High school sophomore scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best High school sophomore scholarships for January 2025.
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The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition
Freshmen • High school
The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition invites students in grades 7-12 to submit original haiku for a chance to win $100.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Graduate Students
The Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship offers $500 to students with social anxiety, focusing on those with selective mutism.
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leaders Save Lives Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,500 for students hosting blood drives with the American Red Cross. Apply now!
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
GRCF Gerald M. Crane Music Award Scholarship
Michigan • Music • High school
The GRCF Gerald M. Crane Music Award Scholarship offers $250+ for high school music students in Kent or Ottawa County for various music-related expenses.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Weston Scholarship
California • Photography • Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Weston Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Monterey or Santa Cruz studying black and white film photography.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship
Sports Management • Urban Design • Journalism • Athletic • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in golf-related fields. Apply with three references.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
DDF's Youth Art Contest
High school
DDF's Youth Art Contest invites students under 18 affected by cancer to express their dreams for a cancer-free world through art.
Deadline:
November 17, 2025
$2,000 Winter Wonderland CollegeXpress Scholarship
Age • High school
Apply for the $2,000 Winter Wonderland Scholarship by answering one question about the holidays. Open to U.S. residents aged 13+.
Deadline Passed
Dwight "The Professor" Baldwin Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dwight Baldwin Scholarship awards $500 to students with disabilities. Applicants must submit an essay to apply.
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Florida Tax Credit Scholarship/ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FTC/FES-EO)
Florida • Family • High school • Freshmen
The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship offers up to $9,771 for eligible families, prioritizing low-income and special circumstances.
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NSHSS Innovation in Technology Scholarship
Technology • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • High school
The NSHSS Innovation in Technology Scholarship awards $2,000 to students passionate about AI and technology. Apply now!
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M.R. Brooks Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The M.R. Brooks Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ single parents or their children to support higher education and community impact.
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Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
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Disability in Social Work Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Social Work • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students
The Disability in Social Work Scholarship provides $500 for students with disabilities pursuing social work education.
Deadline Passed
Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship
For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Antony Cesar Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 to transgender students in need. Essay required for application.
Deadline Passed
WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQ+ youth. Apply now with a short application.
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The Live Más Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Live Más Scholarship offers $250+ to U.S. residents aged 16-26. Submit a video on your passion and community impact to apply.
Deadline Passed
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 Passed
CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the CapCut Meme Master Scholarship! Create a school-related meme video for a chance to win $500. Post on TikTok or Instagram.
Deadline Passed
Cashtelligent Financial Literacy Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Cashtelligent Financial Literacy Scholarship for a chance to win $1,000. Open to students and parents in the U.S.
Deadline Passed
MIT THINK Out of the Box Scholars Program
High school
MIT THINK offers $1,000 funding and mentorship for U.S. high school students to develop STEM project ideas through research proposals.
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Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school • Freshmen
The Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship awards $1,050 to students from single-parent families with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Deadline Passed
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Leaders Save Lives Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,500 for students hosting blood drives with the American Red Cross. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
VSA International Young Soloists Award Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The VSA International Young Soloists Award offers $2,000 to young musicians with disabilities aged 14-25. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
FAQ
It's a good idea to start looking for and applying for high school sophomore scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your sophomore year. Many scholarships have deadlines throughout the year, so being proactive is beneficial.
High school sophomore scholarships are financial awards designed to support students in their second year of high school. These scholarships can help cover educational expenses and encourage students to pursue their academic and extracurricular interests.
To apply for high school sophomore scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts or recommendation letters, and sometimes submit an essay or personal statement. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
While a high GPA can enhance your application, not all high school sophomore scholarships require a specific GPA. Some scholarships may focus on other factors such as leadership, community service, or personal statements.
You can find high school sophomore scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored for students at different educational levels.
Common documents required for high school sophomore scholarship applications may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of extracurricular involvement. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for high school sophomore scholarships can vary widely, but they often include factors such as academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community service, and sometimes specific demographic or geographic requirements.
To write a strong application for high school sophomore scholarships, start early, follow the instructions carefully, be clear and concise, showcase your strengths and achievements, and proofread your application for any errors.
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