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$1,500–$14,000
7 Award Winners

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

The program offers an opportunity to build a strong and healthy financial foundation while securing a chance to win between $1,400 to $14,000 to fund your college education.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 1, 2024
Application Deadline
October 30, 2024
Closed
$1,500–$14,000
7 Award Winners
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$1,000–$30,000
50 Award Winners

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

The VFW is committed to encouraging patriotism and investing in the next generation, offering $30,000 in college scholarships to the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program winner.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
April 1, 2024
Application Deadline
October 31, 2024
Closed
$1,000–$30,000
50 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000–$5,000
3 Award Winners

National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

The National Rice Month Scholarship Contest takes place with a handsome scholarship to financially assist high school graduating seniors pursuing higher education degrees at accredited post-secondary institutions across the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
August 1, 2024
Application Deadline
October 31, 2024
Closed
$2,000–$5,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$5,500
2 Award Winners

Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship

The AACN and NursingCAS offer the Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship of $5,500 to graduate students enrolled at AACN member schools affiliated with NursingCAS.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
August 30, 2025
Application Deadline
October 1, 2025
Closed
$5,500
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
50 Award Winners

Golden Door Scholars

The grant covers the four-year college fee and provides opportunities for mentorships, internships, and job placements.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 1, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
50 Award Winners
Closed
$2,800
1 Award Winner

Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program of $2,800 is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students interested in advancing toward doctoral study upon completing their bachelor's degree.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 22, 2025
Application Deadline
October 1, 2025
Closed
$2,800
1 Award Winner
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$7,500–$15,000
1 Award Winner

Wellington Management HBCU Scholars Program

The Wellington Management Foundation offers the Wellington Management Foundation Scholarship of $5,000 to an African American college junior student to complete his/her studies.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
August 28, 2025
Application Deadline
October 8, 2025
Closed
$7,500–$15,000
1 Award Winner
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$250–$1,000
3 Award Winners

“What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest

The “What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up” Contest of up to $1,000 is offered to three winners between pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade security for their higher education.

Eligible Grades
Middle School – High School Senior
Application Open Date
August 12, 2025
Application Deadline
October 13, 2025
Closed
$250–$1,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner

Evans Scholars Program

The Evans Scholars Foundation, administered by the Western Golf Association, offers up to $60,000- scholarships to deserving caddies to pursue undergraduate degrees in Ohio.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Freshman
Application Open Date
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 15, 2025
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$100–$10,000
1 Award Winner

YoungArts Competition

The YoungArts Competition is a nationally acclaimed prestigious award given to talented young artists in high school wanting to make an impression in the fields of creative, literary pursuits, and visual arts.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
July 11, 2025
Application Deadline
October 17, 2025
Closed
$100–$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
2 Award Winners

ITE Ohio Section Scholarship

There are two scholarships, the James A. Bixby Memorial Scholarship of $2,000, and the ITE Ohio Section Scholarship of $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in transportation engineering or other related fields.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Graduate
Application Open Date
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 18, 2025
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$130,000
20 Award Winners

Flinn Scholarship

With the aim of improving the quality of life in Arizona, this scholarship provides students with fulfilling life experiences.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
September 12, 2025
Application Deadline
October 21, 2025
Closed
$130,000
20 Award Winners
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Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner

The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship

The Legacy Lab Foundation, supported by The Giving Back Fund, is seeking Black or African American students enrolled in colleges, universities, or similar institutions (technical schools) in the United States.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 16, 2025
Application Deadline
October 21, 2025
Closed
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,500
1 Award Winner

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career & Technical

The Career and Technical Scholarships (CTS) offers the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship to Washington students every quarter to pursue a post-secondary school program in high-demand trade, STEM, and healthcare programs.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 21, 2025
Application Deadline
October 23, 2025
Closed
$1,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
104 Award Winners

U.S. Senate Youth Program

Want to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program, and work closely with some of our highest-ranking public servants? Of course you do, and Scholaroo can help!

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – High School Senior
Application Open Date
August 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 28, 2025
Closed
$10,000
104 Award Winners
Closed
$500–$25,000
100 Award Winners

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing provides 100 scholarship opportunities valued between $500 and $25,000 to female students in various grades pursuing programs in technology or computer science.

Eligible Grades
7th Grade – Middle School
Application Open Date
September 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 29, 2025
Closed
$500–$25,000
100 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Alma Exley Scholarship

The Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a teacher training program at a Connecticut college or university. Students in their junior or senior year and master’s students are eligible to apply.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2025
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000–$3,000
3 Award Winners

Pennsylvania Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals’ Scholarship

The PSTAP awards the Robert T. Zalenski Memorial Scholarship, ranging from $2,000 to $3,000, to three undergraduate students majoring in accounting at an accredited Pennsylvania college or university.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 31, 2025
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025
Closed
$2,000–$3,000
3 Award Winners
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