Top Scholarships for Average Students

The New Heights Scholarship is open to high school seniors on track to graduate or current college students enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college or in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion. All applicants must have already earned, or will earn their high school diploma this calendar year. DACA recipients are welcome to apply. To apply, students must submit a 500 - 1,000 word essay answering the prompt: "Please map out the path that YOU see yourself taking through college to your chosen field. If you’re unsure, tell us none the less – what would you like to do, and why?" Good luck!Show Less

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior who will be attending a four-year university? Further, are you a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, (b) a resident of London, England, (c) or a citizen of the Bahamas? If so, the Boule Foundation Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $7,000 each to multiple Black high school seniors who will be attending a four-year university in the Fall following their high school graduation. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in order to be eligible. However, the scholarship may be received for up to four years so long as recipients continue to meet the renewal requirements (2.7+ GPA and full-time enrollment). If you're a Black high school senior from the United States or London, England, or a citizen the Bahamas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA? If so, the Husband and Wife Law Team Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one Arizona high school senior or college student and $1,000 to a high school senior or college student from anywhere in the United States. To apply, interested students must submit a 250-350-word essay answering the prompt: "Tell us about a time you had to make a decision that was the more difficult path but the right choice, and how that choice paid off in the long run." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Do you have a beloved pet that has made a difference in your life? Each year, the Rover Scholarship awards $2,500 to the high school senior or university student who writes the most thoughtful essay about how a pet has shaped who they are today. If you love your pet and want to put those feelings (and most cherished memories) into writing, we would encourage you to apply to this amazing op-paw-tunity!Show Less

Have you been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and are currently receiving treatment? If so, consider applying for the Jared Monroe Foundation Scholarship! The Jared Monroe Foundation Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have Bipolar Disorder and are currently receiving treatment. Students' diagnoses must be verified through letters from their current therapists. The scholarship is offered by The Jared Monroe Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding, and support for those with Bipolar Disorder to ensure that they do not feel alone. Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $2,300 to help the selected recipients with their educational expenses. If you're a current or incoming college student with diagnosed Bipolar Disorder, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student pursuing a degree in a printing-related field, graphic communication, or publishing? If so, consider applying for the PGSF Full-Time Students Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students who are or will be enrolled in a printing or graphics program at a postsecondary institution within the United States. Each year, recipients can earn up to $5,000 per academic year. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years of college as long as the student continues to meet basic eligibility requirements. If you are passionate about a career in graphic communications or printing and are looking for help funding your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you currently employed by a company in the graphic communications industry? Further, are you enrolled in an online or enrolled part-time in a printing or graphics program at a technical school, college, or university within the United States? If so, consider applying for the PGSF Part-Time Students Scholarship! The scholarship is open to individuals who are employed by a company in the graphics communications industry who are either enrolled part-time or in an online printing or graphics post-secondary program in the United States. Each year, recipients can earn up to $5,000 per academic year. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years of college as long as the student continues to meet basic eligibility requirements. If you are passionate about graphic communications or printing and intend to continue your career in the field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a citizen of the U.S. or Canada who is residing in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico and is actively pursuing a career in information and records management? If so, the Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple applicants enrolled in a four-year program or Graduate School and $1,000 to applicants enrolled in a two-year program. The number of scholarships awarded per school year will be determined by the Fund Trustees. If you're residing in the Southwest (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico) and are pursuing a degree/career in information and records management, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black, Native American, or Native Hawaiian rising college sophomore (current college freshman) on an academic track to study Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine, with a demonstrated interest in becoming a doctor? If so, the Slater-Millner Scholars Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,500 to Black, Native American, and Native Hawaiian college freshmen wanting to study Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine. Recipients will receive a scholarship of up to $2,500 in their sophomore year, renewable for up to $5,000 in their junior year and up to $7,500 in their senior year, and will participate in a professional mentoring program. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who reside in, or are permanent residents of, the state of Massachusetts, but it is not required to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college student of at least 25% Asian of Pacific Islander heritage who is (or will be) pursuing a major in a performing or visual art field, journalism, and/or mass communications? If so, the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an Asian/Pacific Islander applicant with an impressive artistic portfolio and thoughtful essay about their art. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization dedicated to promoting leadership, unity, and artistry in the Asian American community. If you would like to display your artwork while receiving financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student of at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry? Further, are or will you be majoring in fashion or graphic design? If so, consider applying for the LiveLikeLyLy Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple Asian/Pacific Islander current and incoming full-time college students majoring in Fashion or Graphic Design. The scholarship is offered by Against The Grain Productions, an organization that “produces educational, enlightening and entertaining events that drive awareness to Asian American culture and the arts.” The LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Lyly Koenig Mendez, a skilled graphic designer, fashion designer, and former NFL cheerleader. If you want to live like Lyly and achieve your dreams in the creative arts, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or current post-secondary student of at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who is pursuing a career in entrepreneurship? If so, the Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to multiple current and incoming college students in the U.S. who have at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry and own a business. If you're an Asian or Pacific Islander business owner, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less