Create Real Impact Contest

Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years of age. Student must submit an original work (video, music, creative writing, or artwork) showcasing their idea for a solution to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.

Award: Up to $1,500 

Deadline: March 17, 2017

More info: http://createrealimpact.com/contestrules/

Catching the Dream Scholarship

Applicant must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Applicant must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited.

Award: Up to $5,000 

Deadline: March 15, 2017

More info: http://catchingthedream.org/category/scholarship-requirements/

Aspiring Literary Scholar Award

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens of African descent from any area of the Diaspora who are full-time freshmen, sophomore or junior students at any historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. Applicant must submit a compelling essay of no more than 800 words on the following topic: The Power of the Written Word.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 15, 2017

More info:  https://goongirl.org/scholarships/aspiring-writer

American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest

Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens. Students must submit an essay on a given topic related to the Foreign Service.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: March 15, 2017

More info: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest

All For Mailers Student Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given topics related to the mail.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 15, 2017

More info:  https://www.allformailers.com/student-scholarship/

All For Mailers Student Scholarship

Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest

Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to religious tests and immigration and refugee policies.

Award: Up to $2,000

Deadline: March 10, 2017

More info: http://bjconline.org/contest/

DNA Day Essay Contest

Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to genetics.

Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: March 10, 2017

More info: http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml

AG Bell College Scholarship Program

Scholarships are open to full-time students who are deaf and hard of hearing and who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited mainstream college or university.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: March 10, 2017

More info: http://www.agbell.org/Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/financial-aid/college-scholarship-program/

Generation Google Scholarship for High School Seniors

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field. Applicant must be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Female, or a Person with a Disability).

Award: $10,000

Deadline: March 2, 2017

More info: https://edu.google.com/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/

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/

Youth Courage Awards

Award is open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two Spirit, Queer and Questioning youth activists (through age 20) who have transformed their experience with bigotry and discrimination into opportunities to inspire others by taking action, rallying support, building community, and working to change the systems and institutions that impact their lives. Applicant must be nominated.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: March 3, 2017

More info: http://www.colinhiggins.org/yca/

YOUTH COURAGE AWARDS

Tzu Chi Scholars

Scholars program is available to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled (or planning to enroll) full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. Scholarship selection will be based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 3, 2017

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

  Tzu Chi Scholars

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Scholarship contest is open to all high school, college, and university students. Applicant must be a legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Applicant must submit a photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: March 2, 2017

Info: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest

Contest is open to all students in grades 7-12 from anywhere in the world. Students must develop space settlement designs and related materials. Students can apply as individuals, small teams (two to five team members) or large teams (more than six team members).

Award: $3000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

Info: https://settlement.arc.nasa.gov/Contest/

   NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest

John Atkinson Lung Cancer Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have lost a parent to lung cancer.

Award: up to $2500

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: http://www.johnatkinsonfoundation.org/scholarship-application

2017 Community Volunteer Scholarship - Dealhack

This scholarship is for a college or university student who demonstrates outstanding volunteer involvement in their community. The winner of our annual contest will receive a $1,500 USD scholarship to use towards their tuition.

Award: $1500

Deadline: June 30, 2017

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

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 2016-2017 academic year.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

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

Apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

International College Counselors Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship is open to students in grades 9-11 anywhere in the world. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to what the applicant would say to the future U.S. Secretary of Education.

Award: $250

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: http://internationalcollegecounselors.com/2012-international-college-counselors-scholarship-essay-contest/

Scholarship Essay Contest!

Directing Change Program and Student Film Contest

Contest is open to California high school students and youth between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age. Applicant must create a 60-second film about suicide prevention and mental health.

Award: $500

Deadline: March 1, 2017

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

College Hopes and Worries Survey Scholarship

Scholarship is open to residents of the United States and District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older. Student (or parent) must fill out a survey about their thoughts on the college search and college admissions process.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: https://survey.vovici.com/se/598539531403171D

The Princeton Review's 2017 College Hopes and Worries Survey

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons or veterans who served in the Armed Forces during WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon and Grenada, Panama, or Desert Shield/Storm Gulf/War on Terrorism.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info:  https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school and college students who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must share what kind of company they would start and why.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/chegg-1000-monthly-scholarship-february-2017/apply

Chegg $1,000 Monthly Scholarship February 2017

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Scholarship is open to high school seniors of African descent who plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall. Applicant must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems or select business programs. Applicant must demonstrate a passion for technology, demonstrate leadership, and have at least a 3.3 GPA.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Australian Essay Writing Contest

Contest is open to anyone in the world who wants to enter. Applicant must submit an essay on one of eight given topics (most are related to writing/learning).

Award: Up to $3,000 Australian dollars or it’s equivalent in US dollars

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: http://essayroo.com/writing-contest

AUSTRALIAN ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

Scholarship is open to African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: March 1, 2017

More info: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

ACS Scholars Program