General Scholarships

Scholarship Overview

The “College Here I Come” Scholarship for Class of 2026 is open to high school seniors in the US graduating class of 2026. Here at Scholarships360, scholarships are our passion–we know that you can never have enough of them! After all, scholarships are essentially “free money” to help fund your education.

We want to help out a lucky high school senior who is just starting out on their higher education journey and actively looking for ways to fund it.

Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We hope that you apply and look forward to reading your application!

This scholarship is due on May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

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To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

• Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2026. 
• Submit a response to the essay prompt

In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship

To apply, go to  10 Words or Less Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

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The scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, age 17 or older at the time of entry. One entry will be selected at random at the end of the Scholarship entry window.

Scholarship Amount: $200

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

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Above all, candidates must be dedicated to the idea that they, too, can change their lives by learning to fly or training for a career in aviation. Able Flight encourages people with a variety of physical disabilities to apply for a scholarship. Please click on the link for information on the eligibility requirements.

Scholarship Amount: $5000

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

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At the law firm of Acker Warren P.C., we believe that investing in youth is among the most impactful actions we can take for the future. To reflect this belief, our firm is excited to offer the Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship! Inspired by Attorney Warren's involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas, our scholarship seeks to provide financial support for students who dedicate their time and effort to youth services, mentorships, and other related activities. Clink on the link to get eligibility and requirements information.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: November 5, 2025

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AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility.

You are NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 8, 2024

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Who can apply?

Graduating high school seniors and current undergrads enrolled in an agriculture or food-related degree program in the U.S. 

How much money is granted?

Awards vary between $1,600 and $3,200. All scholarships include admission to the AFA Leaders Conference (excluding travel).

How are applications evaluated?

Recipients will be selected based on their career goals, leadership and community involvement and financial need. Some scholarships will be awarded based on specific criteria, for example, living in a particular community area.

When do I hear back?

Scholarships will be announced in early June.

Tips for applying

• Double-check the eligibility requirements
• Verify that all contact information is correct
• Make sure your school information is up to date. If you've filled out an application on our site before, it will pre-populate your information. If you've changed your major or switched schools, we want to know that.
• Fill in the work experience, organizational involvement and community services sections as thoroughly as you can. Every experience counts. The application is scored automatically by a formula, so the more you can tell us about your activities, the better.
• Grammar, spelling and punctuation count!
• Save your work often! If your internet connection times out while you’re on a page, you will lose any new information that you've entered since your last save.

Eligibility requirements

• Current high school senior or undergraduate student
• Age 17-25 during the AFA Leaders Conference
• Attending a four-year institution in the US or plans to obtain a four-year degree
• 2.5 GPA or higher (recommended)
• Passion for food, agriculture and/or natural resources
• Intention to pursue a career in the food, agriculture and/or natural resources industries

Scholarship Amount: $3200 (100 awards)

Application Deadline: March 5, 2026

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The AFSA High School Senior College Scholarship Contest is open to high school seniors who are citizens or aliens legally residing in the USA.

Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s college/university or certified trade school in the United States; the winner must enroll in classes beginning no later than the Fall 2024 session.

Winner selection is NOT based on financial need, GPA, or demographic criteria.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: January 1, 2026

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Adams & Bischoff, a criminal defense law firm based in Charleston, SC, proudly represents people who haven’t been given a fair shake. As a result, our attorneys have dedicated their lives to providing their clients with a fair shot in court. Another area that we are passionate about assisting in is higher education. One of the many challenges people in our society face is obtaining access to higher education. With the rise in tuition costs across the country, many students struggle to pay for their education. We want to do our part to change that.

Our goal is to extend a scholarship to a student who also has had to overcome obstacles to be where they are today. Applicants are asked to submit a well-written, 750-word essay on the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome them. The person with the most thoughtful and well-articulated essay will be awarded $1,000 to help finance their education.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

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High school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are first generation college students, have volunteering experience, and are in Texas, Mississippi, or Washington.

Scholarship Amount: $500

Application Deadline: December 2, 2025

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To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM major in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.

Scholarship Amount: $10,000

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

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Applicants to the AIAS Foundation Scholarship must intend to pursue a career or working as an early professional in any aspect of game development including but not limited to: art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, law, marketing, and business administration.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Mark Cerny for his generous donation to support the AIAS Foundation scholarships this year.

General Eligibility

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2026-27 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first four years in the industry) in the United States of America.
• Must be 21 years or older by February 1st, 2027. If under 21, must acknowledge that they are not eligible to participate in activities during D.I.C.E. Summit including the mentor program on site.
• Major: Any field
• GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale
• Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. In compliance with federal law, any non-U.S. citizen who receives a scholarship must not be listed on a published "Specifically Designated Nationals" terrorism watch list.
• Family members of AIAS Foundation board and staff and individual major donors of the Foundation (defined as contributors of at least $1000 in donation) are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• Academic institutions must be accredited by the standard and customary university/college accrediting institution(s) for the country or countries where they operate. If there is any question as to the accreditation of any academic institution, the Foundation reserves the exclusive right to determine in its sole judgment whether students from that institution will be eligible for Foundation scholarships.
• Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship Amount: $2000 (10 awards)

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

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Many of our nation’s Airmen, Guardians, and their spouses and families are on missions to complete higher education degrees. For years, the Air & Space Forces Association has funded those efforts as part of its own mission to support and encourage the prosperity of our nation’s Air & Space Force community.

In 2024, AFA contributed more than $110,000 to Airmen, Guardians, their spouses, and their children through 11 unique scholarships. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities.

Applications are accepted December 1 to April 30 each year. Selections will be announced in July.

Scholarship Amount: $10,000 (11 awards)

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

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The purpose of the Alltricity Scholarship Foundation is to award scholarships to deserving and qualified students in engineering, business, information systems, plant, line or distribution technology, line worker or other curriculum related to the electric energy industry.

Scholarship Amount: $3000

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

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Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internships, and industry mentors.

You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
• Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
• Must demonstrate financial need. This opportunity is to support students with a substantial need for financial assistance.

Scholarship Amount: Up to $40,000

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

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Undergraduate scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year to support students - the scientists of tomorrow who will use the transforming power of chemistry to address global challenges.

The ACS Catalyst Scholarship is an education initiative designed to support undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

Applications are open from December 1st, 2025 - March 1st, 2026.

The recording of the Undergraduate Scholarship Information Session held on November 19th, 2025 provides an overview of eligibility requirements, a step-by-step application walkthrough, strategies for writing a strong essay and recommendation letter, and instructions on accessing your Student Aid Report (SAR), which is required for your application.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria to include:

• Academic excellence and experience
• Recognition and communication of chemistry as improving lives and a solution to solving global challenges
• Commitment to continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Ability to articulate goals and develop plans to achieve them 

Scholarship Amount: $5000

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

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The American Council of the Blind’s (ACB) Scholarship Program was established in 1982. The American Council of the Blind (ACB) in partnership with other organizations and individuals, offers educational scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 for entering freshman, undergraduate and graduate students, and those attending technical college.

This program awards students with scholarships to help with post-secondary education financial needs such as tuition, fees, room and board and other additional costs associated with assistive technology.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants need to be legally blind, maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for most scholarships, be a full-time student or a part-time student who works at least 32 hours per week, and be involved in their school and local community. Scholarships are awarded to students who attend post-secondary institutions in the United States.

You will need to include the following documents with your completed application:

1. Certification of legal blindness from an ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician. Legal blindness is defined as an individual who cannot see better than 20/200 in the best eye with glasses or contact lenses or whose visual field in the best eye is 20 degrees or less at the widest diameter with glasses or contact lenses.
2. A transcript(s) from the school you are currently attending. Entering freshmen will need to include their high school transcripts and graduate students will need to include undergraduate transcripts. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, a 3.0 cumulative grade point average is required.
3. Two letters of recommendation from a current or recent instructor, career counselor or employer.  Please submit each letter of recommendation separately.
4. Proof of acceptance from a post-secondary school. Entering and transferring students must submit a notice or letter from the admissions office certifying acceptance or consideration for admission. If this is not available when the application is submitted, it must be submitted as soon as it is available. Students continuing at the same school attended during 2023 will not need to submit this document.

Scholarship winners will experience firsthand ACB’s National Conference and Convention in July, where you will meet other students who share the same life experiences, create lasting friendships and network with individuals who understand what you are going through and can help you with your journey. There are also many sessions where you can learn about new technology and what is happening in our community. 

Scholarship Amount: $7500 (24 awards)

Application Deadline: February 14, 2026

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The AmericanTrucks Scholarship Program is open to students who meet one of the following criteria:

1. Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, 2/4 year college/university with program in construction management, secondary vocational tech school or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in the traditional building trades(e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study). Students pursuing certificate programs or apprenticeship programs are welcome to apply.
2. Currently attending high school and will be attending an accredited school in the next academic year to one of the aforementioned programs.

Scholarship Amount: $2500

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

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The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships annually to students:

• Apprenticeship program - up to $1,500
• Certificate programs - up to $1,500
• Postsecondary degree programs - up to $2,500

ACFEF Scholarship Applications

Scholarship deadlines are April 30 and October 31 of each year.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be an exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry, or foodservice-related major.

Application Procedure

• Applications are based on a point system and will be evaluated by the scholarship selection committee.
• Points can be earned for: academic grade point average; culinary competition participation; culinary volunteer activities; ACF involvement.
• Students will be notified by email of any scholarship award or denial 30 business days after the application deadline.
• Applicants are encouraged to reapply if scholarships are needed in future years.
• ACF reserves the right to cancel any scholarship at any time if the applicant fails to meet the standards of academic progress or falsifies information reported

Scholarship Amount: $2500 (10 awards)

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

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ANS student members are the future of the society and we believe in rewarding our members for their academic, service, and leadership excellence. ANS scholarships are awarded to members that have personified the high standards set by the Society and since 1979, over $7 million in scholarships have been distributed.

Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen, undergraduates, and graduate students, and are distributed at the beginning of each school year. Evaluation is based upon numerous factors, such as, academic excellence, leadership within the ANS, references, career goals, and financial need.

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are open to ANS student members enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering at an accredited university in the United States (or its territories).

ANS members from established international student sections are also eligible to apply for ANS undergraduate scholarships (Sophomore, Junior and Senior only).

Incoming freshmen scholarships are open to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled full-time in college courses pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with an interest in working in nuclear science and technology. Recipients of the Incoming Freshman scholarships are required to join ANS prior to the distribution of funds.

Scholarship Amount: $5000 (96 awards)

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

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As a way to help encourage the next generation of public servants throughout the nation, our law firm is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity open to eligible students nationwide.

This scholarship aims to incentivize students to enter public service careers and make the difference that is needed. Our hope is the 2026 American Public Service Scholarship’s financial assistance can help kick-start that process and encourage students to brainstorm their potential career pathways in public service.

This $2,000 scholarship award will be granted to two students who best exemplify what it means to be a public servant and answer the essay prompt to demonstrate their commitment to helping others. Be sure to outline your career aspirations, motivations, and how you will contribute as a public servant.

Scholarship Amount: $2000

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

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The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest rocket contest with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing each year. The contest gives middle and high school students the opportunity to design, build and launch model rockets and hands-on experience solving engineering problems.

ARC is organized by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry with the support of over a dozen aerospace company sponsors and partnerships with organizations including NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration. The annual challenge is the aerospace industry’s flagship program designed to encourage students to pursue academic and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

What are the Rules

• Teams are made up of 3 to 10 students between 6th and 12th grade, a supervisor, and an official Rocketry Challenge mentor.
• The rules vary slightly each year to provide a new challenge to competitors. 

Scholarship Amount: $20,000 (10 awards)

Application Deadline: December 6, 2025

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This essay contest is designed to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. 

The grand national winner receives $1,500. Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place. Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

Scholarship Amount: $1500

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

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The American Meteorological Society is pleased to announce the AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship program, open to all high school students and designed to encourage study in the atmospheric and related sciences. Serving as a unique example of various sectors of our field joining together to support young, talented minds, the scholarships are being sponsored by partners in industry, as well as through named scholarships either established by an AMS member or in memory of someone. The sponsors of these scholarships have all recognized the importance in encouraging young people to enter into the atmospheric and related sciences and thus have made generous contributions in support of the AMS First-Year Undergraduate Scholarship Program.

The Society encourages applications from women, minorities, and disabled students, traditionally underrepresented in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship:

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
• Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2026 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement.
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Scholarship Amount: $5000

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

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The Andrew Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergrad Scholarship Contest requires students to raise awareness about different legal issues. Applicants must create a public service advertisement video (PSA) about this prompt: What should motorists do while driving if they see a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road?

To be eligible for this scholarship applicants should be United States citizens or lawful residents who are:

• Accepted into a U.S. college, university, graduate school, or trade school.
• Enrolled in a U.S. college, university, or trade school.

We want to see how creative and convincing you can be with your video. Make sure it is geared toward your peers. Videos can be technical, narrative, documentary, fiction or any other video style you can think of. Video selfies will not be considered. Be creative! The video must be your original creation.

Your PSA will be judged on the level of creativity and persuasiveness, as well as how informative it is.

Scholarship Amount: $500

Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

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Serving your community not only benefits the community; it benefits the volunteer as well. Young volunteers who participate in community service are more likely to continue their civic service in adulthood. They also develop a greater understanding of and empathy for their fellow community members, along with a sense of personal responsibility to help.

The Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine will award a $2,500 scholarship to the student who best demonstrates the relationship between their community service and future career goals and ambitions.

Scholarship Amount: $2500

Application Deadline:  October 1, 2025

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The Appily scholarship application is fast and easy.

This scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and first semester senior students for all majors and schools. We will judge this scholarship based on other criteria such as volunteer work, extracurricular activities, special circumstances, etc.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

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This scholarship is open to current high school students (freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors).

Students can either be living in the US (as a US citizen, permanent resident, or with DACA status) or living internationally, but must be planning to attend a college or university in the US.

The deadlines for the scholarship are December 31st and June 30th of each year.

One winner will be chosen for each application period.

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026

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Since 2006, Atlantic Housing Foundation has awarded more than $19 million dollars in academic and housing scholarships to over 1,100 students across the country. Scholarships are open to any student enrolled at an accredited university/technical school or in a certification program including GED, Vo-Tech or licensing courses such as cosmetology, bookkeeping, welding, real estate, etc. Complete 40 hours of nonprofit community service prior to applying (or show a commitment to service).

Scholarship Amount: $5000

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026

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The Organization for Autism Research’s scholarship program awards $3,000 scholarships to students across the autism spectrum. We are pleased to invite applications from persons with an autism diagnosis (DSM-IV or later criteria) pursuing full-time, post-secondary, education in any of the following: four-year undergraduate college or university, two-year undergraduate college, trade school, technical school, vocational school, or cooperative life skills program.

Since 2007, the OAR Scholarship Program has awarded a total of $2,013,000 to 690 highly deserving autistic students.

Eligibility

• Any individual with an established autism diagnosis and who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in the United States for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters is eligible to apply. However, students who have already received a bachelor’s degree are not eligible, and the scholarships do not support graduate or postgraduate studies.
• Eligible individuals need to be accepted for enrollment or enrolled on a full-time basis (minimum 6 credits) or be working toward certification or accreditation in a particular field (e.g., studying to be a paralegal, chef, etc.). Past recipients of an OAR scholarship or immediate family members of any person serving on OAR’s Board of Directors or Scientific Council are not eligible to apply.
• For the Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color, only applicants from underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds are eligible to apply. This includes applicants who are Black/African American, Indigenous (Native American, Native Alaskan), Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African, or Multiracial.

Scholarship Amount: $3000 (32 awards)

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026

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