Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Whether it’s college, trade school, or the military, we wish you all the best of luck for your future endeavors. Remember, scholarships are not just for high school students. You can keep applying to them in college too! Make sure you meet with your academic advisor every semester and apply for the FAFSA every year.

Some scholarships below are open to seniors enrolling in college. Others are open to all students under 25.

Have a fun and safe summer!

JASNA ESSAY CONTEST
Application: Jane Austen Essay Contest Application
Deadline:  June 1, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to high school students
-Write an essay about Pride and Prejudice
Award:  $250-$1,000

CONNECTHER FILM FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Application: ConnectHer Film Festival Scholarship Application
Deadline:  June 1, 2023
Criteria:
-Any gender between 13-25 years old can apply
-Make an original film on a topic related to women like education, workforce, beauty, etc.
Award:  $1,000-$5,000

FLAG MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP
Application: FMAA Scholarship Application
Deadline:  June 14, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to 2023 high school graduates enrolled in college or vocational school
-Make a 45-60 second video about the representation of the American flag to your generation. (don’t use this video for political activism)
Award:  $2,000

HEADBANG FOR SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP (Seniors)
Application: Headbang for Science Scholarship Application
Deadline:  June 15, 2023
Criteria:
-High school seniors with GPA over 3.0
-Write an essay about your educational goals and heavy metal music
Award:  $11,000 (three awards)

HAA CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Seniors)
Application: Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarship Application
Deadline:  June 15, 2023
Criteria:
-Must be a graduating senior enrolled in a certificate or an associate degree program that will lead to employment
-Must demonstrate financial need: family income of $55,000 or less, OR Pell eligibility
Award:  $2,500 (500 awards)

ONE EARTH YOUNG FILMMAKERS CONTEST
Application: One Earth Young Filmmakers Scholarship Application
Deadline:  June 25, 2023
Criteria:
-Anyone from grades 3 up to age 25 can enter
-Create and submit a film between 3-8 minutes on either of the following topics: climate, energy, food, transportation, waste, water, wildlife and ecosystems
Award:  $350 cash prize and $350 matching grant (grades 9,10,11) $1000 scholarship and $1000 matching grant (seniors and college students)

DASHANNA K MCNEIL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Application: Dashanna K McNeil Scholarship
Deadline:  July 1, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to high school and college students
-Write an essay on why you want to be a nurse and if there’s a specific area of nursing you would like to pursue
Award:  $406-$408

EMERGENCY DENTISTS USA VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP
Application: Emergency Dentists USA Video Scholarship Application
Deadline:  July 1, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to high school and college students
-Create and submit a video about dental health between 1-2 minutes
Award:  $1,000

CREATIVE SAFETY SUPPLY SCHOLARSHIP (2023 Graduates)
Application: Creative Safety Supply Scholarship Application
Deadline:  July 15, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to students enrolled in college or vocational school for the upcoming term with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
-Transcript, and two essays about career path and problem-solving skills
Award:  $1,000

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT SCHOLARSHIP (2023 Graduates)
Application: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Scholarship Application
Deadline:  July 15, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA
-Transcript and one page essay about educational and occupational goals
Award:  $1,000 (five awards)

PHYLISS J MCCARTHY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
Application: Phyliss J McCarthy Scholarship Application
Deadline:  July 23, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to rising juniors, rising seniors, and 2023 high school graduates
-Write a narrative, meta, or wacky Mad-Lib style prompt in 2000 words or less
Award:  $1,000

APEX HOSTING WORLD’S ONLY MINECRAFT SCHOLARSHIP
Application: Apex Hosting Minecraft Scholarship Application
Deadline:  July 31, 2023
Criteria:
-Open to high school and college students
-Write an essay over 500 words how Minecraft can be a positive influence on your education
Award:  $2,000