Scholarships in High School Senior

Discovery Scholarship

Award: $9,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an entering student in the top half of his/her graduating class with a minimum combined SAT score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 22).

 

Study Abroad Europe Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 10 (fall); November 15 (spring); April 1 (summer)

Applicant must be a high school junior or senior or college student with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and who has been accepted into one of the sponsor's programs. One letter of recommendation from a professor or assistant professor and one-page personal essay stating goals for studying abroad, financial aid status and need, and/or special circumstances are required.

 

Blogging for Dollars Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: July 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or student currently enrolled in college. Applicant must publish a blog that describes their dream home, along with the 'Blogging for Dollars Scholarship' banner at the bottom of their piece. The blog URL must be sent to the sponsor along with your name, school, and area of study.

 

Manning Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: November 1 (priority)

Applicant must attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Minimum 3.7 GPA and combined SAT Reasoning score of 1280 (composite 29 ACT) required.

 

Oldham Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be a resident of Tennessee who will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

 

Volunteer Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a resident of Tennessee who will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Minimum 3.5 GPA and 30 ACT required.

 

University Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a resident of Tennessee who will attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Minimum 3.5 GPA and 27 ACT required.

 

Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 28

Applicant must be a resident of Kansas or Missouri who plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study towards a bachelor's degree or be a non-resident of either state who plans to enroll as a full-time student in a four-year bachelor's program at a Kansas or Missouri accredited university or college. Minimum 3.3 GPA and minimum SAT Reasoning score (including writing) of 1680 (or ACT score of 24) required Superscoring is allowed. Selection based upon demonstrated entrepreneurial success/accomplishments, academic record, extracurricular activity, and anticipated future potential.

 

Minority Journalism Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduating senior at an Ohio high school who will be a freshman at an Ohio college or university. Applicant must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian who plans to major in a field relevant to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or a communications degree program. Minimum 2.5 GPA and high school transcript required.

 

Goodman Scholarship Fund Program

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a member of the Order of the Arrow who is preparing for a professional Scouting career and will attend an accredited post-secondary institution.

 

National Youth Achievement Award

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 27

Applicant must be a descendent of a member of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren). Applicant must have been accepted by an accredited college, university, or nursing school and rank in the top quarter of their secondary school class. School and Jewish community extra-curricular activities must be demonstrated.

 

Freshman Presidential Scholarships

Award: $24,000, Deadline: February 1 (priority)

Selection based upon official class rank/percent and academic ability through superior test scores and class ranking. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27) and rank in top quarter of secondary school class required. Award amount will vary depending on test scores and class rank.

 

Small Business Success Student Scholarship Program

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a young entrepreneur with small business experience who is enrolling as a full-time student at an institution of higher learning. Essay on the following topic is required: "How has small business ownership (personal, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian) shaped you into the person you are today?"

 

Dan Coiro Scholarship by CengageBrain

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate, undergraduate, or graduate student who plans to pursue a degree in science or engineering. Demonstration of traits of a high moral character and leadership qualities required. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Schuyler M. Meyer, Jr. Award

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be accepted to or already attending either an undergraduate or graduate program. Financial need and proof of tribal enrollment are required.

 

Essay Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 24

Applicant must write a 500- to 1,000-word essay on the following: 1.) How are reading and writing interconnected? and 2.) How has reading improved the way you write?

 

Come and See Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman at Hellenic College. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Big Sandy SuperStore Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be an employee, spouse, and/or dependent of a current employee of Big Sandy Furniture or one of its affiliates who has completed one year and/or 1,000 hours of employment.

 

Julia Coll and Frank Byrne Scholarship for International Students

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a non-citizen student at Shawnee State University studying on an academic visa.

 

Bruce Van Ess Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a member or child of a member of IUE-CWA who will enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution.

 

Sal Ingrassia Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a member or the child of a member of IUE-CWA who will enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution.

 

Willie Rudd Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a member or the child of a member of IUE-CWA who will enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution.

 

Robert L. Livingston Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be the child of an IUE-CWA member or retiree who will enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution.

 

Honor's Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a South Carolina Palmetto Fellows recipient or an out-of-state student who meets the eligibility requirements. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Donna Darovich Gridiron Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in journalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required.

 

Joe Holstead Gridiron Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required.

 

Staley and Beverly McBrayer Gridiron Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in journalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required. Preference to applicant who demonstrates excellence in student media or as a professional intern.

 

Al Panzera Gridiron Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in photojournalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required.

 

Jack B. Tinsley Gridiron Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in journalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required. Award recognizes excellence in opinion writing.

 

Jay Milner Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Texas or a resident of Texas pursuing a degree in journalism. Minimum 2.25 GPA required.