
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are posted by deadline, with the nearest upcoming date at the top.
Don't put off applying to scholarships!
NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 22, 2026
Eligibility:
High school students of all grade levels with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following disciplines: Business/Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Policy
College JumpStart Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
"The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education"
Veterans of Foreign Wars Youth Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 31, 2026
"The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you."
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
DEADLINE:
December 1, 2026
"The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate from college debt-free. Parents’ Adjusted Household Income must not exceed $125,000. The scholarship provides $1,000 to help purchase essential items for college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad opportunities provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum." Student is also required to work approximately 27 hours/month.
Milton Fisher Scholarship
DEADLINE:
May 17, 2027
"This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem-solving. The scholarship aims to honor students who excel as creative problem-solvers and to help make their higher education goals more accessible."
Coca-Cola Scholars
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 30, 2026
Multiple scholarships are listed on this page - the U.S. Bank scholarship requires completing free modules about personal finance - the more modules finished, the more scholarship money possible to win. Winners are drawn for modules completed by either the June due date or by the October deadline.
25+ modules: Enter to win up to $2,500
50+ modules: Enter to win up to $5,000
75+ modules: Enter to win up to $10,000
150+ modules: Enter to win up to $20,000 (Grand prize is awarded for modules completed by October 30.)
Doodle for Google
DEADLINE:
December 17, 2026
"Google has always been known as a champion for creativity and for creating environments where ideas blossom into innovations, but with the Doodle for Google Scholarship, this philosophy is extended to the arts. Through this competition, artistic students have the opportunity to craft an original "Doodle" that brings their personal goals and creativity to life on a global stage."
Dr. Pepper Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
"Make and submit a video that helps us get to know you. Tell us about your academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams.
Your video will be judged on the four following criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery. It must be 60 seconds or less and in MP4, MOV, WMV format."
Army ROTC scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 12, 2026
"Scholarships and other monetary support are available to help with costs when you join Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Focus on your education and graduate into a secure path as an Army Officer—and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible if you are a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier."
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 31, 2026
"The "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around Jan 31st."
"Tuition Solution" Scholarship for STEM Students
DEADLINE:
November 8, 2026
The $1,000 “Tuition Solution” Scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are looking for ways to fund their postsecondary education in STEM.
In order to apply, you must write an essay about which area of science, technology, engineering, or math most excites you, and what have you done to explore or pursue that interest.
Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration.
The Coolidge Scholarship
DEADLINE:
December 5, 2026
"Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. "
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
DEADLINE:
December 14, 2026
Cards Against Humanity's annual scholarship for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Now offering five $20,000 scholarships for the 2027 academic year! Film a three-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about.
You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply.
Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
DEADLINE:
March 8, 2027
"Contest information and next steps:
1. Submit original artwork or photo for the front of a greeting card.
2. Contest submissions accepted from: July 8th, 2026 - March 8th, 2027.
3. Winner will be announced on or about May 14th, 2027.
4. Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
5. The finalists will again be decided by voting!"
NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 22, 2026
Eligibility:
High school students of all grade levels with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following disciplines: Business/Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Policy
College JumpStart Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
"The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education"
Veterans of Foreign Wars Youth Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 31, 2026
"The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you."
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
DEADLINE:
December 1, 2026
"The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate from college debt-free. Parents’ Adjusted Household Income must not exceed $125,000. The scholarship provides $1,000 to help purchase essential items for college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad opportunities provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum." Student is also required to work approximately 27 hours/month.
Milton Fisher Scholarship
DEADLINE:
May 17, 2027
"This scholarship is not a traditional scholarship focused on rewarding academic achievement and financial need. Its specific goal is to reward and encourage innovative and creative problem-solving. The scholarship aims to honor students who excel as creative problem-solvers and to help make their higher education goals more accessible."
Coca-Cola Scholars
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 30, 2026
Multiple scholarships are listed on this page - the U.S. Bank scholarship requires completing free modules about personal finance - the more modules finished, the more scholarship money possible to win. Winners are drawn for modules completed by either the June due date or by the October deadline.
25+ modules: Enter to win up to $2,500
50+ modules: Enter to win up to $5,000
75+ modules: Enter to win up to $10,000
150+ modules: Enter to win up to $20,000 (Grand prize is awarded for modules completed by October 30.)
Doodle for Google
DEADLINE:
December 17, 2026
"Google has always been known as a champion for creativity and for creating environments where ideas blossom into innovations, but with the Doodle for Google Scholarship, this philosophy is extended to the arts. Through this competition, artistic students have the opportunity to craft an original "Doodle" that brings their personal goals and creativity to life on a global stage."
Dr. Pepper Scholarship
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2026
"Make and submit a video that helps us get to know you. Tell us about your academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams.
Your video will be judged on the four following criteria: career goals, need for tuition assistance, impact of tuition assistance, and overall presentation quality and delivery. It must be 60 seconds or less and in MP4, MOV, WMV format."
Army ROTC scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 12, 2026
"Scholarships and other monetary support are available to help with costs when you join Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Focus on your education and graduate into a secure path as an Army Officer—and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible if you are a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier."
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 31, 2026
"The "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
The Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around Jan 31st."
"Tuition Solution" Scholarship for STEM Students
DEADLINE:
November 8, 2026
The $1,000 “Tuition Solution” Scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are looking for ways to fund their postsecondary education in STEM.
In order to apply, you must write an essay about which area of science, technology, engineering, or math most excites you, and what have you done to explore or pursue that interest.
Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration.
The Coolidge Scholarship
DEADLINE:
December 5, 2026
"Students apply for the Coolidge Scholarship during their junior year of high school. The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. "
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
DEADLINE:
December 14, 2026
Cards Against Humanity's annual scholarship for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Now offering five $20,000 scholarships for the 2027 academic year! Film a three-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about.
You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply.
Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
DEADLINE:
March 8, 2027
"Contest information and next steps:
1. Submit original artwork or photo for the front of a greeting card.
2. Contest submissions accepted from: July 8th, 2026 - March 8th, 2027.
3. Winner will be announced on or about May 14th, 2027.
4. Age Eligibility: Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
5. The finalists will again be decided by voting!"


