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زلزلے کے جھٹکے محسوس ہونے پر لوگوں میں خوف و ہراس پھیل گیا اور لوگ گھروں سے باہر نکل آئے۔
زلزلہ پیما مرکز کے مطابق ریکٹر اسکیل پر شدت 3 اعشایہ 7 ریکارڈ کی گئی ہے۔ زلزلے کی گہرائی 20 کلومیٹر جبکہ اس کا مرکز خضدار سے 50 کلومیٹر جنوب مشرق میں تھا۔
- U.S. and international high school juniors and seniors
- School counselors, parents, and college readiness programs
- First-generation and high-achieving students seeking financial support
I. Introduction
- College costs are rising, but early planning pays off—literally.
- High school students can apply to major national scholarships that cover full or partial tuition, housing, and even living expenses.
- This guide highlights the most competitive and generous scholarships available before entering college.
II. Full-Ride & High-Value Scholarships for High School Students
1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program
- Award: $20,000 for 150 seniors.
- Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors with strong academics, leadership, and community service.
- Deadline: October 31.
2. The Gates Scholarship
- Award: Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room & board, books, transportation).
- Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds with financial need and strong academics (top 10% of class).
- Deadline: September.
3. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
- Award: Up to $55,000/year for 4 years.
- Eligibility: High-achieving seniors with financial need; minimum GPA 3.5.
- Deadline: November.
4. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
- Award: $1,000–$50,000 over 4 years.
- Eligibility: U.S. seniors; judged on academics, leadership, and financial need.
- Deadline: November 13.
5. QuestBridge National College Match
- Award: Full four-year scholarships to partner schools (e.g., Yale, Stanford, MIT).
- Eligibility: Low-income, high-achieving seniors.
- Deadline: Late September.
- Bonus: Includes early admission to top-tier schools.
III. STEM and Specialty Scholarships for High School Students
1. Regeneron Science Talent Search
- Award: Up to $250,000.
- Eligibility: Seniors completing original STEM research projects.
- Deadline: November.
2. Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
- Award: $40,000 + paid summer internship.
- Eligibility: Seniors planning to major in computer science or engineering.
- Deadline: January.
3. Davidson Fellows Scholarship
- Award: $10,000–$50,000.
- Eligibility: Students 18 or younger with extraordinary work in STEM, literature, or music.
- Deadline: February.
IV. Scholarships for Leadership & Community Impact
1. Equitable Excellence Scholarship
- Award: $2,500–$25,000.
- Eligibility: U.S. seniors demonstrating leadership and service.
- Deadline: December.
2. Burger King Scholars Program
- Award: $1,000–$50,000.
- Eligibility: Seniors with academic achievement and community service.
- Deadline: December 15.
3. Doodle for Google Scholarship
- Award: $30,000 + tech package for school.
- Eligibility: Students grades K–12 who submit an original Google logo illustration.
- Deadline: Spring (varies).
V. Scholarships for Underrepresented & First-Generation Students
1. Dell Scholars Program
- Award: $20,000 + tech + support services.
- Eligibility: Seniors in a college readiness program (e.g., AVID), minimum GPA 2.4, with financial need.
- Deadline: December.
2. Ron Brown Scholarship
- Award: $40,000 over 4 years.
- Eligibility: African-American seniors with leadership and financial need.
- Deadline: January 9 (early) or February 1 (final).
3. Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Award: $500–$5,000.
- Eligibility: Hispanic seniors (U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens), GPA 3.0+.
- Deadline: February.
VI. Tips to Maximize Your Scholarship Applications
✅ Start early—track deadlines in a spreadsheet or calendar
✅ Craft a strong personal statement with clear goals and values
✅ Request recommendation letters at least a month in advance
✅ Apply to multiple awards—don’t rely on just one
✅ Clean up your online presence—some scholarships check social media
VII. Tools and Resources
- RaiseMe.com – Earn micro-scholarships for grades & activities
- Scholly, Going Merry, Fastweb – Scholarship match platforms
- College financial aid offices – Many universities offer automatic merit aid
VIII. Conclusion
- Applying for scholarships in high school can eliminate or reduce student debt and open doors to prestigious programs.
- Treat scholarships like a part-time job—the payoff is worth it.
- The earlier you start, the more options you’ll have.
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