National awards open to students at any college, then the headline award at each school we profile.
Ordered by the next deadline in the application year. Set a reminder; most close before applications do.
Full cost of attendance not covered by other aid · Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
300 awards a year; funds the last-dollar cost of attendance at any accredited four-year institution.
Pell-eligible seniors from African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American backgrounds
$20,000 (150 awards) · Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Achievement-based award for seniors; semifinalists complete a second application and interview.
High school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and strong leadership and service
Full four-year scholarship to a partner college · QuestBridge
Matches low-income students to more than 50 partner colleges with full scholarships covering tuition, room and board.
High-achieving seniors from families typically earning under $65,000
Pell Grant up to $7,395; federal loans and work-study · U.S. Department of Education
Not a scholarship itself but the gateway to Pell Grants, state aid and nearly every institutional need-based award. File as soon as it opens.
U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens enrolling in college
Full tuition, fees and room (up to $50,000 per year) · Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
10 to 15 four-year full-tuition awards to any accredited U.S. college.
Seniors with a 3.7+ GPA, leadership and community service
$2,500 one-time; corporate and college-sponsored awards vary · National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Semifinalists are named in September of senior year; many colleges stack large awards on Finalist status.
Juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT and score in the top 1% of their state
$25,000 · Horatio Alger Association
For students who have faced and overcome adversity; also offers state and career-technical awards.
Seniors with family income under $55,000 who have overcome significant adversity
$2,000 to $250,000 · Society for Science
The oldest science and math competition for seniors; 300 scholars each receive $2,000 and 40 finalists compete for the top awards.
High school seniors who complete an original research project
$1,000 to $12,500 per year (500 awards) · Elks National Foundation
Four-year awards; top two winners receive $50,000 over four years.
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens; judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need
Up to $55,000 per year · Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Covers tuition, living expenses, books and fees for up to four years, plus advising and internship support.
High school seniors with financial need and a 3.75+ GPA
$20,000 plus laptop and support · Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Emphasizes grit and determination; includes textbook credits and ongoing coaching through graduation.
Pell-eligible seniors in an approved college-readiness program with a 2.4+ GPA
$1,000 to $60,000 · Burger King Foundation
Thousands of $1,000 awards plus larger awards for exceptional applicants; employees' families eligible.
High school seniors in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico with a 2.5+ GPA
$2,500 to $25,000 · Equitable Foundation
Renewable awards; no essay beyond the application questions.
High school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who demonstrate ambition and drive
$20,000 · Foot Locker Foundation
For student-athletes who show leadership off the field; athletic ability is not a criterion.
Seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who play a school or community sport
$40,000 ($10,000 per year) · Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
Renewable four-year award; recipients attend a leadership conference in Washington.
Seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship
$40,000 ($10,000 per year) · Ron Brown Scholar Fund
Highly selective; scholars join a lifelong network with mentoring and internships.
African American high school seniors with financial need and leadership
$40,000 ($10,000 per year) plus paid internship · Amazon
400 awards; recipients are guaranteed a paid summer internship at Amazon after their first year.
Seniors from underserved backgrounds planning to study computer science or related fields
$10,000 to $50,000 · Davidson Institute
Recognizes a completed project of graduate-level quality; awards are paid to the college.
Students 18 or younger who have completed significant work in STEM, literature, music or philosophy
$500 to $5,000 · HSF
Largest provider of scholarships to Hispanic students; also offers career services and mentoring.
Students of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0+ GPA planning full-time enrollment
$1,000 to $20,000 · SWE
One application covers more than 280 individual scholarships.
Women pursuing ABET-accredited engineering, technology or computing degrees
Varies; typically $1,000 to $10,000 · United Negro College Fund
Dozens of programs under one portal, including the STEM Scholars and Koch Scholars awards.
Black and African American students; some awards restricted to UNCF member schools
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