Top Scholarships for Average Students

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Black undergraduate student pursuing a fitness or nutrition-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Martha J. Branch Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one current or incoming Black/African, full-time, undergraduate fitness or nutrition student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from San Joaquin County (California) with plans to pursue an art degree? If so, the Arturo Vera Art Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one (1) San Joaquin County high school senior who holds a minimum 3.0 GPA and will be pursuing an art-related post-secondary degree. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from an art teacher and (2) an essay on why they're interested in the Art field and what they plan to do with an Art degree. 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 Hispanic/Latino, college-bound high school senior attending Franklin High School in Stockton, California who is involved in community service and extracurricular activities? If so, the John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) Hispanic/Latino male high school senior and (1) Hispanic/Latino female high school senior who are attending Franklin High School and will be pursuing an undergraduate degree (in any major). Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in extracurricular activities or community service. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member, or school counselor and (2) an essay on "what leadership means to you and how have you demonstrated leadership in your community, and what your career ambitions are and how your degree will assist in achieving those goals." If you're a college-bound, Hispanic/Latino high school senior from Franklin High School, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from San Joaquin County (California) with plans to pursue a career path of becoming a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant? If so, the Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant) may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 each to multiple San Joaquin County high school seniors who are on the path to become Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from a teacher and (2) an essay on "why you're interested in being a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant." If you're a San Joaquin County (California) high school senior who dreams of working in the Veterinary field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduate of a high school in San Joaquin County, California who has been accepted into a Veterinarian Medicine School to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree? If so, the Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 each to multiple San Joaquin County high school graduates who will soon be pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from a teacher and (2) an essay on "why you're interested in becoming a Veterinarian." If you're a graduate of a San Joaquin County, California high school who is pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation Award annually grants $1,000 to a college-bound, African-American high school senior who is from or will graduate from a high school in Pennsylvania or Camden County, New Jersey. The scholarship was established to honor the memory of Craig D. Butler and support deserving high school seniors. CDB Scholarships, the sponsor of the scholarship, aims to provide financial aid to African-Americans pursuing higher education, especially to those who've experienced gun violence. To be eligible, applicants must be African-American residents of Pennsylvania or attend a Pennsylvania high school. Applicants residing in or attending school in Camden County, New Jersey are also eligible. Applicants should also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be entering a two or four-year college/university or accredited vocational-technical school as a full-time freshman. If you meet this criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college upperclassman or graduate student enrolled in an aviation program in the United States or Canada? If so, the Aviation Management Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to up to ten (10) current college juniors and seniors or graduate students enrolled in an aviation program at an accredited two- or four-year college/university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 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 current or incoming undergraduate at a public college or university in West Virginia? If so, consider applying for the Pritt Family Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to approximately 120 students who are currently or will soon be attending a public West Virginian university. Graduating high school seniors, current college freshmen, and college sophomores and above, respectively, must hold a minimum 2.7, 2.5, or 3.0 GPA to be considered for the scholarship. 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 current or incoming postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who are/will be studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student who has designed and created a video game of their own? If so, the Indivisible Gaming Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000, $500, and $250, respectively, to the first-, second-, and third-place winners who submit documentation/descriptions of a video game they've provided. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a link to access the game and (2) a brief description of the game. Applicants are also encouraged, but not required, to submit a video walkthrough or gameplay footage. If you're a high school or college student with a demonstrated passion for video game design, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior with a passion for construction and an understanding of sustainability in the construction industry? If so, the Sustainability Essay Contest may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards between $500 and $1,500 each to multiple high school seniors who submit essays answering one of the sustainability-in-construction-related prompts. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered. 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 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

Are you a book-loving, current or incoming post-secondary student who has demonstrated leadership in their school and/or community? If so, Headway's Scholarship for Book Lovers may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one (1) high school senior, current undergraduate, or graduate student who holds a minimum 3.0 GPA and submits (1) a complete transcript of grades, (2) an essay or video, and (3) a letter of recommendation. 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 U.S. or Canadian resident who will be enrolled full-time in college no later than this upcoming Spring semester? Further, do you have a GPA of 3.0 or above? If both apply, consider applying for the Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one lucky applicant who writes an essay (no more than 1,000 words) about how physical therapy can make a difference in one’s ability to live an active, healthy life. The scholarship is funded by Arctic Physical Therapy themselves, an Alaska-based physical therapy practice dedicated to “offering the highest standard of rehabilitative services for the community.” If you’re passionate about physical therapy and want to earn some money to go towards your college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Being a children's librarian is a special profession, allowing individuals to share the love of reading and learning with a new generation. In honor of one such former children's librarian, Betty Begun, the California Library Association is generously offering a $3,000 scholarship! To qualify, applicants must be continuing library school students from California who are enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's of library and information science or information studies program (applications from students at institutions actively seeking accreditation are also welcome). They must also be committed to becoming children's or young adult librarians in a California public library, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and complete all core coursework by the end of the current academic year. In addition to the monetary reward, the recipient will be granted a one-year membership to CLA (California Library Association) and will be honored at the CLA Annual Conference. If you're a California library school student with a passion to become a children's or young adult librarian, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a 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 rising college sophomores wanting to study Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be on track for an M.D. degree in Allopathic Medicine or a D.O. degree in 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 must be willing to participate in the Ascension Medical Educators - Aspiring Physicians Program. 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 current healthcare student from an underrepresented minority group? If so, the Students for Healthcare Equity Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to multiple current undergraduates who are pursuing a healthcare or allied healthcare career at an accredited program recognized by their state. Applicants must also be from an underrepresented group in healthcare and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three years, allowing recipients to earn a total of $20,000 in scholarship money throughout their undergraduate career. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you an enrolled tribal member with a passion for making a positive impact in your community? The Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarship is your chance to turn your dreams into reality! This scholarship is designed specifically for enrolled tribal members who are dedicated to working with tribes or nations in the field of Education or Social Service. Whether your career goals involve teaching the next generation of Native American leaders or providing critical social services to underserved communities, this scholarship can help you achieve your dreams. If you're committed to making a real difference in the lives of Native Americans, we encourage you to apply for the Continental Society, Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarship!Show Less