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$20,000–$60,000
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Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships

The University of Maryland Department of Art offers fully-funded Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships of up to $20,000 to eight undergraduate students including freshmen and eligible transfer students.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 28, 2023
Application Deadline
April 7, 2023
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$20,000–$60,000
10 Award Winners
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$20,000–$50,000
2 Award Winners

ARS Lazarian Graduate Scholarship

The Armenian Relief Society of Eastern Europe Scholars Program offers two $20,000 - $50,000 scholarships for master’s and doctoral students.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$20,000–$50,000
2 Award Winners
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$10,000–$40,000
200 Award Winners

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Lockheed Martin provides for up to 200 unprivileged students with $10,000 scholarships that can be renewed up to three times for a total value of $40,000 per student.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Sophomore
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$10,000–$40,000
200 Award Winners
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$1,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner

Beatrice S. Demers Foreign Language Fellows

The Beatrice S. Demers Fellowship offers scholarship awards valued between $1,000 and $20,000 for students pursuing a foreign language program in Rhode Island.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$1,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$20,000
12 Award Winners

The Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship

The Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship awards up to $20,000 is awarded to 12 immigrant high school graduates to pursue undergraduate programs of their choice in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$1,000–$20,000
12 Award Winners
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$15,000
28 Award Winners

Davis-Putter Scholarship

The Davis-Putter Scholarship offers a $15,000 scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$15,000
28 Award Winners
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$12,700
1 Award Winner

Arizona Promise Program

The Arizona Promise Program is awarded to a deserving Arizona student pursuing an undergraduate degree of choice at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or the University of Arizona.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$12,700
1 Award Winner
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$3,000–$12,000
1 Award Winner

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

Students in four-year colleges are awarded the Herbert Lehman Scholarship of $3,000 by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 30, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$3,000–$12,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
7 Award Winners

V&E Diversity Scholarship

Vinson & Elkins offers $10,000 to seven high school senior students of a minority in Houston, Dallas, and Austin to enroll in law undergraduate degree programs at accredited universities or colleges.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$10,000
7 Award Winners
Closed
$2,500–$10,000
130 Award Winners

Mitchell Scholarship

The Mitchell Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for graduating seniors from 130 public school students in Maine to pursue their undergraduate studies and complete their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$2,500–$10,000
130 Award Winners
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$200–$10,000
1 Award Winner

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Comprehensive Grant to high school graduate students enrolled full-time at 18 private colleges and universities in Kansas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$200–$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$8,000
2 Award Winners

Project Yellow Light Scholarship Competition – Video

Project Yellow Light holds an annual video competition promoting safe driving for high school and college students for an $8,000 prize. The winning video is distributed across 1,800 television stations.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 31, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$8,000
2 Award Winners
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship

New England Water Works Association awards the George E. Watters Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 scholarship to one undergraduate student in a civil engineering program at a four-year college or university.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
150 Award Winners

Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship

Lockheed Martin offers a vocational scholarship to more than 100 students pursuing an associate degree, industry-recognized credential, or credit-bearing certificate at a vocational-technical school, two-year community college, state college, or trade school.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 25, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$5,000
150 Award Winners
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$5,000
10 Award Winners

Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship

The Maine Educational Services (MES) Foundation offers the Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship of $5,000 to 10 undergraduate students to complete their studies at accredited colleges or universities in Maine.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – College Freshman
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
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$5,000
10 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

William E. Wilson Scholarship Award

The William E. Wilson Scholarship awards $5,000 to a secondary school teacher pursuing graduate studies in theatre or speech and theatre. Applicants must be legal residents of any SETC state.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner

Prospanica Scholarship

The Prospanica Scholarship, worth $2,000 to $5,000, is specifically for undergraduates and graduates who want to achieve something in their lives and inspire others to become successful.

Eligible Grades
Postgraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$2,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner

Phil and Jennifer Satre Medical Education Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada offers the Phil and Jennifer Satre Medical Education Scholarship to college students pursuing a medical degree and intending to practice medicine in Nevada.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$3,500–$4,500
2 Award Winners

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship to two students in Kansas, pursuing degrees and licenses in nursing. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$3,500–$4,500
2 Award Winners
Closed
$4,000
4 Award Winners

Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship

The Heinlein Society awards the $4,000 Virginia Heinlein Memorial Scholarship to four female students enrolled in a four-year degree course in engineering, math, biological, and physical sciences.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 16, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$4,000
4 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000–$4,000
4 Award Winners

NEEBC Scholarship Program

The scholarship program offers up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled part-time or full-time in human resources-related fields at accredited New England colleges or universities.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$2,000–$4,000
4 Award Winners
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner

Francis X. Crowley Scholarship

NEWWA offers the Francis X. Crowley Scholarship of $3,000 is offered to undergraduate students enrolled in civil or environmental engineering programs or business management programs at a four-year college or university.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

Iowa Scholarship for the Arts

The Iowa Arts Council offers the Iowa Scholarship for Arts to four outstanding high school students pursuing undergraduate studies towards careers in arts at an Iowa college or university.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship

The Lee Tarbox Memorial Scholarship provides one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior who wants to pursue a degree in aviation or aircraft maintenance.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2024
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award

SETC’s Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award provides one student with a $2,500 scholarship to study theater directing at a regionally accredited graduate school in the upcoming academic year.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
April 1, 2025
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

About April Scholarships

Getting a scholarship is a great way to cover the costs of your college education, as many scholarships cover tuition, textbooks, and other related expenses. Many organizations offer scholarship opportunities for students in their final year of high school and college who are looking to finance their educational expenses.

April scholarships range from awards for academic excellence to those that are reserved for students with financial need. There are even some organizations that offer creative scholarships like writing or video contests. It’s important to research any and all scholarship opportunities available, did you know that some scholarship awards can even be used to cover previous tuition debt? April is a great time to start the scholarship search process, so be sure to take advantage of all the opportunities available.

10 Scholarships with April Deadlines in 2023

There are so many scholarships to choose from so here are our 10 favorite scholarships with April deadlines. These scholarships have a high reward but don’t require too much effort to apply.

ScholarshipAward Amount
Student Of Color Scholarship$10,000-$100,000
E.B Miller Memorial Scholarship$20,000-$60,000
Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships$20,000-$60,000
EPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund$20,000-$60,000
Rhode Island PBS Scholarship$15,000-$60,000
Real World Design Challenge$50,000
ARS Lazarian Graduate Scholarship$20,000-$50,000
Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship$20,000-$40,000
Martin Luther King Scholarship$20,000-$40,000
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship$10,000-$40,000

Cost of College in April

The average cost of college in April can vary greatly depending on the school and the type of degree you are pursuing. Generally, tuition for public universities is lower than attending private institutions. The three most affordable schools in terms of tuition costs for undergraduate degrees in April include the University of Michigan, University of California-Berkeley, and Ohio State University. The cost of tuition for in-state students at the University of Michigan is $14,826, while out-of-state tuition is $49,350. At the University of California-Berkeley, in-state tuition costs are around $13,431 and out-of-state tuition costs are around $42,191. Ohio State University has the lowest cost of tuition for in-state students at $10,726 and out-of-state tuition is $30,367. These three schools provide an affordable way to pursue college education while still providing quality education. With these attractive costs, more people are able to consider investing in their future by attending college.

April Scholarships for College Students

There are more than 70 scholarships available for college students to apply for that can help them cover the complete cost of their studies. You can even use some of these scholarships to pay for graduate school. The CME Group Foundation Scholars Program has a scholarship for minority students and college sophomores. Another scholarship with an approaching deadline is the LCNAA Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students. The Ally Financial Law Scholars Program calls for applications for college seniors and graduate students. The award amount for each of these scholarships is up to $20,000.

April Scholarships for High School Seniors

Your senior year is typically crunch time because the admission process for college begins around this stage. Besides worrying about your college admission, you may also need to figure out how you can pay for your studies. There are 40 scholarships, with various eligibility criteria, available for high school seniors to apply for in our Scholaroo database. Firstly, the Sara Scholarship gives up to $8,000 to female high school seniors who want to study at a college anywhere in the U.S. This scholarship does not restrict the area of study either, which is great for high school seniors who have not decided exactly what to study. The Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to a high school senior planning to complete a qualification related to computer science, engineering, and manufacturing at a vocational school in the U.S.

April scholarships for minority students

Minority students refer to those students who do not belong to the majority racial or ethnic group in the U.S. It includes, Black/African American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, as well as Native American. There are over 30 different April scholarships for minority students in our Scholaroo database. The Student Of Color Scholarship, Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship, and Martin Luther King Scholarship offer some of the highest award amounts between $10,000 and $100,00 for black and Hispanic students. But the scholarships have other eligibility requirements such as area of study, and geographic eligibility among others.

Tips for Winning Scholarships in April

1. Start Early: It is never too early to start looking for scholarships and applying. As soon as the new school year starts, create a list of scholarships that you would like to apply for and begin searching for more opportunities throughout the year.

2. Get Organized: Keeping track of your applications is key. Create a system that works for you to keep track of all the scholarships you are interested in and ensure that you complete all required tasks on time.

3. Take Advantage of Resources: There are many resources out there to help you succeed in your scholarship search. Talk with guidance counselors, teachers, or family members who may have experience with the process and can offer advice or help. Additionally, utilize websites such as Fastweb and Scholarship Owl to find additional scholarship opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

When should I start applying for scholarships?

Preparation is key to getting a scholarship so the earlier you start the better it is for your application. Ideally, start preparing essays and gathering your documents in junior year so that when the scholarships start accepting applications you can apply easily without any delays.

How to apply for scholarships?

All scholarships will require some basic steps and information. This information usually includes your identification, transcripts, and financial information among other things. Some require the submission of detailed heritage documents and essays along with short questions. Depending on your choice of scholarships make sure to view the requirements carefully.

Is April too late to apply for scholarships?

No, April is a great time to apply for scholarships. Our Scholaroo database gives over 100 scholarships with deadlines during this month.