United States Senate Youth Program
The 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Washington Week is being planned for March 1-8, 2025. This annual program authorizes the selection of 104 student delegates - two high school juniors or seniors from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) - for an intensive week-long education and leadership program to be held in Washington, D.C. The program is merit based and highly competitive. Each student will also receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
The application can be found here:
https://ussenateyouth.org/Deadline: September 23rd
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Award: $20,000 scholarship
Deadline: September 30th
AES Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: October 8th
Davidson College - John Belk Scholarship
Award: eight chosen scholars will receive renewable scholarship equivalent to the college's fees, two special study stipends for enrichment
Eligibility: demonstrated academic excellence, integrity, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take risks, and potential to be change agents in both their local and global communities.
Two nominees will be selected from the pool of D-B applicants for consideration of the scholarship.
To be considered for nomination, turn in a resume and write a brief essay about your commitment to your local and global communities.
Return above needed items to the Counseling office by October 18th for consideration.
NC State Park Scholarship
Award: Four-year scholarship valued at $229,000 for out-of-state students, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses. Grants to fund enrichment experiences
Eligibility: U.S. citizen, permanent residents of the U.S., or graduating from a high school located in the U.S. (regardless of citizenship status). Applying for fall, first-year admission into a baccalaureate program at NC State
Deadline: November 1st
Jefferson Scholarship Nomination for University of Virginia
Award: full tuition, room, board, for 4 yearsQualifications: Nomination from D-B, Academic achievement, Leadership, and Citizenship.Students wishing to be considered for nomination will need to submit a resume and a brief essay about leadership experience. Required items must be returned to the counseling office or emailed to [email protected] by the deadline.Information can be found at www.jeffersonscholars.orgDeadline for nomination consideration: November 11th
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Award: $30,000 (500 scholarships available)
Eligibility: Current high school senior, US Citizen, outstanding service minded students.
Deadline: November 12th
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
Benefits include: Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school, Ability to pursue any area of study, Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid, Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the student experience.
Deadline: November 14th
Milligan University Goah Diversity Scholarship
The Goah Diversity Scholars program awards full tuition scholarships to undergraduate students who enhance the educational experience of all students by sharing their diverse cultural experiences. The program includes regular meetings, campus and community events, service projects, personal development opportunities, and campus events.
Deadline: December 1st
Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Award: Full tuition and mandatory fees
Eligibility: Top ranking in graduating class, exceptional leadership in school and community
Deadline: December 1st
University of Texas Dallas McDermott Scholars Award
Award: Full scholarship (includes tuition, stipend, study abroad, and professional development funding)
Qualifications: McDermott Scholarships are awarded to students with records of outstanding academic achievement and outstanding leadership and service who are committed to participating in the extracurricular, leadership, and service dimensions of the McDermott Scholars Program.
Application deadline: Apply to the University of Texas at Dallas through Common App well before December 1st. McDermott application deadline is December 1.
Tennessee Concrete Association High School Essay Contest
Award: 1st - $750, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250Eligibility: Open to all high school students, essay must be typed, double spaced and not exceed 600 words, essay should demonstrate a student's awareness of concrete's role as a building material or follow the prompt.Essay Prompt: How have you or your community been shaped by concrete? Complete online form to submit essay at www.tnconcrete.orgDeadline: December 20th
University of North Georgia Army ROTC Scholarships
For: high school seniors and college freshmen who want to serve our nation as second lieutenants (officers) in the U.S. Army
Award: room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or tuition and fees. It also pays a $420/month stipend and a $1,200/year book allowance.
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship
Award: Full tuition and other financial benefits, $250-$400 a month tax-free allowance.
Eligibility: US Citizen, 17 years of age and not older than 23 by Sept 1st of college start, high school graduate, ACT composite 21, English subscore 22, AFQT 81+, additional requirements on application
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