I'm going to be a college freshman next year and really need some substantial scholarships to help cover costs. It would be great to know about any big scholarships that I should apply for. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Absolutely, there are a variety of large scholarships you might consider.
The first one is the Coke Scholars Program. It awards 150 graduating high school seniors with a $20,000 scholarship each year. The application opens in August and has an October deadline.
Next is the Regeneron Science Talent Search. This one's for the STEM folks - it's the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research. Forty finalists are each awarded $25,000, with further awards up to $250,000 for the top 10.
The third is the Burger King Scholars Program, offering scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to graduating high school seniors. Applications usually open in October.
Then we have the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 per year to each of approximately 40 deserving students selected annually. This is opened to high school seniors with significant financial needs.
Lastly, there's the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship. It awards 500 scholarships based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, ranging from $4,000 to $50,000. Applications usually open in August and close in November.
Do remember that larger scholarships tend to be more competitive, so it's essential to put your best foot forward when applying. Make sure you check each scholarship's eligibility criteria and remember to apply for smaller ones as well. Every bit counts! Good luck with your applications.
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