Scholarships for Homeschooled Juniors???Answered
got a good GPA, honors/AP history, multi-language expirence. anyone know of any scholarships i could apply for? anything you've got may help.
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I would suggest using several scholarship sites to find scholarships. One that I use which helps me find scholarships from different sources is called FastWeb. There's also a really great scholarship that can be up to a full-ride if you live in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. It's called the Daniels Fund Scholarship, but I understand that it's fairly exclusive because it is based on residence.
Also, if you are good at writing, you could search for essay writing contest scholarships. A lot of people avoid those because they don't want to write an essay, so you might have a better chance of winning. If you like art, you could try to Doodle for Google Scholarship.
ive learned to look at other scholarship sites like bold or scholarships360. im a homeschooled senior so I understand the struggle. finding scholarships can be hard. Do you know what you want to be?
Hi friend!
As a public schooler whose best friend is home schooled and looking for scholarships, I think you should definitely focus on merit-based, home school-specific, and leadership scholarships.
Specific Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Craig Dickinson Memorial Scholarship: For academically excellent homeschooled juniors/seniors.
Mason Lighthouse Scholarship: For students with significant community or church service.
Sandra Hancock Scholarship: Awarded for an autobiography highlighting the benefits of home education.
Sonlight Curriculum Scholarships: Up to $5,000 annually for students who used their curriculum.
Apologia National Scholarship for Christian Service: $2,000 for students using Apologia, focusing on service.
HSLDA Scholarships: Various opportunities through the Home School Legal Defense Association.
General & Merit Scholarships
Bold.org: Offers numerous scholarships specifically for homeschoolers.
Niche $25,000 "No Essay" Scholarship: Open to all high school students.
Michael Martinelli Memorial Scholarship: $250-$750 for juniors/seniors with a 3.25+ GPA.
Tips for Success
Highlight Your Path: Use your unique homeschool background, multi-language skills, and AP/Honors experience in essays to stand out.
Start Early: Many scholarships, such as those from the Home Education Recognition Organization (HERO), open in the winter for the following year.
Leverage Local Options: Check for community, church, or local business scholarships (e.g., in Michigan, Manistee County Community Foundation).
Fill out the FAFSA: Crucial for accessing federal, state, and college-specific aid.
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I'm on a couple scholarship websites: Scholarships.com, Bold.org, Niche, Appily, CollegeXpress, Scholarships 360, and a couple more (i think) Additionally, I live in Maine and am looking at going to school in NH. I'll look at FastWeb tho, and look for some writing contest scholarships. I'm pretty sure Doodle for Google is over now, but I have a couple more I plan on applying for. TYSM!