Scholarships Juniors Can Apply For

Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior starting to look into scholarships, and I'm wondering which scholarships are open to us juniors rather than just seniors. I know some scholarships might be specific to juniors and some might be more general. If anyone has recommendations or personal experiences with scholarships that I could apply for now rather than waiting until next year, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Yes, indeed! There are numerous scholarships available for high school juniors, so you're in a good position to get ahead of the game by starting to apply for them now. Here are some scholarships that you might consider:

1. The Coolidge Scholarship: This is a full-ride scholarship awarded annually to high school juniors. It covers tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited U.S. college or university.

2. The National Merit Scholarship Program: A portion of this program involves scholarships awarded based on the PSAT/NMSQT scores for high school juniors. High-scoring students are named semifinalists, and from there, the competition continues.

3. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship: High school seniors can apply, but it's never too early to start preparing as a junior, considering this scholarship has intensive leadership and service requirements. The aim is to reward students who are already making a difference in their communities.

4. The Bezos Scholars Program: This yearlong leadership development program is open to juniors and offers a full expense-paid trip to the Aspen Ideas Festival among other benefits.

Please remember, the key to getting scholarships is not only to apply to as many as you are eligible for but also to tailor each application carefully. Stay focused on delivering your personal experiences and aspirations. Scholarships often aim to see your passion and dedication, so staying authentic during the application process could go a long way! Good luck with your search.