25 Major Merit-Based Scholarship Providers to Help You Reach Your Goals Here are 25 here are the lists :
- National Merit Scholarship Program – For high-achieving students based on PSAT/NMSQT scores. Awards renewable scholarships.
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program – For well-rounded students demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Awards range from $1,000 to $20,000.
- Dell Scholars Program – For students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations. Awards $20,000 scholarships.
- Gates Millennium Scholars – For outstanding minority students pursuing any undergraduate major. Awards renewable good-through-graduate school scholarships.
- Goizueta Foundation Scholarship – For Hispanic/Latino students with significant financial need and strong academics. Awards up to $5,000.
- Google Science Fair – For students creating innovative STEM projects. Awards include scholarships up to $50,000 and trips to the Galapagos Islands.
- Intel Science Talent Search – For exceptional high school seniors who have completed ambitious scientific research projects. Top awards of $150,000.
- Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship – For students who are the first in their families to go to college. Awards $5,000 scholarships.
- Elks National Foundation Scholarships – For students demonstrating leadership, community service, and financial need. Awards range from $1,000 to $50,000.
- DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition – For students interested in science, math, and engineering. Awards $5,000 scholarships and teacher grants.
- Davidson Fellows Scholarship – For students under 18 who have completed significant projects that have the potential to benefit society. Awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships.
- Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology – For high school students who have completed outstanding independent research projects. Regional and national awards up to $100,000.
- College Board National Recognition Programs – For academically accomplished students based on PSAT/NMSQT and AP scores. Awards scholarships and other recognition.
- Young Arts Scholarship Program – For artists between 15 and 18 years old in the areas of cinematic arts, dance, design, music, photography, theater, visual arts, and writing. Awards up to $10,000.
- Imagine America High School Scholarship Program – For students with at least a 2.5 GPA who will enroll at a participating career school or college. Awards up to $1,000.
- Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests – For students interested in philosophy. Essay contests award over 230 prizes ranging from $50 to $10,000.
- Reach for College National Collegiate Board Scholarship – For high-achieving, underserved students. Awards twenty-one $5,000 renewable scholarships.
- SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes – For students planning to attend college or vocational/trade school. 100 winners receive $500 for books.
- Generation Google Scholarship – For high school seniors planning to major in computer science or a related field at a US university. Awards $10,000 scholarships.
- Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program – For student athletes planning to attend a four-year college. Awards 20 scholarships of $20,000 each.
- AXA Achievement Scholarship Program – For well-rounded high school seniors who have demonstrated achievement in school activities and work experience. Awards $10,000 and $25,000 scholarships.
- Burger King Scholarship Program – For students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who are passionate and active in their communities. Awards range from $1,000 to $50,000.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program – For students in financial need who have demonstrated outstanding community service and leadership. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000.
- VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest – For students in grades 9-12 who can express their views on the theme “My Vision for America.” Awards range from $1,000 to $30,000.
- Starbucks College Achievement Plan – For sophomores attending ASU online through the Starbucks program. Awards around $25,000 over two years for tuition, books, and fees. Renewable.