Often, students miss out on scholarships not because they could not make the cut, but because they did not know about the opportunity in the first place. As your number one college expert partner, we have taken it upon ourselves to inform you about upcoming scholarships, so that you won’t miss out anymore.
Please note that this scholarship listing is an overview. You should visit each scholarship website for additional details and requirements.
#1 – Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Jackie Robinson Foundation
Amount: Up to $30,000
over four-years
Deadline: February 1, 2020 at 5 PM EST
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are graduating high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States. Applicants must have leadership potential with demonstrated community service and evidence financial need.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Not Listed
Test Score: Must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
For full detail and to apply visit: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
#2 – ExploraVision
Sponsor: Toshiba/NSTA
Amount: Up to $10,000 U.S. EE Savings Bonds plus more
Deadline: February 10, 2020
Eligibility: This 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. All entrants must be United States or Canadian citizens and living within the United States, U.S. Territories or Canada, and enrolled full-time in a public, private, or home school. Students must be no older than 21 years of age
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.exploravision.org/
#3 – The Oracle Corporate Scholars Program
Sponsor: Oracle Corporation
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 17, 2019
Description: Applicant must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, African American, Native American, or Hispanic college student. Students must be a sophomore or junior at the time of the application and attend a four-year, accredited college or university located in the US. Must be currently pursuing a major in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Marketing, or Human Resources and related majors
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
For full detail and to apply visit: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3e8c5628-b692-40c7-9af8-49716be26aca
#4 – The National Scholarship
Sponsor: TheDream.US
Amount: The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $14,500 for an associate degree and $29,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.
Deadline: February 27, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST
Eligibility: Applicant must be a DREAMer who is DACA eligible and has applied for or received DACA approval. The applicant must be a first-time college student and intend to attend a partner college.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 2.5
Sweepstakes: No
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
#5 – ACS Scholars Program
Sponsor: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Eligibility: 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. Must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
#6 – Dream Big Scholarship
Sponsor: RentLingo
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Eligibility: Scholarship is open to any student (including international students) 18 years or older currently attending a college or university. Applicants must submit a short online form and essay on their dream job.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: None
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.rentlingo.com/scholarship
#7 – Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Sponsor: Lockheed Martin
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: March 12, 2020
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are graduating high school seniors or current freshmen or sophomores. Must be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Math, Physics, Information Systems/Management Information Systems or Information Assurance. Applicants must have a demonstrated financial need.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 2.5
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html
#8 – The Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
Sponsor: Shell Oil Company
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Eligibility: The scholarship will provide financial and career assistance to graduating high school seniors who have expressed an interest in the energy industry and demonstrated an aptitude in mathematics and science. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States without any form of sponsorship. Must have plans to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering) at a specified institution
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Not Listed
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/shell-graduate-program/scholarships.html#vanity-aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2hlbGwudXMvY2FyZWVycy9zdHVkZW50cy1hbmQtZ3JhZHVhdGVzL3NjaG9sYXJzaGlwcy9iYWNoZWxvcnMtZGVncmVlLXN0dWRlbnRzLmh0bWw
#9 – The Cooke Young Scholars Program
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: March 23, 2020
Eligibility: The program is open to high-performing 7th-grade students with financial need. The program provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities. Demonstrate unmet financial need. Applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new Young Scholars had a median family income of approximately $43,000. Must reside in the US or a US territory and plan to attend high school in the US.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: Since the beginning of 6th grade, have earned grades of all or mostly A’s in school with no C’s or below in core academic subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History, Foreign Language).
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/young-scholars-program/
#10 – Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship
Sponsor: Montem
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Eligibility: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school. The applicant must have a passion for a healthy lifestyle. The applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a healthy lifestyle.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: None
For full detail and to apply visit: https://montemlife.com/scholarship/
#11 – OppU Achievers Scholarship
Sponsor: Opportunity Financial
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Eligibility: This Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
#12 – Stop Distracted Driving Scholarship
Sponsor: Kisling, Nestico & Redick
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Eligibility: Scholarship is open to United States citizens and permanent residents who are accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate program within the United States. The student must submit an application and develop a plan that will persuade young adults from texting and driving.
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
For full detail and to apply visit: https://www.knrlegal.com/scholarship/
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