Award Amount: $1,000 - $60,000

Eligibility:

• Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada

• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada

• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada

Deadline: December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

To apply: https://bk-scholars.com/

*Applicant submissions will be capped at 30,000. Access to the application will no longer be available once this number is reached.

Award Amount: $40,000

Eligibility:

• Must be Black/African American.

• High School Senior

• Must excel academically.

• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.

• Must participate in community service activities.

• Demonstrate financial need.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

To apply: https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Must graduate from a public, private charter, or STEM high school

• High School Senior

• Must achieve a 3.5 GPA

• Must enroll in an eligible college or university the fall semester following graduation

• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026.

• Parents 2024 Adjusted Gross Income must not exceed $100,000.

• Finalist must provide FAFSA information.

• Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

Deadline: December 1, 2025

To apply: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of 2026

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories

• Students must verify their enrollment status for the 2025/2026 academic school year prior to scholarship disbursement

• Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).

• Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support

• Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities

• At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Requirements:

• Background –Describe your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life and/or work experiences that have influenced you. What is your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how? (500-1,000 words)

• Your Heritage and You – How has your Hispanic heritage influenced how you live your life? What impact has it had on your leadership aspirations? How will your heritage influence how you will serve your community in the future? What do you see as some of the most important Hispanic contributions to the United States? (500-1,000 words)
  OPTIONAL: What else would you like to share with us that is relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship? (Not required)

• Portrait Picture

• Resume

• Transcript

Deadline: November, 30, 2025

To apply: https://www.ushli.org/rumba/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• Must be a current member of NHS

• Have an NHS account tied to your school’s chapter

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university

• Must have one letter of recommendation

To apply: https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship/

Award Amount: Up to $1,000

Eligibility:

• Students in grades 6-8 (Division II) and grades 9-12 (Division II)

• Students who are currently enrolled in a Catholic religious education program, or Catholic youth ministry program are eligible

• 500-700 word essay

Deadline: November 17, 2025

To apply: https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/

Award Amount: $20,000

Eligibility:

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

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

• The applicant can only use the $20,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year.

• The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.

Deadline: November 17, 2025

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

Award Amount: 2 winners, $500 each

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

• Financial Status: Low-income

• Field of Study: Science or math

Deadline: November 15, 2025

To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/hilliard-l-tack-gibbs-jr-memorial-scholarship/

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026.

• Be attending a school in the US or Canada in the Fall 2026 semester.

• Short answer: “In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship.”

Deadline: November 15, 2025

To apply: https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php

Award Amount: $500

Eligibility:

• Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline

• Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline

• Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)

• Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater

• Be a citizen of the US or Canada

Deadline: November 15, 2025

To apply: https://odenzascholarships.com/apply.php

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Current High school seniors

• Do not need be related to a member of the Elks

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

Deadline: November 12, 2025

To apply: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Award Amount: Up to $55,000

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

• Must enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in the Fall of 2026

• Unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher

• Financial need: Family income $95,000 or less

Deadline: November 12, 2025

To apply: https://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2026

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

• Be of Hispanic heritage

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

Deadline: November 2, 2025

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

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 2026 semester

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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

Award Amount: up to $5,000

Eligibility:

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

• Applicants must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the U.S.

Deadline: October 31, 2025

To apply: Pick up paper application in the Joe Barnhart Scholarship Program office in Room 209 at Moreno Junior High School.

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Open to students in grades 9-12

• Applicants must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the US. 

Deadline: October 31, 2025

To apply: Turn in paper application to the Barnhart office.

https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20250425T161111Z

Award Amount: up to $25,000

Eligibility:

• Reside in the U.S.

• High School Senior

• Must be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026

• Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership role

• 3.0 GPA

• Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution

• Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected.

• Chick-fil-A employees and dependents/spouses of employees or Operators are not eligible to apply

Deadline: October 28, 2025

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

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Be a junior or senior attending high in the U.S.

• Be able to start flight training or aircraft mechanic training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship

Deadline: October 1, 2025

To apply: https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/

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

• Enroll in a trade-related program at a two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.

• Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot.

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

Deadline: September 30, 2025

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

Award Amount: $20,000

Eligibility:

• Current high school senior attending school in the US

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

Deadline: September 30, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.

To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• Students ages 18-24

Deadline: September 30, 2025

To apply: www.drpeppertuition.com

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, 2025 at 4pm

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

Award Amount: up to $10,000

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• Must be scheduled to graduate no earlier than 2026

• Must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America by the 2025 submission deadline.

• Cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee of, trustee of, or significant donor to the Calvin Coolidge Foundation.

Deadline: September 10, 2025

To apply: https://www.coolidgereview.com/essay-contest#contest

Award Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• US resident

Deadline: August 31, 2025

To apply: https://discover.promo.eprize.com/discoversweeps24/?cmpgnid=site-sch-pro-dis-int&affiliate_id=site-sch-pro-dis-int&IQ_ID=site-sch-pro-dis-int

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a high school senior.

• Must be a permanent resident of the United States.

• Must be planning to enroll in a college or university.

Deadline: August 31, 2025

To apply: https://www.supercollege.com/scholarship/#

Award Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a high school senior.

• Must be a permanent resident of the United States.

• Must be planning to enroll in a college or university.

Deadline: August 31, 2025

To apply: https://www.supercollege.com/college-search/

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

• Must be a legal resident of the United States

• Must be accepted in a vocational program or two to five year post secondary institution

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good overall academic standing

Eligibility:

• Transcript

• Resume

• Upload proof of acceptance

• An essay of 500-1,000 words discussing who has inspired you to be the person you are now or are becoming. What have they done or continue to do, and how has that impacted your life?

Deadline: August 31, 2025

To apply: https://www.smslegal.com/who-inspires-you-scholarship/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• High School Senior

• Planning to attend college, or anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law program at a college or university in the United States

• Applicants should be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.

• Submit scholarship application

Eligibility:

• Transcript

• Resume

• A 750-word response to the prompt: “Discuss the role of parents, school administration, and the role YOU could play in cyberbullying awareness and prevention. How can these parties react to cyberbullying, and what steps can they take to effectively prevent it?”

Deadline: August 31, 2025

To apply: https://mccreadylaw.com/2025-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship/

Award Amount: Varies

Eligibility:

• High school seniors

• Must have a CBC identification number

• Must have a CBC email address (must end in coastalbend.edu)

Deadline: August 29, 2025 at Noon

To apply: http://tinyurl.com/cbcfoundationscholarship