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

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for reading, writing, and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand? If so, we may just have the perfect opportunity for you: the Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest! Each 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 novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Nine prizes of varying amounts are awarded each year, with a grand prize of $25,000! If you’re familiar with Atlas Shrugged, can make a convincing argument, and want to make some cash, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior with a passion for helping others? If so, consider applying for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $20,000 to 150 lucky graduating high school seniors who plan on enrolling in a U.S. postsecondary institution for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is offered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, an organization that serves to invest in promising high school seniors who are dedicated to service and leadership. If this sounds like you and you need some help paying off college costs, we encourage you to apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship!Show Less

The US Bank Student Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship opportunity for U.S. residents aged 17 or older who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a post-secondary institution to receive help funding their education. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple incoming and current undergraduate students who complete some of the U.S. Bank's "financial education lesson" modules. Each module takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete, and the more that students complete, the more money they become eligible to earn. Applicants who complete 25+, 50+, 100+, and 200+ modules are eligible to receive $2500, $5000, $10,000, and $20,000, respectively. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a Black or African American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently a high school senior? Furthermore, are you planning on soon attending college and have an interest in global entrepreneurship and/or community engagement? If that sounds like you, consider applying for the Ron Brown scholarship! Dedicated to supporting community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans, the scholarship awards $40,000 scholarships to 20-25 hardworking students each year. The scholarship is awarded over the course of one’s four-year undergraduate career, offering $10,000 per year. Winners must be planning on attending accredited four-year universities in the United States. In order to apply, applicants must submit two 500-word essays, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. If you’re passionate about community engagement and want some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a U.S. high school student with a love for U.S. history? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest! Each year, the contest awards up to $10,000 to winning applicants who submit a 700 - 1,000-word essay following the year’s prompt. Each year's prompt relates to U.S. history, with this year’s being: “Describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. ” The scholarship is offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. If you love U.S. history and want to put your writing skills and history knowledge to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior wanting to go into aircraft mechanic training? If so, the Epic Flight Academy Aircraft Mechanic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $20,000 to two (2) high school seniors who are (1) willing to start aircraft mechanic training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship and (2) will be 18 years old by the time training starts. To apply, interested students must submit one short essay, two letters of recommendation, a ~2-minute-long Youtube video, and an aviation-related photo of themselves. If you're a high school senior with dreams of becoming an aircraft mechanic, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and keep soaring towards your dreams.Show Less

The FSF Case Study Scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in an FSF member school. For more information on how to apply, interested students should reach out to their member school. By applying, students are eligible to win up to $25,000 to go towards their post-secondary educational costs. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you a Chick-fil-A employee wanting to pursue higher education? If so, consider applying for the Remarkable Futures Scholarships! The scholarship is open to Chick-fil-A team members who want to receive their degrees from any postsecondary institution. These include two- and four-year institutions, online programs, and vocational/technical schools. The scholarship initiative is offered by Chick-Fil-A, one of the largest American fast-food restaurant chains. The scholarship looks to help employees pursue their desired education and help them achieve their long-term goals. The Remarkable Futures Scholarship initiative offers two scholarships: the True Inspiration Scholarship worth $25,000 and the Leadership Scholarship worth up to $2,500. If you are employed by Chick-Fil-A and looking for help funding your postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Daniels Scholarship Program is open to college-bound high school seniors from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who have earned a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490 or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category. Additionally, to be eligible, applicants' parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $85,000 or less on their most recent tax return on which the applicant is claimed as a dependent. If you're a college-bound student from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an international or DACA student enrolled full-time in a U.S. or Canadian university? If so, the Global Citizen Scholarship was created by MPower just for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 and $2,000, respectively, to one grand-prize winner and two "Honorable Mentions" who are non-U.S. or Canadian citizens attending an MPOWER-eligible school. The scholarship program was designed to be as broad as possible to match the “diverse experiences of international students.” With that said, if you're an international or DACA student attending an eligible university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less