Courageous Persuaders Video Contest

Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Student must create a commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving.

Award: Up to $3,000

Deadline: February 9, 2018

More info: http://courageouspersuaders.com

Courageous Persuaders Video Contest

ExploraVision Science Competition

Competition is open to students in grades K through 12. Students must work in groups of 2-4 and select a technology that is present in the home, school, and/or community and explore what the technology does, how it works, and how or why it was invented.

Amount: Up to $10,000

Closing Date: February 8, 2018

More info: https://www.exploravision.org

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American and pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: February 7, 2018

More info: http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html

We The Students Scholarship Contest

Contest is open to students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Armed Forces schools abroad, and students in U.S. territories who are in grades 8-12 and between the ages of 14-19. Student must submit an essay on a given prompt related to the U.S. government and internet content.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: February 5, 2018

More info: http://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

WE THE STUDENTS ESSAY CONTEST 2017-2018

Drive2Life Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 6-12. Contestant must create a storyboard or written script for a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) to help prevent speeding.

Award: $1000 plus a trip to New York City

Deadline: February 2, 2018

More info: http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/

2018 Drive2Life Contest

ASCPA Scholarships

Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students in the state of Arizona. Applicant must be majoring in or planning to major in Accounting.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: February 2, 2018

More info: https://www.ascpa.com/become_a_cpa/scholarships

ASCPA Scholarships

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit a ten-minute vocal performance. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicants’ future careers. The funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://arts-nsal.org/scholarships/winston-voice-scholarships/

WINSTON VOICE SCHOLARSHIPS

Student Side Hustler Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must have demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and a little creativity to kick-start a side hustle and bring in a little extra cash to financially support themselves.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://studysoup.com/scholarships/student-side-hustler

The Student Side Hustler Scholarship

Purpose Challenge Contest

Contest is open to U.S. high school seniors currently planning to attend college in the Fall of 2018 who are currently residing in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit their college essay based on what they’ve learned from the Purpose Challenge toolkit.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://purposechallenge.org/contest/

Purpose Challenge Contest

Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship in Art

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit five (5) art works done within the past two years. Scholarship funds are for private study, special training or personal advancement in the applicant’s chose art field – funds cannot be used for college tuition, housing or travel.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://arts-nsal.org/scholarships/winston-art-scholarships/

Make a Difference Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicant must be a customer in good standing of Rent-A-Center, a spouse or dependent child of a customer, dependent child of a current employee of Rent-A-Center or a dependent child of a current Rent-A-Center Franchise owner.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://www.scholarsapply.org/makeadifference/

Rent-A-Center Make a Difference Scholarship Program

Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Contest is open to students in grades K-12 who attend public, private, or home schools in the United States and the U.S. territories. Contestant must draw, paint, or sketch a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species. Deadline only for Maryland. South Carolina deadline has already passed, but all other states have later deadlines – see website for details.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://www.fws.gov/birds/education/junior-duck-stamp-conservation-program/junior-duck-stamp-contest-information.php

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. Applicant must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and must show an affinity with the classical tradition of Western culture.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/learn-discover/stacey-scholarship-fund/

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating, minority high school seniors who plan on attending an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States. Applicant must show leadership potential, dedication to community service, and evidence of financial need.

Award: Up to $28,000 over four years

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

Scholarship is open to high school seniors from anywhere in the world with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0. Applicant must submit a response answering a question in regards to bullying, as well as their transcript, recommendation, and a resume.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/hollister-co-anti-bullying-scholarship/

Hollister Co Anti-Bullying Scholarship Program

Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship

Scholarship is open to highly motivated female graduating high school seniors who have a desire to attend a women’s college in the United States. Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA. There is no citizenship requirement, but student must plan on attending a college in the U.S.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/scholarship/

Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship

Scholarship is open to children of a migrant work and migrant workers with priority given to those with mobility in the last three years. Applicant must have teaching as a career goal.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: http://migrant.net/scholarships/

Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant 

Scholarship

EngineerGirl Essay Contest

Essay contest is open to girls and boys in grades 3-12. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to infrastructure.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://www.engineergirl.org/42593.aspx

2018 EngineerGirl Writing Contest

Bulkofficesupply.com Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college Freshmen and Sophomores in the United States. Applicant must have an interest in teaching, art or owning their own business.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://www.bulkofficesupply.com/scholarships-in-new-york

Bulkofficesupply.com Scholarship

Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to, or applied for admission, to an eligible undergraduate program, which means a full-time program in Biomedical Engineering, pre-medical studies, or a program that allows students to pursue a chosen major while simultaneously completing a subset of medical school prep courses. Applicant must have participated as a team member for a minimum of one year on a FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, or FIRST Robotics Competition team.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://bartkamenmemorialfirstscholarship.submittable.com/submit

2018 Bart Kamen Memorial FIRST® Scholarship

American Indian Services Scholarship

Applicant must be one-quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian and enrolled in undergraduate studies at a university, junior college, or technical school. Applicant must have at least a 2.25 GPA.

Award: Varies

Deadline: February 1, 2018

More info: https://www.americanindianservices.org/app/students_application.html

American Indian Services Scholarship

ACPA College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or cleft palate or other congenital craniofacial difference). Preference will be given to rising first-year students in any field and to currently enrolled students in a field of study related to cleft or craniofacial conditions (e.g. genetic counseling, speech-language pathology)

Award: up to $1000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2018

More info: http://www.cleftline.org/parents-individuals/awards-scholarships/college-scholarships/

2018 ACPA College Scholarship Application

Virtuous Prom Peace Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female students planning to or currently pursuing studies in theology, anthropology, or sociology at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to peace.

Award: $250

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.virtuousprom.com/scholarships/

Virtuous Prom Scholarships

Ugly Sweater Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are 16 years of age or older and are enrolled as a junior or senior in high school or post-secondary school or graduate school in the Untied States. Applicant must upload a photo of them wearing their ugliest holiday sweater and a short story on how they acquired the ugly sweater.

Award: Up to $250

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://my.360photocontest.com/uglysweaterscholarship

UGLY SWEATER SCHOLARSHIP

The Fountain Essay Contest 2017

There is no age limit or a condition to fulfill for entry. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic of “how to face a disaster.”

Award: UP to $1,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://essay.fountainmagazine.com

Taking Steps to Helping Pets College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age and older who will attend an accredited college or university in 2018 and who have been involved in any project dedicated to improving the lives of animals. Applicant must submit an essay describing their passion and volunteer work for animals.

Award: $500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.royalramps.com/taking-steps-to-helping-pets-college-scholarship/

ROYAL RAMPS “TAKING STEPS TO HELPING PETS” $500 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are legal residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the 2nd amendment.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.bbbclaw.com/scholarship/

BBC&S SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

Scholarship is open to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled during the spring semester/quarter. Applicant must submit an essay on their struggles as a Latino student.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://buenasopiniones.com/scholarship/

Scholarship for Latino Students

RiSE Scholarship

Applicant must be current high school, college bound senior who has submitted applications to and is planning on attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a documented learning disability (a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD alone does not qualify).

Award: $2,500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://risescholarshipfoundation.org/rise-award/apply-now/

Redfin Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are graduating high school seniors or current college freshman, sophomores, and juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to affordable housing.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship

Redfin Scholarship

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest

Contest is open to all public, private, parochial and home school students in grades 5-12. Applicant must submit an essay on a given prompt related to conflict.

Award: Up to $500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/learn/education/essaycontest/

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Student Essay Contest

Native American Natural Resource Research Scholarship

Scholarship is open to Native American students who are planning or currently conducting tribally relevant research in a natural resource issue.

Award: Up to $4,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to individuals with MS or individuals who have a parent with MS. Applicant must be a high school senior or high school graduate (or GED) who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school for the first time.

Award: Up to $3,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://bit.ly/2kUhUEG

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program

National Debt Relief Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must be pursuing or intending to pursuing a degree in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).

Award: $1,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.nationaldebtrelief.com/#applyforscholarship

National Debt Relief Scholarship

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Applicant must be 13 years of age or older, be a resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must submit a short essay (250 words or less) about a dream.

Award: $1,500

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Cherokee Nation Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships are open to Cherokee Nation citizen students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. There are multiple scholarships available, including scholarships open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Award: Varies

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/scholarships

Association of Women in Mathematics Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 6 through 12 and undergraduate students. Student must submit an essay based on an interview with a women currently working in a mathematical career.

Amount: Varies

Dateline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest

Ag Day Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in the 2017-2018 school year. Applicant must submit an essay or video essay on a given topic related to agriculture.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: https://www.agday.org/essay-contest

2018 Ag Day Essay Contest

ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship Essay Competition

Scholarship is open to all persons of high school age (at least 13 and no older than age 19 as of December 31, 2017) who are legal residents of the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to law irrigation systems and backflow prevention.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: January 31, 2018

More info: http://www.abpa.org/?page=Scholarship

ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship Essay Competition

Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship is open to female high school seniors who are active participants in the sport of golf and have at least a 3.5 GPA.

Award: $10,000 over four years

Deadline: January 30, 2018

More info: http://wwga.org/WWGA.org/Scholarship_Information.html

Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship

Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to cancer survivors, age 25 and under, who are high school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: January 30, 2018

More info: https://www.scholarsapply.org/nmsurvivors/

Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked-Out Dreamers

Scholarship is open to high school graduates who live in targeted, locked-out states that do not offer in-state tuition to DREAMers, or bars them from attending state colleges and universities all together.

Award: Up to $80,000 over four years

Deadline: January 23, 2018

More info: http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship/

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked-Out Dreamers

Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students in 8th grade, high school and college undergraduates who are under the age of 25. Applicant must submit a 3-6 minute short film that raises awareness about critical issues affecting women and girls around the world OR propose solutions to critical challenges faced by women.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: January 20, 2018

More info: http://www.connecther.org/gitw/

Girls Impact the World Film Festival Scholarship

C-SPAN’s StudentCam Documentary Competition

Competition is open to students in grades 6-12. Student must create a short documentary video on “The Constitution & You.”

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: January 18, 2018

More info: http://www.studentcam.org

Hamilton Award

Award is open to high school juniors who are college bound with a strong record of community service and academic achievement. Student must have financial and/or personal need.

Award: $500

Deadline: January 16, 2018

More info: http://hamiltonscholars.org/1/

Winter Break Scholarship

Scholarship is open to permanent legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 16 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must answer a short question, give course advice, upload eight study documents, and share on social media.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2018

More info: https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/

Course Hero Scholarships

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: January 15, 2018

More info: http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html

National Sojourners Essay Contest

Contest is open to students in 9th through 12th grade. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to historical documents.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadlne: January 15, 2018

More info: http://www.nationalsojourners.org/youth-leadership-programs/#essay

National Sojourners Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to all high school and college students. Applicant must host an American Red Cross blood drive between December 15, 2017 and January 15, 2018.

Award: Up to $2,500

Deadline: January 15, 2018

More info: https://www.redcrossblood.org/forms/leaders-save-lives-scholarship-program

Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program

Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award

Award recognizes the strengths and accomplishments of young people with learning disabilities and ADHD. Award is open to a student 19 years old or younger who has demonstrated initiative, talent and determination resulting in a notable accomplishment in any field, including art, music, science, math, athletics, or community service.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: January 15, 2018

More info: http://www.smartkidswithld.org/2018-fred-j-epstein-youth-achievement-award/

2018 Fred J. Epstein
Youth Achievement Award

Dell Scholars Program

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program (such as AVID, GEAR UP, Upward Bound – see full list on website) in grades 11 and 12.

Award: $20,000

Deadline: January 15, 2018

More info: http://www.dellscholars.org/

Contest is open to students in grades 3 through college (ages 8 and up) from the United States. Student must create a film on one of many given topics related to the Earth.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: January 14, 2018

More info: http://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details/

YOUNG FILMMAKERS CONTEST

Letters About Literature Competition

Competition is open to students in grades four through 12. Applicant must select a fiction or nonfiction book, poem or play and write a personal letter to the author on how the author’s work changed the applicant or their view of the world. Unfortunately, some state deadlines have already passed – see website for details.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: January 12, 2018

More info: http://www.read.gov/letters/

Carson Scholars

Scholars program is open to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Applications must be requested by school officials. Applicant must have at least a 3.75 GPA.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: January 12, 2018

More info: http://carsonscholars.org/scholarships/prospective-scholars/

PROSPECTIVE SCHOLARS

Contest is open to students in grades K-12 who attend public, private, or home schools in the United States and the U.S. territories. Contestant must draw, paint, or sketch a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species. Deadline only for South Carolina – other states have later deadlines.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: January 10, 2018

More info: https://www.fws.gov/birds/education/junior-duck-stamp-conservation-program/junior-duck-stamp-contest-information.php

Junior Duck Stamp Contest 

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Scholars program is open to African-American/Black high school seniors who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: January 9, 2018

More info: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

Ron Brown Scholarship

Youth Month Poster Contest

Contest is open to California teens between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. Contestant must create a poster highlighting the importance of job safety and health for teens.

Award: Up to $300

Deadline: January 8, 2018

More info: http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month/poster-contest/

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2017-2018 academic year. This is the second deadline. Deadline III is March 5, 2018.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: January 8, 2018

More info: https://www.fromthetop.org/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/

The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

Countdown to College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to college-bound teens in 9th-12th grades. Students need to sign up for Potential Magazine’s free weekly eNewsletter and they will automatically be entered to win the scholarship.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: January 5, 2018

More info: http://potentialmagazine.com/college-scholarships/countdown-to-college-scholarship-signup

Contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an act of political courage.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: January 4, 2018

More info: https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

Profile in Courage Essay Contest

GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: January 4, 2018

More info: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Smart Alec Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current high school students who are at least 15 years of age and are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on who inspires them.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: January 1, 2018

More info: https://smartalec.com/scholarship

The Smart Alec Scholarship

MIT THINK Scholars Program

Applicant must be a current high school student at a school in the United States. Applicant must submit a project proposal on a science, technology or engineering idea.

Award: $1,000 budget, chance to win $500 scholarship, mentorship, and a trip to MIT

Deadline: January 1, 2018

More info: http://think.mit.edu/

MIT THINK Scholars Program

AEA Education Gubernatorial Town Hall at Pueblo High School

Photos of the AEA Education Gubernatorial Town Hall at Pueblo High School last night with our Youth Advisory Council/Teen Town Hall Students moderating!