Scholarships for high school students

50 open scholarships that accept high school students (including awards open to any level). The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 ($2,000 No-Essay Scholarship) and the latest is Jun 30, 2027.

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$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship

$2,000 · Sallie Mae · Any

Monthly drawing (sweepstakes) open to students and parents; next entry periods end Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2026.

Monthly drawing; entries don't roll over
No essay
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Work Ethic Scholarship Program

$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.

Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

$2,000 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response (about 250 words).

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Regeneron Science Talent Search

Up to $250,000 (top prize) · Society for Science · High school senior

High school seniors who have completed an original independent science, math or engineering research project.

8 p.m. ET
STEM
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Cooke College Scholarship Program

Up to $55,000 per year · Jack Kent Cooke Foundation · High school senior

High-achieving high school seniors with financial need planning to attend an accredited four-year college.

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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

$4,000–$40,000 (four-year awards) · Elks National Foundation · High school senior

U.S. citizen high school seniors; judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Elks membership not required.

11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
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Education Matters Scholarship

$5,000 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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Coolidge Scholarship

Full-ride (tuition, room & board) · Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation · High school

High school students with strong academics and interest in public policy and American history; check official eligibility for grade level.

5 p.m. Pacific; incl. letters of reference
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"No Sweat" Scholarship

$2,500 · Cirkled In · High school (9–12)

High school students (grades 9–12); free Cirkled In profile required; no essay, no minimum GPA.

No essay
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Nat Moore Scholarship

$20,000 ($5,000/yr for 4 years) · Miami Dolphins / Nat Moore Scholarship Endowment · High school senior

High school seniors from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe counties with financial need, community involvement and 2.5+ GPA.

11:59 p.m. EST
FL
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Top Ten List Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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Unigo $10K Scholarship

$10,000 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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Live Más Scholarship

Up to $25,000 · Taco Bell Foundation · High school / college

Students ages 16–26 pursuing education; judged on passion (video submission), not grades.

5 p.m. PST
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Dell Scholars Program

$20,000 + laptop and support · Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · High school senior

Texas high school seniors in an approved college-readiness program, Pell-eligible, 2.4+ GPA, enrolling at a Texas public four-year university.

TX
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Varies (multi-year + mentoring) · Jackie Robinson Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors with financial need and demonstrated leadership enrolling at a four-year college.

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National FFA Collegiate Scholarships

Varies · National FFA Foundation · High school / college

FFA high school seniors and collegiate members pursuing agriculture, trades or other careers. Opens Nov 1, 2026.

Official page also says 'open through January 15'; plan for Jan 14
Agriculture
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APIA Scholarship

$2,500–$20,000 · APIA Scholars · High school / college

Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need attending accredited U.S. colleges. Opens Nov 15, 2026.

5 p.m. EST
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Army ROTC Scholarship (Round 2)

Full tuition + $420/month + $1,200/yr for books · U.S. Army ROTC · High school senior

High school class of 2027 applicants; military service obligation. Applications must be started by Mar 4, 2027.

Round 2 board; later rounds may follow
Military / ROTC
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DAR Scholarships

Varies by scholarship · National Society Daughters of the American Revolution · High school / college

Multiple scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students across many fields; DAR affiliation not required for most. Portal opens Nov 1, 2026.

11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time
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I Have a Dream Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

Varies · TheDream.US · High school / college

Immigrant (DACA/TPS-eligible) students with 2.5+ GPA living in one of the program's eligible states. Opens Nov 1, 2026.

11:59 p.m. Pacific
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Elks Legacy Awards

$6,000 ($1,500/yr for 4 years) · Elks National Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors who are children or grandchildren of Elks members in good standing.

11:59 a.m. (noon) Pacific Time
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MPE Trade School & Electric-Industry Scholarships

$2,500–$10,000 · Mountain Parks Electric (Colorado) · High school senior or continuing student

Students in Mountain Parks Electric's service area seeking trade-school training or a career in the electric industry (lineworker, electrician, engineering, GIS and more).

All MPE scholarship categories are due Feb 5, 2027.
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CFSA General Scholarship Application

Varies (one application, many scholarships) · Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · High school / college

Students who graduated (or will graduate) from a Southern Arizona high school or earned a GED in Southern Arizona. Opens Dec 18, 2026.

11:59 p.m.
AZ
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Sweet and Simple Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships

District awards from $1,000 · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Welding students in each AWS district/section area, including those in certificate and vocational welding programs. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.

Same Dec 1 – Mar 1 window as National Scholarships; section awards are selected May–July.
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AWS Foundation National Scholarships

$2,500–$10,000+ (130+ awards) · American Welding Society Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Students pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field. Some awards give priority to AWS members.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026 at scholarship.aws.org; one application also covers District and Section scholarships.
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PFund Scholarships

Varies · PFund Foundation · High school / college

LGBTQ+ students and allies in the Upper Midwest (Minnesota and surrounding states).

5 p.m. Central
MN
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PRECorp Electrical Lineworker Scholarship

Up to $7,000 · Powder River Energy Corporation (Wyoming) · High school senior or adult

Applicants who live in northeast Wyoming or whose parent/guardian is a PRECorp member and who plan to attend an approved lineworker training program.

Application deadline March 1, 2027.
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Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline)

Varies · California Student Aid Commission · High school / college

California residents filing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2027-28; community college students may apply by Sep 2, 2027.

FAFSA/CADAA + GPA verification; no essay
CANo essay
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NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships

From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) · NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice

Students in construction-related programs, including craft/trade training, apprenticeships, community college and technical school. High school seniors are eligible.

Applications accepted at nfsf.nawic.org from September through March 6 for the following school year.
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UNICO National Scholarships

$2,000–$3,000 · UNICO Foundation · High school / college

Mostly for residents of states with UNICO chapters (CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI); the Southern Italy Scholarship is open to all 50 states.

CAFLNY
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Chandler Education Foundation Donor Scholarships

$500–$1,200+ (≈100 scholarships) · Chandler Education Foundation · High school senior

Graduating seniors (class of 2027) from Chandler Unified School District high schools. Opens mid-December 2026.

AZ
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Bill Felix Memorial Foundation Scholarship

$3,000 · Bill Felix Memorial Foundation · High school / college

Tucson-area students (3.0+ GPA) attending or enrolling at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona, or HS basketball players.

AZ
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High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

One scholarship (lineman program) · Ozarks Electric Cooperative · High school senior or recent graduate

High school seniors and graduates (up to two years out) from high schools in Ozarks Electric's service territory, for the Arkansas State University–Newport High Voltage Lineman Technology program.

Online application due March 31, 2027.
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SWE Emerging First Year Scholars

Varies · Society of Women Engineers · High school senior

Students entering their first year of undergraduate study (incl. high school seniors) in engineering or computer science. Opens Feb 8, 2027.

EngineeringSTEMComputer Science
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Superpower Scholarship

$2,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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University of the Aftermarket Foundation / Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships

$1,000–$5,000 · University of the Aftermarket Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

Students (including high school seniors) entering or enrolled in automotive, collision, heavy-duty/diesel or related technician and aftermarket programs.

Accepting applications Sept 16, 2026 – March 31, 2027. One application covers many sponsor scholarships.
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AEA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Varies (e.g., $2,500 Gogo scholarship) · Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation · High school senior or college/trade student

High school seniors and college students planning to attend or attending an accredited avionics or aircraft maintenance program, with at least a 2.5 GPA.

One online application is considered for all student scholarships; submit by midnight April 1, 2027. Awards are for fall 2027 or spring 2028.
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NTHS Build Your Future Scholarship

$2,000 (5 awards) · NTHS & Build Your Future (NCCER) · High school senior or college/trade student (NTHS member)

Current NTHS members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students studying a construction-related discipline.

Open Oct 1 – Apr 1.
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NTHS HOSA Scholarship

$1,000 (7 awards) · NTHS & HOSA–Future Health Professionals · High school or college health-science student

Students with dual membership in NTHS and HOSA preparing for health-care careers.

Open Jan 1 – Apr 15, 2027. Questions go to HOSA.
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NTHS SkillsUSA Scholarship

$1,000 (4 awards) · NTHS & SkillsUSA · High school or college CTE student (NTHS + SkillsUSA member)

Students with dual membership in NTHS and SkillsUSA preparing for skilled and technical careers.

Open Jan 6 – Apr 15, 2027. Questions go to SkillsUSA.
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All About Education Scholarship

$3,000 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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NTHS ASE Scholarship

$500 · NTHS & ASE · High school or college CTE student (NTHS member)

NTHS members enrolled in automotive, collision or diesel coursework who have added the ASE Endorsement to their membership.

Drawing open May 1 – April 30; members with the ASE endorsement are entered automatically.
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Jon H. Poteat Scholarship

$1,000 (275 awards) · National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) · High school or college CTE student (NTHS member)

Active NTHS members (high school or post-secondary career and technical education students). One application per cycle.

Open Sep 1 – May 1; apply in the NTHS Member Portal.
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PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships

Varies (80 awards in 2026) · PHCC Educational Foundation · High school senior, trade student or apprentice

Legal U.S. residents studying plumbing or HVACR, including apprentices in PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice programs and students in related trade/technical programs.

2027 application opens in January; all materials due May 1.
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Fifth Month Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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AGC Workforce Development Scholarship

$1,000/year, renewable up to 2 years · AGC Education and Research Foundation · High school senior or trade student

Students pursuing craft and technical training, a certificate, apprenticeship or associate degree to enter the construction industry.

2027–28 application opens March 1, 2027 (AGC); deadline June 1 per NCCER's Build Your Future listing.
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National Career & Technical Scholarship

$2,500 (300 awards) · Horatio Alger Association · High school senior or graduate (under 35)

U.S. citizens under 35 who finish high school (or equivalent) by July 1, have household income of $100,000 or less, and enroll in a certificate, diploma or associate program at a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school.

Application window Mar 15 – Jun 15, 2027 with rolling selection; may stay open until all awards are made. Join the interest list now.
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Do-Over Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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