Top Scholarships from $10,000 to $25,000

Are you a high school senior or college undergraduate who identifies as female, resides in the United States, and wishes to pursue a STEM-related field of education? If so, you might consider applying for the Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to five applicants who submit the most thoughtful 500-word (or less) essay in response to the following prompt: At Hyundai, we know the success of a company is only equal to the talent of its team. We seek those who persevere, ask, “Why not?” and dare to make a difference. In 500 words or less, tell us how, as a woman in STEM, you’ll redefine convention by doing things differently, more efficiently. We want you to succeed—and hopefully even consider working with us one day. If you’re passionate about STEM and wish to reduce your college debt, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Stokes Scholarship Programs are funded by the Central Intelligence Agency, a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions. Every year, their Stokes Scholarship Program awards up to $25,000 to multiple postsecondary students who (1) can commit to working at the CIA for a period of 1.5 years for each year they receive the scholarship and (2) are willing to work a full-time schedule (40 hours/week) for a minimum of 12 weeks each summer in the WMA until graduation and onboard as an officer. Chosen Stokes scholars should also maintain a competitive GPA (>3.0) for the entirety of the time they receive the scholarship. If you're an undergraduate or graduate student wanting to work at the Central Intelligence Agency, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Aspiring doctors and medical school students across the United States, look no further than the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $5,000 and $10,000 to thirty-five (35) incoming and current students enrolled in medical, pharmacy, or nursing school. While ten (10) students will be awarded the whopping $10,000 award, 25 others will be granted the very generous $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must have one or more years of school remaining to qualify for the scholarship. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply and start changing people's lives for the better. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a high school student with a passion for literature and politics? You might consider applying for the Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Fountainhead)! Four times per year, the contest asks its applicants to write an 800 - 1,600 word essay in which they analyze and make an argument about an aspect or plot point of The Fountainhead. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’ve read The Fountainhead, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Tither's Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of United Methodist churches in Iowa and Nebraska who are attending college or graduate school in any state and whose parents have a record of tithing to charity.Show Less

Floridian National Merit Scholars - don't miss your chance to be considered for the Benacquisto Scholarship! Every year, the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance offers the Benacquisto Scholarship to Florida high school graduates who have been designated as a National Merit Scholar and will be enrolling at an eligible Florida institution of higher education in the upcoming academic year. Eligible universities include: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida, the University of Miami, and the University of South Florida. Recipients of the Benacquisto Scholarship will receive an award equal to the institutional cost of attendance for an in-state student minus the sum of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship and the National Merit award. If you’re interested in this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to explore these other scholarships for students in Florida, available on the Scholarships360 platform. Happy applying!Show Less

The Incoming Freshman: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to students entering The University of Southern Mississippi as a freshman. Students who are members of Phi Kappa Theta are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you ready to receive your college education and make an impact on the cattle industry? If so, and you're a member of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA), you've come to the right place! Every year, NJHA offers 22 scholarships, altogether offering nearly $200,000 total to college, technical institution, and graduate school students who are members of the National Junior Hereford Association. The scholarships range in value from $2,500 to $10,000 each and require that applicants have a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify. While the primary 22 scholarships offered are open to NJHA students of any major, one "special" (1) scholarship is specifically offered to Veterinary Medicine students, and another two (2) are available only to non-traditional students. If you're interested in this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Then, be sure to explore other scholarships for agriculture students available on the platform. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Public safety officers, whether working as firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, or highway emergency response officers, work day and night to keep the public safe. Many even risk possible disability or death in the line of duty. To honor the bravery of these important individuals, the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Scholarship was established to help the dependents of public safety officers in Georgia afford and attend college. To be eligible for this scholarship worth up to $18,000 per year, individuals must be the dependent child or spouse of a Georgia Public Safety Officer who was permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Applicants must also be legal residents of Georgia and enroll full-time in an eligible in-state public or private college, university, or technical college (see full list below). If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. Plus, don't forget to check out our other scholarships for Georgia students and scholarships for students with a disabled parent. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Attending Siena College guarantees you many things: the opportunity to choose from 30+ majors and 80+ minors, a beautiful campus located in Loudonville, New York, and, best of all, a guaranteed academic merit scholarship! Upon admission to Siena College in Loudonville, New York, incoming freshmen are automatically eligible and considered for one academic/merit scholarship from the college. Among these is the St. Claire Scholarship, which offers $22,000 to incoming freshmen who hold a high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.1. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Coming to Siena College guarantees you many things: the opportunity to choose from 30+ majors and 80+ minors, a beautiful campus located in Loudonville, New York, and, best of all, very generous financial aid! Each incoming Siena College freshman is automatically eligible and considered for one academic/merit scholarship from the college. Among these is the Mission Scholarship, which offers $20,000 to incoming freshmen who hold a high school GPA of 2.9 or below. To qualify, students must simply apply for and receive admission to Siena College. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

Academically impressive students coming to Siena College - look no further than the Franciscan Scholarship! Every year, Siena College automatically grants incoming freshmen an academic merit scholarship upon admission to the college. Among these is the above-mentioned Franciscan Scholarship, an opportunity offering $23,500 to students with a solid academic record (3.2 - 3.4 GPA) and a long history of involvement in their community or school. While standardized test scores are optional, those who choose to submit must have an SAT score above 1120 or an ACT score above 24 to qualify for the Franciscan Scholarship. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

The Lonsdale Magaro Build Scholarship is an incredibly generous scholarship offered to the most academically impressive and promising students enrolling at the University of Austin. Each year, the scholarship awards $25,000 per academic year to incoming University of Austin students with top standardized test scores. To qualify, applicants must have a minimum 1500 SAT score, a minimum 34 ACT score, or a minimum 108 CLT score. Applicants should also, ideally, be strong in STEM, solve real-world problems, and want to "make a big impact on America's future." In addition to the monetary reward, selected recipients will receive personal mentorship from esteemed entrepreneurs and investors, including Joe Lonsdale and Alex Magaro. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit their standardized test scores and a ~1,000-word essay answering the prompt: "What do you hope to build with your University of Austin education, and how will it strengthen the United States of America? Share with us a project design that falls within one of the following categories: (i) STEM, (ii) public policy and civil society, or (iii) arts and media." Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Introducing the UChicago First Phoenix Scholarship - an incredible opportunity that grants UChicago first-generation college students a remarkable $20,000 scholarship spread over four years. The program is designed to support those whose parents didn't obtain a degree from a four-year college or university. No extra materials are required; simply apply for admission and you'll be automatically considered. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation's Career & Technical Education Scholarship is open to students planning to attend a non-degree certificate program of any length. Applicants must be the child of an active duty or reserve U.S. Marine, or a veteran U.S. Marine who has received an honorable discharge or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Children of U.S. Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, or Religious Programs Specialists attached to a Marine unit may also qualify. Additionally, applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be planning to attend an accredited undergraduate college or career technical education (CTE) in the upcoming academic year. If you fit the below eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply for the chance to win between $2,500 and $10,000 towards your post-secondary education! The CTE application deadline is rolling for career training programs less than 12 months in length.Show Less

Are you passionate about saving animals from exploitation? If so, consider applying for the Future Without Speciesism Cash Award! The Future Without Speciesism Cash Award is open to college and graduate students who can come up with a game-changing invention that can replace animal use in any aspect of life. The scholarship is funded by People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to ending the abusive treatment of animals in business and society and promoting the consideration of animal interests in everyday decision-making, policies, and practices. On a rolling basis, their Future Without Speciesism Cash Award regularly grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to students based on the workability, practicality, and promise of their suggested inventions. If you’re passionate about saving animals from exploitation, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Muslim student interested in filmmaking? If so, consider applying for the Islamic Scholarship Fund Film Grant! The grant is open to Muslim students wanting to make a film project featuring American Muslim characters or American Muslim themes. Since 2014, the Islamic Scholarship Fund has offered the program to support prospective Muslim filmmakers. The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers funding, mentorship, career counseling, and professional experience to increase American Muslim representation. Recipients are awarded up to $15,000 in each category (narrative, special projects, and documentary). They also receive mentorship and networking opportunities from industry professionals to help further the advancement of their script and film. If you are a Muslim student passionate about filmmaking, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student passionate about the U.S. Constitution? If so, you may be interested in the American Legion Oratorical Contest! The contest is open to high school students age 20 or younger who write and recite a speech related to the U.S. Constitution.  The American Legion created the contest to encourage appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students and invite a deeper understanding of it. Participating students will first partake in the contest at the post level, with those making it past moving to the state competition. Those making it past the first round of the state level will earn at least $2,000, and the winner of the national competition will make $25,000. If you are passionate about the U.S. Constitution and want to enter a speech contest to earn money for college, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that each state has its own deadline, so we recommend checking your state's American Legion website before applying.Show Less

Are you a student in France interested in studying abroad in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Georges Lurcy Fellowships! These scholarships are open to French students wanting to study abroad at American universities for a year. The Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust have funded and awarded the scholarship since 2001 in an effort to promote teamwork between America and France and support the global education of students in both countries. The goal for students is to receive an education in the field of their choice (and how it pertains to the United States) and to experience life on an American campus. Each year, scholarships worth approximately $20,000 are awarded to six (6) lucky applicants to help pay for tuition, room and board, books, and the round-trip ticket between France and the United States. If you are a French student looking for a study abroad opportunity in the U.S., we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college junior or senior interested in studying abroad? If so, consider applying for the OAS Academic Scholarships Program (Undergraduate)! The scholarship is open to students from the U.S. and any other OAS Member States in the last two years of their studies leading to a bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have the desire to study in another OAS Member State (excluding their home country) and return to and remain in their home country for at least two years following the completion of their studies abroad. The Organization of American States (OAS), the premier regional forum for political discussion, is proud to offer this and other scholarships to help students achieve their educational goals. Every year, they select multiple recipients to earn up to $10,000 for tuition and mandatory fees, health insurance, monthly allowance, roundtrip airfare, and school books. If you are a college upperclassman looking for a study abroad opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The National Merit Scholarship is an annual academic merit competition that awards high school juniors with college scholarship money for being among the highest-scoring students in the nation on the PSAT/NMSQT. While the number of scholarships awarded varies each year, 7,590 National Merit Scholarships are expected to be awarded in this upcoming school year. To be considered, students simply need to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October (during their junior year of high school). Bear in mind that there are multiple types of National Merit scholarships available: $2,500 National Merit Scholarships, corporate-sponsored scholarships worth between $1,000 and $10,000, and college-sponsored merit scholarships worth between $500 and $2,000 for National Merit finalists planning on attending a sponsor college or university. If you're a high school junior, we encourage you to take the PSAT/NMSQT this October for consideration for a National Merit Scholarship! Keep on reading to learn more, and good luck with the exam!Show Less

Have you been in foster care through Casey Family Services? If so, consider applying for the Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship! The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship is open to 16-49-year-old current and incoming university students pursuing any degree or professional degree who were in foster care through Casey Family Services in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. The scholarship is offered by Foster Care To Success, the oldest and largest national non-profit organization working solely with college-bound foster youth to help provide them with tuition grants, books, living stipends, and emergency funding. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants up to $10,000 to help former foster youth pay for their postsecondary educational expenses. If you're a former foster youth looking for help funding your schooling, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a rising high school junior or senior who holds a leadership role within your school's government or honors society? If so, consider applying for the United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship! Each year, the program offers two students per state a $10,000 scholarship. In addition to the monetary award, winners receive the opportunity to participate in Washington Week. This is a mandatory week-long stay in Washington, D.C. in which you will be able to partake and witness meetings with the Senate leaders, Supreme Court justices, many other important officials, and even the U.S. President! In order to apply, you must contact either your high school principal, counselor, history teacher, or state selection contact to receive an application. This is an amazing opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes experience in Washington D.C. and earn a college scholarship, particularly for students interested in pursuing a career in government and/or politics. With that said, if you’re interested, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

If you're interested in a career in the culinary industry, easily financing your culinary studies will be more than just a dream with the Food Dreams Scholarship! The Food Dreams Scholarship is open to students who have graduated high school (or an international equivalent) and those older. The scholarship is funded by Food Dreams (founded by the renowned chef Jean-Georges), a nonprofit foundation established in 2016. Food Dreams aims to help aspiring chefs throughout the world gain access to culinary education and career opportunities in the restaurant industry that would otherwise be out of reach. In addition to scholarships to prestigious institutes such as the Culinary Institute of America and the Institute of Culinary Education, Food Dreams also provides post-graduate mentorship programs in Jean-Georges’ restaurants around the world.Show Less