CaKids Scholarship
Deadline: No Deadline
Link: https://calkids.org/
CaKIDS is not a traditional scholarship application. If you're eligible, the state automatically created an account for you. You just need to check your eligibility and claim the account.
Gates Scholarship
Deadline: Sept 15th, 2026
Link: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Description: The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. *Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
Eligibility: High school senior, Pell grant eligible, 3.3 GPA minimum. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline: Sept 30th, 2026
Link: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/cokescholar
Description: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the addition of the 2026 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships as it celebrates 40 years of impact since its founding in 1986. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
Eligibility: High school senior and United States Citizen. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
QuestBridge National College Match
Deadline: Oct 1st, 2026
Link: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match
Description: The National College Match is your pathway to opportunity. Through QuestBridge, high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds can apply for free for early admission and a full four-year scholarship at our 55 college partners. The National College Match application gives you extra space to showcase your unique talents, story, and determination. This allows our 55 college partners to see how you have excelled academically despite financial hardship.
Eligibility: High school student senior, low income background (earning less than 65k per household), top tier academic performance. Essay, transcripts and recommendations required/.
Niche No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Oct 1st, 2026
Link: Niche No Essay Scholarship
Description: Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. We're giving one student $40,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from our Niche Direct Admissions® partner colleges. Apply for our $40,000 No Essay Scholarship above and focus on your education, not your finances.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: Nov 11th, 2026
Link: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Description: Elks are offering scholarships for high school seniors ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university
Eligibility: High school senior and United States Citizen. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
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