Top 80 Video Scholarships in September 2024

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student with an interest in video or movie-making? If so, consider applying for the StudyCorgi $1,500 Annual Students' Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 and $500, respectively, to the two applicants who submit the best 1-2 minute videos answering one of the year's given prompts. In addition, interested students must subscribe to StudyCorgi's two Youtube channels and submit proof of enrollment at a university 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

The Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway is funded by Dr. Pepper, a leading beverage company in North America that is committed to sourcing, producing, and distributing beverages responsibly. Each cycle, their Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway awards between $20,000 and $100,000 to eight (8) students who submit a quick, simple application form, and create a ~60-second video about their academic goals, professional aspirations, or even personal dreams. If you're looking for a chance to win some money for college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Discover your potential with the Kelley & Canterbury, LLC Alaska Curiosity Scholarship! Alaska college students enrolled in a two to five-year institution can apply for a chance to win $1,000. To apply, students must create a 2-4 minute video answering one of the following questions: (1) "What motivates you to continue your education? How are you going to overcome challenges in college and continue to invest in yourself?", or (2) "What is one issue that you are dedicated to solving? Did you have an opportunity that surfaced from adversity that you had the courage and curiosity to address? And what steps have you taken so far to do so?" In addition, you must submit a 500-word essay to support your application and publish your video on YouTube. If you're an Alaskan post-secondary student, don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future!Show Less

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who holds U.S. citizenship wanting to showcase or "unbox" your personality through a creative video? If so, consider applying for the “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,000 to the applicant who submits the best ~5-minute video "that showcases [their] originality and unique personality." Videos will be evaluated based on their originality, creativity, quality, and competency. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John Lewis Good Trouble Scholarship is open to all NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) high school and college members who embody the Civil Rights Icon and Georgia U.S. Representative John Lewis's ideals of "good trouble." This scholarship honors John Lewis's legacy by awarding recipients who embody "good trouble" and stand up for what's right even when facing backlash for doing so. To apply, students must submit an 800-word essay answering the prompt "In 800 words or less, define what "good trouble" looks like to you. Please give one example of how you "get in the way" and what you are doing in your community to be unafraid to make some noise." Applicants must also submit photos/media of their community activism, engagement, and/or committee involvement/events, as well as other application materials detailed below. If you're a passionate high school or college student activist, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high schooler in the U.S. who is passionate about democracy and wants to put that feeling into (spoken) words? Further, are you planning on attending a postsecondary institution in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $35,000 to multiple applicants who submit a 3-5 minute audio-recorded essay answering the year’s democracy or patriotism-related theme. The scholarship is offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization dedicated to “serving our veterans, the military, and our communities.” If you believe in serving veterans and want to put both your verbal and written skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student with an interest in film or video creation? Further, do you want to put these skills to the test for the chance to win a scholarship? If so, the $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, IvyPanda's $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship awards $1,000 and $500, respectively, to the first- and second-place winners from any country who make and submit a short, creative video on one of a few available topics. Applicants' videos must be between 60 and 90 seconds long and be related to one of the year's topics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators is an opportunity for college students to receive financial support while pursuing their passion for creating captivating video or audio content. This scholarship is open to students who are currently involved in content creation or have aspirations to do so in the future. Apply now to take your content creation skills to the next level!Show Less

Are you an aspiring filmmaker with an interest in American politics? If so, consider applying for the StudentCam scholarship! The StudentCam Scholarship is open to students in grades 6-12 who create a short 5-6 minute video documentary on a topic that relates to the year’s competition theme. The 2025 Competition Theme is: "What issue is most important to you or your community? Examine your selected topic from multiple perspectives and assess what action(s) the president should take after Inauguration Day." The scholarship is offered by Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN), a non-profit organization that televises many proceedings of the United States federal government, as well as other public affairs programming all without editing, commentary, or analysis. Each year, the scholarship awards cash prizes totaling $100,000 to the top 150 student documentaries. If you’re a middle or high school student passionate about filmmaking and American Politics, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Geiger Scholarship is offered to students ranging from middle school to college who live on one of Maine's unbridged islands year-round. Students must be currently enrolled in or graduated from the highest grade level available at a magnet school. Applicants in a gap year program will also be considered. The goal of the scholarship is to support students with the opportunity to experience off-island enrichment and travel.Show Less

Are you a high school or college student exploring the study of skilled trades or multi-site facility management with the end goal of advancing their career in this field? If so, the Connex Foundation Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to multiple high school and college students pursuing studies and a career in construction-, facilities management-, and/or skilled trades-related fields. 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 postsecondary student at any college or university in the U.S. who is passionate about their field? You might consider applying for the Clubs of America scholarship! Dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one hardworking student each year. In order to apply, you must write an essay of 600 words or less about how your current studies will help you achieve success in your future career. Applicants also have the option of submitting a Youtube video that is 5 minutes or shorter in length. If you have passion for your field of study and are looking for some help to pay off educational expenses on your journey to your dream career, we encourage you to apply! The scholarship cycle runs from September 1st to August 31st of every year.Show Less