SENIOR CLASS OF 2018 Scholarships
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Useful Scholarship Websites
Scholarships that are ON-Going or without a "Specific" Deadline Dates
Army ROTC Scholarships
Deadline: Check Website
For additional information & application go to:
Women in Aviation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
For a list of scholarships go to
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarships
Deadlines vary based on each scholarship
Continuing Education Scholarship, JUNIOR Girls Scholarship, Patriot's Pen Essay Contest, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest, and Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest/Scholarship.
Apply online at
College Prowler Monthly Scholarship - $2,000 "No Essay Scholarship"
Deadline: The end of every month (check the website)
Requirement:Create an account to be eligible for the random drawing. Must be enrolling in school within 12 months.
Apply online at
College Answer’s $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: Ongoing(every month)
Requirement:Register and complete the online form for entry and agree to the terms of use.
Apply online at
College Week Live $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: Ongoing (every month)
Requirement: All you need to do is login to CollegeWeekLive and visit 3 colleges that interest you. One lucky winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship every month.
Apply online at
Christian Connector College Scholarship
Deadline:Ongoing
Requirement: You must register online to be a potential recipient.
Scholarship Amount: $2500 drawing; Apply online at
Foster Care Scholarship
Requirements: Foster Care Youth may be eligible for state grant funds for college. The SC Commission on Higher Education’s SC Need-based Grant program works with students with current Foster Care Youth/ Independent Living status in an effort to provide the most amount of FREE money! Grants of up to $2,500 per year with up to an additional $2,000 per year are available for qualified Foster Care Youth/Independent Living students who enroll at one of South Carolina’s eligible 2-year or 4-year public or independent colleges and universities.
For more information on how to participate, please contact me (Tanya Weigold) or visit our website:
August DEADLINES
'You Deserve it' Scholarship - $1,000
Deadline: August 29, 2017
Requirement:You must be 16 years of age or older. A one-time, $1,000 scholarship and one (1) month of free access to
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SP Scholarships - $10,000
Deadline: August 31, 2017
Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US. The ScholarshipPoints program was created in 2006 to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays. ScholarshipPoints.com is owned and operated by Edvisors, a company dedicated to helping students plan and pay for college. To date, Edvisors has given away more than $650,000 through the ScholarshipPoints program.
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VIP Voice $5,000 Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2017
Requirements:Must be at least 13 years of age or older. Once you confirm your registration, you will be eligible to begin taking surveys. For each survey you complete, you will earn VIP points. With our tiered rewards program, the more surveys you take the more points you earn. You must take at least two surveys to be eligible to enter our $5,000 Scholarship Sweepstakes. The more surveys you take the better your chances are to win!You can submit multiple entries by following the instructions on the sponsors website.
*PLEASE ENSURE AFTER APPLYING YOU CLICK ON THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM NPD or YOUR APPLICATION WON'T BE ACCEPTED
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September DEADLINES
Morehead-Cain Scholars at the University of North Carolina
Deadline:NO LATERthanSeptember 19, 2017
Requirements:This scholarship ishighly competitive for SENIORS Only.Nomination by Bishop England faculty isonlythe first step, and does not guarantee selection. BE can nominate onlyONEstudent for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship. Must be acompetitive applicantto the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, on track to graduate in the spring, unmarried and without children.
Instructions on How to Apply:Please complete the form located at the bottom of this page labeled “Request for Consideration Morehead Cain”. You may write directly on the form, or attach responses on a separate sheet of paper.
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Siemens Competition in Math and Science
Deadline: SEPTEMBER19, 2017 by 11:59pm E/T
Requirements:The Siemens Foundation established the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology in 1999. The Competition is the nation’s premier science research competition for high school students and seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students' understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.
For additional information:
Bryan Scholars Program Scholarship at Davidson
Deadline: Counselor nomination by September 20, 2017
Nominee Deadline: October 15, 2017
Requirements:Participate in an eligible sport (see list on website), be nominated by your counselor, school head, coachno later than September 20thof your senior year.Submit all parts of your application foradmissionto Davidsonno later thanOctober 15th( Submit ACT and or SAT I scores.
Amount:$30,000 annually, totaling $120,000 during the recipients' Davidson career
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SEE YOUR COUNSELOR BEFORE SEPT 20!!!
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship - $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Requirements:You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form online including a 140-character message about texting while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving.
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My Projector Lamps Scholarship
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Requirements:Our scholarship contest challenges entrants to create a one page essay detailing your ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. Explore modern teaching methods and propose specific ideas for visual and interactive presentation in K-12 classrooms for improved knowledge retention. Include one printed image of the multimedia used in your classroom.Must be a minimum age of fourteen years (to date) or older andmust follow or ‘LIKE’ the MyProjectorLamps Facebook page.See the official website for additional requirements and application:
October DEADLINES
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline I (SENIORS): October 2, 2017
Deadline II: January 8, 2018
Deadline III: March 5, 2018
1.Requirements: Classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8-18) who have not yet graduated high school.
2.Applicants must be interested in performing on From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley, and demonstrate (in order of importance): exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need,solid academic achievement, and strength of character. Applicants must have strong musical ability and a willingness to perform on our NPR show. All recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award must also perform on From the Top and play at the same musical level as other young performers on the show.
3.*Please note that high school seniors must apply by the October 2 deadline to be eligible.
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Wendy’s High School Heisman
Deadline: October 2, 2017 by 3:00pm PT/6:00pm EST
TO ACHIEVE AWARD ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 2017 WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN, STUDENTS MUST BE SENIORS DURING THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR, GRADUATING WITH THE CLASS OF 2018. APPLICANTS MUST: Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better, Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your school. The full list of qualified athletic events in alphabetical order includes: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bobsleigh, Bowling, Boxing, Canoeing/Rowing, Cross Country, Curling, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian (Dressage/Eventing/Jumping), Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating (Figure or Speed), Judo, Karate, Lacrosse, Luge, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Skateboarding, Skiing (Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Free-Style, Jumping), Snowboard, Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheerleading, Sports Climbing, Surfing, Swimming (or Synchronized), Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball (or Beach), Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling. Must also be a LEADER in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassmen.
For additional information and application:
AES Engineers Scholarship - $500
Deadline: October 6, 2017
Requirements:You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. High School SENIOR students submit and essay between 500 and 1000 words and answer 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?” Amount: $500
Apply online at:
Submit essay and questions to
National Young Arts Foundation Scholarship
October 13, 2017 at 11:59pm EST
Requirements: Each ofthe 10 disciplines (cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing) has specific requirements for the audition portfolio. Once you open the application, the requirements will be listed. Must be between the ages of 15 and 18 by December 1st.
Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000
Apply online at:
The Mercer University School of Engineering
Mercer is pleased to once again invite seniors from to apply for our annual Scholarship Challenge at our Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Valuable scholarships will be awarded this fall to high school seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program.This is an outstanding opportunity to learn about our programs and to obtain a scholarship.
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship
UNC Chapel Hill Application Deadline: October 15, 2017
Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2017
Requirements:Studentsmustapply toboththe University and the Scholarship to be considered. Please note the application process involves two separate steps and two different dates, and all applicants must take both steps and meet both deadlines, applicants must apply to theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hillby the University's October 15th, 2017 EARLY admission deadline and must meet all academic requirements for EARLY admission; and 2/ Scholarship applicants must also apply to The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship, with the deadline for submissions to the Scholarship being November 15th, 2017 (submissions must be electronically submitted by that date). Apply on the website
Scholarship Amount:Full four-year financial support to one incoming freshman per year
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Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest (A monthly chance to win $200)
Deadline: October 15, 2017
Requirements: You must one write an essay and two, promote your essay.
Essay Topic: If you could have dinner with one U.S. President (living or not), who would it be and why?
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College JumpStart Scholarship - $1,000
Deadline: October 17, 2017
Requirements:The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. You must be a high school 10th, 11th or 12th grader -OR- you are an undergraduate college student or non-traditional student. There are no age limits.You must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.
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Dr. Pepper Scholarship
Deadline: October 18, 2017
Requirements:If you’re a student between the ages of 18-24, you can tell us how you’ll change the world in 350 characters or less to enter for the chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition. You’ll be eligible to submit a video once you reach 50 votes. Dr. Pepper will select finalists for a chance to compete to win up to $100,000 in tuition at a college football championship game. In addition, if you reach the top 5 of the $5,000 Leaderboard when voting ends, you could win $5,000 in tuition.
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 25, 2017
Requirements:Be enrolled as a full time high school senior in the United States with plans to graduate in spring/summer 2018 and enter a college in the fall of 2018 in the United States. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree. Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), be a United States citizen, involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.Important to note: In order for an application to be considered complete the applicantmustinform his/her counselor so that they can complete a Certifications Form Online.
Amount: Award value ranges from $7,000 to $25,000
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SunTrust Scholarship
Deadline: October 30, 2017
Requirements: Thirty (30) $500 scholarships will be awarded for educations expenses at a college or university. Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate college students. Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need. Enter once every two weeks, up to 15 times during the sweepstakes period. Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2017 to May 12, 2018.
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Requirement:Must be a high school SENIOR and have had a minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the end of your Junior year. Must plan on attending a four year college, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and not a child of a Coca-Cola employee.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$20,000
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National Security Agency Scholarship
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31, 2017
You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements:
•Must be a U.S. citizen
•Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance
•A high school senior at the time of application
•A minimum SAT/college board score of 1200 (600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math)or ACT of 25
•Un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
•Demonstrated leadership abilities
Scholarship Amount: Paid tuition up to $30,000 per year; Year-round Salary, Rewarding Work Experience, and Guaranteed Employment.
For additional information and application directions go to & click on the scholarships tab:
November DEADLINES
Foundation Fellowship & Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship – The University of Georgia
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Deadline for Recommendations: November 8, 2017
Apply:Apply for First-Year Admission to UGA **Students must first apply for First-Year Admission before being able to start a Foundation Fellowship Application.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: November 1st- application will be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.
January 9th- final postmarked deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program ONLY.
Since the postmark is what matters, there is no advantage in sending your application by overnight delivery service. If January 9th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your application should be postmarked by the following Monday.
Eligibility Requirements: African American High School Senior that has made a significant contribution to society. Student must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate Financial Need.
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Allegra Ford Scholarship
Deadline: November 6, 2017
Requirements: This is a one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall.The ideal Allegra Ford Thomas Scholar is a student who: Articulates his or her challenges and recognizes the need for self-advocacy. Is committed to post-high school academic study/career training and has begun to set realistic career goals. Has demonstrated perseverance and is committed to achieving personal goals. Participates in school and community activities. Demonstrates financial need.
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Anne Ford Scholarship
Deadline: November 6, 2017
Requirements:A$10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year over four years) granted to a graduating high school senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2017. The ideal Anne Ford Scholar is a student who: Articulates his or her LD and clearly demonstrates the importance of self-advocacy. Is committed to completing a four-year college degree and has begun to set realistic career goals. Participates in school and community activities. Has demonstrated academic achievements consistent with college and career goals. Plans to contribute to society in ways that increase opportunities for individuals with LD. Excels as a role model and spokesperson for others who struggle with LD.
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2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Deadline:November 7, 2017
Eligibility Requirements: Young volunteer’s grades 5-12 complete the online application and submit them to your school principal or the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA, or affiliate of HandsOn Network.
Scholarship Amount:$5,000
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DialMyCalls.com Fall 2017 Scholarship Contest
Deadline: November 8, 2017
Requirements: Must be currently enrolled as a high school senior OR in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, most recent GPA is 2.0 or above, and a legal resident of the USA. There will be two winners, first place will win $1500.00 and second place will win $500. Essay should be at least 750 words in length.
Essay Topic:
Have you done something in the past year that has made a difference in your community? What was your experience like? Tell us all about your contribution and the inspiration behind reaching out to help with a local cause.