Leadership Scholarships for College Applicants

I've held several leadership positions in clubs and outside school, and I'm wondering if there are scholarships that recognize these efforts. What are some leadership scholarships I should consider when applying for college? Any past experiences?

There are certainly many scholarships geared towards students who have demonstrated leadership skills in high school. Here are a few worth checking out:

1. The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship: Recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. The program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships.

2. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program: Offers scholarships to 150 exceptional high school students each year who have shown outstanding leadership in business, government, philanthropy, arts and sciences, or education. Each scholar receives $20,000 for college.

3. The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program: Specifically looks at students who’ve exhibited a strong commitment to community service and leadership roles, on top of a stellar academic performance. They offer a $25,000 scholarship for high school seniors.

4. The Ron Brown Scholar Program: Offers a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000 a year for 4 years) to African-American high school seniors who have excelled academically and proven their leadership potential.

5. The Gates Scholarship: This highly competitive scholarship covers the full cost of attendance that isn't already covered by other financial aid for Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. It takes into consideration academic achievements, leadership abilities, and exceptional personal success skills.

Remember, specific requirements, deadlines, and application processes can vary, so take a moment to explore each scholarship site thoroughly to ensure you meet the criteria before applying. Based on the rigor of these programs, it would be beneficial to start early to make your application as competitive as possible. Best of luck!