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Best scholarships for high school seniors?

As a high school senior, I'm trying to gather as much information as possible on scholarships I can apply for this year. What are some of the best scholarships available for seniors? I'm interested in ones that are well-known for being generous or have a high success rate. Any advice or specific examples would be super helpful!

a year ago

Absolutely, there are numerous scholarships available for high school seniors and it's a great strategy to apply for as many as possible. Here are a few well-known ones due to their generous offerings:

1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program: This is a highly competitive program for high school seniors in the United States. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

2. Regeneron Science Talent Search: If you're a student interested in research, this might be a fantastic opportunity for you. America's oldest science research competition for high school seniors offers prizes of up to $250,000.

3. The National Merit Scholarship Program: This scholarship requires that you take the PSAT/NMSQT test in your junior year of high school. About 15,000 of the 1.5 million entrants receive this scholarship each year.

4. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships: This scholarship providers up to $40,000 per year, making it one of the largest high school scholarship prizes. It's intended for high-achieving students with financial need.

5. Footlocker Scholar Athletes Program: If you're a student-athlete, this scholarship provides $20,000 to twenty students who demonstrate excellence in school, sports, and within their communities.

While it's great to apply for the well-known scholarships, don't overlook smaller or local scholarships. They also can provide significant aid and are typically less competitive. Maintain a comprehensive approach and apply to a variety of scholarships for the greatest chance of securing funding.

a year ago

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