Best Scholarships For High School Students
High school students have access to numerous scholarship opportunities that can help cover tuition, books, and other expenses for college. Below are some of the best scholarships available for high school students.
1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program
- Award: $20,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors with strong leadership, academic excellence, and community service
- Deadline: October
2. Gates Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition, room, board, and other expenses
- Eligibility: High-achieving minority students with financial need
- Deadline: September
3. Davidson Fellows Scholarship
- Award: Up to $50,000
- Eligibility: Students under 18 with outstanding projects in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, or philosophy
- Deadline: February
4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
- Award: Up to $55,000 per year
- Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need
- Deadline: November
5. Burger King Scholars Program
- Award: $1,000 to $50,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors with strong academic performance and work experience
- Deadline: December
6. Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Award: $10,000 to $25,000
- Eligibility: Students with financial need who have overcome adversity
- Deadline: October
7. Dell Scholars Program
- Award: $20,000, plus a laptop and textbook credits
- Eligibility: Low-income students participating in an approved college readiness program
- Deadline: December
8. Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- Award: $4,000 to $50,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors who demonstrate leadership and financial need
- Deadline: November
9. The National Merit Scholarship Program
- Award: $2,500 to full tuition scholarships
- Eligibility: High school juniors who score high on the PSAT and meet academic requirements
- Deadline: Varies
10. Ron Brown Scholar Program
- Award: $40,000
- Eligibility: African American high school seniors with a strong academic record and leadership in community service
- Deadline: January
Applying for these scholarships early and submitting strong applications can increase your chances of receiving financial support for college.
