Discover scholarships for exceptional students and community members!

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Gold Award Girl Scout Scholarship

The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (GSNMT) Gold Award Scholarship was established to help Gold Award recipients further their education. The scholarship is awarded to all Gold Award Girl Scouts. Details & requirements are provided directly to Girl Scouts working towards their Gold Award.

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Albuquerque Community Foundation toggle arrow

Albuquerque Community Foundation has over 27 separate scholarship and student aid programs to help New Mexico residents attain their educational goals.

Each scholarship program was established by a donor with individual interests and priority areas. They represent the broad diversity of generous individuals who care about education and believe it is the best way to give back to future generations. For this reason, requirements vary for each program.

To make your application process easier and more efficient, you will need to take an eligibility questionnaire before receiving the full application.

Albuquerque Community Foundation's website.

Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship toggle arrow

Assisting students in the field of Automotive Technology and related Applied Technologies. To qualify, students must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit, public, automotive, or technical vocational institution, including community colleges.

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Carl F. Scott Scholarship Fund for Tucumcari Lodge #27 A.F. & A.M. toggle arrow

Providing assistance to New Mexico residents from Quay County to continue their post-secondary education. Applications are considered for graduating high school seniors beginning their college education.

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Davis-Kozoll Scholarship toggle arrow

Providing scholarships to students seeking higher education for the following purposes: Applicant may pursue a master’s, bachelor’s, or associate degree in a science and/or human service discipline without consideration of planned career location OR ALTERNATIVELY, an applicant may pursue a degree or technical or vocational certificate or diploma for use in any planned trade or career in a northwest New Mexico community.

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James Knott Memorial Scholarship Fund Sponsored by the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association toggle arrow

Providing assistance to New Mexico graduating high school seniors residing in a manufactured home.

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Nina J. Wing Scholarship toggle arrow

Assisting students previously in foster care who are currently attending or will be attending Central New Mexico Community College.

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Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund toggle arrow

Assisting students to further their education in an undergraduate program who need financial assistance to address the ‘gap’ in financial aid packages.

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David R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship toggle arrow

Assisting students who are or will be attending an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution and who are pursuing a certificate or degree in a metals technology program with a concentration in machine tool technology and welding.

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Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

Assisting young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to develop a marketable skill or continue their education at a post-secondary school.

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Scholarships for Albuquerque Metro High School Students

Barnes W. Rose, Jr. and Eva Rose Nickol Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

For Albuquerque High School students only.

The Barnes W. Rose, Jr. and Eva Rose Nickol Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 in honor of Albuquerque High alum and 1957 West Point grad Barnes W. Rose and his aunt, longtime New Mexico resident, Eva Rose Nickol. This award is for an Albuquerque High School senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in one of the STEM majors - Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

One award of up to $800 will be given annually.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Must attend Albuquerque High School
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.6
Demonstrate financial need
Attend a college or university in pursuit of a degree in one of the STEM majors
Personal essay should describe career goals related to the STEM majors and demonstrate a passion for his/her chosen career
Applicants should demonstrate math and/or science interest and skill through SAT/ACF scores and/or strong grades in appropriate high school classes
Minimum of one reference from an AHS math/science teacher
Up to two additional references programs may be submitted
A priority will be given to those pursuing engineering-related careers

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Bryan Cline Memorials Soccer Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

For Eldorado High School students only.

Bryan Cline played fullback on the Eldorado High School soccer team. After his death in 1986, family and friends established the Bryan Cline Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund to recognize one male and one female graduating varsity soccer player from Eldorado High School. Recipients must exhibit a strong scholastic record and leadership qualities.

Two $800 awards will be given annually.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Must attend Eldorado High School
Attend a college or university full time
Name of your varsity soccer team coach
2 letters of reference – one from a teacher or counselor and one from a soccer coach

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Globe Runner Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

The Globe Runner Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to underserved, highly motivated high school students from the greater Albuquerque area to help them build a global vision through participation in global education and international exchanges in countries around the world. International learning builds world language skills, strengthens confidence and independence, and expands individual horizons.

Scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving students. Half of each scholarship comes from the national AFS-USA Faces of America program and half from local funds. Students must be nominated by their high school or mentoring program. Scholarships are administered by the AFS of New Mexico.

To find out contact us at [email protected] or visit the Globe Runner Scholarship website.

James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

For Hope, Faith, and Courage to Pursue Dreams in the Face of Adversity

The James Ledwith Memorial Scholarship Fund was established with Albuquerque Community Foundation by the family and friends of James Ledwith in 2011. This scholarship program will award one or more scholarships of up to $2,000 to high school graduates from Albuquerque who plan to continue to pursue a life dream and a professional or educational goal in spite of facing extraordinary life challenges.

The recipient will be a graduating high school senior from the Albuquerque Metro Area (Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, and Sandoval Counties) who has overcome personal adversity and demonstrated:

Hope, faith, and courage
Thoughtfulness and service to others
Living life, pursuing dreams, and enabling oneself

This scholarship is to be used for post-secondary education at an accredited nonprofit or public educational institution with the intention of pursuing a life dream and/or professional goal. The school may be a two-year or four-year college or university and the student must attend full-time. Applicants need to demonstrate that they are capable of succeeding in their educational pursuits and that this scholarship will help them in this endeavor.

One to two awards of up to $2,000 will be given annually.

After the Foundation’s committee has met to review applications, recipients will be notified via mail and will be listed on this web page. The recipient’s high school will also be notified of the selection for inclusion in the Senior Honors Assembly.

Before you apply, please read James Ledwith's story.

Additional REQUIRED Criteria/Attachments:

The official letters of reference should explain how the applicant meets the criteria and intent of this program – to award a student who has faced and overcome an extraordinary life challenge during their high school years.

One letter of reference must be from a member of his/her high school staff or faculty (a teacher, administrator, or activity sponsor). This MUST explain how the applicant has faced an extraordinary life challenge during their high school years. They must explain their role and/or relationship with the applicant.
The second letter of reference may be from someone whose life has been positively affected by the applicant such as a community or activity sponsor, employer, minister, teacher, etc. This letter MUST explain how the applicant has faced an extraordinary life challenge during their high school years and how their example has impacted the person writing the letter. They must explain their role and/or relationship with the applicant.

A personal essay that describes:

Your life dream and professional/educational goals
The extraordinary life challenge you have had to face during your high school years and the steps you have taken to pursue your dreams despite this challenge
How you have demonstrated thoughtfulness and service to others

Only complete applications with a transcript, personal essay, and 2 letters of recommendation will be considered.

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Jonathan Sherman Spradling Memorial Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

Assisting graduating high school seniors who can demonstrate their experience with volunteerism and community service. Preference will be given to those who reside in Valencia County, NM.

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Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

The Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Fund was established with the intent to recognize students with a strong history of community service. One to four awards of up to $1,000 will be given annually.

Applicants should be graduating seniors from an Albuquerque metro area high school (including Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance Counties) who demonstrate strong community service experience and strong academic performance.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Preference will be given to those who are planning a career in early childhood development and/or teaching
Preference will be given to those who participate in Key Club activities
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
Minimum ACT composite score of 23 (not required in 2022)
Attend a college or university: 2-year or 4-year – nonprofit or public educational institute full time
Essay
- The importance of community service
- Your career goals – preference will be given to those students who plan a career in early childhood development and/or teaching
- Statement of your financial need
Reference from one counselor or teacher (1 page, 1 side ONLY)
Reference from someone with knowledge of your community service participation

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Manuel Lujan Excellence in Education Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

Manuel Lujan Jr. was a twenty-year member of the United States House of Representatives who recognized the need to help young people with their college costs. The Manuel Lujan Excellence in Education Scholarship was established in his honor to provide resources to students from 24 designated central New Mexico high schools.

Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors attending a New Mexico four-year college or university. Each designated high school selects one student for a $500 per year award which is renewable over four years of undergraduate studies.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Graduating high school seniors chosen annually by each of the designated high schools listed below
Student must continue their education in New Mexico
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5
Attend a college or university full time

Designated High Schools:

Albuquerque Academy
Albuquerque High School
Cibola High School
Del Norte High School
Eldorado High School
Estancia High School
Fort Sumner High School
Freedom High School
Highland High School
Hope Christian High School
La Cueva High School
Manzano High School
Menaul High School
Moriarty High School
Mountainair High School
Rio Grande High School
Sandia High School
Sandia Preparatory School
Santa Rosa High School
St. Pius X High School
To’Hajiilee High School
Valley High School
Vaughn High School
West Mesa High School

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Pedro and Mateo Sandoval Strong Memorial Scholarship toggle arrow

The Pedro and Mateo SandovalStrong Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 by the Sandoval family in memory of their sons Pedro “Pete” and Mateo Sandoval. Pete and Mateo were both outstanding student-athletes who participated in football, basketball and track as well as being highly involved in extra-curricular activities at Moriarty High School such as 4-H, National History Day, and National Honor Society. The Sandoval family established the Pedro and Mateo SandovalStrong Memorial Scholarship fund to honor the legacy of their sons.

The Pedro and Mateo SandovalStrong Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to Moriarty High School students attending a two-year or four-year college or university or a certified trade school, and who are pursuing their first undergraduate, associate, or applied skilled trades degree. Awards may be used for academic costs such as tuition, books, student fees, school supplies, and/or on-campus housing.

Recipients must represent the love and determination both Pete and Mateo demonstrated in high school as well as the importance of hard work, teamwork, and commitment.

Criteria:

Applicant must be a New Mexico resident
Applicant must be a high school student attending Moriarty High School
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA
Applicant must demonstrate a passion for learning and pursuing a life dream, professionally or educationally, despite life challenges
Applicant must be community-oriented & show a commitment to pursuing a secondary education
Applicant must be engaged in extra-curricular activities and/or electives
Applicant must demonstrate financial need

Application Requirements:

Student may submit a personal essay describing dreams, goals, and life challenges – including how those challenges and/or adversities have shaped his or her life and how it will help with the achievement of dreams and goals
Student is encouraged to include his or her plans after college graduation and why this scholarship will be important to his or her success
Current Transcripts and Resume
List of current or pending scholarships
Copy of Student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report and EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)

Two references: 1) One from a teacher, counselor, or coach who has supported the student during his or her education. 2) One from a community member or mentor who has supported the student during his or her education

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Robby Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund toggle arrow

For La Cueva High School students only.

The Robby Baker Scholarship Fund was established by Robby’s family in 2003. Robby loved to ski and found that skiing helped his self-confidence as he dealt with the challenges of dyslexia. This award is for a La Cueva High School graduating senior who has a language learning, reading disability, learning barrier, or life challenge.

One award of up to $1,000 will be given annually.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Must attend La Cueva High School
Personal essays should include a brief description of how the applicant is coping with dyslexia and/or other reading disabilities
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.0
Attend a nonprofit or public educational institute, or nonprofit technical school part-time or full time
Up to two references from teachers and/or counselors.

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Susie Kubié Symphonic Music Scholarship toggle arrow

The Susie Kubié Scholarship is for current or past participants of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP).

The Susie Kubié Symphonic Music Scholarship was established in 2017 and provides scholarships to deserving young students who have participated in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP) and intend to pursue a degree in music.

Susie Kubié was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico for 66 years. Over the span of her career, Susie worked as a special education teacher at Rio Grande High School, a counselor at Harrison Middle School for 5 years, and at Jefferson Middle School for 25 years. Susie was deeply touched by the lives of her many students, and she made a significant and lasting impression on the countless children who passed through her schools during her tenure.

One new and/or renewing scholarship, of up to $4,000 will be awarded annually. The scholarship can be renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient is working toward a career in music and continue to meet the criteria. This decision will be made on a yearly basis. Awards may be used for academic costs, i.e., tuition, fees, books, or housing.

Guidelines and Criteria

Applicant must be:

A participant in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP)
A high school graduate from the Albuquerque metro area
Pursuing a degree in music, i.e., music education, music theory, music composition, music performance, music history
Must attend a 4-year educational institution, full-time

Required Information and Attachments:

A personal essay, demonstrating a strong interest in pursuing education and a career in music
A letter of reference from a music teacher or mentor who has supported your musical studies
A letter of nomination/support from the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP)
A video submission of a live performance or live recording of composed music (max. 5 minutes)

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The Women in Rhetoric and Logic Scholarship toggle arrow

Inspired by a former student, the Women in Rhetoric and Logic Scholarship supports female students from Albuquerque Academy to continue their education at a U.S. nonprofit or public educational institution. One female graduating senior will be selected to receive a one-time, non-renewable award of up to $3,000.

Criteria and Guidelines:

Preference will be given to applicants who have been a member of a high school debate team or society at Albuquerque Academy or elsewhere.
High school transcript including grades through 12th grade fall semester with SAT and/or ACT scores
Résumé including high school activities, awards, honors, community service, employment, internships, and participation in the debate team
Personal essay telling us (1) why you are going to college, (2) what you plan to study, (3) what your college goals are, and (4) any financial challenges you face in continuing your education
Letter of Reference

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William F. Mann Scholarship toggle arrow

The William F. Mann Scholarship program was established in 2018 for Albuquerque High School students who are pursuing an education at a college or university full-time. William was inspired by his parents to establish the program so students can secure a college education and create a better way of life. Ultimately, recipients will mentor other young men and women to succeed.

Applicants must have a strong background in community service and reflect the characteristics of a “stand-up citizen.” Scholarships may be used toward tuition, fees, books, required equipment, technology, and/or room and board on campus. Awards may be eligible for renewal for up to four years if the recipient continues to demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0.

One to two awards up to $2,000 will be given annually.

Criteria and Guidelines

Applicant must:

Be an Albuquerque resident
Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Have experience in community service and reflects “good citizenship” in the community
Submit an essay reflecting community service involvement, good citizenship, and how he or she will give back to the community. It is important to note why this scholarship will help with student success and
Recipient must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
Submit a Letter of reference indicating the student’s “good standing” and community service
Preference will be given to Albuquerque High School students

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Woodcock Family Education Scholarship Program toggle arrow

The Woodcock Family Education Scholarship was established in 1993 by Albuquerque businessman C.E. (Woody) Woodcock and his wife, Dixie, to support students of exceptional promise in the fields of science and math.

The Woodcocks strongly believed the future of this state and the country is dependent on the quality of education. Scholarships will be awarded to Albuquerque metro area high school graduating seniors (including Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, and Torrance Counties). This is a merit-based award, not based on financial need.

Up to three scholarships of $10,000. Renewable over four years.

Criteria and Guidelines

Be an Albuquerque Metro resident, including Bernalillo, Valencia, Sandoval, and Torrance counties
Have a minimum cumulative 3.8 GPA
Must have strong math and/or science credentials
Career goals in personal statement MUST include those in the field of math or science
Recipient must be enrolled full-time at a college or university
Submit a Letter of reference indicating the student’s “good standing” and community service

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Bookoo Scholarship toggle arrow

The $1,000 Bookoo Scholarship

To Qualify, You Must:

Attend an accredited college or university (or be a graduating high school senior)
Complete and return the scholarship application
Applications are due by Dec 1st for Winter semesters and July 1st for Fall semesters

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Burger King Scholars Program toggle arrow

BURGER KING^® Foundation, which was established in October 2005, is the charitable arm of the BURGER KING^® system and is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The Foundation, together with Burger King Corporation employees, franchisees, suppliers, and guests, has been able to make a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live. Today the Foundation administers the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program and the BK℠ Family Fund.

The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children, and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $53 million in scholarships to more than 46,000 students. Last year alone, $4.3 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 4,000 deserving students.

Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship, and education were the values that defined BURGER KING^® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING^® Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.

This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America^®. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

Apply here.

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

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Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship toggle arrow

The Davison Institute Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work.

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Diller Teen Awards toggle arrow

The Helen Diller Family Foundation honors 15 Jewish teens annually with awards of $36,000 each.

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young changemakers who have a significant impact in leading initiatives that embody the values of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Apply here.

Elks National Foundation toggle arrow

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 total. The Top 20 scholars will each receive a $30,000 scholarship and an invitation to the 2026 MVS Leadership Weekend (attendance required). Apply here: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Gen & Kelly Tanbe Scholarship toggle arrow

The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is open to 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate students including adult students.

Apply here.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes toggle arrow

The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are, on our April 15 deadline:

between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada
currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.

The Barron Prize does not discriminate against its applicants based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Apply here.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation toggle arrow

The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. The Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Engineering, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze recipients are selected in each category and receive a one-time grant to fund their college education or to fund a community service effort that tackles a social issue.

Eligibility:

Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution the same year as graduation
Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
If selected, attendance at the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

Apply here.

Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team Education Scholarships toggle arrow

The Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team (an award-winning personal injury law firm serving Phoenix, Denver & Chicago) awards several academic scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of programs and schools.

Winners also get a free, one-hour consult with a college admissions counseling firm that can help show winners how to get into a top college. Follow the links below to find out more about each of our scholarship opportunities:

College Scholarship – Two for $1,000 each
Nursing Scholarship – One for $1,000
Law School Scholarship – One for $1,000
Medical School Scholarship – One for $1,000
Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Scholarship – One for $1,000
Summer College Scholarship – One for $1000
Summer Law School Scholarship – One for $1000

Milton Fisher Scholarship toggle arrow

The Milton Fisher Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship open to exceptionally Innovative and Creative high school juniors and seniors, and first-time college freshmen.

Award:
$4,000 - $20,000

Apply for this scholarship if you are . . .

a student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way, or
a student who has come up with a distinctive solution to problems faced by your school, community, or family.

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"No Essay" College Scholarship toggle arrow

The $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required! The scholarship can be used to cover tuition, housing, books, or any education-related expenses. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page. You can apply once each month, with a new winner selected every month.

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NSHSS Scholarships toggle arrow

NSHSS Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for high school students as they prepare for upcoming careers in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy, stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. We seek to support higher education to enable our future leaders to achieve their dreams.

NSHSS Foundation scholarships are targeted toward high school or college students, who belong to groups generally under-represented in these careers.

Leran more and apply today.

Prudential Emerging Visionaries Award toggle arrow

Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national program celebrating changemakers ages 14-18 with innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities and beyond.

If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses paid trip with your parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey along with coaching and skills development to help take your solution to the next level!

Prudential Emerging Visionaries, is sponsored by Prudential in collaboration with Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector. Financial health advisory support is provided by the Financial Health Network.

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Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship toggle arrow

The Live Más Scholarship is for students who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond.

Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period located in the United States or D.C.
- If an applicant is a minor in his/her/their state of residence, they must receive parental consent from his/her/their parent/legal guardian to apply.

Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).

Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.

Employees of Taco Bell Foundation, Inc., Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. and its parent, subsidiaries of its parent, franchisees, licensees, and the advertising and promotion agencies involved with this Program are not eligible to apply or receive a scholarship through this version of the program.
- Taco Bell restaurant employees can apply to the Live Más Scholarship for Restaurant Employees Program.

Has not previously received a Live Más Scholarship.
- Prior Live Más Scholarship winners may apply to the Live Más Scholarship Renewal Program.

Apply here.

UNCF

UNCF has helped more than 500,000 students earn their college degrees since its founding.

UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country.

We also manage a variety of scholarship programs, such as the Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM Scholars Program, UNCF/Koch Scholars Program, K-12 Education Fellowship, and the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program.

Learn more and apply here.

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Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been — and will always be — a VFW priority. Learn more about the VFW’s youth and education programs.

Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th-grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.3 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships ranges from $1,000-$21,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000.

Learn more and apply.

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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange toggle arrow

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. Learn about German culture first-hand by living with a host family and attending a German high school. Embark on an adventure that is unlike any other.

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With affordable and immersive study, intern, and volunteer programs abroad in more than 50 countries, ISEP opens your path to the world.

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Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study toggle arrow

The YES Abroad program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to develop a perspective of another culture first-hand. Participants spend an academic year attending a high school while living with a host family in select countries with significant Muslim populations. A network of support through partner international exchange organizations, field staff, trained volunteers, and carefully selected host families helps ensure a successful exchange experience.

Participants serve as “youth ambassadors” of the United States, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities. If you have a passion for learning about other cultures, this program may be for you!

Approximately 65 American students participate in YES Abroad each year. Upon their return to the United States, the students apply their leadership skills and share knowledge about their host countries through community engagement.

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The U.S. Department of State’s NSLI-Y is part of a U.S. government initiative to foster international cooperation by ensuring that Americans have the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge necessary to effectively communicate. NSLI-Y provides overseas critical language study opportunities to American youth through merit-based scholarships to spark a lifetime interest in critical foreign languages and cultures.

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The Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation toggle arrow

The Foundation provides financial assistance to young women who have received the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award and are pursuing college degrees in the study of languages, or who are studying in a foreign country as enrichment for their college program.

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GSUSA SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINE

For additional information on college scholarships, contact your high school guidance counselor, or reach out to the financial aid office of the school(s) you wish to attend.

With some targeted research, you can uncover all sorts of helpful information on securing grants and scholarships. As with any online application, always be careful of the information you share.