There are lots of great resources for finding scholarships online, but unfortunately lots of them end up being scams or traps to get you to sign up for a newsletter or subscription. Here are some upcoming scholarships you might be eligible for!

The Sphinx Competition – https://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition

For young Black and Latinx classical string players

$50,000

Due 10/20/2024

Eligibility:

• Categories are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
• Junior Division must not have reached their 18th birthday by February 1, 2025. Participants in the Senior Division must be at least 18 years old but not have reached their 31st birthday by February 1, 2025.
• Participants must be a U.S. resident or have a valid U.S visa at the time of applying 
• Participants must not have been a 1st Place Winner in their division in any previous Sphinx Competition.

Requirements:

• Video audition
• Current biography
• Headshot

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award- https://www.aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

For Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 interested in computing

Rewards listed on website

Due 10/29/2024

Eligibility:

• Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students
• They are 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation. 
• They are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident

Requirements:

• Several short essays and multiple choice section

#NoDraft Video/Essay Challenge- https://centeronconscience.org/nodraft-video-contest/

For students who feel strongly about ending the selective service

$1000

Due 11/10/2024

Eligibility: 

• teens in grades 9-12, or the equivalent, who live in the United States 

Requirements:

• 1-3 minutes video
• An accompanying transcript and written essay, including citations. The written essay should be at least 500 words. 

Triple V Storyteller Scholarship- https://www.triple3v.org/resource-database/storyteller-scholarship

For students who demonstrate resilience, excellence in their chosen fields, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their community.

$1000

11/30/2024

Eligibility:

–  Ages 14-24 

– high schooler or undergrad

Requirements

• A video interview

Delete Cyberbullying Beyond School Walls Scholarship- https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship-beyond-school-walls

For students passionate about ending cyberbullying

$1000

Due 10/31/2024

Eligibility

•  High school student (9th-12th grader)

Requirements

• 1 500 word essay

Driver Education Initiative 2024: In the Driver’s Seat- https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

For students who are passionate about safe driving

$500

Due 11/30/2024

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College. 

Requirements:

• 1 750 word essay
• A headshot