1) The Fountainhead Essay Contest
For high school students who participate in an essay contest on the novel Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. 236 scholarships are available, each worth $10,000.
2) NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund:
For all high school students participating in a writing contest. 1 award of $4,000 is available.
3) American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest:
For high school students enrolled in public, parochial, military, private, or state accredited home schools. Several scholarships of up to $18,000 are available.
4) McKelvey Entrepreneurial E-Scholarship:
For young entrepreneurs across the USA. 100 scholarships of $10,000 are available.
5) NetAid Global Action Scholarships:
For high school students in the United States who are willing to build a brighter future for the poorest people in the world. 4 awards of $5,000 each are available.
6) Toyota Community Scholars Award:
For high school students who are nominated by their high school. The high schools should have a good record of academic success. Several scholarships are available at $20,000 each.
7) AXA Achievement Community Scholarships:
For high school students with high ambition and drive, determination to reach goals, respect for self, family and community and possession of ability to succeed in college. 350 scholarships of $2,000 each are given.
8) National Vocabulary Competition:
For high school students between ages of 13 to 19. Applicants should take the National Qualifying Exam. 50 finalists win a trip to the championship finals. The scholarship amount is $40,000.
9) Annual Poster Contest for High School Students:
For all high school students grades 9 through 12. Several awards of $100-$1000 are available.
10) Outstanding Students of America Scholarships:
For high school students who have a minimum GPA of 3.00 who demonstrate excellent commitment to community services. Several scholarships of $1000 are available.
11) Courageous Persuaders Scholarships:
For high school students who create a 30-second TV commercial targeted at middle school students warning them of dangers of underage alcohol. 7 awards of $500 to $3000 are available.
12) Siemens Westinghouse Competition:
For all high school students competing in the team contest and for only seniors competing in the individual contest. Several scholarships of $1000 to $100000 are available.
13) Young Naturalist Scholarship:
For students in grade 7 through grade 12 willing to conduct original research in several areas such as biology, astronomy, and earth science. 12 scholarships of $2200 each are available.
14) National High School Poetry Contest:
For all high school students who submit an original, unpublished poem of less than 20 lines. Several awards of up to $1500 available.
15) Imation Computer Arts Scholarship:
For students who are nominated by their high school. Students need to create and submit a piece of computer generated piece of art. 25 scholarships of minimum $1000 are available.
16) Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest:
For high school students in the United States and Mexico who are 19 years old or younger. Students must submit an essay. 30 awards of $100 to $5000 are available.
17) You can Make a Difference Scholarship:
For high school students who have a desire to make a difference with technology. Students must submit a proposal for a software project that will benefit a charity organization. Several awards of up to $5000 are available.
18) Eco-Hero Award:
For high school students who show environmental awareness. Students must work on a project that show environmental concerns.
19) Angel Soft Angels in Action Scholarship:
For students between the ages of 8 and 18 who perform service and dedication to their community or a cause. 11 awards of $2500 to $20000 are available.
20) The American and Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund (APIASF Scholarship):
For students of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity who are getting enrolled full time in a four- or two-year college or university. Several awards of $2000 are available.
21) National Peace Essay Contest:
For high school students in grades nine through twelve who are attending a public, private or parochial school. Several awards of $1000 to $10000 are available.
