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Looking for scholarships that award between $2,500 – $5,000 to winners? We’ve vetted the following $2,500-$5,000 scholarships so you can apply with confidence. We chose each of these scholarships by award amount, but remember we have also have scholarship lists by interest, background, and much more at our scholarship directory. You can also sign up for a free account to get custom matches, updated daily.
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Offered by Scholarships360
ExclusiveOffered by Scholarships360
ExclusiveThe Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less
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Offered by Sallie Mae
Easy ApplicationOffered by Sallie Mae
Easy ApplicationSallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…
Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…
Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.
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Offered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationOffered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationAre you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior or current post-secondary student from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? Further, do you have a passion for (and prior experiences with) either community service or playing sports? If so, consider applying for the Morgan Levine Dolan Community Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 each to five current or incoming post-secondary students with a history of either playing sports or volunteering in their local community. To apply, interested students must submit an essay detailing how earning this scholarship will help them fulfill their future goals. If you're from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania and love either community service or sports, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by The College Board
Easy ApplicationOffered by The College Board
Easy ApplicationCreate a college list with six schools you're considering - no minimum GPA or essay required!
Create a college list with six schools you're considering - no minimum GPA or essay required!
Create a college list with six schools you're considering - no minimum GPA or essay required!
Offered by Extra Space Storage
Offered by Extra Space Storage
The There's Space For Everyone Scholarship is offering eight $3,000 scholarships to high school, college, or graduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited…Show More
The There's Space For Everyone Scholarship is offering eight $3,000 scholarships to high school, college, or graduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited…Show More
The There's Space For Everyone Scholarship is offering eight $3,000 scholarships to high school, college, or graduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming Fall semester. To be eligible, applicants must be legal residents of the United States and at least 16 years old. If you're an incoming or current post-secondary student looking for help funding your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Bear in mind that the scholarship accepts applications from April 1st to May 31st of every year.Show Less
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Offered by Niche
Easy ApplicationOffered by Niche
Easy ApplicationEasy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!
Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!
Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year!
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Offered by Ted & Holly Rollins
Offered by Ted & Holly Rollins
Are you a college-bound high school senior with big dreams? If so, consider applying for the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior with big dreams? If so, consider applying for the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior with big dreams? If so, consider applying for the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) applicant who writes an essay regarding life story, intended field of study, career and how you specifically will make an impact on the world. The scholarship is offered by Ted and Holly Rollins, entrepreneurs and philanthropists who believe in the importance of assisting hardworking youth in paying for college. If you’re an incoming college student in need of some financial help while you’re off pursuing your dreams, we encourage you to apply to the Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship!Show Less
Offered by American College Foundation
Offered by American College Foundation
Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle,…Show More
Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle,…Show More
Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to five applicants who submit an essay (~500 words) on why college is important to them. The scholarship is biannual, and non-winners from previous cycles are welcome to reapply. The upcoming deadline for the scholarship is on June 1, 2023. The scholarship is funded by the American College Foundation, a college preparation cornerstone with all information and related strategies delivered entirely from the family’s perspective. If you’re a high schooler passionate about receiving a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply and prepare for your college journey early!Show Less
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Offered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationOffered by Bold.org
Easy ApplicationOpen to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
Offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Are you a 6th-8th grader with an interest in American history? If so, the Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for…Show More
Are you a 6th-8th grader with an interest in American history? If so, the Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for…Show More
Are you a 6th-8th grader with an interest in American history? If so, the Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards up to $5,000 to the 6th-8th grade students who submit the best 300-400-word essays "expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief." Bear in mind that applications must be submitted to your local VFW post by October 31st to be considered for the scholarship. If this scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by Triangle Community Foundation
Offered by Triangle Community Foundation
The Kassel Smit Make A Difference Scholarship was established in honor of Kassel Smit, a creative and inquisitive Cary High School student whose life was…Show More
The Kassel Smit Make A Difference Scholarship was established in honor of Kassel Smit, a creative and inquisitive Cary High School student whose life was…Show More
The Kassel Smit Make A Difference Scholarship was established in honor of Kassel Smit, a creative and inquisitive Cary High School student whose life was tragically cut short at age 16, in order to provide financial support to a soon-to-be Cary high school graduate who embodies Kassel's traits. Such traits include creativity, inquisition, sensitivity, generosity, a sense of humor, respect, and love. The $2,500 award can go toward any need listed under the recipients' post-secondary institution's total cost of attendance. To apply, students should download the application from the Triangle Community Foundation website and submit their completed application to [email protected]. If you're a passionate Cary High School graduate who demonstrates the traits listed above, and want to honor Kassel's legacy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by CollegeXpress
Easy ApplicationOffered by CollegeXpress
Easy ApplicationAnnual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Offered by Associated General Contractors of New York State, LLC
Offered by Associated General Contractors of New York State, LLC
The Associated General Contractors NYS Scholarship Program is seeking ambitious New York residents who (1) are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in construction or…Show More
The Associated General Contractors NYS Scholarship Program is seeking ambitious New York residents who (1) are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in construction or…Show More
The Associated General Contractors NYS Scholarship Program is seeking ambitious New York residents who (1) are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in construction or construction-related engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) and (2) will continue pursuing their degree in the upcoming academic year. Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,500 and $5,000 to multiple New York residents pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in construction or construction-related engineering. Bear in mind that graduate students who are awarded the scholarship are not eligible to reapply for a second year, but undergraduates may reapply each year. If you're a New York resident pursuing a construction or construction-related engineering degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by United Negro College Fund
Offered by United Negro College Fund
Are you a Black college junior attending a UNCF member institution in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Virginia? Further, are you majoring in STEM,…Show More
Are you a Black college junior attending a UNCF member institution in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Virginia? Further, are you majoring in STEM,…Show More
Are you a Black college junior attending a UNCF member institution in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Virginia? Further, are you majoring in STEM, business, or sustainability-related disciplines? If so, the HBCU - Sustainable Communities Initiative may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the initiative awards $5,000 to multiple Black college juniors at UNCF member institutions in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia who are studying eligible fields. Preference will be given to students majoring in Agriculture, Engineering, Technology, Environmental & Conservation Sciences, Sustainability Studies, City/Community/Urban Planning, Architecture, Applied Sciences, Information Technologies, or Business Administration. The scholarship can be renewed for up to one year if recipients meet renewal requirements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by Appily
Easy ApplicationOffered by Appily
Easy ApplicationThis easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More
This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More
This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less
Offered by LSP Association
Offered by LSP Association
The LSP Association Scholarship is intended to assist students in pursuing the educational requirements necessary for licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional or to…Show More
The LSP Association Scholarship is intended to assist students in pursuing the educational requirements necessary for licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional or to…Show More
The LSP Association Scholarship is intended to assist students in pursuing the educational requirements necessary for licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional or to seek opportunities in other related professions within the environmental industry. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be awarded at the LSP Association Membership Meeting in June following the application deadline. Applicants must have been accepted to a degree program at an accredited New England College or University and be majoring in an approved environmental-related curriculum. Lastly, students must be Massachusetts residents OR be current members of the LSP Association, or have an immediate family member who is. If you're pursuing licensure to become a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by Rhode Island Foundation
Offered by Rhode Island Foundation
The Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Rhode Island residents studying nursing in or out of state, as…Show More
The Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Rhode Island residents studying nursing in or out of state, as…Show More
The Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nursing Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Rhode Island residents studying nursing in or out of state, as well as non-Rhode Island residents studying nursing in Rhode Island. Rhode Island residents and non-residents alike are welcome to apply using the Rhode Island's Foundation single application for nursing scholarships. This scholarship is just one of eight available, so don't miss out on the chance to be considered for all of them. Apply and take the first step towards a bright future in nursing!Show Less
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Offered by Christian Connector
Easy ApplicationOffered by Christian Connector
Easy ApplicationStudents applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…
Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…
Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.
Offered by United Negro College Fund
Offered by United Negro College Fund
Are you a college-bound high school senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university in the Fall following your high school…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university in the Fall following your high school…Show More
Are you a college-bound high school senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college or university in the Fall following your high school graduation? Further, do you have a minimum 2.75 GPA? If so, the Citizens Helping Citizens Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to ten (10) high school seniors from underserved and historically underrepresented communities. Thus, preference will be given to those who are first-generation college students and/or from low-income backgrounds. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by Writer's Digest
Offered by Writer's Digest
The Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition has been shining a spotlight on up-and-coming writers in all genres for over 90 years. Enter this year's Annual…Show More
The Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition has been shining a spotlight on up-and-coming writers in all genres for over 90 years. Enter this year's Annual…Show More
The Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition has been shining a spotlight on up-and-coming writers in all genres for over 90 years. Enter this year's Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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