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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

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National Speech and Debate Association Scholarships

National Speech and Debate Association

College scholarships for NSDA members who reach top rounds or win events at the National Speech & Debate Tournament.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyNational tournament (locati...

Qualify at your district tournament in the spring

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Nebraska Opportunity Grant

Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

State need-based grant program for Nebraska undergraduate students.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

File the FAFSA early; funds are limited

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Nevada Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship

Nevada Office of the State Treasurer

Merit-based state scholarship for Nevada high school graduates attending an eligible in-state institution.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

No application; use it within six years o...

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New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarships

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

One application covers many New Hampshire scholarship funds, including the Statewide Student Aid Program.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Check the foundation's page for this year...

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New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

New Mexico Higher Education Department

State scholarship funded by lottery proceeds, covering tuition for New Mexico residents attending an eligible in-state institution.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Enroll within 16 months of graduation; fi...

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North Dakota Scholars Program

North Dakota University System

Tuition scholarship for North Dakota's top ACT and SAT scorers who attend a North Dakota college.

Grades 11–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Take the ACT or SAT before July 1 after j...

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Oklahoma's Promise (Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program)

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

State scholarship covering tuition for income-eligible Oklahoma students who apply in 8th, 9th or 10th grade and meet program requirements.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Apply in 8th–11th grade by June 30, or by...

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Optimist International Essay Contest

Optimist International

Yearly themed essay contest entered through a local Optimist Club, with scholarships at the district level.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards moneyOnline

Set by your local club; district entries ...