Scholarships in High School Senior

The Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students

Award: $3,000, Deadline: April 28

Applicant must be a male student, majoring in engineering, chemistry, physics or mathematical sciences in undergraduate or graduate school. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Carnegie Communications $10,000 Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must register on CollegeXpress (or fill out a response card from Careers and Colleges magazine or Private Colleges & Universities magazines) and be entering college for the first time, accepted as a full-time freshman or transfer student for the fall term. A list of eligible colleges/universities is available at CollegeXpress.com. You do not need to complete an application for this scholarship.

 

The ChairScholars Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: April 15

National Program applicants must demonstrate profound physical challenges; Tampa Bay Florida Program applicants must reside in Florida counties of Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, or Sarasota. Applicant must have profound physical challenges and have satisfactory academic performance with a minimum "B" high school scholastic average and significant community service or social contribution. Essay of 300-500 words and financial need are required.

 

Florence Lemke Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts

Award: $300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Washington resident who a senior in high school and is the child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a veteran.

 

National President's Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 10

Applicant must be a resident of Oregon.

 

Technology Student Association - National Competition

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June

 

Scholastic Art & Writing Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 9

 

National Art Honor Society Scholarship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicants must be a high school senior and a member of the National Art Honor Society. Applicants must submit six slides of six different original pieces of artwork representing your creative ability and interest. Digital files may be submitted in lieu of slides. Applicant must submit a written statement describing their artistic career goals and why they want to be considered for a scholarship. Winners must apply for admission at an Art Institute location and be accepted to validate scholarship.

 

Passion for Fashion Competition

Award: $3,000, Deadline: November 19

Applicant must be a high school student with a minimum 2.O GPA who is able to fulfill all general admission and competition guidelines (guidelines differ depending on whether applicant is competing in Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management).

 

Art Institutes Scholarship Competition

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 16

High School seniors and international students may compete in The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition. Scholarship awards are based on the quality of projects submitted by students and vary by location. Details may be obtained by calling The Art Institute location of your choice.

 

Bob Hasson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior living in Oregon who is planning to attend any Oregon accredited public, private college, university or trade school as a full-time student. Essay on 'Credit in the 21st Century' is required (1,000-1,500 words).

 

Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must be a high school senior who resides in or near a community with Simon properties and plans to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical/vocational school. Selection based upon financial need, academic potential, leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and career and educational aspirations. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students.

 

Alert Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must write an essay (650-800 words) about a personal encounter they or someone they know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, and, in their opinion, what was right or wrong about the way the incident or problem was handled. Criteria for the winning essay are the same as an essay written for a high school English class, ie: thought content, thesis statement, supporting argument, grammar, punctuation, etc. There is no deadline, essays must be submitted for consideration before graduation from senior year.

 

AFSA National Scholarship Contest

Award: $2,000, Deadline: Early April

Applicant must be a high school senior living in the United States. Applicant must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" (approximately 3,000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a 10-question multiple-choice test. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one entry into a drawing for one of 10 $2,000 scholarships. For each question answered incorrectly, they will be given one more chance at the end of the exam to answer those questions correctly. Online contest only. Phone calls, e-mails, or faxed applications will not be accepted.

 

MacAllister Full Tuition Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 14

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection based upon academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and interview.

 

Waukesha State Bank

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be enrolled in any Waukesha County high school.

 

Albert H. Hix Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least a general class amateur radio license.

 

Fashion or Apparel Design Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 1

Applicant must be enrolled in fashion or apparel design at an accredited college or university.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: May 1 (Priority)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA, SAT score of 1000 or an ACT score of 22.

 

Dean's Recognition Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1 (Priority)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and an SAT score of 930 or an ACT score of 20.

 

HOBY Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be a high school senior and former HOBY Ambassador, and must have participated as a sophomore in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar. Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and an SAT score of 930 or an ACT score of 20, and must submit an essay describing the value of the HOBY seminar.

 

Catherine McAuley Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 1 (Priority)

Applicants must have graduated from a Catholic high school in the Pittsburgh, Greensburg, or Johnstown-Altoona Diocese. Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and an SAT I score of 930 or ACT score of 20, must demonstrate involvement in activities related to the mission of the Catholic high school, and must submit a statement of academic and professional goals.

 

Leadership Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: May 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be a high-school senior who has demonstrated leadership to others through community and school activities. Selection is based upon GPA and SAT or ACT scores, and two or more documents stating community and/or school leadership activities.

 

13th Street Gang Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a freshman who has graduated from Reading High School, Northeast Middle School, and 13th & Green and/or 13th & Union Elementary Schools.

 

Arcadia University President's Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must show academic excellence, outstanding leadership and community and volunteer service. Selection is based upon secondary school grades, class rank, SAT/ACT scores. Applicant must be a full-time student.

 

Investing in Pennsylvania's Future Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15 (Priority)

Applicants must be low income, disadvantaged students who reside in the Pennsylvania counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland.

 

Peter F. Vallone Academic Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 12

Applicant must have a minimum "B" average from high school and have passed a minimum of 12 college preparatory course. Applicant must enroll at a CUNY college as a full-time student within one year of graduation and must have no prior attendance at a post-secondary institution.

 

Air Force ROTC

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

 

Margaret Slocum Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a high school senior who demonstrates an above-average achievement level in high school and a high level of achievement on the entrance examination. Applicant must be enrolled in a full-time day program of study and cannot be the recipient of an Alumni Scholarship.

 

Arthur Lemos Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a high school senior who is of Portuguese descent. Selection is based upon high school transcripts and financial need.