Scholarships in High School Senior

Mills College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Mike Hylton and Ron Niederman Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 1

Students must provide proof of diagnosis by a physician. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

Millie Gonzales Memorial Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 1

Students must provide proof of diagnosis by a physician. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.

 

Mount St. Mary's College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Sam Rose Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must have a deceased father or grandfather who was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association or was eligible for membership at the time of death.

 

National Hispanic University, The - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Northwestern Polytechnic University - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Soozie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship Program

Award: $4,000, Deadline: May 20

Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates, GED recipients or college or vocational school students who have been diagnosed with hemophilia A or B.

 

Notre Dame de Namur University - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Jon C. Ladda Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicants must be children of United States Naval Academy graduates or Navy members who served in the submarine service. The Navy member or Academy graduate must have died on active duty or have 100 percent disability and be medically retired. Applicants must also be accepted and enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning.

 

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 10

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal and permanent residents who have epilepsy, or family members or caregivers of persons with epilepsy. They must be graduating high school in the year of application or have already graduated and be enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a U.S. institution of higher learning. They must have demonstrated academic achievement, participate in extracurricular activities and be positive role models.

 

Occidental College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Knights of Lithuania Scholarship Program

Award: -, Deadline: June 24

Applicants must be members of the Knights of Lithuania for at least two years. They must receive recommendations from their council president or vice president, a pastor or spiritual adviser and a former teacher in addition to a separate character reference.

 

Kohl Excellence Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: November

Applicants must be Wisconsin residents who are graduating high school in the year of application. They must be in good standing with their schools and demonstrate the potential for success in postsecondary education. Deadlines vary by school but are generally the second week of November.

 

Pacific Oaks College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Lisa Sechrist Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 31

Applicants must be Virginia high school seniors in the process of applying to an accredited college, university or technical school or who have already been accepted. Members of honor societies and those who participate in sports or other extracurricular activities will receive special consideration. Selection is based on need, integrity, merit and academic potential.

 

Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits

Award: -, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be children whose mother or father is or was a veteran in the state of Maine. They must be at least 16 years old and be high school graduates. They must be pursuing a college degree. Benefits must be awarded prior to the dependent's 22nd birthday, unless he is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, in which case they may be awarded until his 26th birthday.

 

Pacific States University - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Massachusetts Community Colleges Access Grant

Award: -, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be pursuing an associate degree at a Massachusetts community college. Students whose household income is $36,000 per year or less are eligible to receive funds to cover full tuition and fees.

 

Tyler/Grandmaison MELMAC Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be Maine high school students nominated by their school's principal. They must be accepted to a college or university and demonstrate exceptional financial need. They must face challenges or obstacles in their pursuit of an education and be committed to public service.

 

Pacific Union College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Scholarships for Military Children

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 13

Applicants must be unmarried dependents under the age of 21 (23 if full-time students) of active duty, reserve, retired or deceased members of the military. They must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Community or junior college students must be in a program that will allow transfer directly into a four-year program. Applicants also must not be accepted to a U.S. Military Academy or be the recipients of full scholarships at any accredited institution.

 

Nebraskans of World War II Scholarships

Award: $1,500, Deadline: Open

Applicants must be high school seniors in one of the following Nebraska towns: Alda, Broken Bow, Brule, Central City, Cozad, Nelson, Gothenburg, Kearney, Lincoln, Madison, Mitchell, Ravenna, Newark, North Bend, Omaha, Palisade, Potter or St. Michael. They must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. An essay, resume and two letters of reference are required.

 

University of the Pacific - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Scholarships

Award: $3,000, Deadline: June 17

Applicants must be members of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association in good standing or their spouses, children or grandchildren. Children and grandchildren of members must be single and under 23 years of age on the application deadline. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students who are already pursuing an undergraduate degree.

 

Pitzer College - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Four-Year Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: January 20

Applicants must plan to attend an eligible college or university. They must commit to eight years of military service, four of which must be on active duty. The scholarship pays full tuition and fees plus a stipend for textbooks.

 

Point Loma Nazarene University - California Dream Act

Award: $12,240, Deadline: March 2

Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.

 

NSCC Scholarship Funds

Award: $3,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must have been Sea Cadets for at least two years and be members at the time of application. They must have attained the rate of NSCC E-3 or higher and be recommended by their commanding officers, NSCC Committee Chairmen and principals or counselors. They must have a B+ or higher GPA and present evidence of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning. SAT or ACT scores and class rank are considered.

 

Pennsylvania Knights Templar Educational Foundation Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicants must be working toward a two- or four-year college degree, graduate degree or trade school education. This award is open to students regardless of financial circumstances, Masonic ties, age, race or religion.