Open to anyone who has graduated high school or equivalency and wants to pursue a college degree or trade school education. Enter for the chance to win 1 of 5 $1,000 College Scholarships.

Awards $500–$5,000 to high school grads and current undergrads (ages 17–26) at two- and four-year colleges, vocational, or trade schools with a 2.5+ GPA. Applicants submit a transcript, FAFSA Submission Summary, and three short essays. Recipients also join a 14-week mentorship program. 

($1,500) - Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Are you looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing - but funny - story to share. Great! We promise to laugh with you, not at you. Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application.

($1,500) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind this award. People are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, and some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?"

($3,000) The NAEHCY Scholars Program will award at least ten scholarships this year of up to $3,000 each to postsecondary students who have experienced homelessness* and are actively pursuing their postsecondary education. Selected scholars are chosen from a pool of applicants who meet all eligibility criteria and submit all required materials by the deadline.
 

$2,500 scholarship for students attending an approved trade-related program (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management) at an accredited two-year school. 

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition— financial need is not considered—that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students, and non-traditional students. 

The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first-place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States.

The scholarship provides up to $5000 in awards annually, typically split between two or more undergraduate students, and matches them with AWG mentors to enhance their careers. It also includes a one-year, sponsored AWG student membership.

In 250 words or less, submit a response to the question: "If you could get one 'do-over' in life, what would it be and why?"

Open to all U.S. HS students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less, up to $500.

A $2,500 scholarship offered to a HS graduate continuing his or her education in the aviation industry.

($10,000)—This is the coolest scholarship contest around! Students are challenged to create and wear prom outfits made entirely from Duck Tape for the chance to win scholarship cash.

Throughout our 50-year history, Native Forward Scholars Fund has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
 

Available to graduating GEAR UP seniors planning to enroll in a college, university, or vocational/technical program in Fall 2026, this $250 scholarship can help cover expenses that might otherwise prevent students from successfully making that transition. Applicants will need to submit a high school transcript, proof of acceptance or enrollment, and a letter of recommendation from a GEAR UP staff member.