Scholarships in High School Senior

$10,000 College Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: September 30

Applicant must be a high school graduate or current college student who is a former or currently employed (or the spouse or dependent of) uniformed peace officer in the United States who was wounded, disabled, or suffered serious injury in the line of duty. Minimum 30 GPA and essay on the following topic is required: Describe how your service and injury have impacted your outlook on higher education.

 

College Academic Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must fill out a brief application form and a one-page essay covering the following are required: academic background, extracurricular activities, overview on internship or work experience, career aspirations, and plans for how you will use the money.

 

Oz Moving & Storage Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 4

Applicant must be a high school senior or undergraduate college student. Minimum 500 word essay required on the topic of moving.

 

Sports Unlimited Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 20

Applicant must be a high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore athlete. Essay between 500 and 1,000 words required on the following topic: Describe a time when you've had to overcome adversity to succeed in a sport.

 

Westway Electric Supply Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must be a graduating senior in high school or a currently enrolled undergraduate student with an expected graduation no earlier than this December. Applicant must write a persuasive letter to their school's administration encouraging them to adopt energy efficient lighting fixtures in their sports arenas or stadiums and send to the sponsor in order to be considered.

 

Pre-Law Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 31; June 30

Applicant must be a student wishing to attend law school in the United States or Canada.

 

Help Desk Software Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicant must submit an essay about the potential application of help desk software in the future.

 

ACLS Medical Training Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a high school senior or college student. Preference will be given to those currently enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing school, medical school, pharmacy school, dental school, respiratory therapy program, paramedic program, or emergency medical technician program. Essay required.

 

Taylor Gifts $1,000 Academic Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or freshman, sophomore, or junior student currently enrolled in a United States college or university. Essay required.

 

Varsity Tutors $1,000 Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: 15th of each month

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is at least 16 years old. Essay on specific question found on sponsor's website required.

 

FMAA Scholarship Program

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 30

Applicant must be a high school senior pursuing a degree. Video explaining what the United States flag means to the applicant required.

 

DSL College Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: August 10

Applicant must be a current high school senior or college student who is a resident of the United States. A blog post explaining the following is required: How you currently use the Internet to further your education and how you plan to use the Internet in your professional career.

 

OneChld Africa Essay Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: May 29

Applicant must be a current high school student in the United States under the age of 19. Essay about applicant's understanding of circumstances facing children in Sub-Saharan Africa is required.

 

AmeriQuest Transportation Services Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 16

Applicant must be a high school senior. Essay about applicant's point of view on driver-less cars is required.

 

Math-O-Vision Contest

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant(s) must be a U.S. citizen and high school student who is at least 13 years old. May work either individually or in a group. Required to make a four minute movie that tells a story about mathematics

 

Young Christian Leaders Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: 15th of each month

Applicant must be a high school senior or full-time current college student who is a permanent resident of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut and is an active member of their local church (college students who attend school away from their home will be evaluated on an individual basis). Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Awarded on a monthly basis with a deadline of the 15th of each month.

 

East Village Scholar Essay Contest

Award: $500, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be a U.S. high school student who has completed at least five hours of community service. A 1500 word essay is required on this topic: How and why is community service important to you? Share a personal volunteer experience and its significance in your life.

 

East Village Fine Art Contest

Award: $300, Deadline: May 2

Applicant must be U.S. high school student with an interest in art. Applicant is required to create a piece of art that promotes volunteerism and complete at least five hours of community service.

 

Los Hermanos de Stanford Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 5

Applicant must be a latino high school senior who is planning to attend a two- or four-year institution of higher learning. Judging will be based on academic excellence, community service involvement, and cultural awareness. Letter of recommendation and two essay responses required.

 

Google Science Fair Competition

Award: $50,000, Deadline: May 12

Applicant must be between the ages of 13 and 18. May work individually or in groups of up to three. Required to create a project that follows the technical, creative, and legal entry requirements set in Google's official rules.

 

National Collegiate Cancer Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a cancer survivor or current patient between the ages of 18 and 35 and is currently attending or planning to attend college. Essay and recommendations required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

American Restaurant Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen Scholarship

Award: $3,750, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Blackbird Scholarship

Award: $3,750, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Lemaire Restaurant at the Jefferson Hotel Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

M.Y. China Scholarship

Award: $11,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Ranch House at Devil's Thumb Ranch Scholarship

Award: $3,650, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Sanford D'Amato Scholarship

Award: $2,750, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Spencer's Restaurant at the Mountain Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.

 

Spiaggia Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate who is currently enrolled or plans to enroll at a licensed or accredited culinary school.