8 Scholarships Opportunities for Graduating High School Students

In this blog, we’ll explore a range of scholarship opportunities specifically designed for graduating high school students.

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Many students are faced with the exciting yet daunting task of planning for their future. πŸš€

One crucial aspect of this journey is securing financial aid to support higher education. Scholarships are a fantastic way to alleviate the financial burden of college tuition and other expenses.

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In this blog, we’ll explore a range of scholarship opportunities specifically designed for graduating high school students. Whether you’re aiming for a full-ride scholarship or seeking smaller awards to complement your financial aid package, there’s a wealth of opportunities available to help you achieve your academic goals.

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1. QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

πŸ† Award: FULL ride

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 26th, 2024

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Eligibility: High school seniors attending U.S. schools or U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad, who plan to attend college in the fall after graduation, should have primarily A’s in challenging courses, strong writing skills, and qualities like intellectual curiosity and resilience. They typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets.

Submit: Applicants must submit two short essays, two letters of recommendation, and an online application.

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2. Live Music Lover Scholarship

πŸ† Award: $500

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 27th, 2024

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Eligibility: Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Submit: To apply, tell us about your first concert memory and your favorite memory at a concert. Additionally, upload an image of you at a concert.

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3. MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest – September

πŸ† Award: $1,000

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 29th, 2024

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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legally residing in the U.S. and at least 13 years old on the date of entry; selection will be based on the quality of their MyMozaic profile.

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Submit: Submit your email address.

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πŸ“ Apply here

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4. Divine Beauty Scholarship

πŸ† Award: $500

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 30th, 2024

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Eligibility: High school seniors, trade school or undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend or are currently attending a cosmetology school.

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Submit: To apply, write about what you can gain from an education in cosmetology and tell us some of your future goals. In addition, please submit an example of your work.

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5. Shout it Out Scholarship

πŸ† Award: $1,500

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 30th, 2024

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Eligibility: High school seniors, trade school or undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend or are currently attending a cosmetology school.

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Submit: Submit an online written response to the question: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less) The Shout It Out Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around December 31st.

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πŸ“ Apply here

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6. Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship – Fall

πŸ† Award: $1,000

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 30th, 2024

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Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.

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Submit: Online applicatio.

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πŸ“ Apply here

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7. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship – Fall

πŸ† Award: Up to $4,000

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 30th, 2024

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Eligibility: GPA minimum is 3.0 for universities (2.5 for community colleges, technical and trade schools). See a list of all approved fields of study here.

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Submit: Online application.

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πŸ“ Apply here

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8. Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

πŸ† Award: $1,000

πŸ“… Deadline: Sep 30th, 2024

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Eligibility: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Deadline: September 30, 2024 to coincide with September's No Texting while Driving Day.

Submit: A short online form.

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Wrapping Up

Securing a scholarship can significantly reduce the financial strain of further education and open doors to new possibilities. As you prepare for this exciting new chapter in your life, take advantage of these scholarship opportunities to help fund your journey. Remember, the application process can be competitive, so make sure to put your best foot forward and submit well-crafted applications.

Best of luck as you embark on this next adventureβ€”your future is bright!

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