I'm on the hunt for scholarships that provide substantial financial awards. Are there any that are known for offering the most money to students? I'd love to apply to those with higher payouts.
Absolutely, there are several scholarships available that provide generous financial awards! Here are a few:
- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship offers 150 awards every year, each worth $20,000. It's merit-based, meaning it's awarded based on your academic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and service involvement.
- Gates Scholarship, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, covers a student's full cost of attendance that isn't already covered by other financial aid. It's given to 300 students each year.
- The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000, or $10,000 to extraordinary students who have completed projects in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy.
- The Regeneron Science Talent Search is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, providing students a national stage to present original research. Top award is $250,000.
- The Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway offers college students ages 18-24 the chance to win up to $100,000 in tuition through a competition that involves creating a video and possibly participating in an event at a college football game.
Remember, smaller scholarships can also add up and make a significant difference, so don't overlook those. And always check your eligibility based on factors such as your location, field of study, and extracurricular activities. Good luck with your scholarship hunt!
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