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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Ronald Regan Presidential Foundation
Amount: $50,000
Due: January 6, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the administrator of the program), leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and within the community.

Tikkun Olam Award
Sponsor: Diller Teen Initiatives 
Amount: $36,000
Due: January 7, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The Tikkin Olam Award is available for U.S. Jewish students who are between the ages of 13 and 19. To be eligible, students must demonstrate leadership through the completion of unpaid community service project(s).

Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Mensa Education and Research Foundation
Amount: $140,000
Due: January 15, 2023
​     Apply Here
Description: Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. For more information, read our scholarship FAQ at https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/us-scholarship-faq.

The Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship
Sponsor: Adam Ferrari Health Science Scholarship Committee 
Amount: $1,000
Due: January 15, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Applicants must be high school senior that has already been accepted into an accredited college or university, or a current student enrolled at an accredited college or university full-time. Students must be pursuing a degree in health science and be interested in providing care for patients with physical disabilities in the future and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

StudentCam Documentary Competition
Sponsor: C-SPAN Education Foundation
Amount: $100,000
Due: January 20, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This contest is available for U.S. students in middle school and high school. In order to enter, applicants must submit a short video documentary about an issue, event, or topic that helped him/her better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community.

Coolidge Scholarship
Sponsor: Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, Inc.
Amount: $30,000
Due: January 26, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This full-ride scholarship is open to U.S. high school juniors who plan to enroll full time in an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in the fall term following high school graduation. Students are selected based on the following criteria: academic excellence; keen interest in public policy.

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith HBCU Scholarship
Sponsor: HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church
Amount: $2,000
Due: January 19, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Established in 2003, the HBCU Council of Shiloh Baptist Church offers the Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith HBCU Scholarship Award of $2,000 to an incoming freshman at an HBCU with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Sponsor: Digital Responsibility 
Amount: $1,000
Due: January 30, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Students must submit a short response and be selected as a semi-finalist to compete for the available scholarships.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program                     *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Amount: $28,000
Due: January 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several scholarships to cover students’ educational expenses. Eligible students must major in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. Since 2014, USDA has provided opportunities for nearly 140 scholars.

Leonard Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship 
​Sponsor: Cancer for College
Amount: $5, 000
Due: January 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Since 1993, Cancer for College has provided hope and inspiration to cancer survivors in the form of college scholarships. Applicants must be business majors or related fields with desires to pursue careers in the food service industry, and possibly owning and operating a restaurant.

I Have a Dream Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
​Due: January 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less)

The Princeton Prize Scholarship
Sponsor: Alumni Association of Princeton University 
Amount: $26,000
Due: January 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school students who have participated in volunteer activities to help improve race relations in their schools or communities.

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Jackie Robinson Scholarship
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: $30,000
Due: January 12, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to address financial needs of minority students pursuing an education. U.S minority high school seniors with SAT scores of 1000 or higher or ACT scores of 21 or higher are eligible. Financial need and other factors will be taken in consideration.

Georgia United Foundation High School Scholarship
Sponsor: Georgia United Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Due: January 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Georgia United Foundation has offered an annual high school scholarship to members planning to attend college or technical school. The program offers an opportunity for students to showcase their scholastic achievements and creativity through a video competition. Students can be award up to $10,000 to cover educational expenses.

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*Women's Chamber of Commerce Scholarship*
Sponsor: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Amount: $2,000
​Due: January 22, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is available for high school seniors who attend a metropolitan Atlanta (GA) high school. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and an SAT score (math and critical reading) of 1000 or higher or an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.

*James M and Virginia M Smyth Scholarship*
Sponsor
: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta 
Amount: $8,000
Due: January 22, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are majoring in the arts/sciences, human services, music, or ministry. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants from Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee.
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Richie's Spirit Foundation Significant Challenge  College Scholarship
Sponsor: Richie's Spirit Foundation
Amount: $15,000
Due: February 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: U.S. graduating high school seniors who have a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must have taken challenging courses throughout high school and demonstrated strong leadership roles within the community.

Bill Kirk Scholarship Endowment
​Sponsor: National Future Farmers of America Organization
Amount: $1,000
Due: February 15, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who are members of Future Farmers of America and pursuing a four-year degree in agricultural education or agricultural sciences. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

​Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Amount: $10,000
Due: February 15, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is available to Georgia high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at selective private or out-of-state institutions (students attending public Georgia institutions ineligible). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 22 or higher.

Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay
Sponsor: Reusethisbag.com
Amount: $1,000
Due: February 1, 2023
​     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.

​Words Russell Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Sponsor: ESA Foundation
Amount: $800
Due: February 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in or planning to major in education/teaching. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

UW-Eau Claire Diversity Achievement Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Amount: $1,000 to $32,000
Due: February 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Graduating high school seniors who are minorities or economically disadvantage are eligible for this award. Students must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and have an ACT/SAT of 25/1150 or higher.

BulkOfficeSupply.com Scholarship 
Sponsor: BulkOfficeSupply.com
Amount: $1,000
Due: February 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship is open to high school students and college freshmen and sophomores who reside in the United States. Students must have an interest in teaching, art, or owning their own business.

Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship
Sponsor: Army ROTC
Amount: $30,000
Due: February 4, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: U.S. students who are between the ages of 17 and 26 and have a high school diploma and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible for this award. Applicants must have SAT/ACT scores of 1000/19 or higher.

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation
Amount: $20,000
Due: February 7, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Students enrolled full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2022, with plans to enter college no later than the Fall following graduation OR students enrolled full-time as a college freshman or sophomore, no older than 20 years of age as of August 1, 2022, and progressing normally toward a bachelor’s degree, gpa of 2.75.

KIPP/ Goldberg Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg Family Foundation
Amount: See Site
Due: February 11, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: See site for in depth description 

FormSwift Scholarship Program
Sponsor: FormSwift
Amount: $1,000
Due: February 15, 2023
     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.

Christophers Poster Contest
Sponsor: The Christophers
Amount: $2,250
Due: February 17, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is offered to U.S. and international students who are in grades nine through twelve. To apply, the student must create a poster that includes the statement 'You can make a difference' and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Sponsor: Vegetarian Resource Group
Amount: $20,000
Due: February 20, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) awards $20,000 in scholarships to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,500
Due: February 28, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students. And answer prompt on website

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Airgas- Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: American Welding Society 
​Amount: $2,500
Due: February 19, 2023
​     Apply Here
Description: This award is available for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate students who are 18 years of age or older. Students, attending school or living in Alabama, Georgia or Florida, pursuing careers in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. An overall minimum GPA of 2.8 or a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all engineering courses is required.


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Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders Scholarship
Sponsor: Georgia Compensatory
Amount: Up to $1,500
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders, Inc. (GCEL) Scholarship is designed for high school seniors who will attend an institution of higher education in the Fall! GCEL Inc. will award four (4) scholarships valued at $1,500 per student.


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Z-NEF Founder Cennential Scholarship
​Sponsor: Z-NEF
Amount: Up to $125,000
Due: March 2, 2023

     Apply Here
Description: The 2022 scholarship award will be made to one deserving female high school senior to cover educational cost up to and not to exceed $125,000 total. The award is targeted to honor a female high school senior, who exhibits personal integrity and excellence through academic achievement and community involvement, and demonstrates a moderate to significant need for financial assistance in attaining her educational goals.

Beauty School Scholarship
Sponsor: Beauty Schools Directory
Amount: $2,500
Due: March, 1 2023
​     Apply Here
Description: Scholarship is open to students planning to attend a school in one of the following programs: cosmetology, barbering, hair design, nail technology, makeup artistry, aesthetics and skin care, permanent cosmetics/makeup, laser hair removal, etc.

ACS Scholars Program
Sponsor: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to $5,000
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
​Description: The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program.


National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism 
Sponsor: National Press Club
Amount: $2,500
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here

Description: This award is available for international and U.S. minority high school seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism.

Jeanette R. Wolman Scholarship
Sponsor: CollegeBound Foundation
Amount: $500
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. high school seniors, majoring in prelaw, social work, or a field that focuses on child advocacy. Students must also have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher

National Insulator Association Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: National Insulator Association
Amount: $1,000
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. students 16 years of age or older in his/her senior year of high school or recently graduated from high school enrolled in or planning to enroll in a eligible educational institution.

GPEF Scholarship
​Sponsor: Georgia Press Educational Foundation, Inc. 
Amount: $12,000
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia and plan to attend a college/university in the state of Georgia. Students must also be majoring in journalism.

​Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Lockheed Martin 
Amount: $6,600
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: U.S. Citizens. High school graduates (or GED equivalent), undergraduates with less than a bachelor’s degree, or high school seniors. Planning to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community or state college for the 2022-2023 academic year. Pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential in one of the specified fields of study

Be the Boss Scholarship
Sponsor: Go Skills
Amount: $2,000
Due: March 15, 2023
​     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.

Horatio Alger Georgia Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association 
Amount: $10,000
Due: March 15, 2023
​     Apply Here
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Description: This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need and are residents of Georgia.

Horatio Alger National Scholarship            *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association
Amount: $25,000
Due: March 15, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
This award is for high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher who demonstrate critical financial need. Each applicant who applies for a Horatio Alger scholarship program, whether it be a specific state program or the finalist program, will automatically be considered for the National Scholarship Program.

​Lessons In Your Home Scholarship
Sponsor: Lessons In Your Home
Amount: $500
Due: March 25, 2023
 Apply Here
Description: Lessons in your home is now offering a scholarship to students passionate about music. Applicants must be studying music, music business, performance, production (major or minor in any music school program) at any US institution. More eligibility details can be found on the provider website.

UNCF General Scholarship 
​Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Varies
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Be enrolled full-time at a UNCF Member College or University; Complete the Free Application for Student Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov; Have a demonstrated financial need as verified by the financial aid office; Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; Complete the online application.


Superpower Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,500
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This award is for U.S. students.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.

Regions Riding Forward Essay Contest
Sponsor: Regions Bank (Atl)
Amount: $3,500-$5,000
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: Whether it's a story of individual impact or community efforts for change, the leadership and actions of Black Americans who inspire us are stories worth sharing. Tell us about a Black American individual who has inspired you for the opportunity to earn a $3,500 or $5,000 college scholarship.

Blacks At Microsoft Scholarship
Sponsor
: Blacks at Microsoft
Amount: Varies
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description:  Be a US-based high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.) Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing) Demonstrate a passion for technology. Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Require financial assistance to attend college.

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Tzu Chi Scholarship
Sponsor: Tzu Chi Foundation
Amount: $4,000
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description:  Demonstrates the financial need for college tuition and related expenses. Is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent. Has a minimum 3.0 GPA. Will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the academic year 2022-2023 year

*The REACH Initiative *
Sponsor: The REACH Initiative 
Amout: $1,500
Due: March 31, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The REACH Initiative is a non-profit organization formed to reward metro Atlanta high school student athletes who have faced challenges or hardships with academic and life support and exposure to cultural and educational experiences.
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*REACH Scholarship*
Sponsor: Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Amount: Amount Varies 
Due: March 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: A scholarship for female students who reside in the city of Atlanta, south Fulton, Clayton county, and Fayette County schools. For other eligibility check website  ​
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Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: Intertech
Amount: $2,500
Due: April 15, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
This scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors and college students who have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and plans to pursue a major in computer science.
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Lewis Cenker Home Builders Association of Georgia Scholarship
Sponsor: Home Builders Association of Georgia
Amount: Varies
Due: April 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description:  Must be entering an area of study directly related to the home building industry. Must be completed in its entirety, verified and signed at a local home builders association. Must be mailed or delivered to the HBAG office on or before April 1st. Must include school transcript confirming at least a “B” grade point average.Must include a concise Career Goals Statement indicating a direct tie to the home building industry. Must include most recent complete tax returns to show financial need. Must include at least two letters of recommendation. Involvement in other activities related to the field of residential construction should be described.​



Craig D. Butler Scholarship
Sponsor: Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
Amount:$2,000
Due: April 1, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This scholarship was established to honor the life of Craig D. Butler and to continue his legacy of integrity, generosity and service. Applicants must be of African-American descent, with a GPA of at east 3.0, pursuing higher education whether at a college, university or vocational-technical school.

*Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship*
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $5,000
Due: October 21, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: The Coca-Cola First generation scholarship provides renewable awards up to $5,000 to students who are first in their families to attend college. Restrictions for this program is limited to full time matriculation at one of UNCF's 37 member institutions, with the exclusion of; Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University or the Interdenominational Theological Center.

Ayn Rand - Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest              *HIGHLY RECOMMEND APPLYING*
Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute 
Amount: $2000-$25
Due: April 28, 2023
​     Apply Here
Description: Current high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for this award. To enter, each student must write an essay of 800 to 1,600 words discussing 'Atlas Shrugged'; students must select one of the specific essay prompts listed on the Ayn Rand Institute website.
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All About Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $3,000
Due: April 30, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: This 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. Applicants must submit creative, original responses to the scholarship question, using the online application form.
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*Think For Yourself Scholarship *
Sponsor: Letgrow.org
Amount: $8,000
Due: April 30, 2023
​     Apply Here
Description: Applicants are invited to celebrate their independent thinking by writing a powerful personal essay and win up to $5,000. One grand prize winner and three runner ups will be selected.

Brian Jordan Foundation Scholarship
​Sponsor: Brian Jordan Foundation
Amount: $1,250
Due: April 30, 2023
     Apply Here
Description: 
The Brian Jordan Foundation (BJF) Scholarship Program assists students who need financial assistance with college tuition by providing $1,250 per recipient, per year for FOUR YEARS.

​Spirit of Excellence Scholarship

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