Scholarships for Middle Schoolers

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WCCMA Scholarship

The Washington City/County Management Association (WCMA) offers graduate students $5,000 to pursue postgraduate degrees in public administration, public affairs, or public policy and develop careers in the local government.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 27, 2025
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
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Helen R. Jackson Scholarship

The Imani Pearls Community Development Foundation $1,000 to a male high school senior student planning to major in business at a two‐year college or a four‐year college or university.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 29, 2025
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$2,500–$10,000
5 Award Winners

For A Bright Future Global Scholarship Program

Annually, college students in the United States apply for the For A Bright Future Global Scholarship to complete their degree programs. The scholarship is renewable.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025
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$2,500–$10,000
5 Award Winners
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$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner

IHLA Educational Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship, administered by the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association and ranges from $1,000 to $4,000, is to financially assist students who pursue hospitality management degrees at accredited colleges and universities.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025
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$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
3 Award Winners

The Lamey Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship

The Lamey Wellehan Organization offers three Maine Difference scholarships to three high school seniors or -graduates to further their education in ecology and economics at post-secondary institutions in Maine.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025
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$1,000
3 Award Winners
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$750–$1,000
3 Award Winners

Arizona Elk Society Annual Youth Scholarships

The Arizona Elk Society Annual Youth Scholarship supports future wildlife conservationists. It awards three high school seniors and college students committed to wildlife conservation and the outdoors.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025
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$750–$1,000
3 Award Winners
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$500–$1,000
12 Award Winners

Advancing Young Women in STEM Scholarship

The New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network awards the Advancing Young Women in STEM Scholarship to female high school juniors and seniors in New Mexico to pursue college degrees in STEM-related programs.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 8, 2025
Application Deadline
May 30, 2025
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$500–$1,000
12 Award Winners
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$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner

Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarship

The Association on American Indian Affairs scholarship program provides a scholarship of up to $1,500 for Native American students.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner
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$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner

David L. Taton Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship Fund

David L. Taton Family Vocational/Technical Scholarship Fund offers $20,00—$40,000 scholarship funds to Rhode Island residents attending trade or vocation schools.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 31, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$20,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner
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$36,000
1 Award Winner

University of Arizona Primary Care Scholarship Program

The University of Arizona awards The University of Arizona Primary Care Scholarship Program of $36,000 to cover tuition costs for approximately 100 students to address the urgent need for physicians.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$36,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$21,000
9 Award Winners

Hui Makaala Scholarship

Hui Makaala Organization annually provides Hui Makaala Scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, to deserving college-bound Hawaiian students who demonstrate an interest in perpetuating Okinawan culture.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$1,000–$21,000
9 Award Winners
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$15,000
1 Award Winner

Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarship

The Full Circle & Tribal College Scholarship is awarded to American Indian or Alaskan Native graduate and undergraduate students attending tribal colleges or accredited non-profit institutions.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$15,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$10,000
1 Award Winner

Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program

The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship program awards $10,000 to underrepresented minority students studying law in the Bay Area.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$5,000–$10,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$10,000
5 Award Winners

Judge John R. Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing

Judge John R. Brown Award for Excellence in Legal Writing by Brown Sims awards students pursuing a J.D. or LL.B. degree a scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 31, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$1,000–$10,000
5 Award Winners
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$8,000
2 Award Winners

CABAA Financial Scholarship

CABAA Financial Scholarship grants two recipients an $8,000 scholarship each to pursue their undergraduate studies in aviation and related fields. High school seniors and college-level students are eligible.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$8,000
2 Award Winners
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship

AALAM/Dow Fund Scholarship awards one $5,000 scholarship to an outstanding Asian American law student, who is committed to bettering the Asian American community, to support their studies.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

Edin B.Hogan Memorial Scholarship

The CT and Shumaker Advisors offer the Edwin B. Hogan Memorial Scholarship to empower students of Black or African descent who are pursuing majors in civil engineering, planning, and architecture.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2024
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

Students majoring in cosmetology at an accredited institute are eligible for the $5,000 scholarship from L’Oréal Professionnel.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
2 Award Winners

Sage Michaela Lucas “Timing is Everything” Scholarship

Students that identify as black indigenous or persons of color and are pursuing a career in aesthetics, skincare formulation, and/or cosmetic chemistry are eligible for a $5,000 award.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$5,000
2 Award Winners
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$2,500–$5,000
1 Award Winner

NHHEAF Network Scholarship

Students resident in the New Hampshire area enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a U.S. institution or university, are eligible to apply for the NHHEAF Network Scholarship.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$2,500–$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000–$5,000
25 Award Winners

Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship

The Mary Blackwell Barnes Memorial Scholarship Program offers five $1,000–$5,000 scholarships to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$1,000–$5,000
25 Award Winners
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$4,500
1 Award Winner

Horace & Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship

Public Relations Society of America offers The Horace and Susie Revels Cayton Scholarship of $4,500 to enrolled undergraduate students pursuing public relations degrees in Washington.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$4,500
1 Award Winner
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$4,000
2 Award Winners

JCS Beauty Nourish & Shine Cosmetology Student Scholarship

The scholarship is for Black or African-American students in the U.S. who are enrolled in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure in either the U.S. or Canada.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$4,000
2 Award Winners
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$3,500
2 Award Winners

The Leon Bradley Scholarship

The American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA) offers the Leon Bradley Scholarship Program of $3,500 to two minority students of all levels pursuing teaching certificates in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$3,500
2 Award Winners
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$1,000–$3,000
5 Award Winners

Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Land Surveyors’ Foundation Scholarship awards five Pennsylvania students to pursue, or who are currently pursuing, a surveying education with the ultimate goal of becoming practicing professional land surveyors.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2025
Application Deadline
May 31, 2025
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$1,000–$3,000
5 Award Winners

About middle school scholarships

While some may think middle school is too early to start thinking about scholarships, we think it’s never too soon. Scholarships are not just for high school seniors or college-bound students; they can be a vital resource for middle school too. This page is dedicated to exploring the world of scholarships tailored specifically for students in middle school. Here, we will delve into the significance of these scholarships, the various types available, and provide you with essential tips on how to embark on your scholarship journey.

In this comprehensive guide, you can expect to learn about why scholarships matter for middle school, the different types of scholarships available, and invaluable advice on finding and securing these opportunities. By the end of this page, you’ll have a clear understanding of how scholarships can benefit you at this stage of your academic journey and how to kickstart your scholarship search.

Why middle school scholarships are important

It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and scholarships offer a unique way to do just that. Middle school is a pivotal time in a student’s academic journey. Scholarships at this stage can provide much-needed encouragement and financial support. They not only recognize students’ accomplishments but also motivate them to excel academically and explore their passions. By securing scholarships in middle school, you can alleviate the financial burden of higher education and open up opportunities you may have thought were financially out of reach. Discover how scholarships can positively impact your financial future.

There are many potential benefits of securing a scholarship at such an early stage, including:
Financial support: Scholarships can ease the financial burden of education, making it more accessible.
Academic motivation: Scholarships provide an incentive for students to maintain high academic standards.
Skill development: Participation in scholarship programs can help students develop essential life skills.
College preparation: Scholarships earned in middle school can pave the way for future college opportunities.

Types of middle school scholarships 2023

Scholarships come in several different forms, so there should be something that addresses your needs and skills. Scholarships are a great way to support students pursuing higher education. There are several types of scholarships available, including academic scholarships for exceptional achievements in math, science, and language arts. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding skills, leadership qualities, or community involvement. Need-based scholarships are designed to help students facing financial challenges, taking into account family income and financial need. Extracurricular scholarships recognize the importance of involvement in activities outside of the classroom, such as sports, music, or volunteering. Finally, specialized scholarships are available for students with unique talents or interests in areas such as sports, arts, or STEM fields.

Tips for applying for middle school scholarships

1. Research scholarship opportunities: Take time to find out which scholarships are available to you. Ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria and will be able to complete the necessary application steps.

2. Crafting a compelling scholarship application: You may need to submit an essay, motivational letter, or some other piece of work as part of your application. Make sure you take time to craft well-written responses before you submit them. Don’t just write them and submit them – edit them and have someone review them first.

3. Gather necessary documents: To submit a strong scholarship application, gather essential documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and any other required materials promptly.

4. Seek letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation are valuable assets in your scholarship application. Discover how to request them and select the right individuals to write these letters on your behalf.

Frequently asked questions

What is the youngest age to get a scholarship?

This will depend on the organization’s rules. There is no set age limit for scholarships. Check the eligibility criteria to see if you are eligible.

What are the easiest ways to get scholarships?

Applying for as many scholarships as you are eligible for is always a good idea. Focus on more niche or very specific scholarships – such as major-specific ones, to improve your chances of winning. Stay organized and have all your documents ready. Applying early is also important.

What is the lowest grade to get a scholarship?

This will depend on the scholarship sponsors. Some want to reward and recognize academic achievement so it will require a high GPA, but there are plenty of scholarships that either have no GPA requirements or are for students with a low GPA.