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== General Academic Scholarships ==
 
== General Academic Scholarships ==
* [[National Merit Scholarship Program]] [http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php website]
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* [[National Merit Scholarship Program]] Students who do well on the PSAT can win thousands of dollars in National Merit, corporate-sponsored, or college-sponsored scholarships. [http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php website]
 
* [[Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation]] Thousands of Coca-Cola Scholars have received millions in overall academic support. [https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/ website]
 
* [[Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation]] Thousands of Coca-Cola Scholars have received millions in overall academic support. [https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/ website]
* [[AXA Achievement Scholarship]] [http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html website]
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* [[AXA Achievement Scholarship]] State winners win a \$10,000 and national winners with \$25,000 for their achievements. [http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html website]
* [[Davidson Fellows Scholarship]] Davidson Fellows receive a <dollar/>50,000, <dollar/>25,000 or <dollar/>10,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature and/or philosophy. [http://www.ditdservices.org/Articles.aspx?ArticleID=36&NavID=1_0 website]
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* [[Davidson Fellows Scholarship]] Davidson Fellows receive a \$50,000, \$25,000, or \$10,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature and/or philosophy. [http://www.ditdservices.org/Articles.aspx?ArticleID=36&NavID=1_0 website]
* [[QuestBridge]] [http://www.questbridge.org/ website]
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* [[QuestBridge]] - The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges. [http://www.questbridge.org/ website]
 
* [[Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program]] [http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html website]
 
* [[Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program]] [http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html website]
 
* [[KFC Colonel's Scholars Program]] [http://www.kfcscholars.org/ website]
 
* [[KFC Colonel's Scholars Program]] [http://www.kfcscholars.org/ website]
* [[Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships]] [http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ website]
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* [[Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships]] for high school seniors in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. [http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ website]
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* [[Burger King Scholars Program]] for students who work part-time and have financial need. [http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html website]
 
* [[Sam Walton Community Scholarship]] [http://www.act.org/walmart/community/ website]
 
* [[Sam Walton Community Scholarship]] [http://www.act.org/walmart/community/ website]
* [[Best Buy @15 Scholarship]] [https://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/at15_scholarship/ website]
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* [[Best Buy @15 Scholarship]] of <dollar/>1,000 for students in grades 9-12. [https://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/at15_scholarship/ website]
 
* [[The Lowe's Scholarship]] [https://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx website]
 
* [[The Lowe's Scholarship]] [https://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx website]
 
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* [[Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship]] of <dollar/>1000 [http://www.gkscholarship.com/ website]
== Minority Specific Scholarships ==
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* Win Common Knowledge Scholarships based on what you know [http://cksf.org/ website]
* [[Gates Millenium Scholarship]] [http://www.gmsp.org/ website]
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* [[Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award]] for scholar athletes who drink milk. [http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php website]
* Hispanic College Fund [http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/ scholarships] for economics, business, health care, hospitality, STEM and other majors.
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* [[Elks Most Valuable Students Competition]] [http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm website]
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* [[Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship]] - for '''JUNIORS''' who have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. [http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community website]
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* [[CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program]] for high school seniors and college sophomores who demonstrate financial need. Up to <dollar/>18,000 per year in exchange for working in an Agency facility during summer breaks and after graduation. [https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html#udergradscholar website]
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* [[Harry S. Truman Scholarship]] for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Students must be at least a junior and nominated by their college. [http://www.truman.gov/ website]
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* [[Alpha Kappa Alpha scholarships]] based on merit or financial need. [http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/ website]
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* [[Ambassadorial Scholarships]] for college juniors and seniors who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the country of the language. [http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx website]
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*[[Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships]] To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, Porch will award a $2,000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students [https://porch.com/resources/scholarships/ website]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Academic scholarships]]
 
* [[Academic scholarships]]
 
* [[Academic competitions]]
 
* [[Academic competitions]]
* [[Regional scholarships]]
 

Latest revision as of 23:48, 27 January 2024

The following is a list of large scholarships open to US students, regardless of interests.

General Academic Scholarships

See also