Scholarships for High School Sophomores

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Excelsior Scholarship

The Excelsior Scholarship of up to $5,500 is offered annually to students enrolled or plan to enroll in post-secondary institutions to further their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
May 23, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$2,750–$5,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500–$5,000
3 Award Winners

Minerva Beauty Scholarship

Minerva Beauty partners with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) every year to provide scholarships to three students enrolled in cosmetology programs in the United States.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$2,500–$5,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner

William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education offers the William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to minority students who intend to become teachers in Indiana.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner

Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship

Baumgartner Law Firm annually offers the Baumgartner Law Firm Law Student Scholarship to one student enrolled in an accredited law school in the U.S. and demonstrates financial need.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
2 Award Winners

Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship

The scholarship offers $3,000 to two undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in business, economics, or related fields to reach their career goals related to nonprofit or public service.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$3,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner

Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship

The Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship awards $2,500 to a California State University student aspiring to a career in the news media industry.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$2,500
1 Award Winner
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$2,000
4 Award Winners

Robert M. O’dell Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration

The scholarship offers four undergraduate and/or graduate students in public administration-related majors at California State University the $2,000 Robert M. O'dell Endowed Scholarships in Public Administration.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$2,000
4 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
2 Award Winners

RentHop Apartment Scholarship

The RentHop Apartment Scholarship is for students enrolled in bachelor's and associate's degree programs in the United States.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$250–$2,000
3 Award Winners

Benson & Bingham Annual Scholarship

Annually, Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC offers the Benson & Bingman Annual Scholarship, ranging from $250 to $2,000, to undergraduate and graduate students to help them earn their law degrees.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$250–$2,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Arizona Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Goldberg and Osborne raised awareness by creating this scholarship which is awarded to one student twice a year to enroll in college or trade school to further their education in Arizona.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Clubs of America Scholarship Award

The Clubs of America organization annually offers the Clubs of America Scholarship Award to college students at any accredited institution to further their education in the studies of their choice.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
5 Award Winners

Extraordinary Scholarship

Five high school students from Texas can be awarded the Extraordinary Scholarship of $1,000, administered by Daniel Stark to pursue their undergraduate studies annually.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
5 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Preserving Our Future Scholarship

D-Tek Bee Removal Company offers the Preserving Our Future Scholarship to undergraduate and graduate students, who are passionate about environmentalism and preserving the bee population, to complete their degrees.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success

The Clubs of America awards a scholarship of $1,000 to one graduate student, pursuing education at a U.S. institution, after going through a selection process.

Eligible Grades
Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
September 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner

Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship

Arctic Physical Therapy gives college students a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
August 31, 2026
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000–$15,000
1 Award Winner

Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence

Annually, Goldman Sachs awards from $10,000 to $15,000 each to Black, Hispanic, and Native American college and undergraduate students through the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence program.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 1, 2027
Closed
$10,000–$15,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000–$1,000
2 Award Winners

Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship

The Arkansas Chamber Singers offers the Arkansas Chamber Singers Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship of $2,000 to two graduating high school seniors in Arkansas to pursue undergraduate music studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 1, 2027
Closed
$2,000–$1,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
6 Award Winners

MIT THINK Scholars Program

Six high school students receive a $1000- scholarship each from the MIT THINK Scholars Program to further their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 1, 2027
Closed
$1,000
6 Award Winners
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$500–$25,000
53 Award Winners

American Legion Oratorical Contest

Write and perform a speech about the U.S. Constitution to win up to $25,000.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 2, 2027
Closed
$500–$25,000
53 Award Winners
Closed
$11,500
1 Award Winner

VWGoA/UNCF Corporate Scholars

The Volkswagen Group of America offers HBCU juniors summer internships and $11,500 merit-based scholarships.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 3, 2026
Application Deadline
January 4, 2027
Closed
$11,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners

Hawaii Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship

Annually, the American Water Works Association presents the Hawaii Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship to two Hawaii-based waterworks operators to support them through their education.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 6, 2027
Closed
$1,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$10,000–$40,000
45 Award Winners

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Outstanding African American students have the chance to receive $40,000.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 9, 2027
Closed
$10,000–$40,000
45 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
5 Award Winners

College Achievement Awards

Polanki offers College Achievement Awards to undergraduate and graduate students of Polish culture and language, every year. Applicants must be either a Wisconsin residents or attending a Wisconsin college.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 9, 2027
Closed
$1,000–$2,000
5 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000–$25,000
100 Award Winners

Live Más Scholarship

The Live Más Scholarship is for Taco Bell employees and non-employees who are looking to improve their communities or are pursuing higher education.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 11, 2027
Closed
$5,000–$25,000
100 Award Winners
Closed
$11,000
1 Award Winner

Wischer Scholarship

The Frost Bank Trustee awards and administers the Wischer Scholarship of $11,000 to Texas students who demonstrate financial need and show academic potential.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 12, 2027
Closed
$11,000
1 Award Winner