refer to the Federal Government Poverty Guidelines) by completing Section V of the application
Must be prepared to provide verification of your household income by bringing tax documents to the interview, if selected for an interview
Must demonstrate public service above and beyond any high school requirements. One of the required letters of recommendation must be from a verifiable public service organization
Must plan to attend an accredited four-year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in college in order for the scholarship to renew annually
After the initial award disbursement, it is renewable for 3 years
Initial award disbursement will be based on confirmed college enrollment for Fall 2021
Award will be disbursed over four consecutive years at $5,000/year
Scoggins/Shadd "Breaking Barriers" Scholarship (non-renewable, one-year award)
Award disbursement of $2,500 minimum, based on verified college enrollment for Fall 2021
Must be a graduating African-American female senior
Must be a student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County high school
Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Must demonstrate financial need (please refer to the Federal Government Poverty Guidelines) by completing Section V of the application and uploading verification of income
Must plan to attend a four-year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year
Frances Selena Johnson "Making Strides" Scholarship (non-renewable, one-year award)
Award disbursement of $2,500 minimum, based on verified college enrollment for Fall 2021
Must be a graduating African-American senior
Must be a student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County public or private high school
Must have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have shown significant improvement in your academics over a two-year period (transcript must reflect two years of high school grades)
Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year
Award disbursement will be based on verfied college enrollment for Fall 2021
Daisy Spears Stroud "Academic Achievement" Scholarship (non-renewable, one-year award)
Award disbursement of $2,500 minimum, based on verified college enrollment for Fall 2021
Must be a graduating African-American female senior
Must be a student enrolled in a Mecklenburg County public or private school
Must have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Must plan to attend a four-year institution of higher education in the U.S. during the upcoming academic year
In addition to the above, all applicants:
Must submit two letters of recommendation
Must write an essay (300 min. - 500 max. words)
Must scan a certified copy of his/her high school transcript and be prepared to upload the transcript to the scholarship application website. The certified transcript must reflect your cumulative GPA and include your grades from the first semester of your senior year
Pauli Murray Foundation Scholarship Fund Social Justice Scholarship 2021
The Pauli Murray Foundation Scholarship Fund was created to provide career-minded individuals the opportunity to develop professionally, civically and socially. The $500 Social Justice Scholarship is awarded to several students through out the year.
In order to apply for this scholarship, candidate must: 1. Applicant must be a High School Senior. 2. Applicant must be accepted into a College. 3. Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). 4. Student must research: Who was The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray and what were her contributions to the social justice movement. 5. Complete an application and include a one-page essay explaining how the Rev. Murray’s life and accomplishments touch you and motivate you towards your goals.
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Sponsor: Teamsters Amount: Up to $10,000 over four years Closing Date: March 2, 2020 Description: Scholarship is open to sons, daughters, and financial dependents of Teamster members who are graduating high school seniors.
AGA Women’s Scholarship Sponsor: Alabama Golf Association Amount: $2,500 per semester and will be renewed on a fall and spring basis for eight consecutive semesters. Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to female graduates of an accredited secondary school who have an interest in the game of golf. Applicant must be in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate education in a college or university in the state of Alabama and applicant must be a resident of Alabama.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Amount: Up to $5,000 Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students in good academic standing who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant and applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship.
Feeding Tomorrow Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships Sponsor: Feeding Tomorrow Amount: Varies Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarships are open to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a variety of disciplines within the science of food.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate child dependents of an active duty service member to study or intern abroad on a credit-bearing program.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Amount: $5,000 Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate child dependents of an active duty service member to study or intern abroad on a credit-bearing program. This deadline is for students studying or interning abroad during May 2020 and April 2021.
Innovation in Education Scholarship Sponsor: LA Tutors Amount: $500 Closing Date: March 2, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.
Think for Yourself Scholarship
Let Grow will award college scholarships to U.S. high school students who exemplify independence of thought in their everyday lives. Students will choose from a series of prompts to describe a life experience or issue that made them think independently. Students will explore themes like taking an unpopular stand, overcoming adversity, or finding common ground with someone you disagree with. This scholarship is available to students pursuing all forms of higher education including trade schools and four-year colleges.
Award Amount: 4 awards; $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: February 28, 2021
Sweet and Simple Scholarship
If you’re looking for an easy scholarship, keep it simple – sweet and simple! Applicants must be 14 years of age or older and a resident of the United States. To apply, students should submit an online written response (250 words or less) to the following topic: “Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.”
Award Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 28, 2021
HSF General College Scholarships
Amount: Up to $5,000
Apply By: February 15, 2021
Description: Open to students of Hispanic descent who are graduating high school seniors, community colleges students, transfer students, college students, or graduate students. All majors and graduate fields are accepted, with an emphasis on STEM majors.
Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Gordon A. Rich
Amount: $12,500 (renewable)
ApplyBy: February 16, 2021
Description: Scholarship money is available to offspring of those working in the financial services industry. Each GAR scholarship is worth up to $50,000 (approximately $12,500/year) awarded to hardworking high school students who have a financial need.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Amount: Up to $50,000
Apply By: February 12, 2021
Description: Open to young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box.
AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount: $5,000
Apply By: February 5, 2021
Description: pen to students entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2020 and must be planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
Sponsor: American Meteorological Society
SimpleTexting Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Apply By: February 5, 2021
Description: Open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors between the ages of 16 and 22. Applicant must submit an essay on how texting helped sustain and strengthen their relationships during COVID-19.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Amount: Up to $30,000
Apply By: February 2, 2021
Description: Scholars program is open to full-time junior-level students at four-year institutions pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2019-2020 academic year. Applicant must have an extensive record of public and/or community service and be committed to a career in government or in public service.
Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Apply By: February 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to female graduating high school seniors who wish to attend a women’s college in the United States. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Sponsor: The Sunflower Initiative
A Salute to Engineering Essay Contest
Amount: up to $500
Apply By: February 1, 2021
Description: Essay contest is open to girls and boys in grades 3-12. Applicant must submit an essay that salutes engineering’s role in meeting and defeating the challenges presented by COVID-19.
Sponsor: EngineerGirlo
$2,021 New Year New You CollegeXpress Scholarship
Eligibility: High school students who answer one question and complete registration on CollegeXpress.com
Amount: $2,021
Deadline: January 31st
$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Eligibility: Create a free account on CollegeXpress and complete registration
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: May 1, 2021
$1,000 Tallo “January’s Second Easy” Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal U.S. citizens physically living in the U.S., at least 13 years of age, and attending a post-secondary institution in 2021
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31, 2021
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors and college students
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Open to all high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: January 31
$25,000 “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all students, including high school, college, and graduate students
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: January 31
$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all students ranging from high school students to college and community college students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
Eligibility: Currently enrolled (or planning to) as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PST
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Eligibility: United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools
Amount: 15 Awards range from $100 to $10,000
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Probo Medical Scholarship
Eligibility: High school, college, and graduate students with a 3.0 or above GPA who submit an essay about medical technology and the future
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must either be a United States citizen or obtain U.S. citizenship by the last day of the first term of their freshman year (for four-year offers) or the first term of sophomore year (for three-year offers). Applicants must have SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26 and a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Amount: Varies
Due: January 17, 2021
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: January 30, 2021
Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Amount: $500
Apply by: December 31, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form.
AWWA Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Apply by: December 21, 2020
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in working in the water industry (engineering, research, etc.). In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically for female students and minority students.
Burger King Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $50,000
Apply by December 15, 2020
Description: Program is open to graduating high school seniors who live in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 and plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2020-21 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount: Up to $25,000
Apply by: December 15, 2020 or until 10,000 applications are received
Description: Applicant must be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year. Applicant must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. APPLY EARLY – only the first 10,000 applications will be considered.
Anavii Market Scholarship
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 15, 2020
Description: Open to current and perspective students at an accredited institution within the United States who will submit an essay on a given topic related to hemp and climate change.
Americanism Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $5,000
Apply by: December 1, 2020
Description: Contest is open to students in grades seven through 12 (or equivalent). Applicant must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “The Bill of Rights and me.”
Sponsor: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
Dell Scholars Program
Amount: $20,000
Apply by:: December 1, 2020
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program (such as AVID, GEAR UP, Upward Bound – see full list on website) in grades 11 and 12. Applicant must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.4 and demonstrate financial need.
Sponsor: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Digital Marketing Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Apply by: December 1, 2020
Top November Scholarships in 2020
$1,000 Tallo’s “EASY NOVEMBER” SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: High school and college students who set up a Tallo profile
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 30
Giving Thanks Scholarship
Open to students at all educational levels who submit a picture and a short story, poem, or essay that describes this person they are grateful for
$2,000
November 22
Hagan Scholarship
Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors living in rural areas of the US who have demonstrated financial need
Amount: $48,000
Deadline: November 1 (extended to December 1!)
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply
Amount: 500 awards worth from $4,000 to $5,000
Deadline: November 5
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Eligibility: Student volunteers in grades 5-12 as of November 5 who are legal residents of the US
Amount: $1,000 to $11,000
Deadline: November 10
GreenPal Business Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors and college students majoring in business, economics, or finance
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 15
Advancement of Women in Sports & Entertainment Scholarship
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior or first year of graduate school students who are majoring in Public Relations, Communication, Media Studies, Marketing or Journalism majors with a desire to work in the entertainment or sports industry
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: This scholarship is offered twice per year with deadlines of June 14 and November 17
Markforged Distinguished Women Engineers Grant
Eligibility: Open to all college and graduate students who share a project they are/have worked on that demonstrates their ability as an engineer
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 18
“Be Bold” No-Essay Community Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to students who register to Bold.org and has invited many friends
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 19
HACU Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Open to college students of Hispanic descent with financial need who are attending one of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: November 20
Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, or North Carolina. Applicants must have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000)
Amount: $22,000
Deadline: November 23
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 30
$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Open to all high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: November 30
$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all students ranging from high school students to college and community college students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 30
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all students, including high school, college, and graduate students
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: November 30
Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be a current high school student interested in attending a Christian university or college.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 30
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all high school or college students
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 30
FieldLevel Athletic Recruiting No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: High school athletes who aspire to play sports in college
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 1
Hustle Tech & Business News No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate and graduate students who sign up for the Hustle free daily newsletter and share what they learned.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 1
LeverEdge Better Rates No-Essay Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all college and graduate students who sign up a LeverEdge Student Loan Negotiation account
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 1
Penny Hoarder Smart Money Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all college and graduate students who sign up for the Penny Hoarder Daily newsletter and then share how they applied what they learned to their personal finances
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 1
Support Small Businesses Scholarship
Open to students at all educational levels who submit an essay about their relationship to the small business community and what they hope to achieve with their business, future business, or parent’s business
$2,000
November 21
The "Save a Life" Scholarship
The “Save a Li
fe” Scholarship of, $1,500, is awarded twice per year: once in the spring and once in the fall. Each $1,500 award will go to a different student, in order to maximize the impact of the scholarship, spread the word of the importance first aid and CPR training, and share more stories from future educators and healthcare professionals.The Coca-Cola
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The Levine Scholars Program
This program takes the brightest, most capable students and gives them the tools, resources and environment they need to explore the world around them, engage deeply in their communities and excel across discipline. The four-year scholarship includes full tuition, room, board, a grant to implement a service project of the Scholar’s own design, and four summers of experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness and an international perspective. The total value of this four-year package is estimated at $105,000 for in-state students.
Nomination DUE DATE : October 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm
Application DUE DATE : November 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm
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Morehead-Cain Scholarship
We seek driven, courageous, and inquisitive leaders eager to embrace new and unknown experiences. In return, we provide life-changing opportunities. We offer you the freedom to chart your own course. We set your potential free.
Are you willing to commit yourself to superior effort, industry, and responsibility? Are you ready to add your mark to the Morehead-Cain legacy? The benefits of making such a commitment are practically limitless.
DUE DATE : October 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
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. With the 32nd class in 2020, the Foundation has provided over 6,300 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $72 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
DUE DATE : October 31, 2020 at 5 pm
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars receive a generous four-year grant to attend the undergraduate school of their choice and enroll in JRF’s celebrated “42 Strategies for Success Curriculum”. This four-year program guides JRF Scholars to effectively navigate their college environments, explore career options, develop leadership skills, and embrace a commitment to service. The program also promotes the values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of the Foundation’s namesake, encouraging Scholars to positively impact the lives of others.
DUE DATE : November 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm
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John M. Belk Scholarship
The John M. Belk Scholarship is one of our nation's most prestigious and generous undergraduate scholarships.The program is built around our belief that, as a Belk Scholar, you possess unique talents that should be recognized and nurtured. The Belk Scholarship will provide you comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus special study stipends that allow you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities you choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with our academic programs, deepen your intellect, maturity, and global understanding. Thanks to the generosity of the John M. Belk Educational Endowment, 32 Belk Scholars are currently enrolled at Davidson (eight Belk Scholars named in each entering class).
DUE DATE: December 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm
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