OCTOBER 2019 SHORTLIST |  |
1. Courage to Grow Scholarship
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019
Award: $500
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school juniors or seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and who are U.S. citizens of the United States. Applicant must submit a 250 words essay describing why they deserve the scholarships. Scholarships are awarded once a month.
Application Information: https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
2. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2018-2018 academic year. Applicants must have strong musical ability and be willing to perform on an NPR show.
Application Information: http://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/
3. YoungArts Program
Deadline: Oct. 11, 2019
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to young artists in grades 10-12 or between ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. There is a $35 application fee, but fee waivers are available to qualified applicants.
Application Information: https://www.youngarts.org/apply
4. The Dream Award
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2019
Award: Need Based
Scholarship Overview: Open to students entering their second year or higher of higher education. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be at least 17 years old, and must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Information: https://scholarshipamerica.org/give/our-scholarships/dream-award/
5. Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Deadline: Oct. 17, 2019
Award: Up to $100,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to U.S. legal residents who are 18-24 years of age. Applicant must submit how they will change the world in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receives 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student.
Application Information: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details
6. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2019
Award: Up to $25,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income).
Application Information: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
7. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to current high school seniors attending school in the United States. Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and service, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Application Information: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/the-process/
8. Graduate Hotel’s $150K Payoff!
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $50,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students who have graduated with student debt or students currently enrolled in college or university. Students must submit an initial application and, if selected to move onto the second round, must submit an essay and relevant supporting documents.
Application Information: myscholly.com/graduatehotels/
9. Steel Intern Scholarships
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $12,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students pursuing an engineering/engineering technology related minor. Applicant must provide an essay and letters of recommendation detailing their interest in the steel industry.
Application Information: http://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-internships-and-scholarships
10. Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $30,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a high school or home study program in the United States. Applicants must write and provide a recorded audio reading of an essay related to the topic “Why my Vote Matters”
Application Information: https://www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen/?Action=SkipLogin&cookieCheck=true
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019
Award: $500
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school juniors or seniors who have a 2.5 or higher GPA and who are U.S. citizens of the United States. Applicant must submit a 250 words essay describing why they deserve the scholarships. Scholarships are awarded once a month.
Application Information: https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
2. Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Deadline: Sept. 30, 2019
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2018-2018 academic year. Applicants must have strong musical ability and be willing to perform on an NPR show.
Application Information: http://www.fromthetop.org/information/apply/scholarship-opportunity-jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award/
3. YoungArts Program
Deadline: Oct. 11, 2019
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to young artists in grades 10-12 or between ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. There is a $35 application fee, but fee waivers are available to qualified applicants.
Application Information: https://www.youngarts.org/apply
4. The Dream Award
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2019
Award: Need Based
Scholarship Overview: Open to students entering their second year or higher of higher education. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be at least 17 years old, and must be a U.S. citizen.
Application Information: https://scholarshipamerica.org/give/our-scholarships/dream-award/
5. Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Deadline: Oct. 17, 2019
Award: Up to $100,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to U.S. legal residents who are 18-24 years of age. Applicant must submit how they will change the world in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receives 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student.
Application Information: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details
6. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2019
Award: Up to $25,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income).
Application Information: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
7. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to current high school seniors attending school in the United States. Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and service, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Application Information: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/the-process/
8. Graduate Hotel’s $150K Payoff!
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $50,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students who have graduated with student debt or students currently enrolled in college or university. Students must submit an initial application and, if selected to move onto the second round, must submit an essay and relevant supporting documents.
Application Information: myscholly.com/graduatehotels/
9. Steel Intern Scholarships
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $12,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students pursuing an engineering/engineering technology related minor. Applicant must provide an essay and letters of recommendation detailing their interest in the steel industry.
Application Information: http://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-internships-and-scholarships
10. Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
Award: Up to $30,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a high school or home study program in the United States. Applicants must write and provide a recorded audio reading of an essay related to the topic “Why my Vote Matters”
Application Information: https://www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen/?Action=SkipLogin&cookieCheck=true