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Scholarships for 12th Grade students

229 open scholarships accept high school seniors according to their official eligibility. Senior year is peak scholarship season: most national awards close between October and March. File the FAFSA (it opens Oct 1), apply to state aid, and send applications well ahead of each deadline, since recommendation letters and transcripts take time.

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Penn Mutual Scholarship Program

$2,500 to $5,000 · The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of full- or part-time Penn Mutual employees (levels 18–24) enrolling full-time in undergraduate study.

Deadline Oct 29, 2026, or once 100 applications are received.
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The Allen Kaiden Scholarship Program

$2,500 to $5,000 · Capacity LLC (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Dependent children, age 25 and under, of full-time Capacity LLC team members with at least one year of employment; high school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates enrolling full-time.

Deadline Oct 30, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
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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
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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

One-time grant of up to $4,000 · Hispanic Heritage Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors graduating spring 2027 with a 3.0+ unweighted GPA who plan to enroll in college in 2027–28. Categories: Community Service, Green, Engineering and Entrepreneurship (more may be added). Recipients must attend the virtual and in-person ceremonies if selected.

Apply before Nov 1, 2026.
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Nevada Promise Scholarship

Last-dollar scholarship toward community college costs after other gift aid · Nevada Legislature / Nevada community colleges (CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC) · High school senior

Nevada high school seniors (Class of 2027) who will enroll in at least 12 credits in an associate degree program at a Nevada community college.

Class of 2027: apply Aug 1 – Oct 31, 2026, then finish later steps (support form by Mar 1, FAFSA by Apr 1, 2027). Missing any step ends eligibility.
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VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Up to $35,000 (national first place); state winners at least $1,000 · Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) · High school (9–12)

High school students (grades 9–12) who record an audio essay on the annual patriotic theme and submit it through a participating local VFW Post.

Turn in your entry to a participating local VFW Post by midnight Oct 31, 2026. 2026–27 theme: “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”
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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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Alamo Chapter MICA Scholarships for Military Intelligence Families

Varies (based on available funds and number of qualified applicants) · Alamo Chapter, Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA) · High school senior / undergraduate / spouse

Spouses and dependent children (with a valid military dependent ID) of Military Intelligence active duty, National Guard or Army Reserve soldiers, retired MI personnel and Gold Star MI families; priority to those in the Joint Base San Antonio area. High school seniors and undergraduates need a 2.5 GPA, 30 volunteer hours and a 200-word essay; full-tuition scholarship holders are ineligible.

2027–28 applications must be submitted by midnight, Nov 1, 2026.
Military / ROTCTX
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Tennessee Promise Scholarship

Last-dollar: covers tuition and mandatory fees not covered by other gift aid · Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) · High school senior

Tennessee high school seniors (Class of 2027) planning to attend an eligible Tennessee community college, technical college (TCAT) or other eligible institution offering an associate degree program.

Class of 2027 application due Nov 2, 2026; FAFSA by Apr 1, 2027, mandatory meeting and 16 community-service hours also required.
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Chick-fil-A Community Scholars

Up to $25,000 · Chick-fil-A (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate

Applicants 18 or older by July 15, 2027, living in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada, who are high school seniors, college undergraduates or graduate students planning full-time study in 2027–28 at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school. Open to the public, not only Chick-fil-A employees.

Deadline Nov 3, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
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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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EagleRidge Legacy Fund Construction Trades Scholarship

Up to $2,000 · EagleRidge Legacy Fund · High school senior, trade student or adult

Applicants 17+ attending or applying to an accredited school in North Dakota or Minnesota who are pursuing a construction trade (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, diesel, heavy equipment, masonry and more) or are the child of a trades worker.

Round 1 due Nov 15, 2026 (Spring 2027 funds); Round 2 due Mar 15, 2027 (Fall 2027). Apply by emailing documents.
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Carpenters Local 45 Scholarship

$4,000 · Carpenters Local 45 Scholarship Fund (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Dependents of current Carpenters Local 45 members who are high school seniors, graduates or undergraduates enrolling full-time at a two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school, with at least a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline Nov 16, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
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Hydraflow Scholarship

$10,000 · Hydraflow (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Dependent children or grandchildren, age 26 and under, of full-time Hydraflow employees with at least one year of employment; high school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates.

Deadline Nov 16, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
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National Honor Society Scholarship

Share of $2 million awarded to 600 NHS seniors · National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) · High school senior

High school seniors who are active members in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter.

Submission deadline Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET. Notifications mid-January 2027.
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Vogt Educational & Leadership Scholarship

$12,000 · Community Foundation of Louisville · High school senior

Students recognized for academic achievement and leadership who will attend a nonprofit accredited four-year bachelor's program (see the foundation's fund criteria).

Application period Oct 19 – Nov 24, 2026.
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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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Hagan Scholarship

Renewable scholarship; up to 1,500 awards for 2027–28 · Hagan Scholarship Foundation · High school senior

Class of 2027 seniors at U.S. high schools (any citizenship) with a 3.50+ cumulative GPA and parents' 2025 adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less. Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the fall after graduation (no community, junior or online colleges) and work 240 hours between Jan 1 and Sept 1, 2027.

Fall application for the 2027–28 academic year is due Dec 1, 2026.
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Pauahi Foundation Postsecondary Scholarships

Varies by fund (more than 250 scholarship funds) · Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / trade school

Open to the public, with preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry as permitted by law. Undergraduate, graduate and some vocational/certificate students at recognized accredited schools; some funds require Hawai‘i residency or financial need. Service-academy students are ineligible starting 2027–28.

2027–28 application opened Oct 1, 2026 and is due Dec 1, 2026; recommendation letters, essays and other documents due Jan 15, 2027.
HI
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Ron Brown Scholarship

$40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years); 20 awards · Ron Brown Scholar Program · High school senior

Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, excel academically, show leadership and community service, and have financial need; for four-year colleges.

Final application deadline Dec 1; transcripts and counselor recommendation letters due Dec 15. Three ~500-word essays.
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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Scholarships

$500 to $12,500 (national scholarships and special awards) · Alliance for Young Artists & Writers · High school student

Teens who enter work in the 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards through their region; entries can be considered for national scholarships and special awards (some require a written statement or a theme).

2027 Awards open for entries; regional deadlines start Dec 1, 2026 and run as late as Jan 4, 2027 depending on region (check your region's page).
Journalism & Communications
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Alabama Power Foundation (APF) Community Scholarship

$2,500 · Alabama Power Foundation (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior

Alabama high school seniors living in an Alabama Power service-territory county (not Colbert, DeKalb, Jackson, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, Morgan or Pike) who will enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational-technical school.

Deadline Dec 7, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
AL
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Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)

Tuition scholarships (capped and uncapped types), set when awarded · U.S. Air Force ROTC · High school senior

High school students who have finished junior year and plan to start college and Air Force ROTC in 2027–28. Requires counselor certification, transcript, fitness assessment and SAT/ACT/CLT scores; service commitment after graduation.

AY 2027–28 application window July 1 – Dec 11, 2026.
Military / ROTC
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NH Charitable Foundation Statewide Student Aid (Career & Two-Year Programs)

$100 to $3,500, based on financial need · New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · High school senior or adult learner

New Hampshire students enrolling in a certificate, license or industry-recognized credential program or a two-year/associate degree program; FAFSA SAI documentation required.

Open enrollment through Friday, Dec 11, 2026, 5 p.m. ET for certificate/credential and two-year programs; four-year students under 24 use the spring deadline.
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Science Ambassador Scholarship

$20,000 one-time (five awards for 2027) · Cards Against Humanity · High school senior / undergraduate

Women and non-binary high school seniors or undergraduate students studying (or planning to study) STEM at a U.S. college. Apply with a three-minute video teaching a STEM topic. U.S. citizenship isn't required.

Submit your video by Monday, Dec 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Central. Finalists notified early 2027; winners announced spring 2027.
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Burger King Scholars Program

$1,000 to $60,000 · Burger King Foundation · High school senior or employee/family

Deserving graduating high school seniors, plus Burger King employees and their families, continuing their education; full requirements are on the Scholarship America application portal.

2027–28 cycle open Oct 15 – Dec 15, 2026; apply through the Scholarship America portal (burgerking.scholarsapply.org).
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EAA Flight Training & Aviation Scholarships

Varies (more than $487,000 awarded to 71 students in 2026) · EAA Aviation Foundation · High school or adult

EAA members or members of a local EAA chapter, at least 16 by March 1, 2027, who are citizens or residents of the U.S. or Canada (or eligible to study there), pursuing flight training or post-secondary aviation education.

Applications due Dec 16, 2026; scholarships awarded March 1, 2027. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
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Equitable Excellence Scholarship

$5,000 per year, renewable up to four years ($20,000 total) · Equitable Foundation · High school senior

Public high school seniors in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico with financial need who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college; selection weighs ambition, drive and community impact.

Application open through Tuesday, Dec 22, 2026.
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Kyoto Prize Scholarship (San Diego)

Up to $10,000 (three awards) · San Diego Foundation / Kyoto Symposium Organization / Inamori Foundation · High school senior

San Diego County graduating seniors (public, private or parochial high schools) with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA who will enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. university.

Application opens Oct 28 and closes Monday, Dec 28, 2026. Top winners must attend the March 9, 2027 gala.
CA
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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.

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Last verified Oct 19, 2026
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AFSA High School Scholarship Contest

$1,000 (multiple awards) · American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) · High school senior

U.S. citizens or legal residents who are high school seniors (home-schooled seniors included) planning to attend college or trade school; you read about fire sprinklers and answer quiz questions instead of writing an essay.

Entries accepted Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2026. No GPA or income requirements.
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AFSCME Family Scholarship

$2,000 a year, renewable for up to four years (10 awards) · American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) · High school senior

Graduating high school seniors whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member; must enroll full-time at a four-year school or a two-year school that transfers credits. Any field of study; test-optional.

2027 application available now; must be postmarked by Dec 31.
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AOPA Flight Training Scholarships

$250 to $14,000 · AOPA Foundation · High school or adult

Current AOPA members who are U.S. residents pursuing flight training or an aviation career, including aviation maintenance pathways.

Fall application period Oct 1 – Dec 31, 11:59 p.m. ET (decisions by Apr 15); spring period Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027. One application matches you to every scholarship you qualify for.
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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
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Oklahoma's Promise

College tuition scholarship at Oklahoma public colleges (partial tuition at private schools and career-tech programs) · Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education · High school (8th–12th grade)

Oklahoma students from qualifying families (AGI up to $60,000–$80,000 depending on number of dependents) who apply by Dec 31 of their senior year and meet the program's grade and conduct requirements.

Apply any time in grades 8–11 or by Dec 31 of senior year; income limits start at $60,000 AGI.
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Last verified Oct 19, 2026
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Top Ten List Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

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

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