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Journal that publishes outstanding high-school history research papers. A few published authors each year win the Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize.

UNCF runs hundreds of scholarship programs from many sponsors. Some, like the UNCF/FedEx scholarship, are for graduating seniors heading to HBCUs.

State scholarship program for income-eligible Washington students who sign up in middle school and meet program requirements.

Civics curriculum and competition. Classes hold simulated congressional hearings on the Constitution, competing at state level and then in national finals.

Merit-based state scholarship covering tuition for West Virginia residents attending an eligible in-state institution.

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

Annual essay contest on U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy run by the American Foreign Service Association.

Alaska's merit scholarship for graduates of Alaska high schools, worth up to $28,000 in total at eligible Alaska colleges and training programs.

Scholarship program for underrepresented minority students planning to study chemistry-related fields in college.

The Full Circle Scholarship and others for American Indian and Alaska Native students at tribal and mainstream colleges.

Scholarships and programs supporting Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students in STEM.

Multi-year scholarship from the AIA's Architects Foundation for students from underrepresented groups entering architecture school.

Scholarships for children and descendants of veterans, and for students pursuing certain fields such as nursing.

National oratory contest on the U.S. Constitution for high school students, with scholarships awarded at the state and national level.

Arkansas's lottery-funded scholarship for residents attending Arkansas colleges.

Scholarship for high school seniors who work part-time while attending school, based on need, community service and work experience.

C-SPAN's national documentary competition. Students make a 5–6 minute film on a civics theme that uses C-SPAN footage and shows multiple viewpoints.

California's state grant for college: tuition and fees at California colleges, plus living-cost support for some students.

Four-year, full-tuition scholarship from the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation, awarded to 10–15 students a year.

Scholarship for graduating high school seniors based on academics, leadership and community service, available in select Comcast service areas.

Full-ride presidential scholarship covering tuition, room, board and expenses for four years at any accredited U.S. college.

Essay contest on the people and ideas of the American Revolution, written from primary sources. Judged at chapter, state and national levels.

Delaware's need-based state grant (ScIP) for residents going to college.

Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members, based on academics, leadership and financial need.