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COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION - Scholarships

 

Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for achievement-based scholarships.
 

Two-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Scholarships for students in community colleges.

BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION - Scholarships

 

Millennium Scholarships in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Education or Library Science for Minority High School Seniors Entering College

Provides outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, public health or library science.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION (NMSC) - National Merit College Scholarships

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
 

Special Scholarships for High School Seniors

National Merit Program participants, who are outstanding but not Finalists, are awarded Special Scholarships provided by corporations and business organizations. To be considered for a Special Scholarship, students must meet the sponsor's criteria and entry requirements of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
 

National Achievement Scholarships for Outstanding Black American High School Students

The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition that provides recognition for outstanding Black American high school students.

RON BROWN SCHOLARS

 

College Scholarships for African-American High School Seniors Who Intend to Pursue Undergraduate Degrees Full-Time

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Student Aid on the Web

 

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships for High School Seniors Who Show Promise of Continued Excellence in College

This program is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education.
 

Presidential Scholars - the Most Distinguished High School Seniors

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors, including students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts.
 

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Submit electronically the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
 

Pell Grants for Low-Income Undergraduates

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded usually only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree.
 

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) for First-Year and Second-Year College Students

Academic Competitiveness Grants are available to students for their first and second academic years of college. These grants encourage students to take more challenging courses in high school and to pursue college majors in high demand in the global economy, such as science, mathematics, technology, engineering and critical foreign languages.

Federal Perkins Loans for Undergraduate, Vocational and Graduate Students

The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low-interest loans to help needy students finance the costs of postsecondary education. Students can receive Perkins loans at any one of approximately 1,800 participating postsecondary institutions.

Direct Student Loans

Students and parents can explore the site for information about the Direct Loan Program, including helpful publications and tools to help manage their Direct Loans.

IMAGINE AMERICA FOUNDATION - Education Scholarships

 

Scholarships for College Bound High School Seniors

Each year, every high school in the United States and Puerto Rico may nominate up to five graduating seniors to receive an Imagine America scholarship.

SAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION - Scholarships Program

 

Scholarships for High School Seniors

These scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering.

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION - Our Scholarships

 

Most Valuable Student Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Elks National Foundation will award four-year scholarships to the highest-rated high school senior applicants.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Student Scholarships Grant Program

 

Florida Bright Futures Scholarships for College

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program rewards students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.

GEORGIA STUDENT FINANCE COMMISSION - HOPE Program

 

HOPE Scholarships for College

Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia.

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Scholarships

 

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

The Nation's largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students.

MICHAEL & SUSAN DELL FOUNDATION - Urban Education

 

Dell Scholarships for College-Bound High School Seniors

This is a scholarship that looks beyond academic performance and grades. You don't need the highest grades to apply.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Scholarships and Awards

 

National Honor Society Scholarships for High School Seniors

The NHS Scholarship Program awards scholarships to outstanding NHS members.

SALLIE MAE FUND - Scholarships

Unmet Need Scholarship

Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need.

AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY - Scholarships and Fellowships

 

AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships

The scholarship program is open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences.
 

AMS Minority Scholarships

The scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students, who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in the fall are eligible to apply.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS - Scholarships and Grants

 

High School Senior Scholarships

Available to college freshmen enrolled full-time in an undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering technology program leading to a bachelor’s degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.

APPALACHIAN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for West Virginia High School Graduates

The scholarship recipients are required to attend Concord, Davis & Elkins, Shepherd or Marshall Universities in West Virginia.

ARMY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students.

AXA FOUNDATION

 

AXA Achievement℠ Scholarships for High School Seniors

The AXA Achievement℠ Scholarship offers college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.

BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for Students in Grades 9-12 Who Will Be Attending a College, University or Vocational School in the Fall Immediately Following Their High School Graduation

Applicants must be students currently in grades 9-12 living in the United States or Puerto Rico.

BOETTCHER FOUNDATION - Scholarships

 

College Scholarships for Colorado High School Seniors

Selection criteria include superior scholastic ability, evidence of leadership & involvement, service to community, and school outstanding character

BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors or High School Graduates Who Are First-Time College Students

If you have the passion to succeed - especially in fields of study important to the automotive and related industries, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you.

BURGER KING HAVE IT YOUR WAY™ FOUNDATION - Scholars Program

 

Burger King Scholarships for High School Seniors

Scholarships for current high school senior who will be enrolling full-time in the fall of the scholarship year.

CIVIL AIR PATROL - Scholarships

 

Academic Scholarships for CAP High School Seniors

Academic scholarships to support cadets pursuing their undergraduate education.

COLLEGE BOARD - Pay for College

 

Search for scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.

Locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity

This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving. The Scholarship aims to honor these students and to help make their higher education goals more accessible.

DANIELS FUND - Scholarship Program

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Daniels Scholarship offers funding to deserving students who are at risk of not being able to afford a college education.

DAVIDSON INSTITUTE FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT - Programs for Students

 

Davidson Fellows Scholarships for Young People under the Age of 18 Who Have Completed a Significant Piece Of Work

Scholarships to extraordinary young people under the age of 18 who have completed a significant piece of work.

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN - Scholarships

 

College Scholarships for High School Senior Girls

A scholarship recipient must be enrolled in her chosen field of study at an approved school or institution by the fall term following her high school graduation unless a deferment is approved by the Foundation's board of directors.

EDISON INTERNATIONAL

 

Scholarships for High School Seniors Who Live in or Attend a High School Served by Southern California Edison

The Edison Scholars Program rewards public and private high school seniors who show potential for a successful college career and have a financial need.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE FUND (FEEA)

 

Scholarships for Current Civilian Federal or Postal Employees and Their Dependent Family Members

FEEA sponsors the only merit-based scholarship competition program open exclusively to federal employees, their spouses, and their children--rewarding hard workers through our merit-based program.

FIRST (FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

FIRST scholarships enable students to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science, science, math, design, aeronautics, and many other fields.

GEORGE SNOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors in Palm Beach and Northern Broward Counties, Florida, USA.

The primary mission of The George Snow Scholarship Fund is to provide educational grants to the deserving young people of Palm Beach and Northern Broward Counties, Florida, USA. The Fund offers a variety of scholarships.

GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY - Career Opportunities for women

 

Girls Going Places College Scholarships

This initiative is designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY - Financial Aid

 

Harvard Financial Aid Initiative

To be considered under HFAI, students must apply to and gain admission to Harvard College. However, admission to Harvard is based on achievement and promise without regard to financial need; the financial paperwork is handled separately, and applying for financial aid does not jeopardize a student's chances for admission. The application fee normally associated with admissions can also be waived.

HOME DEPOT - How We're Helping

 

Trade Scholarship Program

Scholarship program for students enrolled in building and construction trade programs. The Home Depot Trade Scholarship Program will recognize hundreds of students nationwide that are on track to graduate within the next 12 months with a scholarship to help offset the cost of their qualifying tuition and related expenses.

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION - Scholarship Programs

 

Scholarships for College Bound High School Seniors

For students in financial need who are currently in their senior year of high school and graduating in the spring

INTEL EDUCATION INITIATIVE - Competitions

 

Intel Science Talent Search for High School Seniors - Up to $100,000 College Scholarships

America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition.

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

 

Scholarships for High School Seniors Entering College

Need help funding your career education? Imagine America's student scholarships can help you pay for college.

KFC - Colonel's Scholars Program

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

KFC Colonel's Scholars® is looking for high school seniors with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance, demonstrated financial need and who want to pursue a college education at an accredited public institution in the state they reside.

KEY CLUB

 

Scholarships for High School Seniors

While Key Club International is no longer distributing scholarships on an international level, Kiwanis International will participate in matching district scholarships administered by local Key Club districts.

THE LITTLE ROCK NINE® FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors

Scholarship recipients are chosen through an essay contest. Each student who is granted an award, must show leadership ability, be highly motivated, and exhibit an overwhelming desire to make a difference in the larger community.

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY FOUNDATION

 

Scholarships for Residents of Northern New Mexico

Any permanent resident of Northern New Mexico who is enrolling in or currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution is eligible to apply.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

 

MITES Program for High School Juniors

The MITES Program is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for talented high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.

MCKELVEY FOUNDATION

 

Entrepreneurial Scholarships

Scholarships for young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses.
 

McKelvey Scholarships for a First Generation to Attend College

Scholarships for qualifying high school seniors to attend any four-year college in their home state.

MILKEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for High School Students in the Los Angeles Area

Scholarships for exceptional young men and women based on their academic performance, community service, leadership activities and triumphs over obstacles.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MULTICULTURAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM ADVOCATES (NAMEPA)

 

Scholarships for First-Year and Transfer African American, Latino, and American Indian Engineering Students

NAMEPA offers both national and regional scholarships for African American, Latino, and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND (NFB)

 

College Scholarships for Legally Blind Students

Scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars.

NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT ASSOCIATION (NESA)

 

College Scholarships for Eagle Scouts Graduating High School and Entering College

NESA academic scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts graduating high school and entering college in the year for which they apply for a scholarship.

NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION - Scholarship Program

 

Academic Scholarships for High School Seniors

This scholarship is for students who will be first-time freshmen including graduating high school seniors, GED graduates and high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.
 

ProStart® Certificate of Achievement Scholarships for High School Seniors Accepted to Foodservice Education Programs

Scholarships for motivated individuals who are committed to furthering their education and succeeding in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

NORDSTROM

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors in Selected Areas

College scholarships for hard-working high school students from across the country.

OMEGA PHI BETA SORORITY

 

Reach for the Gold College Scholarship

Targets a woman of color who is a college-bound senior.

POSSE FOUNDATION

 

College Scholarships for Public High School Seniors Who Live in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Washington.

Every year, Posse works closely with its network of high schools and community-based organizations to recruit Posse Scholars. Each Posse Scholar wins a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend one of Posse's partner colleges or universities.

RENÉE B. FISHER FOUNDATION

Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity for High School Juniors, Seniors and First Year Undergraduates Resident in Connecticut and New York City

This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem solving.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES® (RMHC)

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors Who Face Limited Access To Educational and Career Opportunities in Their Communities

Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local chapters.

SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA

 

Scholarships from Scholarship America

Scholarship America is a national education service organization that mobilizes support for students getting into and graduating from college.

SENATOR GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

 

College Scholarships for Maine Residents Enrolled in a Four-Year Degree Program at a College or University in Maine

The Mitchell Institute awards a scholarship to a graduating senior from every public high school in Maine.

SIEMENS FOUNDATION - Resources for Students

 

Siemens Math, Science and Technology Competition for High School Students - Up to $100,000 College Scholarships

The Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school.

TIGER WOODS FOUNDATION

 

Earl Woods College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Earl Woods Scholarships are awarded to academically-successful, graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need and a proven commitment to community service.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FORT SMITH - Financial Aid

 

Scholarships

Scholarships and grants are types of funding you receive for your education that you don't have to pay back. The difference between the two is that scholarships are usually based on academic merit, while grants are usually based on financial need.

U.S. AIR FORCE AFROTC - Scholarships

 

Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides three- and four-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors.
 

Four-Year Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Nursing Scholarship program is operated on a noncompetitive basis - those who meet the qualifications are awarded the scholarship and do not meet a scholarship selection board.

U.S. ARMY ROTC - Scholarships

 

Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program.
 

Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

The Army ROTC program offers two-, three- or four-year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students.

U.S. NAVY/MARINE CORPS NROTC - Full-Scholarship Opportunities

 

Four-Year College Scholarships for High School Seniors

If you are interested in a collegiate scholarship program that not only pays for school but also generates some of the country's most capable leaders, start by looking into the NROTC Scholarship program.
 

Four-Year Nursing College Scholarships for High School Seniors

WALMART FOUNDATION - Scholarship Programs

 

Sam Walton Community Scholarships for High School Seniors with Demonstrated Financial Need

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be a Walmart Stores, Inc. Associate, the dependent of a Walmart Stores, Inc. Associate, or the dependent of a Walmart Stores, Inc. Board of Directors member.

WENDY'S CLASSIC ACHIEVERS® - Scholarships

 

College Scholarships for Canadian High School Seniors

The awards program exists to recognize graduating Canadian high school students who excel in academics, extracurricular activities and community service, and to encourage you to keep up the good work as you advance to college or university.

WILL TO WIN SCHOLARSHIP

 

College Scholarships for High School Seniors with Asthma

If you are an outstanding high school senior, disciplined, determined, and successful in managing your asthma, and are pursuing a higher education, you may be an ideal candidate for a Will to Win Scholarship.

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