2024-25 Scholarship Opportunities
University of Chicago- UChicago provided over $200 million in financial support to its students in 2022, ensuring all students can attend UChicago free from financial burden. Streamlined financial aid and application processes, generous need-based and merit-based financial aid, and personalized career guidance grant you the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the enriching academic environment at UChicago. Free application, Families earning less than $60k can apply to attend free (tuition, housing, etc.) and families earning less than $125k per year can apply and earn free tuition. Early Decision II deadline January 15th.
The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program offers a full-ride merit scholarship to top students who are seeking academic engagement, leadership development, and opportunities to improve their communities through service. Students must apply to UT Dallas through Common App well before the December 1, 2024, priority deadline; the McDermott application is due by December 1, 2024.
The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program at Stetson University is a competitive merit-based college undergraduate scholarship. To access the J. Ollie Edmunds Scholarship Program application, you must first apply to Stetson University and then an option to apply for the program will appear within your Hatter Portal. All documents should be received by the Office of Admissions by December 1.
Hagan Scholarship application is a merit based scholarship. Applications due by December 1, 2024.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four year, merit scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the Unites States. Any High school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply.)
Do you know a high schooler passionate about agriculture or nutrition? Or maybe they simply love to write? They could win up to $1,500 in college funding through the new Florida Farm to School Essay Contest! This Farm to School Month, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness (FNW) invites students to submit an original essay responding to one of three topics, reflecting on the contributions of Florida farmers and the benefits of eating locally grown foods. The contest is open to all Florida high school students (grades 9-12) from October 1 to November 15, 2024. Learn more, spread the word and enter today at FarmToSchoolFL.com/Essay.
Florida State University's Service Scholar program recognizes students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership who want to continue that commitment at FSU. We encourage you to share this opportunity with graduating seniors whose interests align with this commitment. Some benefits of the Service Scholar program include:
- Scholarship valued at $4,500 per year for up to four years
- Engagement with a diverse group of individuals and community issues
- Academic service learning and co-curricular engagement with community partners
- Development of collaborative working relationships and effective leadership practices
- Direct support by a team of faculty and staff mentors
For more information about the benefits, requirements, and application process, please visit the Center for Leadership & Service.
The American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award. There are five (5) awards given with each bi-annual deadline – with a total of ten (10) college scholarships awarded for each school year. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each. All high school students are eligible to apply – classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.The application is free and the student does NOT need to demonstrate financial need in order to qualify. Go to https://americancollegefoundation.org to apply.
A listing of multiple scholarships that will run out at various times throughout the school year can be found at https://studentscholarships.org/.
Go to Florida Shines to read more about the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and view your eligibility. Once on the site, watch the 30 second video "Florida Shines- 30 second tips" to learn more.
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
The 2024-25 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on September 30, 2024. This is earlier than previous years.