High School Junior
Scholarships
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John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $10,000. About: Every year, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum runs the Profile in Courage Essay Contest, in which U.S. high school students compete for a share of nearly $20,000. Students are asked to submit a 700- to 1,000-word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by an…
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Courage to Grow Scholarship
Amount: $1,000. About: The Courage to Grow Scholarship is a $1,000 award offered to a student each month. To qualify, applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident, be a high school junior or senior planning on enrolling or a college student currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university program, and…
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KASF Scholarships
Amount: $500-$5,000. About: The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) offers scholarships to qualified Korean American students, including foreign students from Korea. Applicants must be a student with a Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals) – if extra funds are available, other students (non-Korean) may qualify for some…
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One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest
Amount: $2,000. About: The One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest is an annual competition that challenges students to make short films that provide solutions to environmental issues. Winners receive a cash reward and a grant that can go towards funding their educations. Applicants must be in grade 3 or above and enrolled in U.S.-based…
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Doodle for Google Scholarship
Amount: $30,000 college scholarship, $50,000 tech package for school/non-profit organization. About: Hosted by Google since 2008, Doodle for Google is an annual art contest for K-12 students. Each year, Google selects a National Winner, four National Finalists, and 54 State and Territory Winners. Students must be enrolled in a U.S.-based K-12 school (including homeschool) or…
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Folds of Honor Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5,000. About: Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization, has two scholarships that support military families. The Children’s Fund Scholarship is for primary and secondary education students and can be used for private school or tutoring services (from an established, licensed business). The Higher Education Scholarship is for postsecondary students. The award amount…