What’s the easiest way to eliminate student loan debt after college? Win a scholarship.
While awards come in all shapes and sizes, a $10,000 scholarship is a lucrative opportunity for any student. Education Data Initiative reports that the average in-state tuition is $9,750 and the average private school tuition is $27,457 per year.
A $10K scholarship can pay for one year of public, in-state tuition and can significantly reduce costs at a private institution. That’s why these awards are worth chasing, no matter which year you are in school.
$10,000 Scholarships for College Students
Many college students are fortunate to receive a merit award from their college or university each academic year. A $10,000 scholarship can help to offset tuition costs even further. You may even be able to use these awards to pay for on- or off-campus housing, but that is up to the individual scholarship provider.Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Summer Scholarship
Deadline: 7/31/24Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Award
Deadline: Varies The Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Award is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. Selection is based on depth of service, project creativity, and the significant effects upon the lives of others.U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program
Deadline: 10/30/24 The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program is open to students who are at least 17 years or older and are enrolled as current undergraduate students (for at least 6 credit hours per semester). You must register and complete a series of online lessons in order to be considered for this award.Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Deadline: TBD The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is open to full-time college juniors and seniors. To be considered, you must articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered, and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship
Deadline: Varies The National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship is available to full-time students of Hispanic/Latino heritage residing in the Tri-State Region. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be pursuing a degree in business, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.$10,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors
Winning $10,000 scholarships from outside providers can provide a great springboard to start from when paying for college. Add these outside awards to your merit and financial aid packages, and you’ll find you need very little, or no, student loans to cover the cost of attendance. That’s why it’s paramount that you apply for every $10K scholarship that comes your way.Education Dynamics Minority First Generation Scholarship
Deadline: 7/30/24 The Education Dynamics Minority First Generation Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be a minority student who is the first in your family to attend college to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit an essay addressing the following prompt: "Tell us about a unique challenge you are facing as a current or prospective college student."$10,000 Summer of Success Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: 9/2/24 No-Essay $10,000 Scholarship Giveaway Alert! Ascent is committed to your long-term success, and we are giving away $10,000 to one lucky winner for sharing your feedback and ideas on what you need to build the skills and confidence to thrive in the workplace. Enter for a chance to earn $10,000 toward your college expenses. Easy application!Tide, Downy and Gain Back to School Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/24 The Tide, Downy, and Gain Back To School Scholarship is open to students over the age of 17. You must enter the Sweepstakes by visiting the sponsor's website and and either logging into or creating a PG Good Every Day Rewards account and filling out the registration form. You may also enter by mail.Haz La U Scholarship
Deadline: 11/13/24 The Haz La U Scholarship is available to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who plan to enroll at an accredited higher education institution. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA to be eligible for this award. Selected recipient will agree to attend a virtual regional awards ceremony.Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Deadline: Coming in 2025: Check back for the next application window. The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for this award.Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: 1/17/25 The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open to high school students. To be eligible, you must submit a 700-1000-word essay that describes and analyzes an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917. GED students under the age of 20 may also apply.Michelle Obama Award for Memoir
Deadline: Coming in 2025: Check back for the next application window. The Michelle Obama Award for Memoir is open to current high school seniors who attend public school in the United States and are planning to attend an accredited institution in the Fall. You must submit a memoir/personal essay of no more than ten pages in order to be considered for this award.Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Deadline: 2/20/25 The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship is available to high school students. You must have been active in promoting vegetarianism in your school and/or community; and have demonstrated compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle to be considered for this award.Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 3/3/25 The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all-occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.You Might Also Like
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