20 Scholarships for High School Seniors in 2023
This is for all the rebel high school seniors —We're about to break free from the chains of sky-high college costs and ignite a scholarship revolution like no other.
This ain't your grandma's boring financial aid talk – we're here to unveil 20 amazing scholarships that'll make you the envy of your peers. Think you've got what it takes to dominate academically, artistically, athletically, or through jaw-dropping community impact? Then get ready to claim your throne, because these scholarships aren't just about the cash – they're about embracing your true potential, blazing a trail of success, and shutting the door on anyone who says you can't achieve your dreams.
Let’s get started shall we ?!
1. Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is a prestigious scholarship initiative that recognizes and empowers high-achieving high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with minimum 3.0 GPA, U.S. Citizens
Deadline: October 2, 2023
2. College JumpStart Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, Asnwer short essay prompt on application
Deadline: October 17, 2023
3. US Bank Student Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, US Citizen, Register with Zogo app, not required to be US Bank customer,
Deadline: October 31, 2023
4. Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
This is focused on a creative writing and thought experiment prompt for individuals who are active minded.
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: High school student, U.S. Resident, Written response with application
Deadline: October 31, 2023
5. Ayn Rand Institute Novel Essay Contest (Atlas Shrugged)
A merit based scholarship based on the works of Ayn Rand and analysis of the philosophies found in the book Atlas Shrugged. Reading is a requirement to complete this essay
Amount: up to $10,000
Eligibility: High school senior, submit written essay
Deadline: November 6, 2023
6. Visionary Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who have goal to attend secondary education. It is funded and judged by the ACF Scholarship Committee.
Amount: up to $2,500
Eligibility: High School Student, Unofficial high school transcript, Short essay prompt
Deadline: December 1, 2023
7. Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.
Amount: $6,000
Eligibility: High school senior, 3.5 GPA, Low Income Family
Opens: September 1, 2023
Deadline: December 1, 2023
8. Alex Austin's Overcoming Adversity Scholarship
Founded by Alex Austin, Defensive Back for Oregon State University Beavers.
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Eligibility: High school students and DACA recipients, students who identify as a minority or first-generation college students are encouraged
Deadline: September 1, 2023
9. Cameron Impact Scholarship
The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their high-achieving peers in their desire to make an impact on their communities and in the world at large.
Amount: Full-Ride Scholarship
Eligibility: High school student, 3.7 GPA minimum, USA citizen, Apply by September 8
Deadline: September 8, 2023
10. One Step At A Time Scholarship
Aimed at students who have overcome some great difficulty which has impacted their past or present education who seek a higher education opportunity.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High School student, 3.0 GPA, Essay on what diversity the applicant has faced and overcome
Deadline: September 30, 2023
11. Supporting the Community Scholarship
For high school seniors who are active participants in volunteer community work or otherwise working on their own motivation to restore local communities
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school students, 3.0 GPA, Essay to prompt about how they give back to their community
Deadline: September 30, 2023
12. Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious program that provides comprehensive financial support and resources to exceptionally talented low-income students to pursue their academic and career goals at top colleges and universities.
Amount: $40,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, 3.5 GPA Minimum Two Academic recommendations, one counselor recommendation, school report and transcript, demonstrate unmet financial need
Deadline: November 17, 2023
13. Heisman High School Scholarship
Managed by the Heisman Trophy Trust, this is a sports-centric scholarship for graduating high school athletes.
Amount: up to$10,000
Eligibility: High school seniors, 3.0 GPA, Sports credentials and background
Deadline: October 19, 2023
14. Imagine America High School Scholarship
Imagine America Foundation is dedicated to assisting students out of high school in discounting their next step of education.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High School Senior, 2.5 GPA Minimum, voluntary community service during senior year
Deadline: December 1, 2023
15. 10x Digital Marketing Scholarship
Primarily for students looking to pursue digital marketing as a career path with some experience in the field.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school senior, December 1 deadline, Essay on digital marketing trends and personal experience in digital marketing
Deadline: December 1, 2023
16. National Honor Society Scholarship Program
600 scholarships are awarded each year to seniors who are members of the National Honor Society.
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: High school senior, 3.0 GPA,NHS verified account holder, Active membership
Deadline: December 1, 2023
17. Burger King Scholars Program
Funded directly by Burger King for anyone who works there and wants to pursue college, or whose parents work there and want to send them to college.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school senior, Employee at Burger King or Child of Employee at Burger King
Deadline: December 15, 2023
18. Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Part of Equitable Foundation, supports up to 100 scholarships per year, renewable for four years totalling $20,000. One-time $2,500 scholarships can also be awarded
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: High school senior, US Citizen, Provide information about achievements, Essay and Application Form required
Deadline: December 16, 2023
19. Around the Corner from College Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school student, US citizen
Deadline: December 31, 2023
20. Cirkledin's No Sweat Scholarship
Part of the Cikledin online community platform, requires a portfolio of accomplishments through their web platform to apply.
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: High school student, US Citizen, September 30th Deadline, Create account and participate in functions
Deadline: September 30, 2023
