National Scholarships
The following is a list of large scholarships open to US students, regardless of interests.
General Academic Scholarships
- National Merit Scholarship Program Students who do well on the PSAT can win thousands of dollars in National Merit, corporate-sponsored, or college-sponsored scholarships. website
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Thousands of Coca-Cola Scholars have received millions in overall academic support. website
- AXA Achievement Scholarship State winners win <dollar/>10,000 and national winners with <dollar/>25,000 for their achievements. website
- Davidson Fellows Scholarship Davidson Fellows receive a <dollar/>50,000, <dollar/>25,000 or <dollar/>10,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature and/or philosophy. website
- QuestBridge - The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges. website
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program website
- KFC Colonel's Scholars Program website
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarships for high school seniors in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement. website
- Burger King Scholars Program for students who work part-time and have financial need. website
- Sam Walton Community Scholarship website
- Best Buy @15 Scholarship of <dollar/>1,000 for students in grades 9-12. website
- The Lowe's Scholarship website
- Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship of <dollar/>1000 website
- Win Common Knowledge Scholarships based on what you know website
- Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award for scholar athletes who drink milk. website
- Elks Most Valuable Students Competition website
- Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship - for JUNIORS who have demonstrated accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. website
- CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program for high school seniors and college sophomores who demonstrate financial need. Up to <dollar/>18,000 per year in exchange for working in an Agency facility during summer breaks and after graduation. website
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Students must be at least a junior and nominated by their college. website
- Alpha Kappa Alpha scholarships based on merit or financial need.
- Ambassadorial Scholarships for college juniors and seniors who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the country of the language.
