Top 47 Leadership Scholarships in December 2023

Are you a graduating high school senior living in the U.S, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada? If so, consider applying for the Burger King Scholars Program! The scholarship is open to college-bound high school seniors who plan to enroll in college full-time for the upcoming academic year. The scholarship is funded by Burger King Foundation, a non-profit organization and a leader in education that aims to create brighter futures by empowering individuals and feeding potential through education and emergency relief. Awards worth between $1,000 and $50,000 will be granted to help winning students pay for college costs. If you’re passionate about your postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that the Burger King Scholars Program typically accepts applications from mid-October to mid-December, every 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. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

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.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Adell McMillan Memorial Scholarship was established to assist women in developing their leadership potential. It benefits the recipient through financial support to participate in activities that provide professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. The applicant must excel on campus through leadership, achievement, and institutional involvement and demonstrate a commitment to leadership. Individuals eligible for this award must have one to five years of professional experience at an ACUI member institution; or be a degree-seeking student enrolled at an ACUI member institution.

Are you an academically outstanding student who wants to have a career in teaching and research at the university level? If so, you may be eligible for the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship! The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is open to academically outstanding students who plan to or are enrolled in a research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. program and plan to have a career in teaching and research at a university in the U.S. The scholarship is offered by The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, a private, nonprofit institution that provides expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. They are dedicated to "sparking progress" and advancing science, engineering, and medicine for the benefit of society. Thus, the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship grants $9,000 awards to help future, university-level educators pay for the costs of their graduate studies. If you’re passionate about teaching and are looking for some help to pay off your graduate studies, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a graduating Learning Ally high school senior member with a learning disability? If so, consider applying for the Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award! The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Award is open to graduating Learning Ally high school senior members with learning disabilities who plan to pursue postsecondary education. The scholarship is offered by Learning Ally, a leading nonprofit education solutions organization devoted to transforming the lives of early and struggling learners through proven solutions to improve literacy. This scholarship of theirs is in honor of the long-term and loyal donor to Learning Ally, Marion Huber, who was particularly committed to its mission of engaging students with learning disabilities. Each year, the scholarship awards the top winners $6,000 each and special honors winners $2,000 each to help them cover the costs of their education. If you have a learning disability, are passionate about continuing your education, and are looking for help funding college, we encourage you to apply!

Introducing the Mark Neiswander "110" Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the remarkable life of a loving father from Urbana, Ohio. Mark's unwavering commitment to his family and community served as his guiding light. Inspired by the electrifying spirit of The Ohio University Marching 110, renowned as the "Most Exciting Band in the Land," this scholarship embodies Mark's tireless work ethic and the essence of the 110%. Mark cherished his tight-knit hometown and believed in giving back. Now, this scholarship aims to empower students from small Ohio towns to pursue higher education. If you're a high school senior or undergraduate student in Ohio who showcases leadership, volunteering experience, or academic excellence, seize this opportunity. To apply, share your pride in being an American, the change you aspire to see in our nation, and how you plan to make that change a reality.

Are you an ROTC student who wants to improve your language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills? If so, consider applying for the Project GO Scholarship! The Project GO Scholarship is open to ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) and PLC (Marine Platoon Leaders Class) students planning to improve their language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills. Applicants must also be willing to remain in ROTC or PLC for the duration of their program. The scholarship is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides strategic direction, supports policy development, and provides oversight for the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on present and future requirements related to language, regional expertise, and culture. The DLNSEO also offers a portfolio of programs that provide language support for the Department. Recipients of the DLNSEO's Project GO Scholarship are awarded the full expenses to cover living costs and accommodations for their program. If you’re an ROTC or PLC member passionate about intercultural communication, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a female student considering an MBA and looking for resources to fund your education? If so, consider applying for the Forté MBA Fellowships! The Forté MBA Fellowships are open to female students enrolled in MBA programs at any Forté partner school. The scholarship is funded by Forté, an organization that launches women into fulfilling careers through access to business education and to a community of determined, successful women. Their Forté Fellowships are prestigious awards recognized within the business school community that exhibit recipients' exemplary leadership, diverse backgrounds, and commitment to advancing women in business. Each year, the fellowship provides awards of varying amounts to help lucky MBA students pay for their educational expenses. If you’re an aspiring MBA student looking for help to pay off your education, we encourage you to apply to a Forté partner school! Once accepted, you will be considered for the Forté MBA Fellowships.

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 multiple scholarships worth up to $10,000. 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, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a career in government and/or politics. With that said, if you’re interested, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high-achieving high school senior who will need financial help to attend the college(s) of your dreams? If so, consider applying for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship! This prestigious scholarship offers winning applicants up to $55,000 per year. In addition to monetary awards, winners receive college planning support, advising, and networking opportunities. The scholarship is funded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded more than $222 million in scholarships. The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship typically accepts applications from August until mid-November, each year. If you’re an academically excellent high school senior looking for some financial help to attend college, we encourage you to apply!

The Herb Kohl Student Excellence Scholarship annually awards $10,000 to 100 Wisconsin high school students who will be pursuing a postsecondary education. To be eligible, applicants must be homeschooled Wisconsin residents who intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution, which may be a public or private two-year or four-year college or university. Students will be evaluated on their leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. In addition, students are evaluated on their ability to clearly articulate goals in each of four areas: future educational goals, personal life goals, community/society service goals, and career goals. If you're a homeschooled Wisconsin student looking for help funding your post-secondary education, keep on reading for more application details!

Are you an aspiring young leader? If so, consider applying for Prudential Emerging Visionaries! This scholarship is open to 14-18-year-old young leaders who are working towards solutions for financial barriers and social issues. Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national recognition program jointly offered by Prudential and Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector. Together, they aim to activate young people as changemakers, accelerating a world where everyone realizes their power to make a change. Each year, twenty-five (25) lucky applicants will be selected to receive up to $15,000 in awards. In addition, each will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Prudential Emerging Visionaries Awards Summit. If you’re a high school student passionate about leadership and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Heisman High School Scholarship annually awards up to $10,000 to 101 high school senior athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. Beyond being impressive athletes, applicants should be proven leaders within their community, and have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations. The scholarship is funded by Wendy’s & The Heisman Trophy Trust, an organization that annually recognizes an outstanding college football player and supports amateur athletics to provide greater opportunities to the youth of our country. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The NSHSS Diversity Scholarship is for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school who have demonstrated a commitment to expanding diversity and inclusion initiatives in their school, community, or workplace. Each year, five such students who promote the importance of diversity and inclusion within their local communities will be awarded $2,000 each to go toward their post-secondary education. In addition to the application materials listed below, applicants may choose to submit pictures, videos, or media showing their leadership in action (optional). If you're a high school sophomore, junior, or senior committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare? Alternatively, are you a graduate student pursuing a career in medicine, nursing, and/or public health? If so, consider applying for the annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate healthcare student, and a $3,000 scholarship to a graduate student enrolled in a medicine, nursing, and/or public health program for the upcoming academic year. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (650 words or less), a completed application, transcripts, and a copy of your resume.  If you fit the criteria and have a future helping people, we encourage you to apply! Let Prevounce help you fund your journey there.

The Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program is funded by Creative Biolabs, a preclinical drug discovery company dedicated to helping global researchers invent the solutions that will create a brighter future for people worldwide. Each year, the Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program awards $1,000 to one (1) postsecondary student majoring in biology, chemistry, or a related field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship was designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. Thus, each year, up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.