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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Florida Department of Education

Merit-based state scholarship program for Florida high school graduates based on academic achievement.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Submit the FFAA by August 31 of your grad...

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Georgia HOPE Scholarship Program

Georgia Student Finance Commission

Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship pays part of tuition at Georgia colleges. Top students can qualify for the Zell Miller Scholarship, which covers full tuition.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Apply in your senior year; no fixed deadl...

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The HSF Scholar Program: scholarships, mentoring and career support for students of Hispanic heritage.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Feb 15, 2027

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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Horatio Alger Association

Need-based scholarships for high school students who have overcome significant personal adversity and demonstrate integrity and perseverance.

Grade 11Pays or awards moneyOnline

Mar 1, 2027

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Idaho Opportunity Scholarship

Idaho State Board of Education

State need- and merit-based scholarship for Idaho students pursuing postsecondary education.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File the FAFSA and the application by March 1

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Illinois MAP Grant

ISAC

Illinois's need-based Monetary Award Program grant for residents attending approved Illinois colleges. It doesn't need to be repaid.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File as early as possible after it opens;...

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Indiana 21st Century Scholars Program

Indiana Commission for Higher Education

State scholarship program covering tuition for income-eligible Indiana students who enroll in middle school and meet program requirements.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Check enrollment on ScholarTrack; file th...

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John Locke Institute Essay Competition

John Locke Institute

The Global Essay Prize: essays of up to 2,000 words answering set questions in philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology and law.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Register February–March; essays due by May 31

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Kansas Board of Regents State Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents

Need-based scholarship for students designated Kansas State Scholars in their senior year.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Apply by May 1; FAFSA priority date April 1

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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

Kentucky students earn KEES money for each year of high school with a 2.5+ GPA, plus a bonus for ACT or SAT scores, to use at Kentucky colleges.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

No application; your school reports grades

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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Lockheed Martin

About 200 scholarships a year for students heading into engineering, computer science, math or physics, with the chance of a paid Lockheed Martin internship.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Usually due in early March

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Loran Scholars Award

Loran Scholars Foundation

Canada's largest undergraduate award for character, service and leadership: tuition, a living stipend, mentoring and funded summer experiences.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Due October 15 at noon ET

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Louisiana TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students)

Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance

Merit-based state scholarship program covering tuition for Louisiana residents attending an eligible in-state college.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File by July 1 after graduation

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Maine State Grant Program

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

State need-based grant program for Maine undergraduate students.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File the FAFSA by May 1

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Michigan Achievement Scholarship

Michigan Department of Treasury

State scholarship program supporting Michigan high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File the FAFSA in your senior year

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Minnesota State Grant

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Need-based grant for students from low- and moderate-income families at Minnesota colleges.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File early; the state sets a deadline each year

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Access Missouri Grant

Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

State need-based grant program for Missouri undergraduate students.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File the FAFSA by February 1 for a guaran...

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Montana University System Honor Scholarship

Montana University System

Four-year tuition waiver for top graduates of Montana high schools attending a Montana University System campus. About 200 are awarded each year.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Due March 15

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NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing

National Council of Teachers of English

National writing recognition: each student submits a timed on-demand piece and a best-work sample.

Grades 10–11FreeOnline

Schools nominate students in the fall; as...

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National Beta Club Scholarships

National Beta Club

Scholarships and leadership programs for members of the National Beta Club, an academic honor and service organization.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Usually due in mid-January of senior year

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National Federation of the Blind Scholarships

National Federation of the Blind

Scholarships for blind students pursuing academic and career goals.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Opens December 1; due March 31

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National Honor Society Scholarship

National Honor Society

Scholarship program for NHS members based on scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Opens in September; usually due in November

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National Merit Scholarship Program

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Academic competition entered by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in junior year. Top scorers become Semifinalists, then can advance to Finalist and compete for Merit Scholarships.

Grades 10–11Pays or awards moneyAt your high school (PSAT/NMSQT)

Register for the PSAT/NMSQT through your ...

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National PTA Reflections Arts Program

National PTA

National arts program built around a yearly theme, in dance choreography, film, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Entries go from local PTAs up to the national level.

Grades 9–12FreeOnline

Set by your local PTA, usually in the fall