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Excelsior Scholarship Program

Offered by New York State

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The Excelsior Scholarship Program is open to New York residents who are or will be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and the statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University. Applicants must have either graduated from high school in the United States, earned a high school equivalency diploma, or passed a federally approved "Ability to Benefit" test, as defined by the Commissioner of the State Education Department. Recipients of the scholarship will have any remaining gaps in their tuition expenses covered, after other federal and state grants and scholarships are applied, for up to $5,500. If you're a New York State resident looking to attend a SUNY or CUNY campus, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $5,500

DeadlineFeb 7, 2025

Grade LevelCollege Students

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Offered by Society for Science and the Public

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The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. To be eligible, applicants must complete individual research projects to enter Regeneron STS in one of many eligible STEM fields (see below for a list). If you're a high school senior passionate about conducting research in your chosen STEM field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading, and check out the Regeneron Science Talent Search rulebook, to learn more.Show Less

300 awards worth $2,000 - $250,000

DeadlineNov 7, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Senior

US Bank Student Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by U.S. Bank

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The US Bank Student Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship opportunity for U.S. residents aged 17 or older who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a post-secondary institution to receive help funding their education. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple incoming and current undergraduate students who complete some of the U.S. Bank's "financial education lesson" modules. Each module takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete, and the more that students complete, the more money they become eligible to earn. Applicants who complete 25+, 50+, 100+, and 200+ modules are eligible to receive $2500, $5000, $10,000, and $20,000, respectively. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $20,000

DeadlineOct 30, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Seniors & College Students

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

Offered by Tylenol

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The Tylenol Future Care Scholarship is funded by Tylenol, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing its customers with care. Each year, their Tylenol Future Care Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to thirty-five (35) incoming and current students enrolled in medical, pharmacy, or nursing school. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

35 awards worth $5,000 - $10,000

DeadlineAug 1, 2024

Grade LevelCollege Seniors & Graduate Students

Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest

Offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

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Are you a 6th-8th grader with an interest in American history? If so, the Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards up to $5,000 to the 6th-8th grade students who submit the best 300-400-word essays "expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief." Bear in mind that applications must be submitted to your local VFW post by October 31st to be considered for the scholarship.If this scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $500 - $5,000

DeadlineOct 31, 2024

The Boren Awards

Offered by Boren Awards

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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the Boren Awards! The Boren Awards are open to postsecondary U.S. students interested in studying abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests. While the Boren Scholarships are open to undergraduate students, the Boren Fellowships are open to graduate students. The Awards are named after David L. Boren, who felt that “the U.S. would work more and more through partnerships with other countries whose needs and perspectives needed to be more fully understood.” Today, the scholarship awards up to $25,000 to Boren Scholars and up to $30,000 to Boren Fellows. Depending on the program duration, focus on language in the preferred country, and field of study of the applicant, the funds and requirements will vary. Thus, we recommend checking out the website for more detailed information.If you are a postsecondary student passionate about studying in world regions critical to U.S. interests, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the deadlines slightly differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Thus, we recommend checking the deadline before starting your application.Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $30,000

DeadlineJan 22, 2025

Grade LevelCollege & Graduate Students

Stokes Scholarship Programs

Offered by Central Intelligence Agency

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The Stokes Scholarship Programs are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their Stokes Scholarship Program awards up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who are willing to work one to two 90-day sessions at the CIA before graduating. In addition, scholarship recipients must commit to working at the CIA for a period of 1.5 years for each year they receive the scholarship. If you're an undergraduate or graduate student wanting to work at the Central Intelligence Agency, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $25,000

DeadlineJun 30, 2024

Grade LevelCollege & Graduate Students

Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Atlas Shrugged) This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Ayn Rand Institute

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Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for reading, writing, and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest! Each year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 - 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’re familiar with Atlas Shrugged, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $25,000

DeadlineJun 14, 2024

Grade LevelAll Grade Levels

GeneTex Scholarship

Offered by GeneTex

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Are you a STEM major in college or university looking for help to pay off your degree? If so, consider applying for the GeneTex Scholarship! The scholarship is open to all STEM majors enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in good academic standing, including international students. Offered by GeneTex, the scholarship supports young scientists pursuing a postsecondary education to increase scientific advancement and future discoveries. GeneTex is a Texas-based life science, biotechnology company that develops and sells research reagents in the biomedical field. The GeneTex scholarship awards one student $2,000 biannually for use toward their education or other expenses. Typically, the deadlines for each year will fall in July and December or January of each year. If you are a STEM major looking for some help with tuition and fees, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth $2,000

DeadlineJul 12, 2024

Grade LevelCollege & Graduate Students

Cameron Impact Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bryan Cameron Education Foundation

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Are you an academically excellent high school junior (graduating class of 2025) with demonstrated leadership, community service, and other extracurricular experiences? If so, consider applying for the Cameron Impact Scholarship! Each year, 10-15 full tuition scholarships (not including room and board) are awarded to winning applicants who are passionate about helping their local communities and the world at large. In addition to the monetary reward, winners will be required to attend the Cameron Impact Scholars Award Ceremony for the four-year duration of the scholarship. The scholarship is provided by the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation, a “private family foundation established in 2015 on the principle of making a difference by investing in young people’s education.”If you’re a high school studentwith amazing achievements both inside and outside the classroom, we encourage you to apply to the Cameron Impact Scholarship!Please note that this scholarship has an early application deadline of May 17th and a final deadline of September 5th. The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation is only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications. They typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and strongly encourage applicants to submit well before the September deadline.Show Less

10-15 awards worth Full Tuition

DeadlineSep 5, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Junior

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Offered by Unigo

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Are you a big fan of The Walking Dead, or maybe Z Nation? Ever thought about what you would do in the case of a zombie apocalypse? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! Each year, this scholarship awards $2,000 to the applicant who, in 250 words or less, best describes their escape plan if there were a zombie outbreak at their school. The scholarship is offered by Unigo in hopes of helping some creative, zombie-obsessed students pay off some of their postsecondary education.If you’ve been inspired by the zombie shows and movies from the past few decades and have come up with a plan of your own, we encourage you to apply to the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! It’s due exactly when you’d expect: on Halloween.Show Less

1 award worth $2,000

DeadlineOct 31, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School & College Students

Minecraft Scholarship

Offered by Apex Hosting

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Are you a high school or college student with a love for Minecraft? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Minecraft Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers $2,000 to one applicant who best writes about how Minecraft can positively influence one’s education and career development. The scholarship is offered by Apex Hosting, a Minecraft server provider dedicated to supporting both new and experienced server administrators.If you’re a high schooler or college student with a love for Minecraft, it’s time to put your passion to good use and apply to the Minecraft Scholarship!Show Less

1 award worth $2,000

DeadlineJul 31, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School & College Students

Visionary Scholarship

Offered by American College Foundation

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Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to five applicants who submit an essay (~500 words) on why college is important to them. The scholarship is biannual, with the deadlines falling on June 1st and December 1st of each year. The scholarship is funded by the American College Foundation, a college preparation cornerstone with all information and related strategies delivered entirely from the family’s perspective.If you’re a high schooler passionate about receiving a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply and prepare for your college journey early!Show Less

5 awards worth $1,000 - $2,500

DeadlineDec 1, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Students

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

Offered by Regions Bank

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Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December.Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

4 awards worth $8,000

DeadlineJun 30, 2024

Grade LevelHS Seniors, College Freshmen, Sophom*ores & Juniors

Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship

Offered by Hyundai through The University Network

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Are you a high school senior or college undergraduate who identifies as female, resides in the United States, and wishes to pursue a STEM-related field of education? If so, you might consider applying for the Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to five applicants who submit the most thoughtful 500+ word essays on how they plan to “promote positive shifts toward sustainability” in their particular STEM field. If you’re passionate about STEM, sustainability, and reducing college debt, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

5 awards worth $10,000

DeadlineJun 30, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Seniors & College Students

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Offered by Breakthrough

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Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner.If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

1 award worth $250,000

DeadlineJun 25, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Students

College JumpStart Scholarship

Offered by College JumpStart

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Are you a high-achieving student academically? You might consider applying for the College JumpStart Scholarship! The College JumpStart Scholarship is open to students in grades 10 to 12, as well as traditional college-age and adult learners. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines on April 15th and October 17th each year. Two lucky students are awarded the College JumpStart Scholarship each application cycle. The scholarship is funded by corporate donations to the College JumpStart, an organization whose motto is “Hard work. Perseverance. Love of learning. These are the traits that the College JumpStart Scholarship rewards.” This scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit only–no financial need or any other factors are considered.If you’re passionate about using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $1,000

DeadlineOct 17, 2024

Grade LevelHS Sophmores, Juniors, Seniors & College Students

Ocean Awareness Art Contest This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

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Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! The 2024 Ocean Awareness Contest – Tell Your Climate Story – encourages students to become climate witnesses and creatively share their personal experiences about our changing climate reality. Submit works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000 and to join the world’s largest environmental youth community for the creative arts!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $1,000

DeadlineJun 10, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Students

$2,000 Juno Scholarship This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

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Offered by Juno

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Easy $2,000 monthly scholarship from Juno open to all US-based students!

1 award worth $2,000

DeadlineJun 30, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

UNCF STEM Scholars Program This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by UNCF (United Negro College Fund)

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Are you a Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Native American high school senior who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field? If so, the UNCF STEM Scholars Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 100 college-bound high school seniors who belong to a racial/ethnic minority group and are pursuing a STEM degree. The scholarship may be renewed for up to five years and utilizes a tiered funding system, offering up to $2,500 per academic year for freshmen and sophom*ores, $5,000 for juniors and seniors, and an additional $5,000 for students whose academic programs require a fifth year. To apply, interested students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit a letter of recommendation, written essays, and a one-minute video essay. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

100 awards worth up to $5,000

DeadlineJun 13, 2024

Grade LevelHigh School Senior