GEAR UP

An online platform that helps outstanding low-income HS seniors gain admission and full 4-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges.

NAEHCY Eligibility - To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Applicant must be under the age of 21
• Applicant be actively pursuing post-secondary education
• Applicant must be eligible for McKinney-Vento assistance or have experienced
homelessness while in school within the last six years
• Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible
• The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act defines parameters on homeless status.

($2,500-$20,000) - APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: Live at or below the poverty level or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity (geographically and ethnically), especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and have placed a strong emphasis on community service, leadership, and solid academic achievement. 

Over 1,000 scholarships w/ just one application available to FFA members.

Successful applicants are public high school juniors and a staff person from their school that serves as their educator and participates fully in the program. Successful applicants have a strong drive and commitment to their education and demonstrate maturity, curiosity, resilience, and leadership. 

($28,000) - The JRF scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Additional fellowships are given to JRF Scholars to pursue opportunities to work and study abroad, and for post-graduate education.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards 20 or more college scholarships annually in the amount of $40,000 to
extraordinary African American high school seniors. Students must attend a four-year accredited college or university within the United States.

For current and future leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and straight ally community from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Open to 1079 students. 

Open to K12 students. 

Public school teachers nationwide can help their school win a share of $2M* in Samsung technology by entering the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Developing projects that apply STEAM subjects to improve your local community, can empower your students to learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.

$1,000 - The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergraduate student in the United States who has had their life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their injury that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a quick submission process. Applicants will be judged on their ability to convey an auto accident's lasting effect on their life and their journey to overcome those challenges.

($2,500-$25,000) - This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming school year. Students must submit a detailed essay that describes one outstanding, non-academic achievement they have accomplished. 

or students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing computer science.

Recipients of the 2020 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the annual Google Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California, in Summer 2020. Candidates will also be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google.  Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and a demonstrated passion for computer science - $10,000 for those studying in the US and $5,000 for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs).

Selected students who are studying computer science will receive a $10,000 scholarship.

For 7-12th graders. Submit an original piece of art or writing. $500-1,000. See link for local deadlines: 
http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/guidelines-deadlines/