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A large no-essay giveaway scholarship run periodically throughout the year by the ScholarshipOwl platform. It's designed as a low-effort entry point for students building out a broader scholarship application strategy.

Eligibility: U.S. students of any grade level or major who create a free ScholarshipOwl profile.

A quick-entry monthly sweepstakes-style scholarship that requires only a short application with no essay. It's aimed at reducing the time barrier to applying for scholarship money.

Eligibility: U.S. residents 16 or older who are high school juniors/seniors or currently enrolled college students (or their parents).

Provides foster youth in California with up to $4,500 a year toward education and living costs, with no minimum GPA requirement. It's meant to remove financial barriers for students transitioning out of the foster care system.

Eligibility: Current or former California foster youth who were in foster care between ages 16-18 and have not yet turned 26, enrolled at least half-time in college or vocational training.

A rolling, no-essay scholarship where a winner is chosen based on the boldness of their Bold.org profile rather than grades or a written essay. It runs on monthly application cycles throughout the year.

Eligibility: Students at any education level, school, field of study, or GPA; profile-based application through Bold.org.

A highly competitive, full "last-dollar" scholarship funded by the Gates Foundation that covers whatever costs aren't already met by financial aid, so the total value varies by student and college. About 300 scholars are selected each year.

Eligibility: High school seniors who are Pell-eligible/low-income, belong to specific underrepresented minority groups, and have at least a 3.3 GPA.

A national achievement scholarship that recognizes 150 graduating seniors each year for leadership, academics, and service rather than financial need. Winners join a lifelong network of Coca-Cola Scholars alumni with mentorship opportunities.

Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors (including homeschoolers) graduating in the 2026-2027 school year who are U.S. citizens or eligible residents.

Matches high-achieving, low-income students with full four-year scholarships at selective partner colleges, covering tuition, room, and board. The exact dollar value depends on the matched college's cost of attendance.

Eligibility: High school seniors from households generally earning under $65,000 a year with strong academic records; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Recognizes high schoolers for computing-related achievement and interest, with regional affiliate awards and a national recognition program.

Eligibility: Women, non-binary, and gender-diverse high school students active in computing coursework or independent projects. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle.)

Recognizes well-rounded seniors who combine strong grades, athletic participation, and community leadership, with award money for state and national finalists.

Eligibility: Seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and community leadership; school-level winners advance to state and national rounds. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

One of several scholarships NSHSS offers its student members, awarded based on academic merit and involvement outside the classroom.

Eligibility: High school members of the National Society of High School Scholars with strong academic records. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

A prestigious academic competition based on PSAT/NMSQT performance that recognizes roughly 15,000 finalists nationwide. The one-time National Merit $2,500 Scholarship is separate from additional corporate- and college-sponsored awards that can be larger.

Eligibility: High school juniors who took the qualifying PSAT/NMSQT and are progressing toward a 2027 graduation; entrants must confirm eligibility records by this date.

Awards more than 100 first-generation students a year with $2,500 annually for up to four years. It's funded by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International as part of its community investment in the students' home region.

Eligibility: First-generation college-bound high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need. (Exact deadline varies year to year; estimated based on the typical fall application window.)

A prestigious multidisciplinary arts competition offering cash awards plus mentorship and career development for teen artists. Top winners are invited to National YoungArts Week for further evaluation and larger prizes.

Eligibility: Artists ages 15-18 (grades 10-12) working in disciplines including visual arts, photography, writing, music, dance, theater, and film. (Deadline based on the historical annual pattern; the 2027 cycle opens July 21, 2026.)

A California-focused award supporting the next generation of Latino journalists, presented by the California Chicano News Media Association. It has funded student journalists in the state for decades alongside networking and mentorship opportunities.

Eligibility: Latino students who reside or attend school in California and are pursuing a degree or career in journalism.

Awards four $2,000 scholarships to high schoolers who show strong technical skill and creative vision across a range of visual art media. Submissions are judged as a small portfolio rather than a single piece.

Eligibility: High school students (NSHSS members) submitting original work in photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, or digital art.

Recognizes student athletes who balance strong academics with competitive sports, regardless of which sport they play. It's part of NSHSS's broader slate of scholarships open to its member students.

Eligibility: High school student athletes (NSHSS members) with a 3.5 GPA or higher, in any sport and any gender.

A patriotic-themed audio-essay competition run by the VFW, awarding a top national prize of $35,000 plus additional national and state-level scholarships. Students record a short essay responding to an annual theme about American democracy.

Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a U.S. public, private, parochial, or home school program.

Rewards teens and young adults for grassroots community organizing and activism rather than grades or test scores. It's designed to be accessible to students who may not have traditional scholarship credentials.

Eligibility: Young people ages 13-25 living in the U.S. who have led or participated in a community service or social-impact project.

A one-time $10,000 award to support graduate study for NCAA athletes who excelled academically while competing. Roughly 126 scholarships are given out across three award cycles each year.

Eligibility: Former student-athletes who completed their final year of NCAA athletic eligibility and earned an undergraduate degree; must be nominated by their institution. (Deadline is an estimate; NCAA runs three nomination cycles a year.)

Regional and national awards recognizing outstanding Hispanic high school seniors across a range of achievement categories.

Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors recognized for achievement in categories like STEM, business, arts, or community service. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

A long-running national arts recognition program judged at local, state, and national levels, with modest cash awards for top entries at the national round.

Eligibility: Students in grades K-12 who submit original work in visual art, literature, music composition, film, dance, or photography around an annual theme. (Deadline varies by local PTA; estimated here.)

One of NSHSS's category-specific scholarships, recognizing student members planning to study a STEM discipline in college.

Eligibility: High school members of the National Society of High School Scholars pursuing a STEM field, with strong academic records. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

The nation's oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high schoolers, with a $250,000 top prize and finalist awards down to $25,000.

Eligibility: High school seniors who complete an original, independent scientific research project. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

The successor to the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, this program funds and celebrates teens tackling real community problems, with 25 winners receiving $5,000 and one grand-prize winner receiving an additional $10,000. Winners also get an all-expenses-paid trip to a leadership summit.

Eligibility: Young people ages 14-18 (roughly grades 9-12) who have created a project addressing a financial or social challenge in their community.

A highly selective award for high-achieving students with financial need, covering up to $55,000 per year toward tuition, books, and living costs at an accredited four-year college. Recipients also get individualized advising throughout college.

Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in spring 2027 with a minimum 3.75 unweighted GPA and family adjusted gross income generally under $95,000.

One of the largest independently funded scholarship competitions in the country, awarding renewable scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 a year. Top finalists who attend the national scholarship weekend can receive significantly larger awards.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen high school seniors planning full-time four-year study; evaluated on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

One of NSHSS's category-specific scholarships, recognizing student members for leadership roles and volunteer involvement.

Eligibility: High school members of the National Society of High School Scholars with a strong record of leadership and community service. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

Recognizes early-career women in computing for technical achievement and leadership potential, with $7,500 for winners and $2,500 for honorable mentions. It's part of the broader NCWIT Aspirations in Computing community that also runs a high school-level award.

Eligibility: Women and non-binary college freshmen, sophomores, or two-year college students active in computing coursework or projects. (Deadline estimated from the prior year's application window.)

A national art contest where the winning design is featured on Google's homepage, with a scholarship for the winner and a tech grant for their school.

Eligibility: K-12 students who submit an original Google Doodle artwork around an annual theme; high schoolers compete in the oldest age group. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

Recognizes standout high school writers in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction with a modest cash prize and national recognition.

Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors submitting original poetry, fiction, or nonfiction. (Deadline estimated from the typical fall window.)

Supports students from groups underrepresented in computer science with a scholarship plus an invitation to a Google networking retreat.

Eligibility: Students from historically underrepresented groups in tech pursuing a computer science or related degree. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle.)

A nomination-based scholarship recognizing seniors for volunteer work and leadership, with a base $2,500 award and a $10,000 "Founders Scholarship" tier for standout recipients. Since students can't apply directly, interested seniors should ask their school counselor about nominating them.

Eligibility: High school seniors in Comcast service areas nominated by a school principal or counselor based on community service, academics, and leadership.

Named for Burger King co-founder James McLamore, this program funds thousands of students annually, with most awards in the $1,000-$5,000 range and a small number of $60,000 top awards. It closes early each year once a set number of applications is reached.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors (plus Burger King employees and their family members) demonstrating community involvement and financial need.

One of the longest-running programs recognizing creative teens, offering regional recognition plus national portfolio scholarships up to $12,500 for top Gold Medalists. It covers both visual art and written work across many categories.

Eligibility: Students in grades 7-12 submitting original artwork or writing; regional deadlines vary by location, generally falling between December and January.

Formerly the AXA Achievement Scholarship, this program rewards ambition and community involvement with a renewable $5,000-per-year award. About 200 students nationwide receive it each cycle.

Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA; no financial need requirement. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle's pattern; the foundation had not yet posted the 2026-27 date at time of writing.)

Awards twenty seniors $20,000 each (paid over four years) for combining athletic involvement with academic achievement and community engagement. It's funded by the Foot Locker Foundation and doesn't require athletes to be elite competitors.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors involved in high school, intramural, or community sports with a minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Awards thousands of scholarships annually to Chick-fil-A team members, ranging from smaller general awards up to $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarships.

Eligibility: Current Chick-fil-A restaurant team members enrolled or planning to enroll in college. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

The largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students, combining financial support with mentorship and leadership development.

Eligibility: LGBTQ students demonstrating financial need, academic merit, and leadership, entering or currently in college. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

Run by the JFK Library, this contest asks students to analyze a modern example of political courage, with a top prize and several runner-up awards.

Eligibility: High school students who write an essay about an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

A prestigious, renewable award from the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation that can cover the full cost of attendance for four years for students who show outstanding leadership and service.

Eligibility: High school seniors demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to community service, selected through a highly competitive national process. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle.)

Funded by the Taco Bell Foundation, this award funds students' personal passion projects rather than judging solely on grades or financial need.

Eligibility: High school seniors and current undergraduates pursuing a passion project or creative pursuit, regardless of GPA. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

A highly selective, renewable four-year scholarship recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and service among Black high school seniors.

Eligibility: African American high school seniors with strong academics, leadership, and community service records. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Provides up to $35,000 over four years along with an intensive leadership development program and mentoring network. It particularly supports high-achieving students of color pursuing a four-year degree.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen graduating high school seniors with demonstrated financial need, leadership potential, and a record of community service.

A prepared and extemporaneous public-speaking competition on the Constitution, with scholarship money awarded at department and national levels.

Eligibility: High schoolers who compete through local, district, and department-level oratory contests on the U.S. Constitution. (Deadline varies by department; estimated here.)

NSBE administers a portfolio of scholarships supporting Black students pursuing engineering and technical careers.

Eligibility: Black high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing an engineering, computer science, or related technical degree. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Recognizes outstanding scholar-athletes nominated through their state athletic association, run by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Eligibility: Senior student-athletes nominated by their state high school athletic association for excellence in academics and athletics. (Deadline estimated; nomination process varies by state.)

Pairs undocumented and DACA students with college scholarships and corporate mentorship and internship opportunities from partner companies.

Eligibility: High-achieving DACA or undocumented high school seniors with strong academics and financial need. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

Recognizes young jazz composers with cash awards judged by a panel of professional musicians.

Eligibility: Young composers, including high school students, who submit an original jazz composition. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Awards scholarships to graduating TSA members based on competitive event participation, leadership, and STEM coursework.

Eligibility: Active TSA members pursuing STEM, technology, or engineering-related postsecondary study. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

A national essay contest asking undergraduates to grapple with contemporary ethical questions, judged by a distinguished panel.

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students who write an original essay on an assigned ethics topic. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

The world's largest international pre-college science competition, awarding prizes ranging from a few hundred dollars up to the $75,000 top award.

Eligibility: Students who advance through an affiliated regional or state science fair with an original STEM research project. (Deadline varies by regional fair; estimated here.)

The largest non-profit provider of scholarships to AAPI students, distributing awards ranging from smaller general grants up to $20,000 Koch Scholar awards.

Eligibility: Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need and academic achievement. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Awarded by the National Honor Society to roughly 200 graduating members nationwide who best embody the organization's four pillars, chosen from thousands of chapter nominees.

Eligibility: Graduating NHS members nominated by their chapter for scholarship, leadership, service, and character. (Deadline estimated based on the typical January window.)

Funds hundreds of scholarships each year for FFA members headed to two- and four-year colleges, trade schools, or agriculture-related programs.

Eligibility: Current FFA members or graduating seniors pursuing agriculture-related or general postsecondary study. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

A short-response scholarship open to a broad range of students, judged on creativity rather than GPA or financial need.

Eligibility: Students 13 and older who submit a short response to a rotating prompt. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

The SAE Foundation funds a range of engineering scholarships, several aimed at students interested in mobility and transportation fields.

Eligibility: High school seniors or undergraduates pursuing engineering, with preference for automotive or aerospace interests. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Funded by Microsoft employees, this scholarship supports Black students entering technology and business-related degree programs.

Eligibility: Black high school seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or business. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

Funds young two-dimensional visual artists through a national chapter-based competition, with a combined annual scholarship pool of about $16,000 split among regional and national winners. It's one of several discipline-specific awards run by the Society.

Eligibility: Visual artists ages 16-22 who submit work through a local NSAL chapter.

Funds a range of scholarships and competitions for young musicians across performance and composition categories.

Eligibility: Students pursuing serious study of music performance or composition, at various age and grade brackets. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Supports students connected to Simon shopping centers' educational partnerships with need- and merit-based awards, some of which are renewable for up to four years of college.

Eligibility: Seniors attending a high school partnered with a Simon Youth Foundation Academy or mall-based program, combining financial need with academic performance. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

Honors young people who demonstrate exceptional caring and volunteerism in their communities, with a modest scholarship award.

Eligibility: High school students recognized for sustained volunteer service and compassion toward others. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

The American Society of Civil Engineers funds multiple named scholarships for students entering civil engineering programs.

Eligibility: High school seniors or undergraduates planning to study civil engineering. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

A renewable, need-based scholarship for Texas students, covering a significant share of costs at partner in-state public universities.

Eligibility: Texas high school seniors with financial need and strong academic records attending an eligible Texas public university. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Supports around 500 low-income students a year with a $20,000 scholarship, a laptop, and ongoing academic and financial coaching through college. It targets students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue higher education.

Eligibility: High school seniors with financial need (Pell Grant-eligible) who completed an approved college-readiness program during junior and senior year, minimum 2.4 GPA.

Awards a range of scholarships to graduating DECA members based on academic performance, competitive event participation, and chapter leadership.

Eligibility: Active DECA members pursuing business, marketing, finance, hospitality, or entrepreneurship study. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

The largest Hispanic-serving scholarship organization in the country, selecting about 10,000 scholars a year and pairing awards with mentorship, career development, and internship opportunities. Award size depends on financial need and academic record.

Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage with at least a 3.0 GPA (high school) or 2.5 GPA (college) planning full-time enrollment at an accredited institution.

One of the largest scholarship providers specifically for foster youth, pairing renewable financial aid with a laptop and ongoing mentoring.

Eligibility: Current or former foster youth with no other consistent family financial support, enrolled or planning to enroll full-time.

Funds scholarships supporting Asian heritage students studying science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

Eligibility: Asian heritage high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing a STEM degree, active in SASE where applicable. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Supports students with disabilities studying computer science with a $10,000 award and an invitation to Google's Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex. Recipients are also considered for Google internship opportunities.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students with disabilities pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related technical field. (Deadline is an estimate based on the typical February-March window.)

Recognizes first-generation college students for leadership, community involvement, and clear educational goals rather than financial need. Up to 15 awards of $5,000-$10,000 are given each cycle.

Eligibility: Currently enrolled first-generation undergraduate students planning to continue full-time study for the entire upcoming academic year. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle.)

A tech-industry-funded award aimed at increasing the number of women in software engineering, including professional development workshops alongside the $7,000 scholarship. Recipients may also be considered for Palantir internships.

Eligibility: Women who are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors majoring in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. (Deadline estimated from the prior cycle; not yet reconfirmed for 2027.)

Funded by the accounting and consulting firm RSM, this scholarship provides up to $10,000 a year, renewable for up to three years, for first-generation students. It's aimed at helping students who are the first in their family to attend college graduate without excess debt.

Eligibility: Incoming first-generation college students (graduating high school seniors) planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program.

Funds a large pool of scholarships each year specifically for first-generation students who show financial need.

Eligibility: First-generation high school seniors ages 17-20 with financial need. (Deadline estimated from the typical winter window.)

Awards over 100 students nationally who have overcome hardship, showing integrity and a commitment to completing a college degree. Recipients also gain access to mentoring and a scholar community.

Eligibility: High school juniors who have faced significant adversity and demonstrate critical financial need (family income typically under $100,000).

Provides scholarships and support supplies to youth who have spent time in the foster care system, aimed at removing financial barriers to college.

Eligibility: Current or former foster youth pursuing postsecondary education. (Deadline estimated; the organization runs rolling and cycle-based awards.)

A national poetry recitation competition run with the National Endowment for the Arts, with the national champion winning a $20,000 top prize.

Eligibility: High school students who advance through school, state, and national poetry recitation competitions. (Deadline varies by state; estimated here.)

Awards a range of scholarships to graduating Beta Club members based on academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.

Eligibility: Active senior members of a National Beta Club chapter with strong academic records and demonstrated leadership or service. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

MAES – Latinos in Science and Engineering funds scholarships to grow the pipeline of Latino students in technical fields.

Eligibility: Latino/Hispanic high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing a STEM degree. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Supports underrepresented students studying chemistry or chemical engineering with renewable annual awards.

Eligibility: African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian students pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry or a chemistry-related field. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Awards scholarships to graduating Key Club members based on service hours, leadership roles, and club involvement.

Eligibility: Active Key Club members with strong service records and academic performance. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

One of the largest scholarship programs dedicated to Native American students, funded through the Cobell settlement, supporting both technical and academic paths.

Eligibility: Enrolled members of a federally or state-recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribe pursuing postsecondary education.

Helps former college athletes finish their undergraduate degree after their playing eligibility has ended.

Eligibility: Former Division I or II student-athletes within 30 credit hours of finishing an undergraduate degree. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

Honors top swimmers who combine competitive achievement with strong academics, awarded through USA Swimming's foundation.

Eligibility: Competitive swimmers with strong academic records who have competed at a qualifying level. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Helps close the gap for California families who earn too much for need-based aid but still struggle with college costs. Recent average awards were roughly $2,600-$3,010 a year, though the exact amount varies by campus and family contribution.

Eligibility: California undergraduates attending a UC or CSU campus whose family income and assets fall at or below $234,000; no separate application beyond FAFSA/CADAA.

California's flagship state financial aid program, which can cover full tuition at a UC campus (up to roughly $12,570/year) or smaller amounts at CSUs and community colleges depending on grant type. Award type and amount are determined automatically from the FAFSA/CADAA.

Eligibility: California resident high school seniors or college students attending an eligible California institution; must file FAFSA/CADAA and submit a GPA by the deadline.

Created by the original Mercury 7 astronauts, this award supports promising STEM researchers with up to $15,000 and connects them with a network of astronaut alumni. Students must be nominated through a participating university, so not all campuses have access.

Eligibility: College juniors and seniors pursuing STEM research, nominated by faculty at an ASF-affiliated university.

SWE distributes over $1.5 million annually across more than 330 individual scholarships, with award sizes ranging widely by program. It's one of the largest scholarship sources specifically supporting women in engineering fields.

Eligibility: Women pursuing ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, or computer science degrees, from incoming freshmen through graduate students.

Funded by the League of United Latin American Citizens, supporting Hispanic students at two- and four-year institutions nationwide.

Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors or current college students demonstrating financial need and community involvement. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

The United Negro College Fund manages over 400 named scholarship funds primarily benefiting students at the 37 UNCF member HBCUs. Award amounts vary widely by specific named scholarship, from a few thousand dollars up to full-ride packages.

Eligibility: Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need enrolled at a UNCF member HBCU or affiliated institution.

Awards need- and merit-based scholarships to Black college students, often tied to congressional district-level programs.

Eligibility: Black undergraduate students with strong academics and demonstrated community involvement. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Washington's need-based grant, which can cover full tuition for the lowest-income students at public in-state colleges.

Eligibility: Washington residents with family income up to the state median, enrolled at an eligible in-state institution.

Supports underrepresented and financially disadvantaged students pursuing design and visual arts degrees, judged partly on portfolio submissions.

Eligibility: Minority and economically disadvantaged students pursuing fine art, graphic design, illustration, or photography. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Awards scholarships to Chinese American students through the national organization and its local lodges across the country.

Eligibility: Students of Chinese descent, often tied to a local CACA lodge, with strong academics and community involvement. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Challenges students to write about U.S. diplomacy and foreign affairs, with cash prizes and a trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner.

Eligibility: High school students who write an essay on a foreign policy or diplomacy topic set annually by the American Foreign Service Association. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

California's statewide honor for athletes who also excel in the classroom and community, awarding $10,000 to two state winners and $1,500 to twenty section winners. Applicants submit a short essay alongside academic and athletic records.

Eligibility: California high school senior athletes with at least two years of varsity competition who demonstrate strong character and academics. (Exact 2026-27 deadline not yet published; estimated from prior years' spring timing.)

A renewable award for first-generation students, covering up to four years and paired with financial coaching resources.

Eligibility: First-generation college students with financial need entering their first year of a bachelor's degree program. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Supports students pursuing actuarial science through several named scholarships administered by the Actuarial Foundation.

Eligibility: High school seniors or undergraduates planning to pursue an actuarial career, with strong math coursework. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Oregon's largest need-based grant program, providing funds toward tuition and fees for lower-income students at in-state colleges.

Eligibility: Oregon residents with financial need, determined by FAFSA/ORSAA, enrolled at an eligible Oregon institution.

Funds scholarships for students headed to career and technical colleges rather than traditional four-year universities.

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend a participating career or vocational school. (Deadline estimated; the program runs on a rolling basis.)

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers funds a range of scholarships to grow the pipeline of Hispanic engineers and scientists. Amounts vary by the specific named award within the ScholarSHPE program.

Eligibility: SHPE members enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college, minimum 2.5 GPA, pursuing a STEM field.

A partnership between the Coca-Cola Foundation and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities that funds 17 scholarships a year for first-generation students. It's open to students attending any HACU-member campus, not only Hispanic-serving institutions.

Eligibility: First-generation college students attending or planning to attend a HACU-member institution with at least a 3.0 GPA. (Deadline estimated from the prior year's cycle.)

Funds scholarships for Native students at tribal colleges and mainstream universities, with additional advising and career support.

Eligibility: American Indian and Alaska Native students attending a tribal college or mainstream accredited institution. (Deadline estimated from the typical spring window.)

Supports Indigenous students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math careers with scholarships and professional mentoring.

Eligibility: American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian students pursuing a STEM degree. (Deadline estimated from the typical cycle.)

The federal government's core need-based grant program; filing the FAFSA is the only step required, and the amount depends on financial need and enrollment status.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens with financial need, determined by the FAFSA. Not a competitive application — awarded automatically based on FAFSA results.

A recurring, low-effort monthly scholarship that only requires creating a free Niche profile — no essay or transcript needed.

Eligibility: U.S. students 13 and older with a Niche profile; no essay required.

A monthly no-essay scholarship open to students at nearly any stage of education. Finalists are asked a brief interview question about how they plan to fund their education.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the high school, college, community college, graduate, technical, or vocational level.

Covers remaining SUNY/CUNY tuition after other aid is applied for New York residents under the program's income threshold.

Eligibility: New York residents whose family income falls under the program's cap, enrolled full-time at a SUNY or CUNY school.

Florida's flagship merit scholarship program, covering a portion or all of tuition at eligible in-state colleges depending on the award tier a student qualifies for.

Eligibility: Florida high school seniors meeting GPA, coursework, and standardized test requirements for the Medallion or Academic Scholars award tier.

Tennessee's lottery-funded merit scholarship supporting in-state college students who meet GPA or test-score benchmarks.

Eligibility: Tennessee residents graduating with a minimum 3.0 GPA or qualifying ACT/SAT score, attending an eligible in-state institution.

Georgia's merit-based scholarship covering a share of tuition at HOPE-eligible in-state institutions, funded by the state lottery.

Eligibility: Georgia high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA attending an eligible in-state college or university.

Illinois's need-based grant program, awarding funds toward tuition and fees at approved in-state institutions based on financial need.

Eligibility: Illinois residents with financial need, determined by FAFSA, attending an eligible Illinois college or university.