Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

  • Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.75, intending to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year college, and with family income up to $95,000.

  • Prize: Up to $55,000 per year for up to four years

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrating leadership, academic excellence, and community service.

  • Prize: $20,000 scholarship

Dell Scholars Program

The Gates Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors who have participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program and demonstrate financial need.

  • Prize: $20,000 scholarship, a laptop, and ongoing support services

  • Eligibility: High school seniors who are Pell-eligible, U.S. citizens, and from minority backgrounds.

  • Prize: Full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid, including tuition, fees, and living expenses

Elks National Foundation

Horatio Alger Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors who are U.S. citizens.

  • Prize: Awards range from $4,000 to $50,000, based on financial need and academic achievement

  • Eligibility: High school juniors who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives and are committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree.

  • Prize: Up to $25,000.

Burger King Scholars Program

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors, Burger King employees, and their children.

  • Prize: $1,000 to $50,000, including the James W. McLamore WHOPPER™ Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5, demonstrating ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in their communities.

  • Prize: $5,000 renewable for up to four years, totaling $20,000

Ron Brown Scholar Program

National Merit Scholarship

  • Eligibility: African American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit leadership potential, and demonstrate financial need.

  • Prize: $10,000 per year for four years

  • Eligibility: U.S. high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT and score in the top 1%; must meet academic and citizenship criteria to become Finalists.

  • Prize:

    • $2,500 National Merit Scholarships (one-time)

    • Corporate-sponsored scholarships ($2,500–$10,000, some renewable)

    • College-sponsored scholarships ($500–$2,000/year, renewable)

  • Total Winners: ~7,250 awarded annually.

 

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Doodle for Google

  • Eligibility: High school students in grades 9-12 who write and record an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.

  • Prize: $30,000 for the national winner, with additional scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000

  • Eligibility: K-12 students in the U.S. who submit a Google Doodle based on an annual theme.

  • Prize: $55,000 college scholarship for the national winner, with additional prizes for finalists and state winners

College Board Opportunity Scholarships

SWE High School Seniors

  • Eligibility: High school students who complete a series of college preparation steps.

  • Prize: $500 to $2,000 for completing individual steps, with a $40,000 scholarship for completing all six steps.

  • Eligibility: Female high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.

  • Prize: Varies; awards are based on academic performance and potential in the field.

The Dream US Scholarship 

American Legion Oratorical Contest

  • Eligibility: Undocumented students, including those with DACA or TPS status, who have graduated from a U.S. high school.

  • Prize: Up to $33,000 for a bachelor's degree at a partner college

  • Eligibility: High school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents.

  • Prize: Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $20,000, depending on the level of competition

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

Prudential Emerging Visionaries

  • Eligibility: Individuals aged 16-24 who demonstrate passion for pursuing their dreams.

  • Prize: Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.

  • Eligibility: Young people aged 14-18 who have led a project that addresses a social issue.
  • Prize: $5,000 to $15,000, plus a trip to Washington, D.C.

Youth Awards (HHF) (Latino students)

Cameron Impact Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Latino high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and community.

  • Prize: $1,000 to $3,500 in educational grants

  • Eligibility: High school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and service.

  • Prize: Full-tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

AFSA High School Essay Contest

  • Eligibility: Students under 18 who have completed a significant, original piece of work in areas such as science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy, or "Outside the Box."

  • Prize:

    • $50,000 for Davidson Fellow Laureates

    • $25,000 or $10,000 for other Davidson Fellows

  • Eligibility: Open to high school students in the U.S., including U.S. citizens studying abroad.

  • Prize:

    • $2,500 cash

    • Paid trip to Washington, D.C., to meet the Secretary of State

    • Tuition-free Semester at Sea upon enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution

JFK Profile in Courage Essay

Flavorful Futures Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school students in the U.S.

  • Prize:

    • $10,000 for the national winner

    • Additional scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for other winners

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. who demonstrate a passion for food and culinary arts.

  • Prize: $5,000 scholarship

C-Span StudentCam Contest

Niche No Essay Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Middle and high school students in the U.S.

  • Prize:

    • $5,000 for the grand prize winner

    • Additional cash prizes totaling $150,000 for other winners

  • Note: Winners are featured on C-SPAN and receive a trip to Washington, D.C

  • Eligibility: Open to all U.S. high school and college students.

  • Prize: $2,000 scholarship

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

UNCF Scholarships 

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. pursuing a computer science degree.

  • Prize:

    • $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 per year for up to four years)

    • Paid summer internship at Amazon after the first year of college

  • Eligibility: African American students pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Prize: Varies; multiple scholarships available with amounts ranging from $500 to full tuition

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Siemens STEM Competition

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.

  • Prize:

    • $10,000 per year for up to four years (totaling $40,000)

  • Eligibility: High school students in the U.S. who have conducted original research in STEM fields.

  • Prize:

    • $100,000 scholarship for the individual grand prize winner

    • Additional scholarships for other winners

Doc & Glo Scholarship

American Heart Challenge Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. who demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement.
  • Prize: $1,000 scholarship
  • Eligibility: High school students in the U.S. who participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Challenge events.

  • Prize: $1,000 scholarship

Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

Realty Hop Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school students in the U.S. who create prom attire made entirely out of duct tape.

  • Prize:

    • $10,000 scholarship for the grand prize winners

    • Additional scholarships for other winners

  • Eligibility: High school seniors in the U.S. who are interested in real estate and urban development.

  • Prize: $2,000 scholarship