Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Competition is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18 years of age. Applicant must explain a big scientific idea in fundamental physics, life sciences or mathematics with a short video (three minutes maximum).

Award: $25,000

Deadline: July 1, 2018

More info: https://breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/

BREAKTHROUGH JUNIOR CHALLENGE

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

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: December 15, 2017

More info: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

AXA Achievementsm Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Applicant must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: October 25, 2017

More info: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/

Live Mas Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, between 16 and 24 years of age, who are on track to apply for accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs. Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of their life’s passion.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: May 12, 2017

More info: https://www.livemasscholarship.com/#home

TheDream.US Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval. Applicant must be a first time college student and intend to attend a partner college (details available on website). In addition to the national scholarship, there is location specific scholarships (states where they face paying out-of-state tuition or will not admit students to their universities).

Award: $25,000

Deadline: March 8, 2017

More info:  http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income).

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: October 25, 2016

More info: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarship-application-homepage/

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or a current postsecondary undergraduate student enrolled full-time in undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must be majoring in (or planning to major in) a course of study that focuses on Engineering, Technology, or select Design or Business related programs of study.

Award: Up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.

Deadline: Feb. 29, 2016

More info: http://buickachievers.com/

TheDream.US Scholarship Program

Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval. Applicant must be a first time college student and intend to attend a partner college (details available on website).

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Feb. 15, 2016

More info: http://www.thedream.us/scholars/

What’s your Nickfluence Animation Challenge

Scholarship portion of the challenge is open to students between the ages of 17 and 24 years old, and currently enrolled or accepted to attend a college, university, or post-graduate/higher education institution. Applicant must submit an original animated film that is three minutes or shorter to show how Nickelodeon has influenced the applicant as an artist or person.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Sept. 14, 2015

More info: https://www.nickfluence.com/forms/#/register

CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for victims who were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks, and dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in part- or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business ethics. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Award: up to $25,000

Deadline: June 15, 2015

More info: http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cfainstitute/index.html

Proton OnSite Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a US high school, college, or university. To qualify, applicants must be US citizens. To apply, applicants must submit an essay in response to given prompts related to renewable energy and hydrogen generation. Applicants are evaluated on strength of application; demonstrated leadership, work ethic, and community involvement, ability and promise of the idea, and thoroughness and presentation of the idea.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Feb. 13, 2015

More info: http://www.protononsitescholarship.com/rules.asp

CFA Institute 11 September Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for victims who were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks, and dependent children, spouses, and domestic partners of those who died or were permanently disabled as a direct result of the September 11th attacks. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be planning to enroll or already enrolled in part- or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business ethics. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: June 15, 2014

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program

This scholarship is for college students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.3 GPA or rank in the top 5% of their class and demonstrate exceptional financial need. They must also be US citizens, nationals, or qualified non-citizens. Scholarship recipients will be obligated to participate in a 10-week summer position at an NIH research laboratory after each year of scholarship support. Upon graduation, recipients must also work full-time in an NIH research lab for one year for each year they received the scholarship.

Award: $20,000 

Deadline: March 3, 2014

More info:  https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

Proton OnSite Scholarship and Innovation Program

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a US high school, college, or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit a promising hydrogen-related business idea. Applicants are evaluated on strength of application; demonstrated leadership, work ethic, and community involvement, ability and promise of the idea, and thoroughness and presentation of the idea. Scholarships are worth up to $100,000 for four years.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: Feb. 14, 2014

More info:  http://protononsitescholarship.com/

Matthews & Swift Educational Trust Scholarships

These scholarships are for children of members of the Knights of Columbus in good standing who, while serving in the military forces of his/her country in a combat zone, were killed, wounded, or determined permanently disabled. Scholarships may also be awarded to children of full-time law enforcement officer or firefighter members in good standing who, while on duty, died as a result of criminal violence. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must apply to a Catholic college or university. Scholarship applications must be filed within two years of the date of the death of the family member.

Deadline: March 1, 2014

Award: $25,000

More info: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/scholarships/matthews_swift.html

Francis P. Matthews and John E. Swift

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities/HACER Scholarships

These scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must carry a minimum 2.7 GPA, be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study, plan to enroll at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the academic year following their graduation, be younger than 21 years old, and be legal US residents. Students are selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. Both local and national scholarships are available.

Deadline: December 20, 2013

Award Average: $25,000

Local Award: $1000

More info: http://www.meencanta.com/hacer/apply-for-a-scholarship.html

AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with US News and World Report

Eligibility:

Seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2014-2015 academic year- AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse, but share these qualities: ambition, drive and determination, setting and reaching goals, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college.

Requirements:

Application - Applicants are asked to describe in detail an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a nonacademic activity or project.

Amount: 

State award $10,000, National award $25,000

Due Date: 12/15/13

More info: http://www.axa-scholarship.com/

 

Teens Drive Smart Video Contest - $10000-$25000

This contest is for legal permanent residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are ages 16 through 21. To qualify, applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be enrolled as full-time students in an accredited secondary, college-level, or trade school. To apply, applicants must submit an original video between 25 and 55 seconds in length on one or more issues or topics relating to automobile safety. 

Grab your camera - it’s time for the Teens Drive Smart Video Contest, now accepting entries until June 20. This is your chance to jump in the driver’s seat and show how we can all be safer behind the wheel.  If you've got a compelling, creative idea related to safe driving, make a short video (25 or 55 seconds) about it, then register it for a chance to be a 2013 Teens Drive Smart Video Contest winner!

Deadline: June 20, 2013. Award: 1st place-$25,000 2nd place-$15,000 3rd place-$10,000

More info: http://www.teensdrivesmart.com/index.php/video-contest