Where to Find Last Minute Scholarships

Are you a high school senior with demonstrated financial need who is a resident of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Nevada, or Utah? If so, the Call to Action Scholarship Program may be a great fit for you. This scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year. The Call to Action Foundation is looking for applicants with a strong work ethic, leadership potential, and strong communication skills. Recipients must attend a nonprofit, regionally accredited public university or college in order to take advantage of this opportunity. Call to Action's site contains a list of approved majors. Call to Action also offers support throughout the student's time in college, including academic counseling and mentorship.Show Less

The TLF Undergraduate Scholarships are open to students studying advertising, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Applicants must also be full-time students, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, have at least one academic year left until graduation, and be available to participate in TLF's (The LAGRANT Foundation) scholarship activities in May 2026. They must also be willing to maintain contact with TLF for over a year after receiving their $2,500 award, in order to receive academic support and professional guidance from TLF mentors. If you’re an undergraduate passionate about advertising, marketing, and/or public relations, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a full-time high school junior in the U.S. dedicated to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree after high school? Additionally, do you demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)? If either applies, we encourage you to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarships! Awarding low-income students for overcoming and persevering through the challenges in their lives, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships grant $25,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. to 105 students each year. All you need to do to apply is fully complete and submit the online application and required materials (which are also submitted on the application). If you’re a low-income student passionate about receiving an undergraduate education, the Horatio Alger National Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 1st annually.Show Less

Incoming Curry College Colonels, look no further! Curry College offers a range of merit scholarships that may be a great opportunity for you. To qualify for the scholarships, worth between $13,500 and $32,000 each, students must simply have applied to and received acceptance to Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts. Both incoming full-time, first-year and transfer students will be considered for the merit scholarships and will be notified at the time of acceptance to the college - there is no separate merit application required. Bear in mind that specific merit scholarships may have unique, additional eligibility criteria. Renewal of these scholarships annually is contingent on meeting the academic requirements outlined in the student's notification letter at the time of acceptance to the College and continued full-time enrollment. While completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is not required to apply, doing so may qualify students for need-based aid in addition to a merit scholarship. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a high school student with critical financial need and perseverance in overcoming adversity? If so, consider applying for some of the 70+ Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships! These scholarships aim to help U.S. citizens with financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) attend college at a lower cost, awarding between $10,000 and $52,000 each. The scholarships are offered by the Horatio Alger Association, an organization with a mission to “fund need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education.” As each scholarship has differing criteria, there are bound to be some you meet the criteria for. We recommend giving them a look-through and applying if you meet the criteria! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 1st annually.Show Less

Pursuing higher education is one of the best ways individuals can achieve economic mobility and increase their earning potential. However, for nontraditional students, this pathway may seem difficult to pursue or nearly out of reach. The Chime Scholars Foundation (CSF) understands this struggle, and thus, the Chime Scholarship was born! Inspired by CSF's founder's own experiences, the scholarship annually provides up to $5,000 per year in renewable scholarships to undergraduate students. To qualify, individuals must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, have a minimum financial need of $2,500, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. By filling out a short renewal application annually, the scholarship may be renewed for up to six years of support for undergraduate programs, and up to three years for transfer, trade, and technical programs. The Chime Scholarship is one of the many need-based scholarships that can be found on Scholarships360. We encourage you to apply for this scholarship and explore others that you could qualify for as well!Show Less

Every year, the American Chemical Society Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to high school seniors and college undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups. Well-informed about the costs of hefty university tuition fees and funds needed to acquire appropriate lab equipment, the American Chemical Society aims to alleviate some of these expenses for a few lucky students each year. Applicants to the program must be currently planning or intending to study the chemical sciences in college and pursue chemistry-related careers. If you plan on studying chemistry and want a solution to heavy college costs, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from December 1st to March 1st every year.Show Less

The A Nurse I Am Scholarship is funded by Careismatic Brands, Inc., an organization dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products and supporting diverse and courageous people in their efforts to lead better and healthier lives. Every year, the "A Nurse I Am" Scholarship awards $3,000 to multiple students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the U.S. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the scholarship cycle runs from February 1st to April 15th of each year.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

The Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program is funded by Fontana Transport, Inc., an organization that helps future leaders in their community pursue a higher education degree. Each year, the Fontana Transport, Inc. Scholars Program awards up to $5,000 to multiple underrepresented, high school seniors who will be first-generation college students and want to help their families and communities. For 2024, the program hopes to support students pursuing a degree in any of the following fields: Transportation Management, math, science, engineering, architecture, environmental design, pre-med, psychology, and/or the Spanish Language and Literature. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

Are you a high school senior in the Greater Boston area interested in pursuing a career in life sciences? If so, you would be a great candidate for the Inclusive Futures in Biotech Scholarship! The biotech industry is a community dedicated to advancing the life sciences and medicine. The biotech umbrella includes a variety of careers such as science entrepreneurship, improving the efficiency and efficacy of clinical trials, patent law, drug development, discovering therapeutics, designing medical devices, and much more. Current high school seniors in the Greater Boston area interested in life sciences careers are welcome to apply. No experience in biotech is needed! Scholarship recipients will receive: 1. $500-1000 scholarship 2. Access to a network of MIT and Harvard students also passionate about biotech 3. An invitation to the award dinner to celebrate and introduce the 2026 scholarship recipients If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an 8 - 18 year-old who is currently leading or working on an inspiring service project? Alternatively, have you worked on one sometime in the past 12 months? If so, consider applying for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes! Each year, the prize awards $10,000 to multiple elementary, middle, and high schoolers who have made great contributions to communities, either local or far. In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, project summary and essay, three letters of recommendation, and a color photo of yourself. The Gloria Barron Prize, a program of the nonprofit organization Young Heroes Project, celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. If you’re passionate about community service and/or service projects, we encourage you to apply! Your work has surely helped many others, and now it’s time to let the Prize help you. The deadline for  pre-application is March 15th.  If you meet the organization's eligibility requirements, you'll receive an email with details for the full application, which is due April 15th. Good luck!Show Less

Are you a female or minority student pursuing a career in STEM? If so, you should consider applying for the Avance Clinical Diversity in STEM Scholarship! Worth $5,000, this scholarship is designed to support women and minority groups pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With a strong focus on the Life Sciences industry, this program provides financial assistance, hands-on industry experience, and international visibility — helping create a more diverse and inclusive future for the life sciences sector. Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently been accepted into a a recognized STEM program. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for STEM and a commitment to fostering diversity within the field. Eligible fields of study include: Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology) Clinical Research and Clinical Sciences Medical Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) Data and Technology in Health (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering) Applicants are invited to submit a 300-word essay describing their interest in STEM and how this scholarship will support their career goals. Final selections will be made by Avance Clinical’s Senior Leadership team. In addition to university financial support, scholarship recipients may be offered the opportunity to complete an internship at Avance Clinical, gaining valuable experience within a global clinical research organization.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior with demonstrated community service and financial need? If so, consider applying for the Becca's Closet Spirit of Community Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship is awarded in varying amounts to the applicants who can best communicate the positive impact of their community service through an essay. Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.0 GPA and submit two letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript, and a verification of financial need to be considered for the scholarship. By recognizing students' dedication to community service, this scholarship aims to ignite a lifelong commitment to serving others and inspire a ripple effect of kindness in future generations. If you're an incoming undergraduate student with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an academically impressive high school senior with a disability who plans to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Microsoft Disability Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to winning applicants. These scholarships can be renewed for up to four years so long as one continues to meet the eligibility requirements, accumulating to a grand total of $20,000 to go towards your postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Microsoft to deliver on the mission of the Microsoft cross-disability employee resource group to “empower and enable people with disabilities.” If you’re a college-bound high school senior with a disability planning on enrolling in college to pursue a career in technology, we encourage you to apply for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a graduating, high school senior of African descent who plans on attending a U.S. four-year university in the Fall following graduation? Further, do you plan on pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or a business field If so, consider applying for the Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship! Each year, five (5) applicants are selected to win a $5,000 scholarship that can be renewed for up to three years, while 55 others win a one-time $2,500 scholarship. The scholarship is funded by Microsoft itself to “support the continued growth and development of black employees and encourage students to pursue a career in technology.” If you’re a Black high school senior seeking to pursue a degree in computer science, business, or a related field, we encourage you to apply to the Black at Microsoft Scholarship!Show Less

The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in public service. The program identifies students in their second year of undergraduate studies who will be starting their third year in the Fall. Over the course of two years, programming will facilitate opportunities for students to refine their values-based leadership approach, build bridges across communities, and nurture their sense of curiosity as they deepen their commitment to pursuing public service careers. If this scholarship sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Before you go, don't forget to check out our other public policy & administration scholarships. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to fund your future!Show Less

The HSF Aspiring Scholars Award is available to current high school students who are planning to attend a postsecondary institution.

The Alley, Williams, Carmen & King Scholarship was established in 1991 to foster academic excellence and support students pursuing careers in civil engineering and architecture. This $2,500 scholarship is offered to high school seniors from Alamance County in North Carolina. Applicants must have an interest in engineering and/or architecture and preference will be given to students accepted for admission to universities in the state of North Carolina. To apply, applicants must submit an academic transcript and two letters of recommendation. If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out other scholarships for North Carolina residents and scholarships for civil engineers. Happy applying! Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from Flint or Genesee County, Michigan, planning to pursue a career in healthcare? If so, consider applying for the Genesee Health Plan Health Career Scholarship Contest! Each year, the contest awards $1,500 to two (2) applicants who submit the best ~1,000-word essays answering (1) what their chosen healthcare field is and why, (2) if their family's health history influenced what field they chose, and (3) what impact they hope to make in their chosen field. If you're a current high school senior and aspiring healthcare professional from Flint or Genesee County, Michigan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior with a demonstrated track record of academic achievement and one or more parents who are full-time employees in the financial services industry? If you are, the Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship may be a good fit for you! Each year, the Gordon A. Rich (“GAR”) Memorial Foundation awards scholarships to up to seven hardworking, academically gifted students with parents who work in the financial services field. These scholarships are worth $12,500 per year and may be renewed for up to four years. This totals to $50,000 over the course of one’s undergraduate career! Additionally, if you are chosen as the recipient of the Parkman Prize, you will win an additional $5,000! The Parkman Prize winner is the student with the highest GPA for the application cycle.  Gordon A. Rich was an individual of extraordinary talent, energy, and persistence with a passion for life and people. The GAR Memorial Foundation was created with the mission of continuing his legacy by awarding grants and scholarships to support the higher education goals of recipients. If you feel that you fit the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest Foundation annually awards up to three scholarships a year to support promising current and incoming college/university students in the pursuit of their studies in the field of television and broadcast. Applicants must be either living or attending university in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska to be eligible. By submitting an application, students become eligible to win either one of the two general scholarships or the third honoring Tricia Moen, a young broadcast professional who helmed the newscasts at KOMO 4 News in Seattle before passing at a young age. If you are a Northwestern student who is passionate about broadcast, we encourage you to apply and thereby honor Tricia's legacy. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less