Scholarships for Middle Schoolers

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North Carolina Chapter Scholarship

The NEWH North Carolina Chapter Scholarship offers an annual award of up to $5,000 to students pursuing a major in the hospitality industry at an institution in North Carolina.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 10, 2026
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$5,000
2 Award Winners
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$1,000
10 Award Winners

Indiana Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship of $1,000 to 10 current water operators in Indiana to further their education and advance their careers.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 12, 2026
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$1,000
10 Award Winners
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$2,000–$10,000
3 Award Winners

Global Citizen Scholarship

The annual Global Citizen Scholarships for international and DACA students enrolled at MPOWER-supported colleges and universities awards $10,000 as the grand prize.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$2,000–$10,000
3 Award Winners
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$7,000
12 Award Winners

Speech Pathologist Graduate Scholarships

The Speech-Language Pathology Scholarships awards qualified SLPs in their last year of graduate school with up to $7,000 in scholarships.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$7,000
12 Award Winners
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$500–$5,000
9 Award Winners

American Legion Baseball Scholarship

The American Legion awards its American Legion Baseball Scholarship of up to $5,000 to nine baseball players on the American Legion baseball roster who plan to pursue undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
June 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$500–$5,000
9 Award Winners
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$2,000
1 Award Winner

North Dakota Native American Scholarship

The North Dakota University System offers the North Dakota Indian Scholarship to qualifying undergraduate and graduate students in North Dakota to pursue their degrees in the fields of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$2,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

AIChE Minority Scholarship Awards

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented undergraduate students from minority groups in the United States, specifically African Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, Alaskan Natives, and Hispanics.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
2 Award Winners

Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships

The Journalism Education Association annually awards the Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships of $1,000 to two undergraduate and graduate students each pursuing scholastic journalism teaching careers in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$1,000
2 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Media Fellows Scholarships

Washington Media Scholars Foundation offers the Media Fellows Scholarships of $1,000 to exceptional students pursuing undergraduate studies in advertising, marketing, communications, business, political science, and strategic media.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
January 3, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

O’Connor, Runckel & O’Malley Law Scholarship

O'Connor, Runckel & O'Malley law firm offers the O'Connor Runckel & O'Malley Law Scholarship of $1,000 to one eligible law student enrolled full-time at accredited law schools in the U.S.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000–$11,000
8 Award Winners

Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship Program

A select group of college seniors will receive up to $11,000 in financial assistance to pay off their university loans.

Eligible Grades
College Senior
Application Open Date
May 24, 2026
Application Deadline
July 17, 2026
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$5,000–$11,000
8 Award Winners
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$10,000
1 Award Winner

TJX Scholarship Program

Every year the TJX Scholarship Program offers $10,000 scholarships for full-time undergraduate study to African American/Black students.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
May 23, 2026
Application Deadline
July 20, 2026
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$10,000
1 Award Winner
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$5,000
5 Award Winners

Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship

Each year, the American Association of Colleges Of Osteopathic Medicine awards a financial scholarship of $5,000 to five osteopathic medical students who belong to an underrepresented minority.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
May 15, 2026
Application Deadline
July 22, 2026
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$5,000
5 Award Winners
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$2,500
3 Award Winners

Edna Yelland Minority Scholarship

The California Library Association offers $2,500 to three California minority graduate students pursuing a graduate degree program in library and information science at one of the ALA-accredited universities.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
May 15, 2026
Application Deadline
July 23, 2026
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$2,500
3 Award Winners
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$50–$1,000
3 Award Winners

Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing

Learncurious annually awards the Phyllis J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing to three high school junior and senior students across the U.S. to further their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 20, 2026
Application Deadline
July 23, 2026
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$50–$1,000
3 Award Winners
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$500
1 Award Winner

Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship is open to Michigan high school graduates and college students pursuing degrees that lead to careers in the crude oil and natural gas exploration and production fields.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Junior
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 23, 2026
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$500
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Jon Yi Education Scholarship

The Jon Yi Education Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited Texas-based post-secondary institution of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 5, 2026
Application Deadline
July 24, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$1,000
5 Award Winners

Iowa Merit Awards for Dramatic Performance

The Donna Reed Foundation offers the Iowa Merit Awards for Dramatic Performance scholarship of $1,000 to high school students in Iowa to pursue undergraduate programs in performing arts.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 28, 2026
Application Deadline
July 28, 2026
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$1,000
5 Award Winners
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$1,000
1 Award Winner

Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship

The J&Y Law Firm, Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholars Program offers a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate students or high school graduates.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
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$1,000
1 Award Winner
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$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners

CCNMA Scholarship

Every year, the CCNMA awards scholarships between $500 and $1,000 to Hispanic students in California to pursue undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
April 30, 2026
Application Deadline
July 30, 2026
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$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners
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$25,800
5 Award Winners

Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships

Five young American poets are awarded the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships of $25,800 to encourage them in the early stages of their careers.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
March 4, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
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$25,800
5 Award Winners
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$5,000–$10,000
2 Award Winners

Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship

Exabeam offers two awards worth $10,000 and $5,000 to students pursuing education and a career in cybersecurity.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
May 26, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
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$5,000–$10,000
2 Award Winners
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$5,000
2 Award Winners

Pass the Torch Teacher Scholarships

Two undergraduate students pursuing careers in teaching will be awarded – one award of $5,000 is for an elementary education scholar and another $5,000 for a secondary education scholar.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
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$5,000
2 Award Winners
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$2,000
3 Award Winners

AASF Memorial Scholarships

The Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation offers three scholarships to students of all levels pursuing professional careers in aviation. Applicants must have been residing in Alaska for at least two years.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
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$2,000
3 Award Winners
Closing in 22 Days
$1,000
1 Award Winner

CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship

CardRates.com offers the Financial Futures Scholarship to a student majoring in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, or management, or a student preparing for a career in the personal finance industry.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Senior
Application Open Date
March 1, 2026
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Closing in 22 Days
$1,000
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.