Here
are some high school freshman
scholarships available for students in the US. In the future, we will
add more scholarships, and also include scholarships for students in
countries like Canada, the UK and Australia. Check us back again!
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.
(www.aynrand.org)
2)
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund:
For all high school
students participating in a writing contest. 1 award of
$4,000 is
available.
(www.nradefensefund.org/writingcontest.aspx)
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.
(www.legion.org)
4)
McKelvey Entrepreneurial E-Scholarship:
For young
entrepreneurs across the USA. 100 scholarships of $10,000 are
available.
(www.mckelveyfoundation.org)
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.
(www.netaid.org)
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.
(www.toyota.com/about/community/education)
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.
(www.axa-achievement.com)
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.
(www.winwithwords.com)
9)
Annual Poster Contest for High School Students:
For all high school
students grades 9 through 12. Several awards of $100-$1000
are
available.
(www.christophers.org)
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.
(www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com)
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.
(www.courageouspersuaders.com)
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.
(www.siemensfoundation.org/en/competition.htm)
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.
(www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards)
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.
(www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com)
15)
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.
(www.holocaust.hklaw.com)
16)
Eco-Hero Award:
For high school
students who show environmental awareness. Students must work on a
project that show environmental concerns.
(www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero)
17) 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.
(www.angelsoft.com/angels_in_action.html)
18) 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.
(www.apiasf.org)
19)
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.
(www.usip.org/ed/npec/).
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