Award Amount: up to $25,000

Eligibility:

• Reside in the U.S.

• High School Senior

• Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2027-2028 academic year.

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.

Deadline: November 3, 2026

To apply: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2027

• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale

• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027-2028

• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

Deadline: November 1, 2026

To apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

Award Amount: $15,000

Eligibility:

• Female

• High School Senior

• Field of Study: STEM

• Low-income background

• Essay of 750-1000 words

Deadline: November 1, 2026

To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/young-women-in-stem-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

Award Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

• GPA of at least 3.0

• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.

• OR Enrolled in an accredited high school in the U.S. (AND admitted to an accredited college)

• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into accredited institutions

• An unofficial transcript showing your GPA as well as proof of your acceptance or enrollment in an accredited institution with your application.

• 1,000-to-1,500-word essay describing your volunteer project. We would like to hear how your project impacted your community, your plans for school, and how you are going to continue your work on making a difference in your community

Deadline: November 1, 2026

To apply: https://kainelaw.com/scholarships/making-an-impact/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• 2.5 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours during the Fall 2027 semester

Deadline: November 1, 2026

To apply: https://bucdays.com/scholarships/leadership-program/

Award Amount: up to $5,000

Eligibility:

• Open to students in grades 6th, 7th, 8th

• Submit a typed essay of 300-400 words and completed entry form to a VFW Post for judging.

• 2026-2027 Theme “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://bit.ly/4lMkNV1

Award Amount: Cost of Attendance

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors (2026-27 school year)

• From the six primary rice-growing states — Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas — who have not previously won a National Rice Month Scholarship are eligible to apply with the following exclusions: children of board members of the USA Rice Federation, USA Rice Council, USA Rice Farmers, USA Rice Millers’ Association, and USA Rice Merchants’ Association; and/or children of USA Rice Federation committee members, USA Rice Federation employees, or American Commodity Company (ACC) employees.

How to enter:

• Create an original, short (3 minutes or less) video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to you, your state, or the world in general.

• Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo.  Please note, TikTok videos may only be uploaded via Vimeo.

• Complete the entry form and submit your video. Entries must be received by October 31, 2026.

• After you’ve uploaded your video, share it on your social media.  Encourage your friends, family, and teachers to watch and vote for your video. (You can also check out your competition.)

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://reelricecontest.com/about-the-contest/

Award Amount: up to $2,000

Eligibility:

• Must be 14 years of age or older

• Must be a legal U.S. resident

Essay:

• The scholarship prompt is as follows:

  “Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship/application

Award Amount: $1,000-$2,500

Eligibility:

• Class of 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 are eligible to apply.

Essay:

• A personal essay of approximately 500 words on the topic “Why is college important to me?”

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-register/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Open to students in grades 9-12

• Record an original 3–5-minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio in MP3 format (no videos) on a flash drive, or other electronic device.

• Submit recording, typed essay, and completed entry form to a VFW Post for judging.

• 2026-2027 Theme “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”

Deadline: October 31, 2026

To apply: https://bit.ly/461aJTD

Award Amount: $50,000

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

• The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through undergraduate students.

• The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.

Requirements:

• Unofficial transcript

• 2 Letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals in science-related fields are required.

• Statement of Intent: A brief statement of 150 words or less on your study/career plans with an emphasis on STEM.

• Video audition - Following successfully submitting an application, applicants must upload a video on the topic “What role will you and your generation play in humanity’s future in space?” The video should be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes in length. More details online.

Deadline: October 30, 2026

To apply:https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/

Award Amount: $500

Eligibility:

• High School Seniors

• You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

• Students must submit an essay between 500-1000 words in answer to the following question:

- When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

• Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

• Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com

Deadline: October 8, 2026

To apply: https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Open to all students 9th-12th grades

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

Deadline: September 30, 2025

To apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled within 1 year, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school or institution (i.e. technical/vocational school, community college or training center) in the United States.

• Focused on Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/loginconfirmation/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

Award Amount: $20,000

Eligibility:

• Current high school senior attending school in the U.S.

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution

Deadline: September 30, 2026

To apply: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Award Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

• Must be 14 years of age or older to apply

Essay:

• "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less)

Deadline: September 30, 2026

To apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Students ages 18-24

Deadline: September 30, 2026

To apply: www.drpeppertuition.com

Award Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• High School Senior

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community

• Will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school

Requirements:

• Short answer essay questions

• Transcript

• Essay or Video

• 1 letter of recommendation

Deadline: September 15, 2026

To apply: https://makeheadway.com/scholarship/

Award Amount: Cost of Attendance

Eligibility:

• A high school senior

• Pell Grant eligible

• US Citizen, national, or permanent resident

• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Deadline: September 15, 2026

To apply:https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

• High School Seniors

• Students who are the first in their immediate families to pursue college or trade school

Essay:

• To apply, tell us in 500 words or less what being a first-generation student means to you, how you’ve faced and overcome challenges, and how this scholarship would help you move closer to your goals. Tell us about your dreams, what drives you, and how this scholarship would help you continue your journey. We’re not looking for perfection - we’re looking for honesty, heart, and a clear sense of purpose and determination.

Deadline: September 9, 2026

To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/bick-first-generation-scholarship/

Award Amount: up to $2,000

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

Essay:

• Submit an essay under 500 words

• The scholarship prompt is as follows:

  “Imagine yourself 10 years in the future after having graduated college and living the life of your dreams: find a listing on RealtyHop you picture yourself living in and write what your favorite room or feature is on the listing and why it is important to your future life. Please provide a link to the listing. Finalists may have an opportunity to be featured on our blog.”

Deadline: August 31, 2026

To apply: https://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Be a U.S. citizen currently attending or planning to attend an accredited university, community college, or technical school within the United States.

• Be enrolled as a graduate student, undergraduate, or incoming freshman (current high school senior) for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

• Students from all fields of study and majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Essay:

• Your current contact information

• An academic transcript (official or unofficial) showing a minimum 3.0 GPA

• A 500-word personal statement about your journey, challenges, and aspirations

Deadline: August 31, 2026

To apply: https://www.kryderlaw.com/2026-voice-of-the-future-scholarship/

Award Amount: Covers mandatory program dues to attend SEAL Conference.

Eligibility:

• Open to high school sophomores, juniors & seniors

• Four Full Scholarships available

• The application contains four essay questions. You must answer all the questions with a maximum word count of 500 words per question. If a question is left blank, your application will not be reviewed and therefore not eligible for a scholarship.

Deadline: August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

To apply: https://www.arctamu.com/seal-scholarships

Award Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a United States citizen

• Must currently be enrolled in college or high school

• Must carry a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Requirements:

• Write a short essay of no less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development.

Deadline: July 31, 2026

To apply:https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Open to 9th-12th grade high school students

• Legal resident of the U.S.

• Currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school

• In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following:
  1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR-
  2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR-
  3. Any topic of your choice. Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition.

Deadline: July 31, 2026

To apply: https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/apply

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Open to students in high school

• Answer essay question: “What does it mean to be an entrepreneur in today’s modern world?”

• Essay must be attached as a WORD-DOC

• Essay must contain 700-850 words

• The following information must be submitted with your essay:

  o   First Name/Last Name

  o   Phone Number

  o   Mailing Address

  o   Email Address

  o   Graduation date (MM.DD.YYYY)

  o   The University you will most likely attend

  o   Your current GPA

• All Majors qualify

• Tell us about yourself: Provide a personal biography in 270 characters or less. We want to know what makes you special!

Deadline: July 31, 2026

To apply: https://markelenowitzscholarship.com/#primary Submissions must include all information listed and be made via email to mark@mhecap.com

Award Amount: $1,000 (2 winners)

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

Requirements:

• Resume

• One-page cover letter

Deadline: May 15, 2026

To apply: https://forms.gle/kVQXS2FSou7Mjtkn9

Award Amount: $500

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• Must plan to major in journalism, English, or communications.

Deadline: May 6, 2026

To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office

Award Amount: $1,000 (8 winners)

Eligibility:

• Must attend a 4-year university/college.

• Please attach a 2 page, double spaced, typed essay explaining;

  o   (1) financial situations which need to be considered

  o   (2) your career goals and the education you intend to pursue.      

  o   (3) your most important goals in life and explain how this scholarship might help you achieve those goals.

• Attach a resume and a transcript with rank and GPA.

Deadline: May 6, 2026

To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office

Award Amount: $500

Eligibility:

• The student must submit a 3-page essay on any past or present segment of Bee County History.

• Please type with double spacing.

• Attach a 4th page listing your source or sources.  An interview may be a reference.

Deadline: May 5, 2026

To apply: Pick up paper application in the Joe Barnhart Scholarship Program office