https://www.sar.org/george-s-stella-m-knight-essay-contest/ grades 9-12, due February 15th 2024,
the national 1st place award is $6000, 800-1200 word essay (based on an event, person, philosophy, or
ideal of the American Revolution)
-The contest takes place on three levels, the local, state, and national levels with prizes at each level, a list is provided so you can find a chapter to submit your essay too
https://www.salutetoeducation.com/scholarship-guide/ seniors, due February 16th 2024, $1000, the
application includes four questions(personal goals, community service, accomplishments, and
autobiographical), a recommendation letter and transcript are required
-There are 16 categories available to apply for based on major (a list is provided on the website)
https://www.hbcuweek.org/nfl/ For seniors who are going to a HBCU. Due February 16th, $10,000.
Must demonstrate financial need and minimum 3.00 unweighted GPA. Fill out the application and write
a short personal statement. Winners are chosen based on academic accomplishments, financial need,
and community involvement.
https://www.walden.org/education/essay-contest/ grades 9-12, due February 19th, $500, 750 word essay
(about climate change in response to the quote “We, too, are out, obeying the same law with all nature.
Not less important are the observers of the birds than the birds themselves.” by Henry David Thoreau)
https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm. seniors, due February 20th, up to $10,000, must be vegetarian,
write an essay( about how you promoted vegetarianism in your school and/or community)
The Flying Leatherneck Essay and Art contest is open! Submissions for the essay and art contests are due
on April 12th, available for grades 9-12, and offer a first place prize of $300.
-The theme for the essay contest is: “Which notable American, past or present, inspires you with their
honor, courage and/or commitment? Why do you admire that person? How can you emulate their values in your
life?” Students must also address the core values of the Marine Corps: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The
essay must be less than 1000 words and be submitted in PDF format
-The art contest’s theme is: All aspects of U.S. Marine Corps aviation, past and present.
Artwork must be on a paper medium or canvas board, but it cannot be 3-D. Students must answer a
questionnaire to be submitted electronically alongside their art piece. https://www.flyingleathernecks.org/essay-contest https://www.flyingleathernecks.org/art-contest
https://www.dcuforkids.org/scholarships/ seniors, $1500-$2500, due March 1st, academic transcript,
two letters of recommendation, 300-word essay(about how the principles: People come first; Do the Right
Thing; & Make a Difference influence your life)
https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors seniors, $5000 (15 total awards),
due March 1st, 50 hours of community service required, two letters of recommendation, essay
(explaining how you will help destigmatize veterans asking for mental health support)
-You must be a direct descendant (ex: great-grandchild, grandchild, child) of a veteran
https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/
This scholarship is open to all grade levels and is due March 1st. It awards [up to $25,000], and requires the
applicant to write the boldest application! This boldness is based off of how earnest, determined, and moving the
application is.
https://memorialmuseum.com/educators/essay-contest/
grades 9th-12th, $1000, due March 4th, 500 word essay(Watch the video provided and select a quote or moment that
remains relevant today. Explain how your choice illustrates the enduring significance of lessons learned from the
Oklahoma City bombing and how it can inspire hope)
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/ grades 9-12, due March 14th, up to $55,000, create a
google doodle about your wish for the next 25 years
https://pflagsdc.org/scholarship-applicants/ Seniors,
due March 15th, at least $2000, write an essay (how have you positively impacted your community?, max 1000 words).
1 letter of recommendation, minimum 3.0 GPA, and must demonstrate financial need (requirements listed on website).
-must identify as LGBTQ+
https://www.dgvlp.com/scholarship seniors, due March 28th, $5000, write three short essays about yourself. Must display
financial need (requirements listed on website), 2 letters of recommendation, minimum 3.5 GPA.
-must plan to major in STEM, finance, or business identify as female or a person of color
https://tzuchi.us/scholarships seniors, $1,500, due March 31st, minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need
(family income tax returns needed), 2-5 page autobiography, 2 page essay on Tzu Chi, two letters of recommendation, transcript
https://expressionschallenge.com/the-challenge/ ages 13-18, due March 31st, $2000 Submit, in groups of
up to five people, a spoken word, visual art, media art, or creative writing to address one of the
social issues listed on the website
https://sdcwa.net/scholarships/ seniors, due March 31st, $1000-$1500, 2.5 minimum GPA, must be at least ¼ Chinese and
be involved in Chinese cultural activities, letter of recommendation, two page essay (on the mission of the San
Diego Chinese Women’s Association)
Hello Everyone! The SD Nari Youth Committee is currently accepting applications for a chance to win a $500 Grant. The applicant must be a high school girl
working on any interesting, innovative project benefitting our local community. This is the Youth Committee’s way to support the young women doing amazing
work in our community. Here is the link to apply: https://forms.gle/RHc5WbuNkSDzstwDA Make sure you apply by March 31st! For any questions, you can email
them at sdnariyouth@gmail.com or message them through the Facebook (SDNari Youth Committee) or Instagram (@sdnariyouth) page. Apply now!
https://sandiegoairandspace.org/education/scholarships seniors, due April 1st, awards range from $2500-$4000
-The San Diego Air and Space museum offers three scholarship opportunities the Bill Gibbs, R.A Rearwin, and Convair Alumni Association scholarships
-To apply for the first two scholarships students must intend to study mathematics, physics, sciences, aviation, aerospace, or engineering
-The Convair Alumni Association scholarship is offered to descendants of employees of Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, or the Convair, Astronautics or Space Systems Divisions of General Dynamics Corporation
-The San Diego Air and Space Museum also offers an annual scholarship program
https://www.pulseofp3.org/scholarship-info-and-winner grades 9-12, due April 1st
(and the first of every month), $1000, read the book "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success,” write a 250 word essay on how
they are making a difference in their community, include a video on what the scholarship means to you
https://www.salk.edu/about/education-outreach/programs/high-school-scholars/
must be at least 16 years old, due April 5th 2024, takes place from June 17th - August 9th, roughly 30-40 hours per week, minimum GPA of 2.75, letter of
recommendation, (if under 18) work permit required
-Application workshop, dates, where you can ask questions about the application via zoom, are March 21st and April 3rd
-You must be able to arrange private transportation to the Salk Institute
Student Board Member Candidate applications are open! There are two available spots, with one student allowed per school, and the application is due on
April 13th.
Requirements to apply:
-250 word candidate statement
-Nomination (signatures) from 10 percent of the school or 200 students
-One minute campaign video
-Elections will be held on April 29th and 30th
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8wbM2Iva9rvT661fUwku29_XgspI_Pk1ze5ihuIEdKOhS1w/viewform
https://letgrow.org/program/think-for-yourself-scholarship/
seniors, due April 30th, up to $5000, 800-600 word essay (responding to one of five prompts on the website),
winning essays can be published by sources such as USA Today and the San Francisco chronicle
https://www.lowellmilkencenter.org/competitions/arteffect/rules grades 9-12, prizes range from
$1000 - $6000, due May 1st, 500-1000 word essay
-Submit an art work(mediums provided on the website) about an unsung hero(list provided on the website)
-Artwork will be judged by creative interpretation, aesthetic quality, and your impact statement(essay)
https://forklifttraininggrandeprairie.com/apply.php
seniors, $500, due May 1st, must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree program, essay
(about the importance of safety procedures and following them)
https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/details/knitting/scholarshipHome.asp
Seniors, $2500, Due May 1st or when 300 applications are reached. Must have a minimum 3.0 WGPA and demonstrate financial need.
Knit or Crochet an original project and answer some short questions about yourself.
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/PGSFscholarships2024
Seniors, DEADLINE: May 1, 2024. GPA of 3.0 or higher. Amount: up to $8,000. Has to submit at least 2 recommendation letters
before the deadline. Needs to write a 300-400 word essay. Applicants should be interested in:
-printing
-technology
-printing management
-graphic communication
-publishing or packaging
ttps://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps
seniors, due May 2nd, full tuition and a stipend every month, winners must complete their degree and serve at least two years
with nurse corp.
-Must be accepted/enrolled to a nursing program in the US
-Must be a citizen
-Preference given to those who demonstrate financial need
https://www.thetrotterproject.org/scholarships
seniors planning on majoring in culinary arts/baking pastry, hospitality management or food science agriculture,
up to $10,000, due May 15th, minimum 2.5 GPA, submit a resume, transcript, letters of recommendation, and an optional
video about your interest in your chosen major
https://www.bankofhope.com/hope-scholarship
seniors, due May 17th, $2,500, minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need (family income tax returns needed), must be a US
citizen, letter of recommendation, attach a transcript, and a 500 word essay about either a personal hardship which
you have overcome or a time where your leadership impacted others
https://www.hennet.org/contest.php ages 14-15, due May 31st, up to $500, write an essay between 1400 and 1500
words on the mistreatment of one specific species or type of mistreatment animals face.
https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship
16 or older, due May 31st, $3000, 500-800 word essay (how have you exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, or social justice through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities, and how you will use your
education to continue this), applications must be submitted online
https://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories/#toggle-id-3
ages 14+, due May 31st, $1,000, must be a US citizen, 500-700 word essay about either the checks and balances system or how
the first amendment strengthens the US’s status as a republic, multiple other submission methods can be found on the website
discussing the importance of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/25k-no-essay-scholarship-202405/
For all grades, due May 31, 2024, $25,000, no minimum GPA, US citizen or valid Visa/U.S passport required, no essay
required, one winner will be randomly selected to win a $25,000 scholarship to the college of their choice by filling
out a form, only one submission per person/email/household
https://sdccsf.org seniors, $1500, due May 31st, minimum GPA of a 2.0, apply for
FAFSA and CA Dream Act, two short essays (300-400 words each)
https://jasna.org/programs/essay-contest/ grades 9-12, due
June 1st, $250-$1000, write a 6-8 page essay (on how Jane Austen's novels are still relevant after 200 years)
https://www.thebusseylawfirm.com/new-heights-scholarship/
seniors, due June 4, $1,000, minimum 3.0 GPA, must be a U.S. citizen, 500-1000 word essay (about the path you see yourself
taking through college to your chosen field, what you would like to do and why)
https://www.srrentzlaw.com/scholarship/
seniors, due June 4, $1,500, minimum 3.0 GPA, must be a U.S. citizen, 500-1000 word essay (describe a person/experience
/event in your life and how it has led to your personal growth and academic excellence)
https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/
grades 9-12, up to $1000, due June 10th, you may submit digital or handmade art, poetry, a film, music, creative writing, or interactive multimedia art works
(demonstrating how climate change has affected you, your family, and your community), a reflection of 100 words or more
https://www.denverastro.org/resources/scholarship/
For graduating high school seniors, due June 15, 2024, $1000-$6000, minimum 3.0 GPA UW, U.S. citizenship required,
official transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation required, major in STEM and general interest in
astronomy/physical sciences required, applicants answer short-form questions regarding their interest in STEM
https://www.calcollectors.net/foundation/juniors and seniors,
due June 30th, $1500-$2500, write a 700-1000 word essay (the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit
during college)
https://www.calcollectors.net/foundation/
For Juniors - Seniors. DEADLINE: June 30, 2024. Amount up to $2,500. Should be entering a trade school, college, or
university within 12 months of their graduation. Must complete an application form and submit an essay on the
importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years.
https://hccsc.org/AMN/HCC-Scholarship
seniors, due June 30th, $3,000, two-page essay (why to you plan to enter the healthcare field after college),
letter of recommendation, transcript required
https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship
class of 2025, full tuition (all four years of college) due September 5 or when 3000 applications have been submitted,
Minimum unweighted 3.7 GPA, submit an online application, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript