High School Students: Best U.S. Scholarships to Apply for Before College**

 


Audience:

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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