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If you’re looking for summer school scholarships, scholarships to perform independent research over the summer, or scholarships for extracurricular summer programs, you’re in the right place. These scholarships are meant to keep you busy over the summer. Some go towards your school-year education and involve taking an internship with the company over the summer. Some pay for you to take summer classes through your university. And some offer other educational or pre-professional experiences free of charge for you to keep educating yourself over the summer.
Check out our summer school scholarships below, and afterwards, be sure to browse our list of all regular scholarships that have summer deadlines, as well as our lists of the best summer programs for high schoolers.
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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 Niche
SponsoredOffered by Niche
SponsoredNiche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! Easy scholarship open to…Show More
Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! Easy scholarship open to…Show More
Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! 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.Show Less
Offered by The Folded Flag Foundation
Offered by The Folded Flag Foundation
The Folded Flag Foundation's Children's Education Scholarship is open to K-12 students who are relatives of a U.S soldier or an employee of the U.S…Show More
The Folded Flag Foundation's Children's Education Scholarship is open to K-12 students who are relatives of a U.S soldier or an employee of the U.S…Show More
The Folded Flag Foundation's Children's Education Scholarship is open to K-12 students who are relatives of a U.S soldier or an employee of the U.S government who passed away while carrying out their duties. The award is to be used to cover private school tuition and fees, tutoring, after-school programs, summer camps, and other related educational expenses. 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 Sallie Mae
SponsoredOffered by Sallie Mae
SponsoredSallie 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.
Offered by American Foreign Service Association
Offered by American Foreign Service Association
Are you a U.S. citizen or resident currently in high school? If so, you might consider applying for the American Foreign Service Association High School…Show More
Are you a U.S. citizen or resident currently in high school? If so, you might consider applying for the American Foreign Service Association High School…Show More
Are you a U.S. citizen or resident currently in high school? If so, you might consider applying for the American Foreign Service Association High School Essay Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 and $1,250, respectively, to the first- and second-place applicants who write the most thoughtful essays answering the year's prompt. While the prompts generally relate to America's place in the global community and/or foreign relations, the prompts change each year. Thus, we recommend visiting the American Foreign Service Association's website before starting your essay. In addition to the monetary award, the first-place winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. and an educational voyage with Semester at Sea, while the runner-up will receive full tuition to attend a summer session of the National Student Leadership Conference’s International Diplomacy program. If you’re passionate about civilian government/foreign service and want to be awarded for your dedication, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by CollegeXpress
SponsoredOffered by CollegeXpress
SponsoredAnnual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Offered by Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium
Offered by Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium
The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships annually award $3,000 grants to support independently conceived research or hands-on- projects by NSHE undergraduate students in…Show More
The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships annually award $3,000 grants to support independently conceived research or hands-on- projects by NSHE undergraduate students in…Show More
The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarships annually award $3,000 grants to support independently conceived research or hands-on- projects by NSHE undergraduate students in disciplines that will directly advance the missions and goals of NASA. The funds can either be used for a fully immersed summer research program or the full academic year research program. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens who are full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a NASA-related STEM program. If you're an undergraduate student in a discipline that will directly advance the missions and goals of NASA, and you have an interest in conducting research, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by University of Chicago
Offered by University of Chicago
The UChicago Neubauer Adelante Family Summer Scholars Program was established to help top students engaged in Hispanic/Latino communities participate in select University of Chicago Summer…Show More
The UChicago Neubauer Adelante Family Summer Scholars Program was established to help top students engaged in Hispanic/Latino communities participate in select University of Chicago Summer…Show More
The UChicago Neubauer Adelante Family Summer Scholars Program was established to help top students engaged in Hispanic/Latino communities participate in select University of Chicago Summer Session courses free of charge. Applicants must be current high school juniors (rising high school seniors) who share the Neubauers’ commitment to the Hispanic/Latino communities. Students selected will receive a full scholarship to participate in a Summer Session course. Being a Neubauer Family Adelante Summer Scholar is a great way to get an early look at college-level classes and get a feel for life on campus—and to have a ton of fun in the process. You’ll spend mornings gaining hands-on experience from professors who are experts in their fields, and evenings exploring Chicago with your classmates. Neubauer Summer Scholars also have access to supplemental programs offered by Admissions staff to help prepare them to apply to selective colleges and universities. If you're a high school junior engaged in the Hispanic/Latino community, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
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Offered by Appily
SponsoredOffered by Appily
SponsoredThis 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 Garden Club of America
Offered by Garden Club of America
The Clara Carter Higgins Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and…Show More
The Clara Carter Higgins Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and…Show More
The Clara Carter Higgins Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study. These awards offer students who have demonstrated a keen interest in the betterment of the environment an opportunity for further study at a site chosen by the student. Some of the summer programs students have completed recently include the study of hazardous waste, marine science, energy, plant resources in the tropics, barrier island ecology, and oil spill cleanup and control.Show Less
Offered by Garden Club of America
Offered by Garden Club of America
The Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and…Show More
The Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and…Show More
The Mary T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study. This scholarship provides financial assistance to one student annually for fieldwork, research, or classroom work. Work may award academic credit but should be in addition to required courses.Show Less
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Offered by Niche
SponsoredOffered by Niche
SponsoredDid you know that high school seniors can get accepted to 110+ colleges based on the information in their Niche Profile? Niche wants to give…Show More
Did you know that high school seniors can get accepted to 110+ colleges based on the information in their Niche Profile? Niche wants to give…Show More
Did you know that high school seniors can get accepted to 110+ colleges based on the information in their Niche Profile? Niche wants to give you $5,000 for college and get you one step closer to receiving immediate college acceptances — right on Niche. Apply for the Niche $5,000 Get Accepted to College Scholarship today and you’ll also be eligible to receive immediate acceptances through Niche Direct Admissions®️ during your senior year.Show Less
Offered by Garden Club of America
Offered by Garden Club of America
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany provides stipends to one student for summer study in the field. The…Show More
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany provides stipends to one student for summer study in the field. The…Show More
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany provides stipends to one student for summer study in the field. The study may be for credit or beyond the regular course of study. The specific course of study and the location are chosen by the student. This scholarship is open to undergraduates and graduate students up to the master's degree level with preference given to undergraduate students. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.Show Less
Offered by Garden Club of America
Offered by Garden Club of America
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany aims to encourage U.S. undergraduate students to expand their knowledge of medicinal botany by pursuing summer study in…Show More
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany aims to encourage U.S. undergraduate students to expand their knowledge of medicinal botany by pursuing summer study in…Show More
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany aims to encourage U.S. undergraduate students to expand their knowledge of medicinal botany by pursuing summer study in various projects, courses, and/or internship with supervision and structure. This scholarship is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Applications must be submitted electronically or sent by mail preceding the summer of the proposed study.Show Less
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Offered by Bold.org
SponsoredOffered by Bold.org
SponsoredOpen 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 Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Offered by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
The Diversity Law Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for 1L law school students who are committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession. Eligible students…Show More
The Diversity Law Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for 1L law school students who are committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession. Eligible students…Show More
The Diversity Law Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for 1L law school students who are committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession. Eligible students must identify as a minority either through race or being part of an underrepresented group, including LBTQIA+ and disabled individuals. This scholarship and employment opportunity is part of Warner's ongoing commitment to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. The selected student will receive a $20,000 tuition scholarship and an associate position for the upcoming summer with Warner Norcross + Judd. The summer associate program is a ten-week program that runs from mid-May to mid-July in the summer following the scholarship application deadline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the legal industry!Show Less
Offered by College Horizons
Offered by College Horizons
Are you a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native high school student? If so, you may be eligible for the College Horizons Summer Workshop!…Show More
Are you a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native high school student? If so, you may be eligible for the College Horizons Summer Workshop!…Show More
Are you a Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native high school student? If so, you may be eligible for the College Horizons Summer Workshop! The program is open to Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian high school sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue higher education. The program is offered by College Horizons, an organization that has served Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students by assisting them in achieving their higher education goals since 1998. Thus, their Summer Workshop offers a “crash course” to help students with the college application process. The individualized program helps students select colleges suitable for them to apply to, get admitted to, and receive adequate financial aid from. Recipients can also learn about various colleges and establish personal relationships with college admission representatives through College Horizon’s partner institutions. If you are a Native American student pursuing a college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less
Offered by The Electrochemical Society
Offered by The Electrochemical Society
The ECS Summer Fellowship is given to assist a student during the summer months (June-September) in the pursuit of work in a field of interest…Show More
The ECS Summer Fellowship is given to assist a student during the summer months (June-September) in the pursuit of work in a field of interest…Show More
The ECS Summer Fellowship is given to assist a student during the summer months (June-September) in the pursuit of work in a field of interest to The Electrochemical Society. Applicants must be graduate students pursuing work between the degrees of a Bachelor's of Science and a Ph.D, who are members of ECS and will continue his or her studies after the summer period. To apply, interested students must submit a brief resume or abstract of 100-150 words concerning previous work performed. If you're a graduate student and ECS member performing work in a field of interest to The Electrochemical Society, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less
Offered by TE Connectivity
Offered by TE Connectivity
The TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program is a two-year scholarship program open to Black college sophomores and juniors who are majoring in Engineering, Operations…Show More
The TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program is a two-year scholarship program open to Black college sophomores and juniors who are majoring in Engineering, Operations…Show More
The TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program is a two-year scholarship program open to Black college sophomores and juniors who are majoring in Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or Marketing. Every year, their TE Connectivity African Heritage Scholarship Program chooses multiple recipients to receive up to $22,500 per year of the scholarship program. Bear in mind that recipients must be willing to accept a full-time, in-person, paid summer internship with TE Connectivity in the summer following the scholarship deadline. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details! Show Less
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