High School Junior
Scholarships
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Amount: $25,000. About: The Horatio Alger National Scholarship is designed to support college-bound high school seniors who have overcome significant obstacles. Each applicant must be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States, have plans to enter a college or university following high school graduation, demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in…
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Amount: $4,000. About: The VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is an annual competition meant to recognize high school artists and encourage patriotism in youth. Applicants must be enrolled in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline, be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, and be under the age of 20. Applicants do not…
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BAFTX Susan Howard Community Service Award
Amount: $5,000. About: The British American Foundation of Texas (BAFTX) offers the Susan Howard Community Service Award to low-income students in Texas and Great Britain who demonstrate active community service and academic achievement. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 21. The award honors Susan Howard, the founder of BAFTX. Eligible Grade Levels:…
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Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
Amount: $1,000. About: Hosted by the Freedom Forum Institute, the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an annual conference for selected high school students interested in journalism. In order to attend the conference, interested students must apply. Each applicant who receives an invitation also receives a $1,000 scholarship toward their college education. Applicants…
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North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship
Amount: $3,000-$7,000. About: Administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), the Opportunity Scholarship is an income-based tuition assistance program for families making below a certain income threshold. It aims to help qualifying families pay tuition and fees at participating nonpublic or private schools. The scholarship amount will be the lesser of 90%…
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VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$5,000. About: The Veteran of Foreign Wars offers the Scout of the Year Scholarship to Scouts who are registered, active members of the Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts of America. The scholarship is awarded to standout scouts who display leadership, patriotism, and love of country. To qualify, applicants must be the…