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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Jim Williams "Follow And Fight" Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Jim Williams 'Follow And Fight' Scholarship offers $250+ to Amory High School seniors for an essay on personal application of the motto.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Harrison & Wright Family Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Harrison & Wright Family Scholarship offers $250+ to Bruce High School seniors attending college in Mississippi. Essay and recommendation required.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Five Smooth Stones Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Five Smooth Stones Scholarship offers $250+ to Nettleton, Okolona, or Shannon High graduates with a 2.75 GPA and an essay.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Jessway Foundation - Jessice Leigh Monet Pannell Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
Jessway Foundation offers a $250+ scholarship for Lee County and Tupelo high school students with a 2.75 GPA. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Cody Michael Daniels Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Cody Michael Daniels Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to seniors at Hickory Flatt & Ashland High Schools. Apply through your counselor.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Northeast Ms Purchasing Group Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
Northeast Ms Purchasing Group Scholarship offers $250+ for ICC or NEMCC students with a 2.5 GPA, requiring an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Frank Bouchillon-charlie Duncan Scholarship
Mississippi • For Black and/or African American students • High school • Freshmen
The Frank Bouchillon-charlie Duncan Scholarship offers $250+ to African American seniors in Tupelo and Lee County schools.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
J.t. Neely Softball Scholarship
Wisconsin • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The J.T. Neely Softball Scholarship offers $1,000 to Tupelo seniors with a 2.0 GPA, requiring an essay and two recommendations.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Russell Dorman Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Russell Dorman Scholarship offers $250+ to Tupelo High School seniors. Requires an essay and two recommendation letters.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship
Mississippi • Medicine • Pre-Med • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare-Related • For Christian students • High school • Freshmen
The Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship offers $250+ for seniors in Lee or Monroe counties pursuing medical majors in Mississippi.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Karol Jean Voge Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Test Scores • High school
The Karol Jean Voge Memorial Scholarship awards $250 to Tupelo High School graduates attending the University of Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Coach Jimbo Byars Scholarship
Mississippi • Athletic • High school • Freshmen
The Coach Jimbo Byars Scholarship awards $500 to graduating senior athletes at Houlka High School. Essay submission required.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Kelly Cantrell Clark Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Education • Test Scores • High school • Freshmen
The Kelly Cantrell Clark Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for South Pontotoc High School seniors majoring in Education with a 20 ACT score.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Benjamin And Corinne Pierce Senior College Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Benjamin And Corinne Pierce Senior College Scholarship offers $250+ for Alcorn County high school seniors attending a four-year college.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
James Dalton Cody Rice Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Arkansas • High school • Freshmen
The James Dalton Cody Rice Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Mooreville High School seniors attending college in MS or AR.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Winifred And Mayfield Riley Travel Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Winifred and Mayfield Riley Travel Scholarship awards Nettleton High seniors for leadership and curiosity, offering travel to Europe.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Tom Timms Scholarship
Mississippi • Law Enforcement • Medicine • Pre-Med • High school • Freshmen
The Tom Timms Scholarship offers $500 to seniors in Corinth and Alcorn County pursuing EMS or medical education. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Marshuan Braxton Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • High school
The Marshuan Braxton Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to New Albany High School seniors with a GPA of 2.75+. Requires essay & recommendations.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Mr. And Mrs. B.l. Rieves Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Rieves Scholarship offers $250+ to Tupelo High School seniors with limited funding options. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Frances Mallory Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Frances Mallory Scholarship offers $250+ to Calhoun City High School seniors. Essay submission required for application.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship
Colorado • Montana • High school • Freshmen
The Stephen T. Marchello Scholarship offers $250+ for Colorado and Montana high school graduates who are childhood cancer survivors.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Franklin Woman's Club Scholarship Program
New Jersey • For Women • High school • Freshmen
FWC Scholarship Program offers $250+ for Franklin Township high school seniors accepted to college. Apply with essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Kazickas Family Foundation Art Scholarships
New York • Studio Arts • Fashion • Photography • High school
Kazickas Family Foundation offers $1,000 art scholarships for Nassau County high school seniors pursuing visual arts. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars Scholarship
Tennessee • High school • Freshmen
The CBBC Bank LOCAL Scholars Scholarship offers $500 to Blount County seniors with community involvement and a 3.25 GPA.
Deadline:
April 5, 2025
Dave Sauer Memorial College Scholarship
New York • Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • High school • Freshmen
The Dave Sauer Memorial College Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for NY high school seniors pursuing environmental studies.
Deadline:
April 5, 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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