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Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay
Sponsor: Reusethisbag.com
Amount: $1,000
Due: September 1, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to climate change.
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Be the Boss Scholarship
Sponsor: Go Skills
Amount: $2,000
Due: September 15, 2021
​     Apply Here 
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school and college students who want to start their own online business. Applicant must share all the reasons they are scared to start their business and who their female boss role model is.
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We the Future Contest 
Sponsor: Constituting America
Amount: $1,000
Due: September 17, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: High School Students may submit: Essay, Song, STEM or PSA. All entries that utilize copyrighted music, film clips or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry, in order to be considered. *PLEASE SEE SITE FOR PROMPT DETAILS*

DDSRank Dental Scholarship
Sponsor: DDSRank
Amount: $500
Due: September 18, 2022
​     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are enrolled in a dentistry or dental hygienist program. Students must reside in the United States.

$1,000 September Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Due: September 20, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students, as well as adults looking to attend college in the next year. Applicant must complete a form to login or register for a free account.

​Zinda Law Group Scholarship
Sponsor: Zinda Law Group
Amount: $1,000
Due: September 30, 2020
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree related to criminal justice, law enforcement, government, political science, or sociology with a focus on criminal studies and law.

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

Sponsor: Digital Responsibility 
Amount: $1000
Due: September 30, 2021
     Apply Here
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Description: This award is for U.S. high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Students must submit a short response about texting and driving and be selected as a semi-finalist to compete for the available scholarships.

​Because College is Expensive Scholarship   *OCCURS EVERY QUARTER*
Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending
Amount: $500
Due: September 30, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form.
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Just Poetry Contest                                                      *OCCURS EVERY QUARTER*
Sponsor: American High School Poets
Amount: Up to $500
Due: September 30, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less.
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Shout It Out Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Due: September 30, 2022
     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
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AES Engineering Scholarship Program
Sponsor: AES
Amount: $500
Due: October 8, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: The AES Engineering Scholarship Program is available to any student looking to further his/her education. An essay is required to apply for this award. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com

​Career Eagles Aviation Scholarship
Sponsor: Women in Aviation, International
Amount: $1,000
Due: October 12, 2020
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is open to high school seniors (men and women) who are entering a baccalaureate degree program in aviation with the intent to pursue a career as a professional pilot. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more and to apply today!

​AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship
Sponsor: Women in Aviation, International
Amount: $3,000
​Due: October 12, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: The AOPA Student Pilot Scholarship is open to U.S. students (men and women) who are pursuing a private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate and already have a student pilot certificate. Students must be members of Women in Aviation, International (WAI); both men and women are eligible to join WAI. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
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School House Connection Leadership and Scholarship Program
Sponsor: SchoolHouse
Amount: $2,000
Due: October 15, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: 
  • Applicants must have been born on or after Oct. 1, 2000.
  • Applicants must be entering college for the first time during the fall of 2021-2022 school year. This means that the application is for students who will be high school seniors in the fall of 2020; for those who are in GED programs; and for those who plan to take a gap year.
  • Applicants must have experienced homelessness within the last six years.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States.
  • Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible.

NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: National Society of High School Scholars Foundation
Amount: $1,000
​Due: October 15, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Applicants must be a member of an underrepresented group, have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and be pursuing a major in a STEM field; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

NFAA YoungARTS Program                      *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
Amount: $10,000 - $100 
Due: October 15, 2021
     Apply Here 
Description: This award is for U.S. students 15 to 18 years old, or those in grades 10 through 12, who have a talent for the arts.

Urban Outfitters & Fujifilm Scholarship              *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Urban Outfitters
​Amout: $10,000
​Due: October 16, 2021
     Apply Here
Description:
 Urban Outfitters is awarding up to $20,000 in scholarships to 53 winners. One Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000 while two additional winners will receive $5,000 each. The remaining 50 runner-ups will each win a Fujifilm Instax Mini Link (Smartphone Printer) and one box of ten photo sheets. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States who are 16 and older. Winners announced on or around November 20, 2021.

Coca-Cola Scholarship Program | NO ESSAY 
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: $20,000
Due: October 31, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: High school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and must attend a high school in the United States.

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Actuarial Diversity Scholarship | ACT/SAT SCORE REQUIRED
Sponsor: The Actuarial Foundation
Amount: $1,000-$4,000
Opens: November 1, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession.

​NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Details
Sponsor: National Center for Women and Information Technology 
Amount: $500
Due: November 5, 2021
​     Apply Here
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Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. female high school students who have a demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing. Students must have a good academic history, typically a grade point average of 3.0 or better.


​Regeneron Science Talent Search Award             *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Society for Science
Amount: $4,208
Due: November 10, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who submit an independently developed research report in an area of science as designated by Intel.

FormSwift Scholarship Program
Sponsor: FormSwift
Amount: $1,000
Due: November 15, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must create a business plan infographic for one of the given industries provided.

​Most Valuable Student Scholarship.            *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Elks National Foundation
Amount: $4,880
Due: November 15, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll as full-time college freshmen are eligible for this award. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need; applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks to apply.

​Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program      *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
Amount: $55,000
Due: November 18, 2021 
     Apply Here
Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholarship is available to U.S. high school seniors with an unweighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher, standardized test scores in the top 15%, and unmet financial need. 

HYPE Future of Tech Scholarship
Sponsor: HYPE
Amount: $2,500
Due: November 18, 2021
   Apply Here

Description: Open to females who plan to major in a tech-related field. 

Smithsonian.com Photo Contest
Sponsor: Smithsonian Magazine
Amount: $750
Due: November 30, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: This photography contest is open to all photographers who are 18 years of age or older. Photographs are accepted in the following categories: The Natural World; Travel; People; The American Experience; Altered Images; Mobile Photos; Sustainable Travel.

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Beacon Scholarship for Rural America
Sponsor: Carrot-Top Industries, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Due: November 30, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Since 1980, Carrot-Top Industries, Inc. (Sponsor) has been a leading flag and patriotic products retailer priding ourselves on a dedication to patriotism and community growth across America. Now, we want to help low-income students living in rural areas with their college endeavors. The Beacon® Scholarship for Rural America will award $1,000 scholarships to ONE winner in the Spring and TWO winners in the Fall semester, to graduating high school seniors, current college students or adult learners planning to enroll in an accredited college program during the 2020 – 2021 academic year.


Safe Cycling Scholarship 
Sponsor: Felix Gonzalez Law Firm, P.C.
Amount: $1,000
Due: November 30, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Attorneys at Felix Gonzalez Law Firm are dedicated to providing justice to those who were injured at the negligence of the others. Therefore, the safe cycling scholarship was created. The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled for the 2021 school year. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship
Sponsor: Cedar Education Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Due: December (Quarterly: March, June, September)
     Apply Here
Description: The $1,000 Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, college students, and graduate school students. Must be currently enrolled in school or planning on enrolling within 24 months. One entry per person is all that is necessary. 

DELL Scholar
Sponsor: Michel & Susan Dell Foundation  
Amount: $20,000
Due: December 1, 2021
​    Apply Here

Description: Participants must participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12.  Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.  Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college. Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA 

National Honor Society Scholarships
Sponsor:  National Honor Society 
Amount: $25,000
Due: December 1, 2021
   Apply Here 
Description: 
Must be an active NHS member with a verified student account. 
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​Burger King Foundation
Sponsor: 
Burger King
Amount: $1,000 
Due: December 15, 2021
     Apply Here 
Description: The $1,000 Scholarship is open to high school seniors and employees. You must be enrolled in school or planning to enroll full time. Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. 

Dell Scholarship Program                           *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Amount: $20,000
Due: December 1, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors who have a grade point average of 2.4 or higher and demonstrated financial need (e.g., Pell Grant eligible). Students must have participated in an eligible college readiness program during their junior and senior years of high school.

Fleet Reserves Association Essay Contest
Sponsor: Fleet Reserves Association 
Amount: $1,667
Due: December 1, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: U.S. citizens/permanent residents in grades 7 through 12 are eligible to enter this contest. Students must be sponsored by a member or unit of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) to apply.

Future Leaders Scholarship
Sponsor: Home Cleaning NYC
Amount: $2,000
Due: December 30, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: The Future Leaders Scholarship is available for any current college student or incoming freshman enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No major or trade requirements. All students are welcome. This scholarship is designed to help young entrepreneurs afford the rising cost of education and help them along the road to entrepreneurship.

No Sweat Scholarship | NO ESSAY
Sponsor: Cirkled In
Amount: $2,500
Due: December 31, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Cirkled in account.
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Illustrators of the Future Contest
Sponsor: L. Ron Hubbard Library
Amount: $500
Due: December 31, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public.


Top Ten List Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo (EducationDynamics)
Amount: $1,500
Due: December 31, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: The Top Ten List Scholarship is open to US students who are 14 years of age and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2026) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education. One winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

​Annual Unigo $10,000 Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $10,000
Due: December 31, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: This $10,000 Unigo Scholarship is open to any applicant who is 14 years of age or older and is a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The applicant must register for a free online account with Unigo.com and submit a short response to this year's topic as posted on the website.

​Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Comedy Defensive Driving
Amount: $1,500
Due: December 31, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are planning on or currently attending an accredited college/university or continuing education program. Students must create an advertisement against distracted driving to enter.

​Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship
Sponsor: O'Connor Family Law
Amount: $1,000
Due: December 31, 2021
     Apply Here
Description: The Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

AFSCME Family Scholarship
Sponsor: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Amount: $20,000
Due: December 31, 2021
​     Apply Here
Description: This award is for a U.S. high school senior who has a parent or guardian who is an AFSCME member. The student must attend an accredited college or university.
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