Scholarships Still Accepting Applications

Every scholarship here is still accepting applications this cycle — the list re-sorts as deadlines pass, so what you see is always live.

Scholarship deadlines cluster hard in certain months; the closing-date sort shows you exactly which applications to prioritize this week.

168 verified programs match this page; 29 of the featured listings are completely free; 18 can be done online.

Featured programs

Browse 30+ curated programs for high school students:

• United States Senate Youth Program — Hearst Foundations: Explore leadership and civic skills in this prestigious high school program. Includes a week in Washington, D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship to boost co
• Questbridge National College Match — QuestBridge: National college-prep program connecting talented high school seniors with full scholarships to top universities. Boost college applications and secur
• Morehead-Cain Scholarship — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Earn a full-ride scholarship while developing leadership skills through the hybrid Morehead-Cain program. Perfect for college-bound high school senior
• Posse Foundation Scholarship — Posse Foundation: Earn a full-tuition scholarship to top colleges through this virtual leadership program. Build skills, join a supportive cohort, and strengthen your c
• Stamps Leadership Scholars — Stamps Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship plus enrichment funds at top colleges while building leadership skills. Perfect for high school seniors aiming to stand o
• Flinn Scholarship — Flinn Foundation: Elite full-ride scholarship for Arizona seniors to ASU, UArizona, or NAU. Boost leadership skills, gain recognition, and secure your college future at
• Boettcher Scholarship — Boettcher Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship to any Colorado college! This prestigious opportunity helps high school seniors stand out on college applications and bui
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship — Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Secure up to $55k/year with this elite, need-based scholarship for high-achieving seniors. Boost college applications and unlock opportunities for aca
• Robertson Scholars Leadership Program — Duke University / UNC Chapel Hill: Full-ride leadership program for high school seniors combining hands-on experience, college application boosts, and access to Duke & UNC resources. Ap
• Cum Laude Society — The Cum Laude Society: Join a prestigious academic honor society for high school juniors and seniors. Boost college applications, earn scholarships, and showcase your academ
• Ron Brown Scholar Program — Ron Brown Scholar Fund: Elite scholarship for Black high school seniors excelling in academics and leadership. Earn $40k to fund college while building leadership skills for
• National Japan Bowl — Japan-America Society of Washington DC: Compete in the National Japan Bowl to showcase your Japanese language and cultural knowledge. Build key skills, earn scholarships, and enhance your co
• EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship — Experimental Aircraft Association: Earn up to $12,000 for flight training toward a Private Pilot Certificate. Perfect for high school students seeking hands-on STEM experience and colle
• Clark Scholars Program — Texas Tech: Elite summer research program for high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on STEM experience, earn a $750 stipend, and boost your college applicat
• Davidson Fellows Scholarship - Music Category — Davidson Institute: Prestigious music scholarship recognizing high school students with exceptional compositions. Boost your college applications and showcase your creati
• Davidson Fellows — Davidson Institute: Win $50k, $25k, or $10k scholarships in this elite STEM competition for high-achieving high school students. Boost college applications with hands-on
• Cameron Impact Scholarship — Bryan Cameron Education Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship for college by showcasing leadership and community impact. Perfect for high school seniors building standout college appl
• Rhodes Scholarship — Rhodes Trust: Unlock the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for international graduate study at Oxford. Boost your college applications and academic skills in a virtual
• Gates Scholarship Finalist — Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Full ride scholarship for exceptional Pell-eligible students. Covers full cost of attendance at any US college.
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship — Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: One of most prestigious merit scholarships; 150 scholars selected from 100,000+ applicants
• Flinn Scholars Program — Flinn Foundation: Earn a full-ride scholarship through Arizona’s leading merit program for seniors. Develop leadership skills and boost college applications in this hyb
• National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships — NSHSS Foundation: Unlock academic scholarships for high school students in grades 9-12. Boost college applications and explore multiple fields with this free virtual op
• Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program — Chick-fil-A Inc.: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars awards up to $25,000 to non-employee high school and college students who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commun
• Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition — Veterans of Foreign Wars: Patriotic audio essay competition with scholarships.
• Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards — Hispanic Heritage Foundation: Celebrate Latino excellence with this virtual competition for high school seniors. Earn scholarships, boost college applications, and showcase leaders
• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — Mastercard Foundation: Full scholarships at top universities. For students from Africa and developing countries.
• INTEL Science Talent Search (now Regeneron STS) Finalist — Society for Science: Most prestigious pre-college science research competition in US. 40 finalists compete in DC. Top prize $250,000. Many winners become major scientists.
• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) - High School — U.S. Department of State (administered by AFS/CIEE/YFU): Merit-based full scholarship for an academic year in Germany with a host family.
• National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) — U.S. Department of State: Immerse in a free summer program abroad to master critical languages, explore diverse cultures, and boost college applications. Perfect for ambitious
• NFL Foundation Inspire Change Scholarship — NFL Foundation: Scholarship for high school seniors who demonstrate commitment to social justice, criminal justice reform, police-community relations, and economic ad

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