Scholarships for High School Freshmen

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Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship

The Rhode Island Foundation offers the Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship of $500 to one high school student to pursue art programs at a Rhode Island institution.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Junior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 23, 2023
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner
Closing in 4 Days
$1,000–$2,500
4 Award Winners

Believe in Ohio Statewide STEM Scholarship

High school students are awarded $1,000 to $2,500 for winning the Believe in Ohio STEM Plan Competition and Scholarship Program. The award is intended to pursue undergraduate degrees in STEM-related fields.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
Closing in 4 Days
$1,000–$2,500
4 Award Winners
Closing in 11 Days
$500–$10,000
10 Award Winners

Stuck at Prom Scholarship

Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest awards more than $20,000 worth of cash gifts to high schoolers with the best Duck Brand Duct Tape-inspired dress or tux.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
March 30, 2023
Application Deadline
June 8, 2023
Closing in 11 Days
$500–$10,000
10 Award Winners
Closing in 18 Days
$1,000–$2,000
3 Award Winners

Fourth Circuit Essay Contest

The United States Court Of Appeals For The Fourth Circuit offers the Fourth Circuit Essay Contest to high school students with awards of $1,000, $1,500, and $2,000.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 15, 2023
Closing in 18 Days
$1,000–$2,000
3 Award Winners
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship

The scholarship is an effort to help eradicate the menace of cyberbullying by getting young students involved in championing the cause with their innovative ideas.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 20, 2022
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$500–$1,000
2 Award Winners

IvyPanda Essay Writing Contest Scholarship

IvyPanda is an educational center that was founded in 2015. They will provide two scholarships to students from anywhere in the world who excel at writing essays.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023
Open
$500–$1,000
2 Award Winners
Open
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship offers a merit-based program, with awards of $500 to $1,000 to three selected students.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
July 31, 2023
Open
$500–$1,000
3 Award Winners
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Coupon Chief Scholarship

The Coupon Chief Scholarship offers a $1,000 award to one young leader from the United States who embodies the quality of frugality and understands the importance of saving money.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2023
Application Deadline
August 30, 2023
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Staunch supporter of don't text and drive? Write a brief essay explaining why and win $1,000.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2022
Application Deadline
September 1, 2023
Open
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,000
5 Award Winners

Extraordinary Scholarship

Five high school students from Texas can be awarded the Extraordinary Scholarship of $1,000, administered by Daniel Stark to pursue their undergraduate studies annually.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 1, 2023
Open
$1,000
5 Award Winners
Open
$500
2 Award Winners

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

CJ Pony Parts, a Mustang parts retailer, gives two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing post-secondary education annually.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
October 15, 2023
Open
$500
2 Award Winners
Open
$2,000
1 Award Winner

Unigo Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

The Unigo Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship for zombie fans provides a $2,000 scholarship to a zombie apocalypse enthusiast who has a sound apocalypse-survival plan.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 31, 2022
Application Deadline
October 31, 2023
Open
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$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, 2023
Application Deadline
October 31, 2023
Open
$1,000–$30,000
50 Award Winners
Opening in 4 Days
$10,000
1 Award Winner

CWGCS Fellowship on Women & Public Policy

The CWGCS Fellowship on Women & Public Policy is an intensive six-month program and a scholarship of $12,000 that prepares graduate students and mid-level professionals for public policy leadership positions.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman
Application Open Date
June 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 1, 2023
Opening in 4 Days
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Opening in 4 Days
$15,000
3 Award Winners

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

The HHF and its partners present the Youth Awards to three Latino high school seniors from each category who succeed in the classroom or the community.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
June 1, 2023
Application Deadline
November 13, 2023
Opening in 4 Days
$15,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners

Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship

The Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship rewards students who are committed to a healthy lifestyle. Find out how to ace your application and win for being passionate about your health.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2022
Application Deadline
September 30, 2022
Closed
$1,500
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners

AG Day Essay Contest

The Ag Day Essay Contest awards two high school students $1,000 for the best written and video essay.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 13, 2023
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Music Committee Scholarship

The Music Committee Scholarship offers $1,000 to talented high school students in Kansas who will major or minor in music at an approved Kansas institution.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Clair A. Hill Scholarship & ACWA Scholarship

The Clair Hill Scholarship is given to undergraduates pursuing a degree in any field of water resources. These include engineering, urban water supply, environmental studies, and more.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$11,000
1 Award Winner

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Every year, The Gallery Collection hosts the Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest for high school, college, and university students. Applicants submit a design and could win a $10,000 scholarship.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
June 7, 2022
Application Deadline
March 2, 2023
Closed
$11,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$100–$1,000
13 Award Winners

DNA Day Essay Contest

The DNA Day Essay contest offers a total of $3,000 to 13 recipient winners as well as genetics material grants to teachers.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 7, 2023
Application Deadline
March 7, 2023
Closed
$100–$1,000
13 Award Winners
Closed
$250–$3,000
15 Award Winners

Courageous Persuaders Video Contest

Courageous Persuaders offers scholarships to high school students, who demonstrate strong persuasive skills through 30-second video submission, to encourage them to enroll in an undergraduate degree program.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
October 1, 2022
Application Deadline
March 10, 2023
Closed
$250–$3,000
15 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner

Be the Boss Scholarship

The Be the Boss Scholarship, valued at $2,000 each, is awarded to two female undergraduates who are striving for leadership positions.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 16, 2022
Application Deadline
March 15, 2023
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition

High school students are awarded a $5,000 prize for a science project. Finalists get $1,000 each, winner’s high school receives $1,000, and the referring teacher wins $1,000. Projects must serve humanity.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
August 28, 2022
Application Deadline
March 27, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
14 Award Winners

USPAACC – Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship

USPAACC offers Asian and Pacific Islander high school students this scholarship to assist them in continuing their education and to recognize those who demonstrate initiative and creativity in community-building ideas.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Closed
$10,000
14 Award Winners