California State University, Dominguez Hills - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
North Carolina Oratorical Contest
Award: $18,000
Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
- North Carolina
- High school sophomore, High school freshman, High school junior, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Boston College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College freshman, College senior, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Wisconsin Oratorical Scholarship Program
Award: $5,000
Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
- Wisconsin
- High school senior, High school junior, High school freshman, High school sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Loyola Marymount University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College sophomore, College freshman, High school senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Americanism and Government Scholarship Program
Award: $500
Participants must be enrolled in a Wisconsin high school and in their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Wisconsin
- High school sophomore, High school senior, High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Boston University - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College sophomore, College senior, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Wisconsin high school and plan to earn an undergraduate degree at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must also have participated in one or more American Legion-sponsored activities listed in the eligibility requirements.
- Wisconsin
- High school senior, College junior, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
University of San Diego - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, College junior, High school senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
American Legion Scholarship Award
Award: $1,000
Applicants must be children or grandchildren of American Legion Illinois members and must be in their senior year of high school. Awards may be used to further education at an accredited college, university or technical school.
- Illinois
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Northeastern University - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College junior, College freshman, College sophomore, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
American Essay Contest Scholarship
Award: $1,200
Applicants must be enrolled in an Illinois school in grades seven to twelve.
- Illinois
- High school junior, High school senior, High school freshman, High school sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Pepperdine University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College junior, High school senior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Illinois Oratorical Contest
Award: $2,000
Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
- Illinois
- High school junior, High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Wellesley College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Ada Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Students must be residents of Illinois who are in their senior year of high school or who have graduated but have not previously attended college. They must be children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Armed Forces veterans who served during American Legion eligibility dates.
- Illinois
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Thomas Jefferson School of Law - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College freshman, College junior, High school senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
American Legion Baseball Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicants must have graduated high school and be nominated by a head coach or team manager. One player per department (state) will be selected. Nominations should be sent to the local Department Headquarters. Scholarships may be used to further education at any accredited college, university or other institution of higher education.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, College senior
- All Majors Eligible
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College junior, College sophomore, College senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Vermont Oratorical Contest
Award: $18,000
Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.
- Vermont
- High school senior, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Scripps College - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College freshman, College junior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Middle School Essay Contest
Award: $500
Applicants must be middle school students and write an essay on an assigned topic. The essay should be written at the student's desk during school time and will be evaluated based on originality, sincerity and the student's ability to communicate meaning.
- Virginia
- High school freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Montserrat College of Art - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College sophomore, College freshman, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas Scholarship Program
Award: $1,000
Participating institutions, which are listed on the website, provide scholarships to students who choose to enroll at their schools. Since each school has its own guidelines, applicants should contact a particular school for more information.
- Texas
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Dominican University of California - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Kittie M. Fairey Educational Fund Scholarships
Award: -
Applicants must be South Carolina high school seniors with a combined SAT score of 1800 or a composite ACT score of 26 who plan to be full-time students at an accredited college or university in South Carolina. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need, and the applicants' parents' adjusted gross income must not exceed $40,000. A transcript, recommendation letter, essay and parents' tax documents are required.
- South Carolina
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Anna Maria College - Part-Time Grant
Award: $8,000
To be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; have applied for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); not be in default of any federal or state student loans; be enrolled for at least six (or the equivalent) but fewer than 12 undergraduate credits per academic term; not have received a prior bachelor's degree or professional degree or their equivalent; and demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the federal methodology need analysis criteria. Grants vary from $200 up to the cost of attendance.
- Massachusetts
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Last Dollar Grant
Award: $3,000
Applicants must be new graduates of Baltimore City public high schools, have family income of no more than $75,000 per year and contribute at least 15 percent of their college costs through self-help. Students must attend Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Towson University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore or Villa Julie College. Applicants must also attend the Transition to College Workshop and the Annual Scholars' Luncheon and other program events scheduled throughout the year. The Student Aid Report, college acceptance letters, financial aid award letter and transcript are required. The grant is given to students whose Expected Family Contribution and financial aid package are less than the cost to attend college. The award is renewable up to five years.
- Maryland
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Holy Names University - California Dream Act
Award: $12,240
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
- California
- High school senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Colorado Masons Benevolent Fund Scholarships
Award: $10,000
Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Colorado public high school planning to attend a Colorado postsecondary institution. Selection is based on leadership, maturity, need and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex or Masonic relationship.
- Colorado
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
