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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Christine Rice Annual Scholarship
Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • For Women • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Christine Rice Scholarship awards $1,000 to female health students in Minnesota with financial need and a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship
For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • High school
The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship offers $5,000 to female high school seniors pursuing collegiate golf with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Dan Riley Scholarship
Wisconsin • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • High school • Freshmen
The Dan Riley Scholarship offers $1,000 to Southern Door High School seniors pursuing Performing Arts with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Stanley Greene Memorial Scholarship
Wisconsin • Freshmen • High school
The Stanley Greene Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Sturgeon Bay High School graduates with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship
Illinois • High school
The Fueling the Minds of the Future Scholarship offers $2,500 to Chicagoland freshmen with a 2.5 GPA and financial need. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Derby Community Foundation Scholarships
Derby • Kansas • High school • Freshmen
Derby Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $7,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Freedom Alliance Scholarship
Military • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Freedom Alliance Scholarship supports children of disabled or deceased military personnel with awards starting at $250.
Deadline:
April 1, 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
Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Law • Education • Public Relations • Teaching • Mental Health • Social Work • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for legally blind students pursuing service-oriented degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship
Ohio • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • High school • Freshmen
The Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship offers $500 to Ohio high school students with incarcerated parents pursuing STEM majors.
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
PG&E National Society of Black Engineers Network Group
California • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • 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 • Mathematics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • STEM • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $3,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA. Open to all majors, especially STEM. Veterans encouraged.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship
Michigan • For Women • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship offers $1,000 to $2,000 for female students in Michigan with a 3.0 GPA, aged 18-23.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
TheDream.US National Scholarship Program
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
TheDream.US National Scholarship offers up to $33,000 for eligible DACA/TPS students pursuing higher education at partner colleges.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Central Section Scholar Athlete Award Scholarship
Alpine County • Fresno County • Inyo County • Kern County • Kings County • Madera County • Mono County • San Luis Obispo County • Tulare County • California • Athletic • High school
The Central Section Scholar Athlete Award offers $1,000 to CA high school seniors who excel in sports and academics.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship
Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Johnny Davis Memorial Scholarship
Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • Technology • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Johnny Davis Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to AEA members pursuing avionics or aircraft maintenance programs.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Kids’ Chance of Indiana Scholarship
Indiana • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Kids' Chance of Indiana offers scholarships for students with a parent affected by work-related accidents. Awards up to $250 available.
Deadline:
July 2, 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
Hood River Valley High School Local Scholarships
Hood River County • High school
Deadline:
February 20, 2025
Kentucky All "A" Classic Scholarship
Kentucky • High school
The Kentucky All 'A' Classic offers 20 $1,000 scholarships for seniors with a 3.0 GPA from member high schools.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Alexander Christian Foundation of Indiana Scholarship (Undergraduate Students)
Indiana • Religious/Theological Studies • For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The 9/11 Promise Scholarship
High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The 9/11 Promise Scholarship provides up to $15,000 for dependents of injured or deceased first responders or military members. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Marshall Temple Memorial Scholarship
Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Technology • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marshall Temple Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for AEA members studying avionics or aircraft maintenance.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Gary Tripp NMAA Scholarship
Athletic • High school
The Gary Tripp NMAA Scholarship awards $2,000 to New Mexico high school seniors involved in sports and activities, planning to attend college.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Scholarships
Texas • High school
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers $5,000 scholarships to Texas high school seniors for education and rodeo participation.
Deadline:
January 31, 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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