Available Scholarships

$5,000 Christian College Scholarship Drawing

Students can fill out the short form on this website https://christianconnector.com/chs in order to automatically be entered into an annual $5,000 Christian College Scholarship Drawing. They can select to receive information from over 90 partnered Christian colleges.

The Scholarship Drawing:

Is open to all high school students – Freshmen through Seniors

Is available to students anytime throughout the year

Does not require an essay – just a quick form

The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Online applications open July 15, 2025 at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/. The scholarship cohort will be selected in April 2026, with
awards disbursed in the fall.

Eligibility requirements:

A high school senior
Pell-eligible
A US citizen or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

For additional information, please refer to The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet.

Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship:

The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students complete their post-secondary education.

Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.

Scholarship applications for AY 2025-26 are being accepted now through 12/1/26Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarships or until all scholarship dollars have been awarded, at https://www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream/.

Eligibility Requirements:

Enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
Be an undergraduate senior or graduate student who will complete their degree or program by the end of the Spring 2026 semester (can be either Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)
Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
Must be able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence

All applicants must create a 2-minute video responding to the following:

What unique perspective, passion, or curiosity drives your academic interests? How do you envision it shaping your future as a scholar and leader in your field?

For additional information, please refer to Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Scholarship Official Rules.

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship:

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni.

The award can provide as much as $55,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.

Eligibility Requirements:

Senior standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.

Application opens August 25, 2025. Application submission deadline is November 12. Apply online in the Common App.

For further information and submission details, please visit https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/.

AFROTC Scholarship:

AFROTC offers various capped (up to a specific maximum amount of tuition benefits each year) and uncapped (no fixed limit on the amount of awarded tuition benefits) scholarship types. Scholarship types and amounts will be determined at the time of award for those who receive a scholarship offer; details will be emailed directly to scholarship recipients.

Applicants who receive a scholarship will have the option to convert their scholarship benefits (capped or uncapped) to a room scholarship where on-campus housing or housing billed through the university will be paid up to $10,000 per academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship
recipients must pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board medical exam.
SAT composite of 1310 or ACT composite of 28. Super scores are not accepted.
Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Complete the Physical Fitness Assessment, which consists of three events: push-ups, crunches and a 1.5-mile run.
If offered a scholarship, you must pass the Physical Fitness Test before the end of your first semester of college.

You’re under no obligation by simply applying for an Air Force ROTC scholarship. However, if you are awarded a scholarship, you become obligated when you accept and sign an agreement with the Department of the Air Force (DAF), either the U.S. Air Force (USAF) or the U.S. Space Force (USSF).

If you are under legal age in the state where the school is located, your parent or legal guardian must sign this agreement.

For more information and in order to apply, please refer to AY26-27 Scholarship Applicant Guide and the website – https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/types/

2025 U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes:

How to enter:

Fill out the registration form.
Download the Zogo app (we can text you a link to download after you register), and if asked use the access code: USB25
Start completing modules! You will be entered to win different scholarship amounts upon completing a minimum threshold of 25, 50, 75 and 100 modules.
- 25+ modules: Enter to win up to $2,500
- 50+ modules: Enter to win up to $5,000
- 75+ modules: Enter to win up to $10,000
- 100+ modules: Enter to win up to $20,000 (Grand prize is awarded for modules completed by October 30.)

Note: You can also participate in the mail-in entry. Please view the for this entry method.

Eligibility Requirements:

High school students accepted or enrolled at an undergraduate, trade or vocational school as of September 1, 2026. The school must be an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university or trade or vocational school. (Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester.)
Undergraduate students or trade/vocational school students enrolled as of September 1, 2026, at an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university or trade or vocational school. (Undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester).
Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia
Children of U.S. Bank employees ARE eligible

High School Senior (Class of 2026) Scholarships:

For more information, please refer to the Official Rules (PDF) or the website, https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/student-scholarship.html

UNCF Scholarships:

UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs and applying for financial aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

For more information, please visit https://uncf.org/scholarships.

For information on individual scholarships and their availability, please visit https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-senior

The Match Scholarship:

The Match Scholarship is a full four-year scholarship to one of QuestBridge’s college partners, worth over $325,000. To receive a Match Scholarship that covers tuition, housing and food, and other expenses, you must rank colleges. By ranking colleges, you could be “matched”— admitted early with a guaranteed full four-year Match Scholarship — to the college that appears highest on your list that is also able to match with you. The 2025 National College Match application for high school seniors is now open! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 30. Create an account or log in to apply.

For more information, please visit https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match/the-match-scholarship

NC State Park Scholarship:

THE Park Scholarships Program is a four-year scholarship valued at $124,000 and covers:

Tuition, fees, and room and board
Books and personal expenses
$2,000 computer stipend
Enrichment grants to fund study abroad, research projects, service activities, conferences and more
Guaranteed invitation to join the University Honors Program

Eligibility Requirements :

Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.8.
Be a United States citizen, permanent
resident of the U.S. or graduating from a
high school located in the U.S. (regardless
of citizenship status).
Apply for fall, first year admission into a
baccalaureate program (transfer students
not eligible).

Applications for the Park Scholarships program and admission to NC State, are both due by 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 1 for consideration for the Park Scholarship. For more information, please refer to the Park Scholarship Brochure and the Park Under-Resourced Assistance (PURA) Brochure.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholaship:

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing
generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college
students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential.

Application Components:

One recommendation;
Demographic information;
High school information, including a
high school transcript;
College and early career goals;
Four essays;
Activities, honors, and distinctions;
Completion of CSS profile;
Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT),
if applicable.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a graduating high school senior;
Be a United States citizen;
Submit evidence of financial need;
Demonstrate a record of academic
excellence;
Demonstrate leadership potential and a
dedication to community service;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved
4-year college/university within the United
States or affiliated with a U.S. based
college or university;
Have not accrued more than 25% of
credits needed to graduate from college.

Application opens September 2, 2025. The application submission deadline is January 7, 2026. Please visit https://jackierobinson.org/apply/ to apply.

UNC Charlotte’s Premier Merit Scholarship:

The Levine Scholars Program at UNC Charlotte recruits and empowers high-achieving, service-driven leaders, equipping them to forge legacies of local impact and global engagement. Each fall, the Levine Scholars Program has a multi-step nomination and application process. Applicants must also submit a separate application for general admission to UNC Charlotte. To gain access to the application, students must be nominated by a high school counselor/college advisor or submit a self-nomination.

Step 1: Nomination – Aug. 15 to Oct. 15

Students must first be nominated or self-nominated for the scholarship to gain access to the application. Please submit only one type of nomination—duplicate submissions are not necessary.

Counselor/College Advisor: Students may be nominated by their school counselor or college advisor at their current high school. Homeschooled students can be nominated by a professor or teacher who is not related to the student. School counselors are notified each year on Aug. 15 with details about the nomination and application process, including access to the nomination form. Students are encouraged to speak with their school counselor or college advisor to discuss the program and review the selection criteria in order to assess fit and competitiveness before seeking a nomination. Nominations are accepted until Oct. 15.
Self-Nomination: The mission behind developing this process is to provide access to high-achieving students from high schools that historically have not participated in the school nomination process. We encourage students learn about the program and our selection criteria to assess fit and competitiveness before submitting the self-nomination form. The self-nomination form will be available from Aug. 15 through Oct. 15. – SELF-NOMINATION FORM

Step 2: Application – Aug. 15 to Nov. 15

Nominees must submit a Levine Scholars Program application and a university admissions application. Selection committees for the Levine Scholars Program do not have access to review supplemental materials submitted through the general admissions application (see below).

Application for Charlotte Admissions:
- Students should visit Undergraduate Admissions to learn about the first-year admissions application. This application must be received and complete by Nov. 1 to meet the Levine Scholarship deadline. – Undergraduate admissions
Levine Supplemental Scholarship Application:
- Once a student has been nominated, they will receive an email directing them to the Levine Scholars Portal in the Future 49er Portal. Here, they will find the supplemental scholarship application that requires:
  - three essay prompt responses unique to the Levine Scholarship application
  - extended response questions
  - activities list
  - two letters of recommendation
  - official high school transcript (submitted through the admission application)
  - test scores (SAT/ACT scores are optional and submitted to undergraduate admissions)
  - two letters of recommendation
    - Submission of Online Recommendations: Completing this section of the application immediately is highly encouraged to allow ample time for recommenders to submit their letters. Students will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders:
      - Academic Recommendation: one who can speak to the student’s academic potential and accomplishments.
      - Community Service and/or Leadership Recommendation: one who can address the student’s commitment to community service and capacity for ethical leadership.
    - Once the information is submitted, recommenders receive a link to the online recommendation form immediately. If a recommender is nonresponsive, a new one may be added. Recommendation letters sent for the Charlotte admissions application are not shared with the Levine Scholarship application.
The Levine supplemental application must be completed and the letters of recommendation received, by 11:59 P.M. EST on Nov. 15.

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must be applicants for first-year enrollment at UNC Charlotte in an undergraduate program for the fall term immediately following their high school graduation (no gap year). Note: Students must be admitted to UNC Charlotte to receive the Levine Scholarship.
Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

For additional information, please visit https://levinescholars.charlotte.edu/about/.