Does anyone have names of scholarships for college worth checking out?

I'm diving into the scholarship hunt and am looking for specific recommendations. What are some scholarships, by name, that you or someone you know have found beneficial? Any known ones that often fly under the radar?

Sure, there are quite a few scholarships out there, so it's great that you're getting a head start. Here are several worth checking out:

1. Coca-Cola Scholars Program: This is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors.

2. Gates Scholarship: A highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible students. This scholarship covers any outstanding need after other financial aid has been applied, making it an incredible opportunity. This one tends to be on the radar but is still worth mentioning due to its significant impact.

3. JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest: This scholarship offers up to $10,000 for the best essay about political courage by a US high school student.

4. Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition: This competition sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization gives scholarships winning audio-essay on "My Responsibility to America".

5. Burger King Scholars Program: BK program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada in continuing their education.

6. Siemens Math, Science, and Technology Award Scholarships: These awards are given to high school students who demonstrate excellence in math, science, or technology.

7. Appily 'What's Your Story?' Scholarship: This scholarship is open to both high school and college students. The scholarship is awarded to the student who has the best responses to essay questions.

Each of these scholarships has its own set of requirements and deadlines, so I would recommend you to research each one thoroughly to understand the application process. Good luck on your scholarship search!