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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

Horatio Alger Association

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Multiple scholarships for high school juniors and seniors. Various deadlines

Sallie Mae

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

A quarterly $5,000 scholarship contest. A winner is selected each quarter from the pool of submissions and awarded a $5,000 scholarship to help pay for their college journey.

NSHSS Your First Scholarship 2026

DEADLINE:

October 15, 2026

Eligibility:

Students graduating high school in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029

Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars

DEADLINE:

November 3, 2026

"Every year, thirteen (13) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need."

Air Force ROTC scholarship

DEADLINE:

December 11, 2026

See requirements on their page.

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!"

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.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Page of multiple scholarship listings. Various deadlines.

United Negro College Fund Scholarships

DEADLINE:

October 5, 2026

Multiple listings, various deadlines starting with Oct. 5, 2026

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.)

"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.

Burger King Foundation

DEADLINE:

December 15, 2026

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000. Deadline is either Dec. 15, 2026 or when 30,000 applications are reached.

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."

Digital Responsibility Scholarships

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Open to freshman-seniors. Various deadline dates depending on topic. Earliest deadline is 9/30/26

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"

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."

Department of War (DoW)
Scholarship-for-Service Program

DEADLINE:

December 6, 2026

The SMART Scholarship is for students currently pursuing—or planning to pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in a SMART-approved STEM discipline.

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."

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

Horatio Alger Association

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Multiple scholarships for high school juniors and seniors. Various deadlines

Sallie Mae

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

A quarterly $5,000 scholarship contest. A winner is selected each quarter from the pool of submissions and awarded a $5,000 scholarship to help pay for their college journey.

NSHSS Your First Scholarship 2026

DEADLINE:

October 15, 2026

Eligibility:

Students graduating high school in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029

Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars

DEADLINE:

November 3, 2026

"Every year, thirteen (13) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need."

Air Force ROTC scholarship

DEADLINE:

December 11, 2026

See requirements on their page.

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!"

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.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Page of multiple scholarship listings. Various deadlines.

United Negro College Fund Scholarships

DEADLINE:

October 5, 2026

Multiple listings, various deadlines starting with Oct. 5, 2026

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.)

"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.

Burger King Foundation

DEADLINE:

December 15, 2026

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $60,000. Deadline is either Dec. 15, 2026 or when 30,000 applications are reached.

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."

Digital Responsibility Scholarships

DEADLINE:

September 30, 2026

Open to freshman-seniors. Various deadline dates depending on topic. Earliest deadline is 9/30/26

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"

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."

Department of War (DoW)
Scholarship-for-Service Program

DEADLINE:

December 6, 2026

The SMART Scholarship is for students currently pursuing—or planning to pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in a SMART-approved STEM discipline.

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."

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