Scholarships for College Freshmen

Last Updated: June 28, 2024
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Below is a list of 87 scholarships available to College freshmen. The majority of these scholarships require a short essay submission along with an application. A few scholarships are conditional on the applicant’s ethnicity or their chosen major.

Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends January 1

Award(s)

Two (2) winner(s)
$1,250 each ($2,500 total)

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, and graduate students affected by mental illness personally or in the family

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing how mental illness has affected them and/or the family

Apply

Link

American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program

Application Period

Winter: December 15 to January 15
Summer: June 1 to August 31

Award(s)

Multiple winners: Ranging from one (1) to six (6)
$1,000 to applicants who collect 25 to 59 pints of blood $1,500 to applicants who collect 60 to 99 pints of blood
$2,500 to applicants who collect 100 or more pints of blood 
Also receive a gift card with a varying amount depending on amount of blood collected

Eligibility

High school and college students

Requirements

Sign up to host a blood drive while school is out of session and apply for the scholarship between program time frames to be entered into scholarship drawing

Apply

Link

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship

Application Period

Spring and Summer Semester: Ends February 1
Fall Semester: Ends September 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
Four year institutions and two-year institutions with on-campus housing: $2,250 per full-time enrollment semester as a freshman and sophomore, $2,850 as a junior and senior
Two-year institutions: $1,600 per full-time enrollment semester

Eligibility

Entering freshmen residing in Tennessee, attending a Tennessee college, and have graduated from a Tennessee high school (enrolled within 16 months of graduation)
Minimum of 21 on the ACT or 1060 on the SAT
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements

Applicants can apply by completing a FAFSA

Apply

Link

Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship

Application Period

Spring Semester: Ends February 19
Fall Semester: Ends October 2

Award(s)

One (1) winner per semester
$1,000 per semester ($2,000 total annually) and design critique 

Eligibility

Undergraduate students attending an accredited school

Requirements

Original web design

Apply

Link

Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Application Period

January 1 to February 29

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$25,000

Eligibility

High school & college students

Requirements

Niche account registration

Apply

Link

Across Cultures “Expand Your Horizons” Scholarship

Application Period

Ends March 28

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

Students who demonstrate an openness to learning about other cultures and sharing their own

Requirements

Apply using the Bold.org link

Apply

Link

Galvanize the Future Scholarship

Application Period

Ends March 31

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$2,500 each ($5,000 total)

Eligibility

Full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students with a major in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, material science, or other related field

Requirements

1,000- to 2,000-word essay 

Apply

Link

The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships

Application Period

Ends March 31

Award(s)

Number of winners unspecified: $5,000

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students as journalism or communications majors and be of Greek American descent
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Requirements

Essay discussing what values from your Greek heritage they hope to carry into their career as a journalist 
Transcripts

Apply

Link

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships

Application Period

Freshmen Scholarships: February 2 to March 31
Upperclassmen Scholarships: December 1 to January 31

Award(s)

Varied number of winners
Awards range from $1,000 to $7,000 for each award

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students identifying as women studying Electrical Engineering, or Engineering Technology in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-accredited program
Some awards have minimum GPAs
Some awards have preference given to candidates from under-represented groups or candidates demonstrating financial need

Requirements

Submit application through Society of Women Engineers

Apply

Link

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Application Period

November 30 to April 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$3,000 per year for four years

Eligibility

High school seniors & undergraduate students
Financial need

Requirements

Two letters of recommendation, Personal statement, Essay, SAT and/or ACT scores, FAFSA form

Apply

Link

American Bus Association Academic Merit Scholarship

Application Period

Ends April 1

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$5,000 each ($10,000 total)

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students with a major related to transportation, travel, or the tourism industry
Minimum GPA of 3.4

Requirements

Short essay discussing how their major/course of study is related to this industry

Apply

Link

$1,000 Scholarship for Book Lovers

Application Period

Ends April 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school seniors & undergraduate students
3.0 minimum GPA

Requirements

Essay or video, Letter of recommendation

Apply

Link

Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends April 15

Award(s)

Three (3) winners
$5,000 each ($15,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors & undergraduate students
Pursuing Political science, cultural anthropology, geography, or history

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay

Apply

Link

A Nurse I Am Scholarship

Application Period

February 1 to April 15

Award(s)

Ten (10) winners
$3,000 each ($30,000 total)

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the U.S.

Requirements

Essay

Apply

Link

Adoptee Excellence Scholarship

Application Period

Ends April 26

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school seniors graduating with a plan to attend undergraduate university and full-time undergraduate students 
Adopted internationally to the United States

Requirements

Application Form
350-word essay response
Letter of recommendation

Apply

Link

Digital Responsibility E-waste Scholarship

Application Period

Ends April 30

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school, college, & graduate students

Requirements

140-character statement
500- to 1,000-word essay (10 finalists)

Apply

Link

Jim Boyce Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Fall to Spring

Award(s)

Multiple winners
$2,000

Eligibility

Students enrolled in a higher education program in architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, construction management, interior design, or another degree program closely related to accessibility/universal design
Minimum GPA of 2.5

Requirements

Application
Transcript
Letter of recommendation

Apply

Link

Rover Scholarship Contest

Application Period

Ends May 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$2,500 

Eligibility

High school seniors & college students
3.0 minimum GPA

Requirements

400- to 500-word essay

Apply

Link

Denes I. Bardos Award

Application Period

February 1 to May 1

Award(s)

Four (4) winners per year
$1,000 each ($4,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors and undergraduate students who are first or second-generation immigrants currently residing in the United States 

Requirements

Personal statement
Financial documents
Transcript
Standardized test scores

Apply

Link

Future Designer Scholarship

Application Period

August 1 to May 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000
Design featured as products on the site

Eligibility

High school seniors accepted into a post-secondary institution and full-time college students 
Must be 17 years old or older

Requirements

Submit original artwork that is holiday-themed, Christmas card style

Apply

Link

Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Scholarship

Application Period

Ends May 2

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$5,100

Eligibility

Undergraduate freshmen women
Preference is given to students in computer engineering-related majors

Requirements

Submit an application

Apply

Link

Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

Application Period

January 31 to May 31

Award(s)

Multiple winners
$1,000 each

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students, 3.0 minimum GPA
25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
Majors in performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications

Requirements

<500-word essay
Art portfolio
Letter(s) of recommendation
Phone/in-person interview

Apply

Link

First Responders Children’s Scholarship

Application Period

Ends May 31

Multiple Award(s)

Multiple winners
Amount unspecified

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are children of first responders
2.7 GPA minimum

Requirements

3 letters of recommendation with at least one from a teacher or a professor

Apply

Link

Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

Application Period

January 31 to May 31

Award(s)

Multiple winners
$1,000 – $5,000 each

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students, 3.0 minimum GPA
25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity
Small business owners

Requirements

<500-word essay
Résumé
Letter(s) of recommendation
Phone/in-person interview

Apply

Link

CollegeXpress $10,000 Scholarship

Application Period

June 1 to May 31

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$10,000

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students

Requirements

CollegeXpress profile

Apply

Link

John Galt Solutions Scholarship for Future Supply Chain Leaders

Application Period

Ends June 1

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$10,000 each ($20,000 total)

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who are majoring in supply chain

Requirements

500- to 750-word personal statement discussing their passion for supply chain management, financial need, and their dedication to personal growth

Apply

Link

Big Sun Athletics Scholarship

Application Period

Ends June 19

Award(s)

Varies year-to-year
$500 each

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduates, & graduate students
Involvement in student athletics

Requirements

500- to 1,000-word essay

Apply

Link

Probo Medical Scholarship

Application Period

Ends June 21

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$500

Eligibility

High school and college students in “good standing”
3.0 minimum GPA

Requirements

1,500-word essay describing how healthcare can be more accessible and affordable, and why doing so is important 

Apply

Link

NES Scholarship Program

Application Period

End June 24

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$25,000 over a 4-year period

Eligibility

Incoming freshmen who attended high school in New York City (one of the five boroughs) and will be attending an eligible New England college or University
Financial need

Requirements

250-word personal statement
Financial aid information
Transcript

Apply

Link

Stokes Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Application Period

From March 1 to June 30

Award(s)

Multiple winners
$18,000 annually for tuition, fees, and books; $25,000 for STEM field positions
Partial lodging reimbursement 
Daily allowance for meals and fees during summer tours
Reimbursement for travel costs between school and D.C. 
Internship benefits: Annual salary (between $36,145 and $48,155), health and life insurance, retirement plans, time off, education, training, health services, child care services, and a credit union

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate students 
Minimum of 3.0 GPA 
Financial need
Demonstrate relevant practical experience in the field of their interest and a genuine interest in the CIA’s mission

Requirements

Upon college graduation, the student is expected to work with the agency for a period of 1.5 times the length of the college sponsorship they received

Apply

Link

Ciri Foundation General Scholarship

Application Period

Ends June 30

Award(s)

Unknown number of awards
Full year award for $6,000 or Fall only award for $3,000

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students who are CIRI original shareholders and lineal descendants
Minimum of 2.0 GPA

Requirements

Submit an application

Apply

Link

Ciri Foundation Competitive, Merit-Based Scholarships

Application Period

Ends June 30

Multiple Award(s)

Multiple winners
$20,000 for a 3.7 GPA. $10,000 for a 3.5 GPA. $8,000 for a 3.0 GPA

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate students who are CIRI original shareholders and lineal descendants enrolled full-time
Minimum of 3.0 GPA 

Requirements

Submit an application, including personal mission statement, career goals, level of community service and civic activity, and how much they are willing to give back, especially to the Alaskan Native community

Apply

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Digital Privacy Scholarship

Application Period

Ends June 30

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school, college, & nontraditional students

Requirements

140-character personal statement

Apply

Link

Creative Arts Scholarship

Application Period

Ends June 30

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$1,500 each ($3,000 total)

Eligibility

High school and undergraduate students in Illinois studying performing arts (music, dance, theater, etc.)

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing someone who has been an artistic influence in your life, and what has been your favorite experience in the arts so far

Apply

Link

Lupus Inspiration Foundation for Excellence Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 1

Award(s)

Multiple winners
$500 minimum prize

Eligibility

Undergraduate and first-year graduate students who have been diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Minimum of 3.0 GPA 
Involved in at least one extracurricular activity
Demonstrated leadership within their community

Requirements

At least one letter of recommendation
500-word essay discussing how lupus has affected their life
Transcript
Letter from a physician verifying diagnosis of SLE
Selfie photo

Apply

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Studybay Annual Spring Essay Contest

Application Period

Ends July 1

Award(s)

Three (3) winners
First place: $1,500
Second place: $1,000
Third place: $500

Eligibility

Graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, undergraduate, and graduate students
At least 18 years old

Requirements

550- to 1,000-word essay on one of the provided topics

Apply

Link

EW IV Foundation Scholarship Program

Application Period

Ends July 5

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$500

Eligibility

High school seniors and undergraduate students who identify as BIPOC
Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay on the social justice issues that mean the most to you and importance of involvement

Apply

Link

Ultrafabrics Inc. Scholarship Award 

Application Period

Ends July 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$10,000

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, & graduate students
Pursuing design or engineering
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements

200- to 500-word essay

Apply

Link

Ventana Ocean Conservation Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$3,800

Eligibility

High school seniors & undergraduate students
Pursuing Marine biology, ocean conservation, marine science, or environmental science

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay

Apply

Link

Pedro Zamora Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 16

Award(s)

Multiple awards
$5,000

Eligibility

High school seniors and first-year college students, sophomores, and juniors 
Work making change in areas of social justice and health justice

Requirements

250-word personal statement discussing their fit for the scholarship
1,500-word essay on one of three writing prompts
Two letters of recommendation
Transcript

Apply

Link

CHACU Scholarship Program

Application Period

Due dates vary from May 1 to July 28

Award(s)

Number of awards vary by scholarship
Range of awards from $500 to $15,000 each

Eligibility

Full-time bachelor’s degree students attending a four-year college that is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (already completed the first semester)
Individual scholarships may have additional eligibility requirements

Requirements

Complete a scholarship profile on website to be matched with HACU scholarships
Individual scholarships may have additional specific essay requirements

Apply

Link

Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 31

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who identify as African American and Female who have overcome domestic abuse or substance use or have a loved one who has

Requirements

400-600 word essay on how one has been personally impacted by domestic violence and/or substance use and how pursuing higher education will help African American women impacted by this issue

Apply

Link

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Application Period

January 1 to July 31
August 1 to December 31

Award(s)

1 winner per term (2 annual winners)
$1,000 each ($2,000 total)

Eligibility

High school & college students

Requirements

250-word essay

Apply

Link

Minecraft Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 31

Multiple Award(s)

One (1) winner
$2,000

Eligibility

HIgh school and college students
Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Requirements

Must submit a 500-word essay on how Minecraft can be a positive influence within education and career

Apply

Link

CareerFitter’s Annual Scholarship

Application Period

Ends July 31

Award(s)

Two (2) winners annually
$1,000 each ($2,000 total)

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the US
Minimum GPA of 2.4

Requirements

700-character essay discussing the perfect career
Brief questionnaire
Form submission

Apply

Link

Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship

Application Period

Ends August 1

Award(s)

Six (6) winners
$5,000 each ($30,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors & undergraduate students
2.5 minimum GPA
Pursuing health/medical field or attending an HBCU

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay

Apply

Link

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

Application Period

Ends August 1
Will only accept 1,000 applications

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,500

Eligibility

High school seniors planning to attend a university, full-time undergraduate, and graduate students 
Demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school and participation and leadership in school activities and work experience
Major in a health and fitness-related field

Requirements

Up to 500-word response describing your outstanding achievement in school
Up to 1,000-word response describing participation and leadership in school activities, the community, and work experiences
Up to 1,500-word response to a prompt related to health-related public policy

Apply

Link

Patsy Mink Foundation Education Support Application

Application Period

Ends August 1

Multiple Award(s)

Five (5) winners
$5,000 each ($25,000 total)

Eligibility

Postsecondary students pursuing their first degree who are mothers 
Financial need (low income earning less than $20,000 to $28,000 annually depending on family size)

Requirements

Submit Application

Apply

Link

Forget Your Student Debt No-Essay Grant

Application Period

Ends August 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$500

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, & graduate students who have student debt

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

Link

Richard “88 Fingers” Turner, Jr. Music Scholarship

Application Period

Ends August 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

Two or four-year undergraduate students who identify as African American pursuing a career in music

Requirements

Submit a 2-3 minute video of yourself performing

Apply

Link

Integrity Within Construction Scholarship

Application Period

Ends August 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$2,000

Eligibility

High school senior and undergraduate students studying construction

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay on one’s inspiration and goals for a career in construction

Apply

Link

Growing up in the Family Restaurant Business Scholarship

Application Period

Ends August 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$2,000

Eligibility

High school seniors and bachelor’s degree students who are first-generation students, identify as BIPOC, and grew up in the family restaurant business

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing how the experience with a family restaurant impact who they are

Apply

Link

Learner Education Women in Mathematics Scholarship

Application Period

August 1 to August 25

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school and college students identifying as women in a mathematical field

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing how the principles of mathematics shaped understanding of the world

Apply

Link

Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

Application Period

August 5 to September 5

Award(s)

One (1) winner annually
$1,000

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, & graduate students who are studying the arts

Requirements

400-600 word essay discussing arts education

Apply

Link

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Application Period

Ends September 30

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school, college, & nontraditional students

Requirements

140-character personal statement

Apply

Link

Scholarship360 No-Essay Scholarship

Application Period

Ends September 30

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$10,000

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, & graduate students

Requirements

Scholarship360.com membership

Apply

Link

Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends October 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$2,000

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, graduate, and trade school  students studying the field of aviation

Requirements

400-600 word essay explaining how you became interested in aviation and how you exemplify leadership qualities.

Apply

Link

Sharen and Mila Kohute Scholarship

Application Period

Ends October 15

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$1,000 each ($2,000 total)

Eligibility

First-generation undergraduate students living in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia who identify as Female

Requirements

400-600 word essay on someone who has profoundly impacted your life by helping you realize your full potential 

Apply

Link

Social Change Fund United Scholarship

Application Period

Ends October 27

Award(s)

Three (3) winners
$5,000 each ($15,000 total)

Eligibility

Black or African American high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students studying or planning to study in a mental health field

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing mental health and mental health care and advocacy in the Black community and communities of color

Apply

Link

GojiCenter Animation Scholarship

Application Period

October 1 to November 1

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$1,000 each ($2,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing a career in graphic design, animation, or VFX

Requirements

400-600 word essay discussing the influence of science on one’s decision to pursue a career in animation or graphic design.

Apply

Link

I Can Do Anything Scholarship

Application Period

October 1 to November 1

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$500 each ($1,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students 

Requirements

One sentence explaining the dream vision for one’s future self

Apply

Link

Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship

Application Period

Ends November 8

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

High school and undergraduate students with an interest in automotive, media arts, technology, or a related field

Requirements

600-word or less essay on the effects of DUIs and strategies that can be used to prevent them

Apply

Link

C. Louis Gable Trudgers Fund

Application Period

November 10

Award(s)

One (1) winner 
$1,000 

Eligibility

High school seniors & returning undergraduates
Alcohol or drug addicts in recovery

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay

Apply

Link

focusIT’s Women in IT Scholarship

Application Period

Ends November 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$5,000

Eligibility

Undergraduate and trade school students studying in a STEM-related field who identify as female in Arizona

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing what it would mean to work a career in STEM

Apply

Link

Trever David Clark Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends November 15

Award(s)

Six (6) winners
Awards range from $1,460 to $1,458 ($8,750 total)

Eligibility

High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, and graduate students with direct or indirect experience with mental illness

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay on direct or indirect experience with mental illness

Apply

Link

Conscious Consumer Scholarship

Application Period

June 1 to December 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,015

Eligibility

High school, college, & graduate students
Applicants displaying distinct financial consciousness will have a better chance of being awarded scholarship

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

Link

John Traxler Theatre Scholarship

Application Period

Ends December 2

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$755

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students in the field of fine arts (theater preferred)

Requirements

400- to 600-word essay discussing the reason they are passionate about fine arts

Apply

Link

Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

Ends December 5

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,500

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students in the field of fine arts

Requirements

50- to 300-word essay
2-3 images of original art

Apply

Link

Occupational Health and Safety Annual Scholarship Program

Application Period

Ends December 10

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$1,000

Eligibility

College students

Requirements

800- to 1,000-word essay

Apply

Link

Richard P. Mullen Memorial Scholarship

Application Period

November 15 to December 15

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$13,585

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, & graduate students pursuing a career in Engineering

Requirements

400-600 essay discussing the need for the scholarship

Apply

Link

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship

Application Period

Ends December 31

Award(s)

Undisclosed number of winners
$1,000 per winner

Eligibility

High school, college, & graduate students

Requirements

500-word essay

Apply

Link

Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship

Application Period

Ends December 31

Award(s)

Two (2) winners
$10,000 each ($20,000 total)

Eligibility

High school & undergraduate students
Deep curiosity in studying the universe

Requirements

400- to 1,500-word essay discussing why it’s important to work to better understand the nature of the universe

Apply

Link

HireAHelper Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships

Application Period

Quarterly

Award(s)

1 quarterly winner (4 annual winners)
$2,000 each ($8,000 total)

Eligibility

High school seniors, community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, & vocational program students
Minimum of 3.4 GPA

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

Link

Too Cool to Pay for School Quarterly Scholarship

Application Period

Quarterly
Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31

Award(s)

1 quarterly winner (4 annual winners)
$1,000 each ($4,000 total)

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, & graduate students

Requirements

Online entry 

Apply

Link

Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest Support Application

Application Period

Quarterly

Multiple Award(s)

Thirteen (13) winners
$500 for 3rd place. $750 for 2nd place. $1,000 for 1st place. $5,000 as for the grand prize winner.

Eligibility

High school and undergraduate students who are amateur aspiring writers

Requirements

Submit a short story under 17,000 words in the science fiction or fantasy genre

Apply

Link

“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

Application Period

Rolling monthly application deadlines (preference to early applicants)
Awarded on December 1

Award(s)

One (1) winner
$25,124

Eligibility

All students

Requirements

Profile on Bold.org

Apply

Link

Honor Society Undergraduate Achiever Scholarship

Application Period

Rolling monthly application deadlines

Award(s)

One (1) winner each month
$2,000 each ($24,000 total)

Eligibility

Undergraduate students
Should be comfortable giving a video and/or written testimonial about their program and the scholarship

Requirements

Summary of current academic program and achievements
Up to 500-word statement describing the relevance of their students to their life and/or goals
Current GPA and transcript
Complete their Honor Society profile

Apply

Link

$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

1 monthly winner (12 annual winners)
$2,000 each ($24,000 annual total)

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate students, graduates, and parents

Requirements

Online registration

Apply

Link

Niche $2,000 No Essay Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

1 monthly winner (12 annual winners)
$2,000 each ($24,000 annual total)

Eligibility

High school & college students

Requirements

Niche account registration

Apply

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Smarter College Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

1 monthly winner (12 annual winners)
$2,000 each ($24,000 annual total)

Eligibility

High school seniors, graduates, returning undergraduates, & parents
U.S. Citizens, residents, DACA recipients, & international students

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

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Tallo Monthly Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly 

Award(s)

1 monthly winner (12 annual winners)
$1,000 each ($12,000 total)

Eligibility

High school & college students

Requirements

Create a profile with Tallo

Apply

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ScholarshipPoints $2,500 Monthly Drawing

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

1 monthly winner (12 annual winners)
$2,500 each ($30,000 total)

Eligibility

Students aged 13 years and older & parents & guardians

Requirements

ScholarshipPoints online registration

Apply

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ScholarshipPoints Monthly Points-Based Drawings

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

1 winner per prize (various number of winners)
$1,000 each 

Eligibility

Students aged 13 years and older & parents & guardians

Requirements

Points accumulated on ScholarshipPoints.com

Apply

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No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

Four (4) winners monthly, 6 winners in December (50 annual winners)
$1,000 each ($50,000 total)

Eligibility

High school and college students aged 16 years and older
U.S. residents (excluding Michigan and Rhode Island)

Requirements

Email address

Apply

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Courage To Grow Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

One (1) winner monthly
$500 ($6,000 per year)

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students
Minimum of 2.5 GPA

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

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$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

Application Period

Monthly

Award(s)

One (1) monthly winner
$2,000 each ($24,000 annual total)

Eligibility

High school senior & undergraduate students
Age 17 or older

Requirements

Online entry

Apply

Link

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