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NSHSS Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship
High school
Apply for the NSHSS Nobel Academic Excellence Scholarship for high school juniors and seniors. Awards up to $5,000 available!
Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Digital Voices Scholarship
High school • Freshmen
Apply for the Digital Voices Scholarship! Create a short video about your passion for a chance to win $200.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
TikTok Superstar Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the TikTok Superstar Scholarship! Create a fun video for a chance to win $200. Show your creativity and tag @mosdotcom!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Better Together Scholarship
Community Service • High school
Apply for the Better Together Scholarship! Win $200 by writing an essay on community service. Open to high school students.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Mental Health Importance Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
Apply for the $1,000 Mental Health Importance Scholarship by submitting an essay on the significance of mental health.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
College Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students
The SVC Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in vacuum coating technology.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
A Voice for Animals Contest
Age • High school • Freshmen
High school students can win up to $500 by writing an essay on humane treatment of animals in the A Voice for Animals Contest.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
Apply for the $500 Save The Everglades Scholarship for students in Science or political disciplines passionate about the environment.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Watt Essay Contest
History • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Watt Essay Contest offers up to $1,000 for essays on the Spanish Civil War and anti-fascism. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
July 5, 2025
Rebecca Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The Rebecca Hunter Memorial Scholarship awards $1,200 to single parents pursuing higher education, favoring non-traditional paths.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
Ascent & NerdUp’s $2,000 Smart Credit Scholarship Giveaway
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
September 6, 2025
Doodle 4 Google Competition
High school • Freshmen
Join the Doodle 4 Google Competition for a chance to win up to $55,000! Open to K-12 students in the U.S. Create your Google Doodle now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Future Educators Scholarship
Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Future Educators Scholarship awards $1,000 to students passionate about education with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Apply now!
Deadline:
August 8, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Inflation Sucks Scholarship
Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $200 Inflation Sucks Scholarship to ease financial strain from rising costs. Share your thoughts on inflation's impact.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
NWWF Scholarship Award
Oregon • Idaho • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • High school
NWWF Scholarship offers $3,500 for full-time undergraduate art majors in WA, OR, ID. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Essay Contest
Oklahoma • High school • Freshmen
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Essay Contest invites grades 5-12 students to reflect on the bombing's lessons for a chance to win $1,000.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Young Women in Public Affairs
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Community Foundation of South Alabama Scholarships
Baldwin County • Clarke County • Choctaw County • Conecuh County • Escambia County • Mobile County • Monroe County • Washington County • Alabama • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of South Alabama offers $6,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Ocean Awareness Contest
High school
Join the Ocean Awareness Contest for a chance to win up to $1,500! Open to students ages 11-18. Showcase your creativity in various arts.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the $1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship by submitting a compelling essay on a chosen prompt.
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Chief Lawrence J. Nemec Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Freshmen • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
The Chief Lawrence J. Nemec Jr. Memorial Scholarship offers 8 awards of $2,000 for volunteer firefighters and EMTs with financial need.
Deadline:
August 11, 2025
Ascent & College Assistance Plus College Confidence Scholarship Giveaway
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Win a $1,000 College Confidence Scholarship! Open to students 14+ enrolled in high school or training programs. Apply via Instagram.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
New York Life Award
High school • Freshmen
New York Life Award provides $2,500 scholarships to students exploring grief in their work. Open to grades 7-12.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Age • High school
The Breakthrough Junior Challenge awards students aged 13-18 up to $250,000 for a creative video submission on a chosen topic.
Deadline:
June 25, 2025
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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