Various private organizations offer thousands of scholarships to students every year. You may already qualify for a scholarship and not even know it. Browse through outside scholarship resources to learn more about eligibility and how to apply!
Outside Scholarships
We have collected details surrounding outside scholarships to promote awareness of numerous opportunities made available through different scholarship databases. There are still alternatives that may not appear on this list. Be advised that there are cases of scholarship scams. In general, avoid scholarships with an application fee, scholarship matching services who guarantee success, advance-fee loan scams and sales pitches disguised as financial aid “seminars”. We recommend comparing scholarships through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for information on financial aid and scholarships scams.
"You’ve got big ideas, and we want to turn them into a reality. One young scholar with entrepreneurial spirit will receive $2,500 to continue their education."
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"Every year, at least twelve (12) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. Through this program, we recognize remarkable individuals who share our dedication to caring for others and caring for their communities. It is our pleasure to support the academic journeys of these future leaders."
Deadline: November 6, 2024
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council has over 6+ available grants for student artists to apply!
"Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. For more information on technology addiction, please see these articles."
Deadline: January 30, 2025
"The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities."
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree.
Deadline: January 9, 2025
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Deadline date: June 20, 2025
Result date: Aug 1, 2025
"Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship supports the future of visual art and content creators. Greater Than Gatsby was born in 2012. Today, we are one of the leading creators worldwide of Innovative, professional and high-quality and Lightroom Presets and Photoshop Actions. Two (2) recipients will receive $1,000 USD each to be used to help pay their tuition and academic expenses to an accredited non-profit college/university or vocational/technical school in the United States."
Deadline for submissions is May 1st of each year.
The LA Tutors 123 Innovation in Education Scholarship recognizes creative students who use innovation or technology to solve problems and make a positive impact. This scholarship supports students passionate about applying their unique talents to improve the lives of others.
Deadline: The 20th of each month at 11:59 pm PST
"The Community Foundation for Monterey County inspires philanthropy and strengthens communities. We partner with individuals, families, nonprofits and businesses to create charitable funds and make grants towards a vision of healthy, safe, vibrant communities."
70+ Scholarships: 1 Application
Opening: January 6, 2025
Deadline: March 15, 2025
The Sallie Mae Fund launched scholarship programs to further promote diversity in higher education for under-resourced and underrepresented students and those from historically underserved communities.
"SchoolHouse Connection is the nation’s leading expert on the early care and education of children and youth experiencing homelessness. We have ushered to passage critical policies and programs for children and youth experiencing homelessness, and provided extensive practical assistance on these policies..."
"We are driven to design and develop footwear that performs at the highest level while empowering you to get out and chase your dreams. Since the launch of our direct-to-consumer model in 2008, thousands have experienced the unique style, superior support, and unimaginable comfort of KURU shoes."
Please review the requirements of the KURU Footwear Scholarship before applying!
Deadline: December 20, at 11:59 PM PST
"Reel Money Courses is offering 10 “Reach for the Stars” scholarships for the Reel Money Courses - Film Finance Course. This course provides cutting edge film finance education for students interested in careers in film/TV, dram, finance, accounting, economics, business, sociology, law, entertainment, and more."
Deadline: December 31, 2024
"The BK Scholars Program is the Foundation’s flagship program, established to honor the legacy of the Burger King brand’s co-founder James W. McLamore, whose commitment to philanthropy and education made him a pillar of community service throughout his lifetime. Through the program, we award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and Burger King® employees and their families to help advance their education."
Deadline: December 16, 2024
"For over 30 years, Penguin Random House has supported this mission through the Creative Writing Awards, which in 2019 entered into an innovative new partnership with national advocacy nonprofit We Need Diverse Books. Through this program, Penguin Random House will award college scholarships of up to $10,000 each to six public U.S. high school seniors, nationwide."
Deadline: January 15, 2025
"The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is a unique education and workforce development opportunity for aspiring leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The SMART Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities, the SMART Scholarship and the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship (Dellums SMART Scholarship)."
The Monterey County Film Commission Scholarship Award Program was created to provide financial aid and incentive to students of film and beginning filmmakers. In keeping with our mission, the goal is to provide, encourage and support educational opportunities relating to film, to the residents of Monterey County.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
For first and second year students: participants receive a $400 scholarship, attend virtual workshops, and gain access to internships and professional opportunities.
For third and fourth year students: A workforce development program in which participants receive a $400 scholarship, leadership training, career readiness, and networking opportunities to prepare for success after graduation.
Six scholarship opportunities that are available to students majoring in agriculture, animal science, history, political science, and culinary arts. Please review eligibility for each opportunity.
Deadline: February 14, 2025
The Educating for Change Scholarship provides financial support to California community college students with a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Application Period: January 3, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Search Engines
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and other college planning tools.
Learn more about HCAI Scholarships for students in health professions.
The MALDEF Scholarship Resource Guide is a free, informative resource guide for students, parents, and educators with an extensive list of scholarships, including many that do not inquire about immigration status.
Nurse.org provides available a nursing scholarships tool to search through hundreds of nursing scholarships - filterable by application deadline, award size, gender and more - to find every single award you may qualify for.
Scholarship America aims to eliminate financial barriers to students’ dreams. For more than 60 years, we’ve worked with sponsors of all sizes to craft flexible custom scholarship programs that connect organizations’ missions with best-in-class solutions.
Studentscholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003.