High School Juniors
High school students during their junior year have a lot to consider when it comes to college admissions and the admissions process. Between campus visits to start narrowing down your choices, finding the right teachers to write your letters of recommendation, building your brag sheet, and more—the college prep process is a full-time job.
But you don’t want your college admissions duties overshadow your financial aid work. This includes finding and applying for scholarships to help you pay for school.
The more scholarships you apply for now, the better your odds at winning multiple scholarships. You’ll also be thankful you put in the time, as your senior year will be even busier.
Scholarships for 11th grade students range from small, school-specific awards to national contests and competitions that give away money to help you pay for your college education.
Roll up your sleeves Class of 2026, it’s time to find college scholarships for high school juniors!
New Scholarships for High School Juniors
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Christopher Mark Knoll ScholarshipErie Community Foundation |
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DescriptionThe Christopher Mark Knoll Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors in Erie, PA and college juniors and seniors attending an accredited college or university located in Erie County. Preference is given to Erie County residents. View Scholarship Details |
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Christopher Mark Knoll ScholarshipErie Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Christopher Mark Knoll Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors in Erie, PA and college juniors and seniors attending an accredited college or university located in Erie County. Preference is given to Erie County residents. View Scholarship Details |
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Floor Covering Education Foundation ScholarshipFloor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) |
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DescriptionThe FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission. View Scholarship Details |
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Floor Covering Education Foundation ScholarshipFloor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship FundThe International Association of Blacks in Dance, Inc. |
$500 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship Fund is open to current members of The International Association of Blacks in Dance. You must be between the age of 14 - 22, be attending a two or four year college or university, dance school, dance workshop, seminar or special dance art event. You must also submit and essay on the topic... View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship FundThe International Association of Blacks in Dance, Inc. |
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award $500 |
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DescriptionThe Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson Dance Scholarship Fund is open to current members of The International Association of Blacks in Dance. You must be between the age of 14 - 22, be attending a two or four year college or university, dance school, dance workshop, seminar or special dance art event. You must also submit and essay on the topic... View Scholarship Details |
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Everette H. and Edith P. Griffin Memorial ScholarshipHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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DescriptionThe Everette H. and Edith P. Griffin Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are visually or hearing impaired. You must be a resident of Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, Franklin, or Suffolk to be eligible for this award. Primary and secondary school students are eligible to apply. View Scholarship Details |
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Everette H. and Edith P. Griffin Memorial ScholarshipHampton Roads Community Foundation |
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DescriptionThe Everette H. and Edith P. Griffin Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are visually or hearing impaired. You must be a resident of Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, Franklin, or Suffolk to be eligible for this award. Primary and secondary school students are eligible to apply. View Scholarship Details |
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Social and Behavioral Science Division - Phi Alpha Mu ScholarshipOrange Coast College |
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DescriptionThe Social and Behavioral Science Division - Phi Alpha Mu Scholarship is available to students at Orange Coast College. You must be an oustanding second-year Social and Behavioral Science Division student to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Social and Behavioral Science Division - Phi Alpha Mu ScholarshipOrange Coast College |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe Social and Behavioral Science Division - Phi Alpha Mu Scholarship is available to students at Orange Coast College. You must be an oustanding second-year Social and Behavioral Science Division student to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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COAI ScholarshipClowns of America, International |
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DescriptionThe COAI Scholarship is available to students enrolled in family entertainment educational programs that run for a minimum of ten hours. You must be a COAI member in good standing for at least one year in order to be considered for this award. The deadline for applications is 60 days prior to the event for which the scholarship is requested. View Scholarship Details |
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COAI ScholarshipClowns of America, International |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe COAI Scholarship is available to students enrolled in family entertainment educational programs that run for a minimum of ten hours. You must be a COAI member in good standing for at least one year in order to be considered for this award. The deadline for applications is 60 days prior to the event for which the scholarship is requested. View Scholarship Details |
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Pulse of Perseverance ScholarshipPulse of Perseverance |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship is available to high school and college students. To be considered, you must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250 - word essay focusing on how you are currently making a difference in your community and why you believe you have the... View Scholarship Details |
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Pulse of Perseverance ScholarshipPulse of Perseverance |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship is available to high school and college students. To be considered, you must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250 - word essay focusing on how you are currently making a difference in your community and why you believe you have the... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael F. Contestabile Memorial FundPancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York |
$2,500 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Michael F. Contestabile Memorial Fund is available to high school and college students who have been directly affected by pancreatic cancer due to a parent being diagnosed or have suffered the loss (death) of a biological parent(s) due to pancreatic cancer. You must reside in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or surrounding area, demonstrate... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael F. Contestabile Memorial FundPancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York |
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award $2,500 |
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DescriptionThe Michael F. Contestabile Memorial Fund is available to high school and college students who have been directly affected by pancreatic cancer due to a parent being diagnosed or have suffered the loss (death) of a biological parent(s) due to pancreatic cancer. You must reside in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or surrounding area, demonstrate... View Scholarship Details |
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Play! Pokemon Scholarship ProgramPokemon Company International |
$1,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Play! Pokemon Scholarship Program is open to students who are the top finishers in Play! Pokemon Events. You must be a full-time high school student or a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at a qualified college or university in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Play! Pokemon Scholarship ProgramPokemon Company International |
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award $1,000 |
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DescriptionThe Play! Pokemon Scholarship Program is open to students who are the top finishers in Play! Pokemon Events. You must be a full-time high school student or a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student at a qualified college or university in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
Up to $11,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study... View Scholarship Details |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
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DescriptionThe BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study... View Scholarship Details |
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Largest Scholarships for High School Juniors
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Niche $50,000 "No Essay" ScholarshipNiche |
$50,000 | December 31, 2024 | See Details | ||
DescriptionHelp cover the cost of college without writing a single essay! Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! View Scholarship Details |
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Niche $50,000 "No Essay" ScholarshipNiche |
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award $50,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionHelp cover the cost of college without writing a single essay! Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required! View Scholarship Details |
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Kalamazoo College Merit ScholarshipKalamazoo College |
Up to $48,000 | January 15, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Kalamazoo College Merit Scholarship is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Kalamazoo College who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled on a full-time basis to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kalamazoo College Merit ScholarshipKalamazoo College |
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award Up to $48,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Kalamazoo College Merit Scholarship is available to entering freshmen and transfer students at Kalamazoo College who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled on a full-time basis to be eligible for this renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
Up to $11,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study... View Scholarship Details |
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BrandSource x Foster Love ScholarshipFoster Love |
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award Up to $11,000 |
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DescriptionThe BrandSource x Foster Love Scholarship is available to current and former foster youth who are pursuing a trade certification at an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational-technical school. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen who is between the ages of 17 and 25. Eligible programs of study... View Scholarship Details |
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AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training ScholarshipAircraft Owners and Pilots Association |
$10,000 | February 07, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship is available to high school students between the ages of 16 - 18 who have passed the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge exam and are interested in pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.7, be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, and be a... View Scholarship Details |
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AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training ScholarshipAircraft Owners and Pilots Association |
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award $10,000 |
deadline February 07, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe AOPA Foundation You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship is available to high school students between the ages of 16 - 18 who have passed the FAA Private Pilot written knowledge exam and are interested in pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.7, be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, and be a... View Scholarship Details |
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art AwardVeterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary |
Up to $34,000 | March 31, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award is available to home school and high school students. To be considered, you must submit a unframed work of patriotic art on paper or canvas. You may use water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil. In order to submit your artwork, you must be sponsored by... View Scholarship Details |
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art AwardVeterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary |
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award Up to $34,000 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award is available to home school and high school students. To be considered, you must submit a unframed work of patriotic art on paper or canvas. You may use water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil. In order to submit your artwork, you must be sponsored by... View Scholarship Details |
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AmeriCorps Generation Teach FellowshipAmeriCorps |
$5,000 | April 15, 2025 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe AmeriCorps Generation Teach Fellowship is available to high school juniors and seniors, undergraduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. To be considered for this fellowship, you should be at least 17 years old by May 15th. As a fellow, you will teach one academic class (engineering, law, math, or reading) and one enrichment... View Scholarship Details |
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AmeriCorps Generation Teach FellowshipAmeriCorps |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe AmeriCorps Generation Teach Fellowship is available to high school juniors and seniors, undergraduate students, and recent graduates of all majors. To be considered for this fellowship, you should be at least 17 years old by May 15th. As a fellow, you will teach one academic class (engineering, law, math, or reading) and one enrichment... View Scholarship Details |
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Niche $5,000 Get Accepted to College ScholarshipNiche |
$5,000 | December 31, 2024 | See Details | ||
DescriptionWe know you are busy and we know that times are tough. That is why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students... View Scholarship Details |
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Niche $5,000 Get Accepted to College ScholarshipNiche |
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award $5,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionWe know you are busy and we know that times are tough. That is why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students... View Scholarship Details |
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United States Senate Youth ProgramUnited States Senate Youth Program |
$5,000 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe United States Senate Youth Program is available to high school juniors and seniors with a career interest in public service. You must be a permanent resident of the United States and be currently enrolled in a public or private secondary school located in the state of your parents' legal residence. Also, you must be currently serving in an... View Scholarship Details |
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United States Senate Youth ProgramUnited States Senate Youth Program |
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award $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe United States Senate Youth Program is available to high school juniors and seniors with a career interest in public service. You must be a permanent resident of the United States and be currently enrolled in a public or private secondary school located in the state of your parents' legal residence. Also, you must be currently serving in an... View Scholarship Details |
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INDOT Engineering ScholarshipIndiana Department of Transportation |
$3,125 | December 31, 2024 | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe INDOT Engineering Scholarship is available to students who are accepted into or currently enrolled in the School of Engineering at an Indiana ABET accredited college or university. You must be attending one of the following engineering university programs: Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, University of Evansville,... View Scholarship Details |
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INDOT Engineering ScholarshipIndiana Department of Transportation |
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award $3,125 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe INDOT Engineering Scholarship is available to students who are accepted into or currently enrolled in the School of Engineering at an Indiana ABET accredited college or university. You must be attending one of the following engineering university programs: Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, University of Evansville,... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael F. Contestabile Memorial FundPancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York |
$2,500 | Varies | See Details | ||
DescriptionThe Michael F. Contestabile Memorial Fund is available to high school and college students who have been directly affected by pancreatic cancer due to a parent being diagnosed or have suffered the loss (death) of a biological parent(s) due to pancreatic cancer. You must reside in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or surrounding area, demonstrate... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael F. Contestabile Memorial FundPancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York |
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award $2,500 |
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DescriptionThe Michael F. Contestabile Memorial Fund is available to high school and college students who have been directly affected by pancreatic cancer due to a parent being diagnosed or have suffered the loss (death) of a biological parent(s) due to pancreatic cancer. You must reside in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, or surrounding area, demonstrate... View Scholarship Details |
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