Ninth-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students who are at least 13 are eligible to apply. There are 391 scholarships available. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and future plans.

 

High school students who are at least 17 years old and accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student (at least six credit hours per semester) are eligible to apply. 325 awards are available. 

 

This audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Scholarships are paid directly to recipient's American university, college, trade/technical school.

First place National: $35,000

Others range: $1,000-$21,000

 

Biracial, persons of color students who reside in California and Kentucky are eligible to apply. Preference is given to single parents. To apply, write about obstacles you’ve had to overcome in your life and how you will use your education to give back to your community.

 

• Be currently enrolled in high school or home school program and graduating in the spring of 2025
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025-2026
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to the virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

 

Provides financial assistance to high school seniors in California who have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability (SLD) and plan to attend community college in the state. Eligible applicants must be current seniors who are California residents attending a California school, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability (SLD). Examples of SLDs include: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, nonverbal learning disorders, language processing disorders, etc.

 

This scholarship aims to reward low-income high school seniors who have committed themselves to community service. 

• High school senior graduating in Spring 2025
• Resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo
• Winners must volunteer a minimum of 1 shift (2-4 hours) for our Good Tidings' Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway Program between 12/9 - 12/20/23 in Burlingame, CA
• Must plan on attending college/university, junior college, vocational, trade, or continuing education
• For an application to be considered complete, each applicant must select a recommender who will upload a letter of recommendation via Kaleidoscope 

 

This scholarship is open to juniors who plan to enroll in college the fall of 2026 to pursue public policy, are American citizens or permanent residents, and can demonstrate academic excellence. The applicant must read President Coolidge's  Autobiography, among other readings, and write three essays so start early!

 

This award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies from a certificate and recognition at a club meeting or special event, to a monetary gift to the young woman and/or her charity.

 

An annual scholarship for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math. High school seniors and undergraduates attending a U.S. school may apply. Make a three-minute film explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about. 

Students who will be enrolled in college the Fall of 2025 are eligible to apply; 178 awards will be given out. Initial judging occurs a the local level, then regional, and finally national.

 

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university.  Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

 

Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members.