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$200,000

Aaron Edward Arnoldsen Memorial Scholarship

Open to students who are either male or female; applicants must be junior or senior students; must graduate of Nevada high school; 3.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) or below; must be full time student at the University of Nevada, Reno; must continued employment through forthcoming school-year.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$125,000

Society of Yeager Scholars for Marshal University

* School Year: First-time, full-time freshmen | * Minimum SAT/ACT and GPA: 1360/30 and 3.5 | * Major: All | * Required college state: West Virginia | * Required college or university: Marshall University | * Required race or heritage: N/A | * Required student activities: such as clubs, professional or civic organizations or particular extracurricular activities: N/A.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Unknown
One Time Award
$3,000 | $7,500 | $95,000

Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured

Open to students who are a recently tenured humanists; must be employed in any tenured position at any degree-granting academic institution in the United States, remaining so for the duration of the fellowship.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$30,000

Latinos in Technology Scholarship

Open to students who are of Latino or Hispanic origin; have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program; students with the following enrollment statuses are eligible to apply: current college students entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the upcoming academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis; current community college students transferring to a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the upcoming academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis; graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County; or a Graduate of a high school not in the above counties, but enrolled at a college/university within the 11 listed counties; minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0; demonstrated financial need.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$5,000 | $25,000

The Purpose Challenge

Open to students who are a high school senior currently planning to attend college in the fall semester: must be residing in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia; must be at least 16 years old at date of entry.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$5,000 | $25,000

The Abby Sobrato Scholarship

Open to students who are a graduating high school senior of the Latino College Prep Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA) and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) in San Jose, California; must be planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or vocational school as a part-time or full-time student; must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$25,000

Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest

Open to students who are middle & high school students worldwide, ages 13 and older; essays should stay on topic, address all parts of the selected prompt, and interrelate the ideas and events in the novel; winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the novel.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$25,000

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Applications are open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level students worldwide.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$20,000

Atlantic Housing Foundation: Sharon Murphy Scholarship for Educators

-- Adjusted gross income must be less than 100% of the HUD established median family income level for the city/county of residence. | -- Student must attend or intend to attend an accredited university, technical school, or certification program, including GED, Vo-tech, and/or licensing programs. | -- Student must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or passing score based on program criteria. | -- Student must also maintain 20 hours of community service per semester. | -- Student must be enrolled full time, and be pursuing a career in education.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Multi Year
Renewable Award
$20,000

ITE Diversity Scholars

United States high school or community college student of African-American; Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian; or Hispanic/Latino heritage | United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States | Intended or declared major in transportation engineering, planning, or a related field, | Full-time enrollment or intended enrollment at an accredited college or university with an ITE student chapter, | Good academic standing | Minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), | Additional preferences: | First generation college student (neither parent received a baccalaureate degree), | Low household income - applicants that are eligible for Pell Grants will be given priority, but those not eligible for Pell Grants will still be considered.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Multi Year
Renewable Award
$12,000 | $15,000 | $20,000

The P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund (ELF)

Open to students who are is recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood; is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and resides in the U.S. or Canada; is accepted in an accredited U.S. or Canadian postsecondary institution; has a high school diploma or equivalent; meets the minimum credit score of 625; does not exceed the indebtedness limit for her degree level; has one qualified cosigner for the loan.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$20,000

Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund

* A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a minimum composite ACT score of 18 | * Attendance to a high school in the Tri-State region, defined as the counties of: | 1. KentuckyBoone; Bracken; Campbell; Gallatin; Grant; Kenton; Pendleton | 2. IndianaDearborn; Franklin; Ohio; Switzerland; Union | 3. OhioBrown; Butler; Clermont; Clinton; Greene; Hamilton; Highland; Montgomery; Preble; Warren | * Have freshman standing by the fall of 2025 to an Eligible Tri-State College/University | * A desire and intent to overcome adversity, financial need, high academic standing and a leadership role in the community.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Unknown
One Time Award
$20,000

Navy League Foundation Scholarship

Open to students who are student properly enrolled in any curriculum at an accredited of higher education who is the child or grandchild of a member of the sea services, to include the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine; no restriction to race, gender, national origin, religion, age sexual orientation, or disability.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$19,000

Soldotna Chamber of Commerce/Vera Howarth Memorial Scholarship

Open to students who are a high school seniors.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$11,000 | $15,000

USGIF Scholarship Program

2.5 GPA, Attending school in United States or at a USGIF international partner institution.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Unknown
One Time Award
$5 | $10 | $15,000

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program

To apply, you must be a high school senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university (or an accredited 2-year college, with the intent to transfer to a 4-year institution). | Applicants must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering or robotics is the subject. (Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.).

Deadline:N/A
Type:Multi Year
Renewable Award
$15,000

The New York Times College Scholarship Program

Open to students who are high school seniors attending public, parochial or private high schools in New York City; must have demonstrated academic achievement, commitment to learning-especially in the face of financial and other obstacles, and community service; must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$12,000

Atlantic Housing Foundation: Academic Scholarship

No resident restrictions, but preference may be given to Atlantic Housing residents | -- Adjusted gross income must be less than 100% of the HUD established median family income level for the city/county of residence. | -- Student must attend or intend to attend an accredited university, technical school, or certification program, including GED, Vo-tech, and/or licensing programs. Full and part time students are accepted. | -- Student may be full or part time, award will be based on enrollment status | -- Student must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or passing score based on program criteria. | -- Student must also maintain 20 hours of community service per semester.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Multi Year
Renewable Award
$2 | $3 | $5 | $10,000

Constitutional Studies Scholarship Program

U.S. Citizen; Age 16 or older, and currently enrolled in public or private high school, homeschool, college/university, or trade school.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Annual
Renewable Award
$10,000

Southwire SkillPointe Scholarship 12 for Life

As part of their efforts to “Build Better Lives through Education, Employment and Opportunity”, Southwire Company is awarding 10 scholarships for eligible students participating in 12 for Life programs in Carrollton, GA and Florence, AL.

Deadline:N/A
Type:Unknown
One Time Award

What are Scholarships for College Students?

Scholarships are a smart and convenient way to pay for your college education because they are money earned that you don't have to pay back. Scholarships can be awarded for various things, including just for attending college.

Scholarships for college students will often require you to submit an essay, report card, or other proof of enrollment at a college. Some scholarships must be sent directly to your institution and will be used to cover tuition costs. Others are dispersed to you for your discretionary use and covering expenses.

How Do I Qualify for Scholarships for College Students?

In general, if you're a student who is attending college or going to be attending college, you may be eligible for college student scholarships. All scholarships will have different requirements because different organizations, businesses, or people offer them.

What Types of Scholarships Are There?

There are countless different types of scholarship opportunities for college students. Some common types of scholarship categories include:

  • Merit-based scholarships for college students
  • First-generation college student scholarships
  • College scholarships for Hispanic students
  • Scholarships for current college students
  • College scholarships for international students

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