Scholarships High School Juniors

Scholarships High School Juniors

High school students might assume that they can only start applying for scholarships during their senior year. However, many scholarship providers accept high school juniors as applicants. Students who start the scholarship application process in their junior year will be more likely to receive enough aid to cover their expenses without taking out student loans.

What are scholarships for high school juniors?

Scholarships for high school juniors include those who will accept applications from high school juniors as well as those who exclusively offer scholarships to juniors. For some scholarships, waiting until your senior year means you have already missed the opportunity to apply.

There are also some scholarships that all high school students can apply for, and there are even some for students of basically any age. For example, the Doodle for Google Scholarship is available to students in grades kindergarten through senior year.

You can find scholarship opportunities for high school juniors in our Scholarship Directory, or by directly going through non-profit and professional organizations. Local groups also often award scholarships, even if you’re not a high school senior.

Ask your high school college counselor if they have any suggestions for finding scholarships as a junior. They may be aware of opportunities that are more difficult to find on your own.

How to apply for scholarships for high school juniors

The most important thing to consider when applying for high school junior scholarships is whether or not you are eligible to apply.

Because many scholarships are designed for current high school seniors, juniors need to read through scholarship requirements carefully to confirm they are eligible to apply. If you’re confused about eligibility, email the scholarship program coordinator and ask if you may apply. If you’re not yet eligible, set aside that scholarship until your senior year.

Next, start organizing all the scholarships you find and use a spreadsheet or calendar to track the deadlines. This will help you stay on track and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Don’t wait until the last minute to apply for scholarships, no matter how busy you are. If you do, you’re more likely to have typos or basic errors in your application.

25 Scholarships for High School Juniors with Approaching Deadlines

• 1

• Dedman Essay Competition

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The Dedman Distinguished Scholars Essay Competition is designed to help Texas high school students improve their communication and writing skills at the college level. The competition emphasizes the importance of effective writing in achieving success in scholarship, leadership, service, and research. Winning essays will be recognized with cash awards and certificates. Scholarship

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• $2,500 Flipped App Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

Flipped App is offering a monthly scholarship of $2,500. All you need to do is create a FlippedApp profile to be automatically entered to win! Registered Flipped App users can apply at any time. However, once you have applied, you can not apply again. Eligibility Criteria: Open to current and prospective students. Must be planning to enroll in undergraduate study Must be a

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• $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

Sallie is offering a straightforward monthly scholarship opportunity, awarding $2,000 to eligible entrants. No essays or account sign-ups are required—just a simple scholarship for individuals seeking financial assistance for their education. Scholarship Details Monthly award of $2,000. No essay or account sign-ups needed. Eligibility Criteria Open to individuals seeking financial

• 4

• Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Chafee Education and Training Grant (also know as The Chafee Education and Training Voucher) provides funding to help current or former foster care youth with postsecondary education and training. To be eligible for the Chafee Education and Training Grant, applicants must: currently be in child welfare foster care; have been in child welfare foster care for at least 180 days (six months)

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• Humans of Dementia Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

Founded in 2012 by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, Hilarity for Charity (HFC) is a national non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, activate the next generation of advocates, and be a leader in brain health education and research. Storytelling is a powerful tool to help bring light to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. HFC's Humans of Dementia Storytelling

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• Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMay 5, 2025

The $1,500 Nebraska Logistics Council's (NLC) High School Scholarship is open to Nebraska juniors or seniors who are enrolled in, or planning to enroll, in a transportation, distribution, and logistics curriculum at a Nebraska institution of higher learning. Scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates chosen by the NLC. Eligibility Current high school junior or senior

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• Empowerment Through Education Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 17, 2025

The 4th Annual Empowerment Through Education Scholarship is dedicated to aiding students in Indiana seeking secondary education, including college, technical schools, cosmetology schools, and more. This initiative aims to provide financial support to individuals looking to enhance their skills for future success. Scholarship Details Scholarships are available to Indiana residents pursuing

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• NYCDA Foundation College Scholarship Program

• Amount$150,000
• DeadlineMay 19, 2025

The National College Scholarship Audition opportunity is being offered in conjunction with the NYCDA 4-day National Summer Workshop at the Sheraton New York and the Arizona Biltmore. The audition will consist of a ballet class, a jazz class, a contemporary class, and potential interviews. A separate application is needed to audition. All dancers must participate in all three dance

• 9

• Cameron Impact Scholarship

• Amount$200,000
• DeadlineMay 21, 2025

There are countless ways to make a positive impact in many professional careers. The Cameron Impact Scholar has both the ability and the intent to make real, tangible contributions in their lifelong dedication to the greater good. The Foundation will allocate approximately a quarter of the scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in education, non-profits, government, and/or military and have

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• The Tony & Jean DiFebbo Trust Scholarship

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineMay 23, 2025

The Difebbo Trust is committed to investing in the future of Ticonderoga by providing scholarships for trade schools, professional certificates, and 2 and 4-year colleges. Our goal is to empower individuals to pursue their dreams and make a difference in their communities Eligibility Criteria Ticonderoga Resident and/or attended school within the Ticonderoga School District

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• Bright HEROs Educational Enrichment Program

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMay 30, 2025

Bright HEROs seeks to enhance the continuing education success of children infected with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS through financial support. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and undergraduates who are scheduled to enroll/are enrolled in a postsecondary or vocational institution. Scholarship Details Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and undergraduates.

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• Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

Niche is offering this scholarship for high school seniors to win a $15,000 scholarship you can apply toward tuition, housing, books, and any other college expenses. No essay is required, so it is quick and easy to apply! Scholarship Details $15,000 scholarship Apply in minutes No essay requirement Eligibility High school or college students may apply Currently

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• Bayar Fellowship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

The Bayar Fellowship, established in 2020, is dedicated to finding, developing, and supporting the next generation of leaders. We aim to empower high school students from marginalized communities and low income backgrounds by providing them with the fundamental tools necessary to become leaders in their communities. Scholarship Details Encouraging understanding of business and public

• 14

• We The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 31, 2025

The “We The Future” Contest offers students a chance to win scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 by participating in a contest that promotes an understanding of the U.S. Constitution. This contest is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about American government and win valuable scholarships. Scholarship Details Scholarships between $2,000 and $5,000 $1,000 prize for

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• CFNCW Scholarships

• Amount$4,632
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington has a wide range of scholarships available for students. There are over 150 scholarships available, each with its own specific criteria. The online application process will ask questions that will determine the scholarships for which you are eligible. There are two separate scholarship applications - one for General scholarships and one for

• 16

• 5000 Role Models of Excellence Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project is designed to equip minority male youth with a path to success by providing them exposure to positive role models and diverse cultural and educational experiences such as college tours, etiquette workshops, and career-training resources. Eligible applicants must have been in the chapter since freshmen year, and must maintain continuous membership in the

• 17

• Miss Arizona Scholarships

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Miss Arizona and Miss Arizona's Outstanding Teen programs exists to provide unparalleled scholarship and service opportunities to young women in the Grand Canyon State. Approximately 50 young women representing all corners of Arizona compete at the State competition each year to earn more than one million dollars in cash and in-kind scholarships. Miss Arizona has two different competitions,

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• Kids' Chance of Tennessee Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

Kids’ Chance of Tennessee is dedicated to financially helping young people in our state pursue higher education at a university, college or vocational school who have had a parent catastrophically injured or killed in a work related accident. We will make a difference in their lives through hope, opportunity and the providing of educational scholarships. Please help us fulfill our mission through

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• Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

All students currently enrolled in the 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or a home study program and who plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school are eligible for the Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) Scholarship. Applicants must complete an application form and submit it along with a written essay using

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• Mira Kimmelman 'Learning from the Holocaust' Essay Contest

• Amount$750
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

A Holocaust survivor who endured not only incarceration in Auschwitz, but a deadly and horrific death march to Bergen-Belsen, she turned to volunteering and education after coming to the United States. For over fifty years, she dedicated herself to the Jewish communities of Tennessee and Holocaust education efforts around the state. A twice-published author, she raised her voice in the hope that

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• JUF Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2025

The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation and the Naftali Steinfeld Memorial Scholarship Fund offer scholarships based on financial need for high school students participating in approved Israel Experience programs. The purpose of the Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program is to develop Jewish identity and nourish greater understanding and commitment to Israel and to the Chicago Jewish

• 22

• Fourth Circuit High School Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2025

The Fourth Circuit Student Essay Contest invites middle and high school students from five states to explore the constitutional implications of student cell phone searches in public schools. Participants are encouraged to use personal examples and legal analysis to reflect on landmark Supreme Court cases such as T.L.O. and Riley. The contest fosters civic awareness, critical thinking, and an

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• Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineJune 4, 2025

Submit your Duck Tape promwear for a chance to win up to $15,000! Create and wear your original promwear using Duck® Brand Duct Tape and/or Duck® Brand Crafting Tape. Remember to take a high resolution pic of the big moment! See official rules for details. Eligibility Criteria Open to high school students or those in a home school association (at the high-school level) during the current

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• Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 9, 2025

The annual Ocean Awareness Contest empowers young people to explore environmental issues through artistic expression and creative communication. This global contest invites students to create works in various categories, including visual art, creative writing, film, interactive & multimedia, performing arts (music & dance), and poetry & spoken word Scholarship Details Open to students

• 25

• Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJune 14, 2025

Those interested in applying for the Singhaus Scholarship for the Performing Arts must: Be between ages 16-24; Reside in Central Florida; Show active involvement in the LGBTQ+ / theatre community; Demonstrate a specific need for financial support that aligns with their goal of a career in the performing arts; Applicant talent video submission or talent photo portfolio is encouraged but not