High school junior scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 28, 2025Apply below to the best High school junior scholarships for January 2025.
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Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Billboard Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $2,000 scholarship by designing a billboard to raise awareness about the dangers of texting while driving. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Radio Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Radio Scholarship to win $2,000 by creating a radio ad about phone safety while driving.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • High school
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards up to $50,000 to exceptional students under 18 for impactful work recognized by experts.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarships
Cherokee County • Cleveland County • Iredell County • Lancaster County • Lexington County • Lincoln County • Mecklenburg County • Richmond County • Stanly County • Union County • York County • Cabarrus County • Rowan County • North Carolina • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
Foundation for the Carolinas offers 150+ scholarships for students in NC and SC, from kindergarten to graduate school, with one application.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship
Arizona • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The BBB Ethical Athlete Scholarship awards $2,500 to Arizona high school athletes demonstrating ethical awareness in sports.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's Scholarships
Kansas City • Missouri • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Graduates
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
Apply for the NSHSS Research and Academic Paper Scholarship for a chance to win $1,250. Submit an essay, resume, transcript, and recommendation.
Deadline:
March 21, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
High school
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award offers up to $10,000 for high school musicians with financial need. Apply with music samples.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest
High school
NRA Youth Essay Contest offers up to $1,000 for students in elementary to high school. Apply now!
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Photography • Studio Arts • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to visual artists aged 16-22.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Vegetarian Video Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Vegetarian Video Scholarship to win up to $200 by creating a video on vegetarianism or veganism.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Student Ideas for a Better America
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Student Ideas for a Better America offers $100 to creative students for innovative educational concepts and product improvements.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship to help cover college tuition and fees. Online application required.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Student Essay Contest
Mathematics • For Women • Seniors • High school • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Essay contest for female students to honor women's contributions in math. Win $250+ by interviewing a woman in the field.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
National High School Poetry Contest
High school
Enter the National High School Poetry Contest for a chance to win up to $500 by submitting a poem of 20 lines or less.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
Age • High school
The MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge offers up to $100,000 in scholarships for high school students in the U.S. and England/Wales.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
New Mexico Simon Scholars Scholarship Program
New Mexico • High school
The New Mexico Simon Scholars Scholarship provides up to $16,000 for economically disadvantaged high school students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Norwegian National League Scholarship
Illinois • High school
The Norwegian National League Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12 with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Road Scholarship
High school
The Road Scholarship supports students in need for group trips, offering up to $1,000 based on achievement, need, and involvement.
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship
Cass County • Clay County • Jackson County • Platte County • Johnson County • Wyandotte County • Test Scores • High school
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
National AG Day Essay Video
High school • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the National AG Day Essay Video Contest for a chance to win $1,000 by submitting a video on agriculture. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ethel Hayes Scholarship supports students impacted by mental health challenges with a $550 award for an essay on their journey.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
GLHF College Bound Scholarship
Age • High school
The GLHF College Bound Scholarship offers $1,000+ for youth ages 11-17 to attend college preparatory courses and career guidance.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
The Geiger Scholarship
Maine • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Geiger Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for Maine island students seeking off-island educational experiences.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
FAQ
When writing your application for high school junior scholarships, be sure to clearly articulate your goals, showcase your achievements, and personalize your essays to reflect your unique experiences and aspirations.
It's a good idea to start applying for high school junior scholarships during your junior year of high school. Many scholarships have deadlines in the spring or summer, so planning ahead is essential.
Eligibility criteria for high school junior scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, community service, leadership roles, and specific interests or talents.
While many scholarships do consider GPA as a factor, not all high school junior scholarships require a high GPA. Some may focus on other aspects such as community service or personal achievements.
Yes, many high school junior scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.
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