Paying for College - Scholarships

The best source for merit-based scholarship money will be through the college or university where you plan to attend. However, there are also private scholarships awarded by community groups, individuals, and foundations. Information and applications for these scholarships arrive on a rolling basis and are posted here. Seniors interested in scholarship opportunities should check this website frequently.

Students who match the criteria outlined by the organization are encouraged to apply. Applications for many scholarships are available online. Click on the links below. If there is not a web link, a paper application may be available in the College & Career Center. Students are reminded to observe deadlines. If a counselor recommendation is required, the completed application must be submitted to your counselor at least one week prior to the deadline. 

Scholarship Websites to check out

Fastweb - students create a profile and the program will help you find matches

Mega List of Scholarships nationwide

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Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Clearing House - Links to Specialized Scholarships can be found here

National Scholarships

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants, Deadline: June 12, 2022. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

American Legion Scholarship Program

American Chemical Society Scholars Program for under-represented students in Chemical studies, ACSSP Application 

American Meteorlogical Society Multiple grants, most due Feb. 1

The American Prospect High School Essay Contest to Engage High School Students on How to Create a More Inclusive Economy  Many Americans are considering how to create a more inclusive economy. This competition will give high school students the opportunity to read and reflect on one of four renowned books exploring how the economy works in terms of poverty, race, markets, and democracy. The students’ essays will explore where the economy falls short and what we might do about it. Prizes total $30,000: First place for juniors and seniors is $10,000; second place $5,000; third place $2,500. First place for freshmen and sophomores is $5,000; second place $2,500; third place $1,000. Forty honorable mentions will be awarded at $100 each. The Prospect will publish the winning essays at Prospect.org and feature a selection in the print edition. For further information, go to Prospect.org/EssayContest.

ExtremeTerrain Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems. One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and another for the spring semester each year.  Scholarship page: https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html

AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships for students pursuing an automotive-themed major(mechanical engineering, robotics etc.) One scholarship will be awarded every spring semester, followed by one additional scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester each year.  Scholarship page: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html

AmericanTrucks Student Scholarship: 2 x $2500 scholarships to students(including high school seniors) pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. One scholarship will be awarded every spring semester, followed by one additional scholarship to be awarded for the fall semester each year.  Scholarship Portal: www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html

Automotive, Aftermarket University Scholarships. Priority is given to these categories of applicants: Students planning to become technicians in automotive, collision, heavy duty or agricultural fields. Students planning to work for any automotive aftermarket company. 

Black Nurses Association Deadline March 31, 2021

Breaking the Stigma Scholarship, Deadline March 31, 2022

Children Impacted by Crime Scholarship Funds

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Dairy Farmers of America Foundation (deadline Jan. 15, 201)

Dell Scholarships (Opens 10/1/2021) Closes Dec. 1, 2021. 

Discover Business for students pursuing degrees in Business

Equitable Excellence Scholarship (deadline Jan. 28, 2021) 

Final Fantasy gaming Scholarship Application

FootLocker Scholar Athletes Scholarship (deadline Jan. 8, 2021)

Fostering Futures (for students who have been or are in Foster Care) Fostering Futures MiStudent Aid overview

Foster Care to Success

General Motors Buick Achiever's Scholarship

Google Scholarships (multiple) differing deadlines and criteria

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarship details Closes Nov. 18, 2021.

Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America

John Lennon Scholarships - for best original composition or song

John Wright Memorial Scholarship ($5000) - for students studying arboriculture.

U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation (deadline Jan. 22, 2021) 

Liv Mas (Taco Bell Scholarship) Video contest (deadline Jan. 20, 2021)

KFC - Colonel's Scholars Program - due in April of your senior year

Mensa Foundation Scholarship (deadline Jan. 15, 2021)

Microsoft Disability Scholarship. 

National Italian American Foundation Scholarship, deadline: March 1, 2022

Morton Gould Young Composers Scholarship  $5,000, Deadline Feb. 1, 2022

National Honor Society Scholarship Opens October 1, 2021

National Science Foundation Awards for undergraduates multiple deadlines

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship, Deadline Jan. 31, 2022

OppU Achiever's Scholarship

Overacheivers Student Grant, Grant application 

Perlego for Diversity in Coding Perlego Scholarship site

Point Foundation - The National LBGTQ Scholarship Fund

QuestBridge- College Prep Scholarship for juniors (high-achieving, low-income)

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship  for students whose parents work in the financial sector, deadline: FEb. 16, 2022

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Rosa Parks Scholarship - due March 1

Ringling School of Art and Design Scholarships  Deadline: April 15, 2021

SAE Engineering Scholarships

Society of Manufacturing Engineers  (available for 2-year and 4-year college)

Society of Women Engineers, National SWE website: www.swe.org.

Therm Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship competition Webpage for application details deadline: May 5, 2021

Thiel Fellowship (for entreprenurial students) Thiel Fellowship Application portal

Union Plus Scholarship (deadline Jan. 31, 2021) 

Vegetarian Scholarship Award

Young Women in Public Affair Award - Zonta - women who are active in their community, student government or workplace (paid or unpaid) should apply. 

Zip Recruiter Scholarship