Available Scholarships (2026-27)

$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

NAACP Scholarships

Each year, the NAACP Inspire Initiatives program offers need-based and merit scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. They are committed to ensuring equity in educational opportunity to help our communities succeed in school, work, and life.

Scholarships will range in award amount, academic interests, and age. Please review individual scholarship eligibility requirements and deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled full-time or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Must be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student for applicable scholarships.
  • Possess a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
  • Demonstrate interest in a relevant field of study where applicable. For additional information, see the scholarship you are applying for.
  • Be a member of the NAACP. If you are not a member of the NAACP, join today.

Scholarship applications will open on April 13, 2026, and will close on May 22, 2026. Recipients will be announced in the Summer of 2026. 

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 2026-27 are being accepted now through 07/17/26 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 2026 or Spring 2027)
  • 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 19, 2026. Application submission deadline is November 11, 2026. 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/

Army ROTC Scholarship:

Scholarships and other monetary support are available to help with costs when you join Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Focus on your education and graduate into a secure path as an Army Officer—and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible if you are a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier.

Eligibility Requirements:

To get started on your ROTC scholarship application, create an account and log in(Opens in new window) to the Scholarship Application. From there, you’ll locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend. Most of them have served before and understand the process you’re going through.

ROTC scholarship applications open on June 14, 2026. Applications must be started no later than March 4, 2027 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board for the High School Class of 2026 for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

For further information and submission details, please visit https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/

2025 U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Sweepstakes:

How to enter:

  1. Fill out the registration form. 
  2. Download the Zogo app (we can text you a link to download after you register), and if asked use the access code: USB26 
  3. 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

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. 

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

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship:

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the addition of the 2026 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships as it celebrates 40 years of impact since its founding in 1986. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2026-2027 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
  • U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees – based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
  • Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
  • Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
  • Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

The 2027 application (for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year) will open on August 3, 2026

For additional information, please visit https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Digital Responsibility Scholarships:

It’s important to understand that almost anything you post on the Internet is neither temporary nor private. And posting too much information can have devastating consequences. Forty-three percent of employers who checked on social media have decided not to hire someone, according to a CareerBuilder survey. Twelve percent of college admissions officers who checked Facebook decided not to admit an applicant according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand why you should be cautious about what you post on the Internet.

Digital Responsibility offers four scholarships to share the personal and public consequences of technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 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.

For more information about digital privacy, please see these articles or visit https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/scholarships.

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest:

The 2026 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests – one for each calendar quarter of 2026. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest.

Each Quarterly Contest has its own separate entry period, as provided in the chart below.

Quarterly ContestQuarterly Contest Period Start DateQuarterly Contest Period End Date
(11:59:59 PM(CT))		Approximate Winner Announcement Date
Q-1 Contest01/01/2603/31/2605/31/26
Q-2 Contest04/01/2606/30/2608/31/26
Q-3 Contest07/01/2609/30/2611/30/26
Q-4 Contest10/01/2612/31/2602/28/27

The entry deadline for each Quarterly Contest is 11:59:59 PM Central Time on the applicable Quarterly Contest period end date (set forth in the chart above).

No purchase or banking relationship required.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Complete an online Quarterly Contest application

Enter the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest by completing a Quarterly Contest application. Complete and save all requested information. When completing your Quarterly Contest application, please use “RidingForward” as the program key.

You must submit a separate Quarterly Contest application for each Quarterly Contest that you enter. Limit one (1) Quarterly Contest application per person, per Quarterly Contest.

2. Prepare your Written Essay or Video Essay

For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your community. Your Written Essay or Video Essay must address how the individual you have selected as your Essay Topic has inspired you in an extraordinary way.

Written Essay and Video Essay submissions must meet all of the requirements described in the contest Official Rules. Your Written Essay or Video Essay must be (i) in English, (ii) your own original work, created solely by you (and without the use of any means of artificial intelligence (“AI”)), and (iii) the exclusive property of you alone.

Written Essays must be 500 words or less. You can write your Written Essay directly in the application, or you can copy and paste it into the appropriate area in the application form.

Video Essay submissions must be directly uploaded to the contest application site. Video Essays must be no more than 3 minutes in length and no larger than 1 GB. Only the following file formats are accepted: MP4, MPG, MOV, AVI, and WMV. Video Essays must not contain music of any kind nor display any illegal, explicit, or inappropriate material, and Video Essays must not be password protected or require a log-in/sign-in to view. You must upload your Video Essay to the application, and you may not submit your Video Essay in DVD or other physical form. (Video Essays submitted via mail will not be reviewed or returned.)

Tips to Record Quality Videos on a Smartphone:

  1. Don’t shoot vertical video. Computer monitors have landscape-oriented displays, so shoot your video horizontally.
  2. Use a tripod. Even small movements can make a big difference when editing.
  3. Don’t use zoom. If you need to get a close shot of the subject, move closer as zooming can cause pixilation.
  4. Use natural lighting. Smartphone lighting can wash out your video.

3. Review and submit your Quarterly Contest application

Review your information on your Quarterly Application (and check the spelling of a Written Essay) and submit your entry by 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time on the applicable Quarterly Contest period end date.

4. Await notification

Winning entries are selected by an independent panel of judges who are not affiliated with Regions. If your entry is selected as a Quarterly Contest winner, you will need to respond to ISTS with the required information.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • The “Eligible States” are defined as the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
  • An “accredited college” is defined as a nonprofit, two- or four-year undergraduate college or university located within one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.

To be eligible to enter this contest and to win an award in a Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must:

  • Be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States.
  • Be age 16 or older.
  • Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before your undergraduate college graduation.
  • If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2027 – 2028 college academic school year.
  • As of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school).

Quarterly Contest prizes must be fully used by the end of the 2027 – 2028 college academic school year, and must be used toward tuition and other undergraduate college-related expenses at an accredited college. Quarterly Contest prizes may not be used toward graduate school (post graduate) tuition or other post-undergraduate program expenses.

For additional information, please visit https://www.regions.com/about-regions/inclusion-belonging-impact/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship or view The Official Rules.

For a Bright Future Scholarship Program:

For a Bright Future Foundation strives to empower underserved students with the potential and passion to pursue higher education in specific areas by providing them with the necessary means to address their community’s intricate social and financial problems. Each year, scholarships are given based on assessments of need, excellence, community involvement, and their chosen academic institution.

Scholarship applications are now open from April 15 through July 13, 2026.

In order to apply and eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.forabrightfuturefoundation.org/scholarships.

Unigo Flavor of the Month Scholarship:

July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a “Flavor of the Month” for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet $1,500 scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.
  • Must be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Submit an online written response to the question:

The “Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, and that’s the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?” (250 words or less)

The Flavor of the Month Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around October 31st.

For details and information about the official rules, please visit https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship:

 A merit-based scholarship designed to help students achieve their higher education goals. It is named after Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors in the field of education. The scholarship aims to support high school, college, and adult students from various backgrounds and fields of study.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students.
  • Legal resident of the U.S.
  • Currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school.

Winners are chosen by committee, which bases its decision primarily on the submitted personal statement. The first place award is a $1,000 scholarship. The award can be used for undergraduate or graduate school tuition, room and board, required fees or any educational expense.

The Spring 2026 Competition is OPEN. The deadline for applications is midnight, July 31, 2026. Judging will not begin until after the deadline with winners notified approximately four weeks after the deadline.

For applying and additional information, please visit https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/.

Wine Country Gift Baskets Spirit of Giving Scholarship:

Each year Wine Country Gift Baskets awards annual scholarships to three well-deserving students displaying the spirit of giving. The Wine Country Gift Baskets Spirit of Giving Scholarship is their way of encouraging acts of kindness, service and giving so they remain an important part of our future.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Planning to attend school in the following school year at an institution within the US.
  • Not an employee or family member of Wine Country Gift Baskets or Houdini Inc.
  • Not a previous winner of this scholarship.

Applicants are required to submit all of the following:

  • Proof of enrollment for the upcoming school year. Incoming freshman can provide a copy of the acceptance letter and a supporting document showing they have started a relationship with the school.
  • Submission essay 500-750 words on one of the following topics:
    • How have you advanced the spirit of giving in your community or abroad either through service or in giving?
    • How has the spirit of giving affected you personally?
    • How will your college or post-secondary education allow you to be of service to others or give to others?

Submit your application by emailing scholarship@winecountrygiftbaskets.com. Please attach documents that meet the above requirements in .doc, .docx or .pdf format and add Scholarship or Spirit of Giving to your subject line.

For additional information, please visit https://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/information/scholarship.asp.

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship:

Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, nearly 28,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.6 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. The complete list of other national scholarships range up to $21,000, with the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) winning a scholarship of at least $1,000.

VFW Department (state) first place winners also receive a trip to participate in Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership experience at Valley Forge which is an inspiring four-day program where students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. The trip, awarded to every VFW Department (state) winner, is made possible through the generous support of Twisted X.

Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year’s theme, with a completed entry form to their local participating VFW Post. Download the 2026-2027 entry form, then find your sponsoring local VFW Post as essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.