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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] | * [[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]] State winners win | + | * [[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 | + | * [[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 - 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] | + | * [[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] | ||
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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] | * [[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] | ||
| − | * Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship of <dollar/>1000 [http://www.gkscholarship.com/ website] | + | * [[Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship]] of <dollar/>1000 [http://www.gkscholarship.com/ website] |
* Win Common Knowledge Scholarships based on what you know [http://cksf.org/ website] | * Win Common Knowledge Scholarships based on what you know [http://cksf.org/ website] | ||
* [[Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award]] for scholar athletes who drink milk. [http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php website] | * [[Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award]] for scholar athletes who drink milk. [http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php website] | ||
* [[Elks Most Valuable Students Competition]] [http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm website] | * [[Elks Most Valuable Students Competition]] [http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm website] | ||
| − | * 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] | + | * [[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] |
| − | * 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] | + | * [[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] |
* [[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] | * [[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] | ||
| − | * [http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/ | + | * [[Alpha Kappa Alpha scholarships]] based on merit or financial need. [http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/ website] |
| + | * [[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] | ||
| + | *[[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]] | ||
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
- 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. website
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Thousands of Coca-Cola Scholars have received millions in overall academic support. website
- AXA Achievement Scholarship State winners win a $10,000 and national winners with $25,000 for their achievements. website
- 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. website
- 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. website
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program website
- KFC Colonel's Scholars Program website
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships for high school seniors in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. website
- Burger King Scholars Program for students who work part-time and have financial need. website
- Sam Walton Community Scholarship website
- Best Buy @15 Scholarship of <dollar/>1,000 for students in grades 9-12. website
- The Lowe's Scholarship website
- Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship of <dollar/>1000 website
- Win Common Knowledge Scholarships based on what you know website
- Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award for scholar athletes who drink milk. website
- Elks Most Valuable Students Competition website
- Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship - for JUNIORS who have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. website
- 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. website
- 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. website
- Alpha Kappa Alpha scholarships based on merit or financial need. website
- Ambassadorial Scholarships for college juniors and seniors who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the country of the language. website
- 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 website
