Scholarships for high school students - Jan '25
Updated Jan 31, 2025Apply below to the best Scholarships for high school students for January 2025.
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The VEOP Upward Bound Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen
The VEOP Upward Bound Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors facing barriers to education. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
VSAC Taigh Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores
The VSAC Taigh Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Caledonia County residents, prioritizing first-gen college students with financial need.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Norman and Cecile Leduc Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Leduc Memorial Scholarship offers $750 to high school seniors in Franklin or Grand Isle County for community service and academic achievement.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for high school seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental fields.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
VSAC-Freeman Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen
The VSAC-Freeman Scholarship offers $1,000 for first-generation college students in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Katie Currier Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Essex High School student-athletes pursuing post-secondary education.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Franklin H. Isham Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Franklin County high school graduates with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Leopold Education Project Scholarship Program
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Natural Resources Management • Conservation • Environmental Science • Freshmen • High school
The Leopold Education Project offers $1,000 scholarships for Illinois students pursuing a four-year degree in natural resources.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The Bruce Lamb Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Bruce Lamb Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in select counties pursuing lineman programs and demonstrating community service.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Sophia Fleming Scholarship
Florida • High school • Freshmen
The Sophia Fleming Scholarship offers $1,000 to Clay County seniors for post-graduate study. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 16, 2025
PG&E Asian Employee Resource Group
California • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Business (MBA) • Energy • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $3,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA. Open to high school seniors and undergraduates.
Deadline:
February 24, 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
Dr. Alfred L. Roberts, Sr. Scholarship
Texas • Education • High school • Freshmen
The Dr. Alfred L. Roberts, Sr. Scholarship offers $1,000 to Dallas County Public School seniors pursuing education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Savannah Strong Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Savannah Strong Scholarship offers $250+ to Shannon High School seniors with a 2.0 GPA attending college in Mississippi.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Tamera Waldrop "Top Dowg" Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • High school
The Tamera Waldrop 'Top Dowg' Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to New Albany High School seniors who submit an essay.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Energy • Astronomy • Electrical/Electronics • Environmental Science • Meteorology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Cybersecurity • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Computer Science • High school • Freshmen
The Queenie Barnes Queen Educational Scholarship offers $250+ for residents majoring in Education or STEM/STEAM with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Davidson Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Davidson Scholarship offers $250+ to Pontotoc County students in the top half of their class. Requires essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Renasant Bank - Jim And Nancy Ingram Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
Renasant Bank offers a scholarship for Tupelo High School seniors attending the University of Mississippi. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Valeria Morgan Whitfield Scholarship
Mississippi • Texas • Georgia • Tennessee • Connecticut • High school
The Valeria Morgan Whitfield Scholarship offers $750 to Tupelo High seniors attending select universities with strong academic standing.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Samantha Rankin Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Community Service • High school
The Samantha Rankin Memorial Scholarship awards $250+ to Grenada High School seniors in the GHS Band with a 3.0 GPA and community service.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Tyler Sloan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mississippi • Athletic • Test Scores • High school • Freshmen
The Tyler Sloan Memorial Scholarship Fund awards $250+ to Saltillo High School athletes with a 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 18.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Erby-cannon Scholarship
Mississippi • High school
The Erby-cannon Scholarship offers $1,000 to East Union and New Albany students with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Coach Allen Scholarship Of Bravery
Mississippi • Education • High school • Freshmen
The Coach Allen Scholarship of Bravery offers $250+ to Houston High School seniors majoring in education at Mississippi colleges.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Danielle Adams Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school • Freshmen
The Danielle Adams Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Itwamba Ahs seniors pursuing Performing Arts in college with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Nettleton Churches Bible Scholarship
Mississippi • For Christian students • High school
Nettleton Churches Bible Scholarship offers $250+ to Nettleton High seniors completing Bible Class, emphasizing integrity and community service.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
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FAQ
Yes, many scholarships for high school students are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. However, it's essential to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
To increase your chances of winning a scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, getting involved in extracurricular activities, volunteering in your community, and writing a compelling personal statement. Additionally, applying to a variety of scholarships can also help.
Eligibility criteria for scholarships can vary widely. Common requirements may include being a high school student, maintaining a certain GPA, demonstrating financial need, or having specific extracurricular involvement. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
In your personal statement, include your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service, career goals, and why you are applying for the scholarship. Make sure to convey your passion and commitment.
To apply for scholarships for high school students, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes write an essay. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
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