1. The National Merit Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship program awards students who qualify through the PSAT taken in their junior year. Award : $2500 scholarship Deadline : Since this scholarship is based upon your PSAT score, you are automatically entered upon taking the exam. The corporation will reach out to you and inform you whether you were able to advance into the next round. For more information, visit the NMSQT website. |
2. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Award : $500 to $5000 based on need Deadline : Scholarship opens on January 1. Deadline is on February 15. For more information, visit The Hispanic Scholarship Fund website. |
3. The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship is a high selective that is awarded to the top 300 students in the US that will receive funding for the full cost of attendance (basically free college to anywhere!) based upon eligibility Award : A full ride to any university or college. Deadline : Scholarship opens July 15. Deadline is on September 15. For more information, visit The Gates Scholarship website. |
4. Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Scholarship assists high school students who have faced great obstacles in their young lives while exhibiting determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Award : Varies from $10,000 to $25,000. Deadline : Scholarship application opens August 1. Closes October 25. For more information, visit The Horatio Alger Association website. |
5. Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship The Coca-Coca Scholars Program Scholarship recognizes students for their capacity to serve and awards them achievement-based scholarships Award : $1000 to $2000 Deadline : This scholarship's application deadline is on October 31. For more information, visit The Coca-Cola Scholars website. |
6. Daniels Fund Scholarship
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor's degree. Award : Scholarship amounts are unique to each Daniels Scholar, and can vary from year to year. This scholarship, though, does pay towards the cost of tuition, room, books, and other miscellaneous expenses. Deadline : Scholarship application opens October 1. Closes November 15. For more information, visit The Daniel Fund website. |
7. QuestBridge Scholarship
The QuestBridge Scholarship program seeks low-income students who are eager to learn and show it through their activities. Award : A full ride to a four-year university Deadline : The application closes October 26 For more information, visit The QuestBridge Program website. |
8. Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship Deadline : The application closes April 30. For more information, visit the Shawn Carter Foundation. |
9. Great Minds in Stem Scholarship
Award : $500-$10,000 Deadline : The application closes April 30. For more information, visit the GMiS website. |