Hey guys, I'm trying to find some great scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. I don't want to miss out on any potential financial aid, so please share any major scholarships you think I should apply for. Thank you in advance!
There are plenty of scholarships available for high school seniors, so it's excellent that you're staying proactive about applying for financial aid. Here are a few top scholarships you should definitely consider:
1. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: This scholarship program awards 150 scholarships of $20,000 each to high school seniors based on academic achievement, leadership, and service.
2. Regeneron Science Talent Search: If you have a strong background in STEM and have completed a research project, you can compete for awards that range from $25,000 up to $250,000.
3. AXA Achievement Scholarship: This scholarship awards 10 national scholarships of $25,000 each and 42 state-level scholarships of $10,000 each to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities.
4. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $4,000 to $50,000, to high school seniors based on academics, leadership, financial need, and extracurricular activities.
5. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: This scholarship provides up to $40,000 per year to high-achieving seniors with financial need. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, books, and other educational expenses for the duration of their undergraduate studies.
6. Flinn Scholarship: Open to high school seniors in Arizona, this scholarship covers full tuition, room and board, plus additional benefits, such as study abroad funding and networking opportunities, for students attending one of Arizona's three public universities.
Make sure to research each scholarships requirements, and the exact aid offered, as the specifics can vary from year to year and you want to make sure you have all the information you need before starting your application.
You can also find a list of full-ride scholarships offered at particular institutions on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/50-colleges-with-full-ride-scholarships/. Check to see if any of your top-choice schools are on there!
Finally, be sure to research local scholarships offered by organizations or businesses in your community, as well as scholarships related to your particular interests, talents, or background. The most generous scholarships are highly competitive, no matter how strong your application, and smaller awards can add up too!
Good luck!
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