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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Full college expenses
Deadline
January 15
Full scholarship for outstanding minority students with significant financial need pursuing any field of study.
Eligibility:
Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. GPA ≥ 3.3, Pell-eligible.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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$20,000
Deadline
October 31
Merit-based scholarship recognizing high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, and academic achievement.
Eligibility:
Must be a current HS senior attending a US school. No minimum GPA — leadership and character are primary criteria.
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
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Up to $10,000
Deadline
Varies by award
Multiple scholarship programs for African American students attending HBCU and other colleges, with financial need.
Eligibility:
African American students with GPA ≥ 2.5 and demonstrated financial need. Many awards are HBCU-enrolled.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
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$20,000 + laptop + support
Deadline
December 1
Scholarship plus wraparound support for students who have overcome significant obstacles with minimum Pell eligibility.
Eligibility:
Must be Pell-eligible, GPA ≥ 2.4, enrolled in a college-readiness program, be a first-generation or underrepresented student.
QuestBridge
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Full 4-year scholarship
Deadline
September 26
Links exceptional low-income students with the nation's top colleges through a full scholarship match program.
Eligibility:
Family income typically ≤ $65,000 for a family of 4. GPA ≥ 3.5. Open to US and international students.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
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Up to $40,000/yr
Deadline
April (varies)
Comprehensive scholarship for high-achieving students with significant financial need, plus mentoring and advising.
Eligibility:
Must be a community college or transfer student with GPA ≥ 3.5, unmet financial need, and transferring to a 4-year school.
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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$2,500 (base) + corporate
Deadline
Takes PSAT by Oct 15 junior year
Merit-based scholarship for students who score in the top 1% on the PSAT/NMSQT in 11th grade.
Eligibility:
Must be US citizen or resident, take PSAT junior year, attend US high school full-time, plan to enroll in college.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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$500–$5,000
Deadline
February 15
Supports Hispanic students of all ages pursuing higher education, providing scholarships plus college success programming.
Eligibility:
Must be of Hispanic heritage, GPA ≥ 3.0 for HS (≥ 2.5 for college), US citizen/resident/DACA.
CAP Charitable Foundation
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$40,000 ($10,000 × 4 yr)
Deadline
January 9
Scholarship for academically talented African American students who demonstrate leadership and community service.
Eligibility:
African American US citizen or permanent resident, high school senior, demonstrated financial need and community leadership.
American Indian College Fund
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$500–$20,000
Deadline
May 31
Supports Native American students attending tribal colleges and other institutions with scholarships and support services.
Eligibility:
Must be American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian. GPA ≥ 2.0. Tribal enrollment often required.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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Varies by award
Deadline
April 26
Supports students attending historically Black public colleges and universities (HBPCUs) with merit and need-based scholarships.
Eligibility:
Must be attending a HBPCU, GPA ≥ 3.0, demonstrate financial need.
NERD Foundation
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$5,000
Deadline
March 15
Supports students pursuing STEM fields who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and innovation.
Eligibility:
GPA ≥ 3.2, STEM major/intent, essay and recommendation required.
GM Foundation
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Up to $25,000/yr
Deadline
February 13
Supports students in STEM and business who are first-generation college students or come from underrepresented groups.
Eligibility:
First-generation college student or underrepresented group. Intent to study STEM or business. Financial need.
Davidson Institute
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$10,000–$50,000
Deadline
February 12
Recognizes extraordinary young people under 18 who have completed a significant body of work in their field.
Eligibility:
Must be under 18 at time of application. Must submit a completed project/body of work. Highly competitive.
Society for Science
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$25,000–$250,000
Deadline
November 12
Prestigious science competition for high school seniors who present independent research projects.
Eligibility:
Must be a HS senior conducting independent STEM research. Project must be original work.
Posse Foundation
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Full tuition (4 years)
Deadline
Varies by city
Identifies exceptional urban youth who may be overlooked by traditional college selection — sends cohorts of 10 to partner colleges.
Eligibility:
Must be nominated by HS or community organization. City-specific programs. Leadership and collaborative skills key.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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$1,000
Deadline
June 15
Supports minority students pursuing chemical engineering or related STEM degrees.
Eligibility:
Minority group member, GPA ≥ 3.0, pursuing chemical engineering or related STEM field.
National Education Association Foundation
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$2,000–$5,000
Deadline
February 1
Supports educators and future educators with grants for student achievement projects and professional development.
Eligibility:
Must be a full-time student in education or arts education program. Project proposal required.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
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Up to $40,000/yr
Deadline
April (varies annually)
Supports high-achieving community college students transferring to top 4-year universities with demonstrated financial need.
Eligibility:
Community college student, GPA ≥ 3.5, financial need, transferring to a 4-year institution.
TheDream.US
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Up to $33,000
Deadline
February 7
Supports DREAMers (DACA recipients and those who arrived undocumented as children) attending partner colleges.
Eligibility:
Must have DACA status or TPS, graduate from a US HS, enroll at a partner college. GPA ≥ 2.5.