Scholarships for High School Freshmen

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South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship

The South Dakota Legislature offers the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship, ranging from $1,300 to $2,600, to qualified students attending an eligible higher education institute in South Dakota.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
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$1,300–$2,600
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$2,500
1 Award Winner

AZ LEAP Grant

The AZ LEAP Grant offers funds to high school seniors and undergraduate students for their undergraduate studies and to earn their degrees at an accredited college or university in Arizona.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
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$1,000–$2,500
1 Award Winner
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$500–$1,500
1 Award Winner

ISAWWA IPSI Scholarship

The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association awards the $1,500 Public Service Institute Scholarship to students undergoing a three-year training program at the Illinois Public Service Institute.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
June 30, 2026
Application Deadline
January 15, 2027
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$500–$1,500
1 Award Winner
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$100–$2,000
8 Award Winners

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students

The Christophers Video Contest for College Students scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students to complete their studies at accredited post-secondary institutions in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
August 5, 2026
Application Deadline
January 16, 2027
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$100–$2,000
8 Award Winners
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$1,000–$2,000
10 Award Winners

Incoming Freshman Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition Scholarship

The Incoming Freshman Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors planning to attend the School of Art at Bowling Green State University (BGSU).

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
October 3, 2026
Application Deadline
January 18, 2027
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$1,000–$2,000
10 Award Winners
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$2,500–$20,000
50 Award Winners

APIA Scholarship Program

The APIA Scholarship provides crucial funds for tertiary education to underrepresented Asian and Pacific Islander students within America.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 7, 2026
Application Deadline
January 19, 2027
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$2,500–$20,000
50 Award Winners
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$2,700–$25,000
6 Award Winners

AMS Graduate Fellowships

Postgraduates are awarded scholarships ranging from $2,700 to $25,000 by the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 23, 2027
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$2,700–$25,000
6 Award Winners
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$2,500–$10,000
1 Award Winner

Carlozzi Family Scholarship

The NYWICI offers two undergraduate and graduate female students the Carlozzi Family Scholarship, ranging between $2,500 to $10,000, demonstrating writing excellence to further their education in communications.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 24, 2027
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$2,500–$10,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,750–$10,000
3 Award Winners

Liberty University Academic Scholarship

Liberty University in Virginia offers the Liberty Academic Scholarship of three scholarship awards to undergraduate students enrolled at the university who require financial assistance to complete their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 26, 2027
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$1,750–$10,000
3 Award Winners
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$500
40 Award Winners

Hamilton Award Scholarship

Alexander Hamilton Scholars offers the Hamilton Award of $1,000 — two payments of $500 — to 40 students each to pursue post-secondary education in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior
Application Open Date
November 3, 2026
Application Deadline
January 26, 2027
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$500
40 Award Winners
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$7,500–$15,000
400 Award Winners

Goldwater Scholarship

Think you qualify for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program? Get all the details on the nomination process for this prestigious scholarship for college sophomores and juniors studying the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
September 7, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
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$7,500–$15,000
400 Award Winners
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$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners

PBWC Scholarship for Young Women

PBWC Scholarship for Young Women awards up to 10 female high school graduates a scholarship from $1,000 to $15,000 to complete their undergraduate studies in their field of choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
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$1,000–$15,000
10 Award Winners
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$300–$100
3 Award Winners

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest invites applicants aged 14 to 18 from California to enter a poster designing competition. They must highlight job safety and health for teens.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 27, 2027
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$300–$100
3 Award Winners
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

Society of Women Engineers – Lehigh Valley Professional Section Scholarship Program

The Scholarship is awarded to female high school graduating seniors in Pennsylvania enrolling as first-year students in an ABET-accredited engineering program with a major in engineering technology.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
October 7, 2026
Application Deadline
January 29, 2027
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$80,000
90 Award Winners

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards undocumented students with no access to college a maximum of $80,000 to pursue their education at any of the program’s accredited colleges.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$80,000
90 Award Winners
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$20,000–$60,000
951 Award Winners

Public Education Foundation Scholarship Plus

The Public Education Foundation Scholarship Plus program offers a number of grants to deserving students in Nevada who are either beginning their academic careers or are currently enrolled in college.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$20,000–$60,000
951 Award Winners
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$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner

Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from California pursuing a horticulture major at a recognized college or university in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$20,000–$50,000
1 Award Winner
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$45,000
10 Award Winners

EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program

As part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s mission, the EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds of $45,000 to rising junior undergraduate students for their final two years.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$45,000
10 Award Winners
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$30,000
1 Award Winner

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

This award is given to graduates who aim to give back to society through public service in any field around the globe.

Eligible Grades
College Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
July 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$30,000
1 Award Winner
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$20,000
5 Award Winners

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

The American Sociological Association is offering a scholarship of $20,000 to those seeking a doctorate in sociology, including social psychology, gender and sexuality, education, medicine and health.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$20,000
5 Award Winners
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$5,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner

Alice W. Rooke Scholarship

A student pursuing a course to become a doctor is awarded the Alice W. Rooke Scholarship worth $5,000 every year.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$5,000–$20,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$20,000
2 Award Winners

Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship

Daughters of the American Revolution awards two students the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship of $5,000 each annually for up to four years for an American Studies degree.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$5,000–$20,000
2 Award Winners
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$9,500–$19,000
8 Award Winners

Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship awards undergraduate students $9,500 each year for two years to pursue their academic goals in STEM.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$9,500–$19,000
8 Award Winners
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$15,000
5 Award Winners

Duke Kahanamoku Scholarship

The award recognizes five exceptional high school seniors in Hawaii who embody the characteristics of Duke Kahanamoku, a native Hawaiian who popularized competitive surfing globally.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
October 15, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$15,000
5 Award Winners
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$10,000
1 Award Winner

SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship

The SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship will be providing one Native American archaeology or museum studies student with $10,000 to contribute towards their studies.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
October 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027
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$10,000
1 Award Winner