# 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 free; 18 can be done online. ## Programs (168 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [United States Senate Youth Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/us-senate-youth) | Hearst Foundations | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-09-30 | | [Questbridge National College Match](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/intel-isef-grand-awards) | QuestBridge | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-01 | | [Morehead-Cain Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/morehead-cain) | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2026-10-01 | | [Posse Foundation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/posse-foundation) | Posse Foundation | Free | virtual | Grades 11–12 | 2026-10-01 | | [Stamps Leadership Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stamps-scholarship) | Stamps Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-15 | | [Flinn Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/flinn-scholarship) | Flinn Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-19 | | [Boettcher Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/boettcher-scholarship) | Boettcher Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-01 | | [Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jack-kent-cooke-foundation) | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-11 | | [Robertson Scholars Leadership Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/robertson-scholars) | Duke University / UNC Chapel Hill | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2026-11-15 | | [Cum Laude Society](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cum-laude-society) | The Cum Laude Society | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2026-12-31 | | [Ron Brown Scholar Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ron-brown-scholar) | Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-09 | | [National Japan Bowl](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-japan-bowl) | Japan-America Society of Washington DC | $200 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-29 | | [EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/eaa-ray-aviation-scholarship) | Experimental Aircraft Association | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-01-31 | | [Clark Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/clark-scholars) | Texas Tech | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-16 | | [Davidson Fellows Scholarship - Music Category](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/davidson-institute-fellows) | Davidson Institute | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-18 | | [Davidson Fellows](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/davidson) | Davidson Institute | Free | virtual | Grades 11–18 | 2027-02-18 | | [Cameron Impact Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cameron-impact-scholarship) | Bryan Cameron Education Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-09-10 | | [Rhodes Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rhodes-scholarship) | Rhodes Trust | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-07 | | [Gates Scholarship Finalist](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/gates-scholarship-finalist) | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-09-15 | | [Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/coca-cola-scholars-program) | Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2026-09-30 | | [Flinn Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/flinn-scholars) | Flinn Foundation | Free | hybrid | Grade 12 | 2026-10-20 | | [National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) Scholarships](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nshss-foundation-scholarships) | NSHSS Foundation | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-27 | | [Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/chick-fil-a-community-scholars-program) | Chick-fil-A Inc. | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-10-28 | | [Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/voice-of-democracy-audio-essay-competition) | Veterans of Foreign Wars | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-31 | | [Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/hispanic-heritage-foundation-awards) | Hispanic Heritage Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-01 | | [Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program) | Mastercard Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-03 | | [INTEL Science Talent Search (now Regeneron STS) Finalist](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/intel-science-talent-search-now-regeneron-sts-finalist) | Society for Science | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2026-11-05 | | [Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) - High School](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-cbyx-high-school) | U.S. Department of State (administered by AFS/CIEE/YFU) | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-10 | | [National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-security-language-initiative-for-youth-nsli-y) | U.S. Department of State | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-12 | | [NFL Foundation Inspire Change Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/nfl-foundation-inspire-change-scholarship) | NFL Foundation | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2026-11-15 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many scholarships open now programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 168 verified scholarships open now opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these scholarships open now programs free? Yes — 29 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: Cameron Impact Scholarship (September 10, 2026); Gates Scholarship Finalist (September 15, 2026); United States Senate Youth Program (September 30, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### How current is this list? This page is generated from the live directory: it lists the 168 programs whose application window is open right now as of today. 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