Scholarships for Middle Schoolers

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First in Family Humanist Scholarship: Freedom From Religion Foundation Forward Freethought Scholarship

The First in Family Humanist Scholarship: Freedom From Religion Foundation Forward Freethought Scholarship awards six $5,000 scholarships for undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 24, 2026
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$5,000
6 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

CALAHE Competitive Scholarship

The Connecticut Association of Latinos in Higher Education (CALAHE) offers $1,000 to Hispanic high school seniors and undergraduate students to pursue undergraduate degrees and ease its expenses.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 24, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$50,000–$250,000
3 Award Winners

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual science video competition for students around the world aged between 13 and 18. The winner gets $250,000 in scholarship along with prizes to a teacher and school.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 25, 2026
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$50,000–$250,000
3 Award Winners
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$25,000
1 Award Winner

Ben’s Original Seat at the Table Fund Scholarship

Ben’s Original Seat at the Table Scholarship Fund assists disadvantaged people with educational and mentoring opportunities as they pursue education in food science or culinary arts.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 4, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$25,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$20,000
2 Award Winners

Warner Norcross & Judd Law Scholarship

The scholarship, administered by Warner Norcross & Judd and Grand Rapids Community Foundation, is offered to a minority student enrolled at or pursuing a law degree at an accredited U.S. institution.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$5,000–$20,000
2 Award Winners
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$200–$10,000
1 Award Winner

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

Kansas Board of Regents offers the Kansas Comprehensive Grant to high school graduate students enrolled full-time at 18 private colleges and universities in Kansas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$200–$10,000
1 Award Winner
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$6,700–$7,500
1 Award Winner

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

South Carolina State offers the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, ranging from $6,700 to $7,500, to exceptional high school students pursuing undergraduate studies of their choice at the University of South Carolina.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$6,700–$7,500
1 Award Winner
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$2,500–$7,000
12 Award Winners

Roy W. Likins Scholarship

The Roy Likins Scholarship, sponsored by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, awards more than $2,500 to students pursuing a degree in the water industry.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$2,500–$7,000
12 Award Winners
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$5,000
1 Award Winner

ISAWWA Outreach Safe Water Scholarship

The ISAWWA Outreach Safe Water Scholarship of $5,000, offered by ISAAWWA, is a merit-based scholarship program to financially support deserving undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a water resources-related field.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Doctorate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000

NERC College/Graduate Scholarship

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) offers NERC College/Graduate Scholarship to qualified students of Korean descent, including international students from Korea, to further their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$5,000
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$5,000
16 Award Winners

The Kia Great Unknowns Scholarship

The Great Unknowns Scholarship supports high-school seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate program related to sciences, technology, engineering, arts, or math. The scholarships are renewable annually depending on performance.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$5,000
16 Award Winners
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$500–$5,000
32 Award Winners

KASF Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarships

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for all academic levels ranging from $500 to $5,000 to eligible students to complete their desired degrees. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$500–$5,000
32 Award Winners
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$500–$5,000
1 Award Winner

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Western Regional Chapter

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students of Korean heritage who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs of their choice at schools in the Western Region.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$500–$5,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
4 Award Winners

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships

The Automotive Hall of Fame scholarship program awards four scholarships to the value of $5,000 each to young students.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$5,000
4 Award Winners
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$2,000–$3,000
3 Award Winners

IEEE PES Scholarship

The IEEE PES Scholarship Initiative attracts the brightest minds to the power and energy sector with $2,000–$3,000 scholarships.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Junior
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$2,000–$3,000
3 Award Winners
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$1,500–$2,500
3 Award Winners

CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

The CAC Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, worth up to $2,500, is open to high schoolers in California to be used at any accredited college or university within 12 months.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 23, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,500–$2,500
3 Award Winners
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$2,000
1 Award Winner

Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship

Stetson Engineers offers this scholarship to a deserving high school senior to pursue an undergraduate degree in groundwater-related fields at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$2,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
8 Award Winners

Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship

Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship program offers eight $1,000- scholarships to high school graduates and undergraduate students to further their education. Applicants must be residing in Florida, Indiana, or Northern Illinois.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,000
8 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Illinois Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship

The One AWWA Operator Scholarship is an award of up to $2,000 to Illinois-based applicants seeking to enter or progress their work in the state’s water, wastewater, or stormwater industry.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
February 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
2 Award Winners

The Advocates Scholarship

The Advocates Injury Attorneys offer the Advocates Scholarship to two college students in the U.S., one each semester to further their education at accredited post-secondary institutions in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$1,000
2 Award Winners
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$500–$1,000
2 Award Winners

IvyPanda Essay Writing Contest Scholarship

IvyPanda is an educational center that was founded in 2015. They will provide two scholarships to students from anywhere in the world who excel at writing essays.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
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$500–$1,000
2 Award Winners
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$6,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner

Fund Your Future Scholarship for Hospitality Students

There’s no need to sweat it out when you can apply for a hospitality student's scholarship in Chicago.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 1, 2026
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$6,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner
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$7,500–$15,000
1 Award Winner

Chevron Corporate Scholarship

Chevron awards a $7,500 scholarship to meritorious students in engineering and computer science from African American, Native North American, Alaska Tribe, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic backgrounds.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
June 21, 2026
Application Deadline
July 1, 2026
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$7,500–$15,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$10,000
35 Award Winners

Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

The Tylenol Future Care Scholarship awards 10 scholarships of $10,000 each and 25 scholarships of $5,000 each every year to deserving medical students in various medical fields.

Eligible Grades
College Senior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 1, 2026
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$5,000–$10,000
35 Award Winners
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$4,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner

Minnesota Indian Scholarships

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education annually offers the Minnesota Indian Scholarships, ranging from $4,000 to $6,000, to Native American undergraduate and graduate students to further their education.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Graduate
Application Open Date
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 1, 2026
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$4,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner

About middle school scholarships

While some may think middle school is too early to start thinking about scholarships, we think it’s never too soon. Scholarships are not just for high school seniors or college-bound students; they can be a vital resource for middle school too. This page is dedicated to exploring the world of scholarships tailored specifically for students in middle school. Here, we will delve into the significance of these scholarships, the various types available, and provide you with essential tips on how to embark on your scholarship journey.

In this comprehensive guide, you can expect to learn about why scholarships matter for middle school, the different types of scholarships available, and invaluable advice on finding and securing these opportunities. By the end of this page, you’ll have a clear understanding of how scholarships can benefit you at this stage of your academic journey and how to kickstart your scholarship search.

Why middle school scholarships are important

It’s never too early to start planning for your future, and scholarships offer a unique way to do just that. Middle school is a pivotal time in a student’s academic journey. Scholarships at this stage can provide much-needed encouragement and financial support. They not only recognize students’ accomplishments but also motivate them to excel academically and explore their passions. By securing scholarships in middle school, you can alleviate the financial burden of higher education and open up opportunities you may have thought were financially out of reach. Discover how scholarships can positively impact your financial future.

There are many potential benefits of securing a scholarship at such an early stage, including:
Financial support: Scholarships can ease the financial burden of education, making it more accessible.
Academic motivation: Scholarships provide an incentive for students to maintain high academic standards.
Skill development: Participation in scholarship programs can help students develop essential life skills.
College preparation: Scholarships earned in middle school can pave the way for future college opportunities.

Types of middle school scholarships 2023

Scholarships come in several different forms, so there should be something that addresses your needs and skills. Scholarships are a great way to support students pursuing higher education. There are several types of scholarships available, including academic scholarships for exceptional achievements in math, science, and language arts. Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students who display outstanding skills, leadership qualities, or community involvement. Need-based scholarships are designed to help students facing financial challenges, taking into account family income and financial need. Extracurricular scholarships recognize the importance of involvement in activities outside of the classroom, such as sports, music, or volunteering. Finally, specialized scholarships are available for students with unique talents or interests in areas such as sports, arts, or STEM fields.

Tips for applying for middle school scholarships

1. Research scholarship opportunities: Take time to find out which scholarships are available to you. Ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria and will be able to complete the necessary application steps.

2. Crafting a compelling scholarship application: You may need to submit an essay, motivational letter, or some other piece of work as part of your application. Make sure you take time to craft well-written responses before you submit them. Don’t just write them and submit them – edit them and have someone review them first.

3. Gather necessary documents: To submit a strong scholarship application, gather essential documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and any other required materials promptly.

4. Seek letters of recommendation: Letters of recommendation are valuable assets in your scholarship application. Discover how to request them and select the right individuals to write these letters on your behalf.

Frequently asked questions

What is the youngest age to get a scholarship?

This will depend on the organization’s rules. There is no set age limit for scholarships. Check the eligibility criteria to see if you are eligible.

What are the easiest ways to get scholarships?

Applying for as many scholarships as you are eligible for is always a good idea. Focus on more niche or very specific scholarships – such as major-specific ones, to improve your chances of winning. Stay organized and have all your documents ready. Applying early is also important.

What is the lowest grade to get a scholarship?

This will depend on the scholarship sponsors. Some want to reward and recognize academic achievement so it will require a high GPA, but there are plenty of scholarships that either have no GPA requirements or are for students with a low GPA.