Tuition is a huge factor when it comes to choosing a college – but hopefully, financial aid and scholarships can help support the cost. That’s why we curated a list of the largest scholarships for college.
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1. The #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship // Get Schooled
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 31st, 2021
The #WeBelongInCollege Scholarship encourages students to share brief stories about belonging. From times when they’ve struggled getting to and through college, how they overcame these challenges, and any advice they have for other students. By sharing your stories of struggle and perseverance, you will be entered to win a $2,500 or $1,000 college scholarship.
2. Coca-Cola Foundation Scholars Program // Coca-Cola
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: October 31st, 2021
Coca-Cola is recognizing outstanding students who show achievement and a capacity to lead. 150 Scholarship winners will be awarded $20,000 to put towards their college education.
3. Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway // Dr. Pepper
Amount: Up to $100,000
Deadline: October 13th, 2021
Dr. Pepper is offering up to $100,000 in tuition to students who create a TikTok and tell them why they deserve to win. Be sure to use the hashtag #IDeserveTuitionContest with the official song to be entered in. Winners will then have a chance to throw footballs for money at a college football game.
4. Fujifilm + Urban Outfitters College Scholarship // Fujifilm + Urban Outfitters
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: November 24th, 2021
Fujifilm and Urban Outfitters are working together to give away $20,000 in college scholarships to students who want to give back and make an impact in their communities. To enter, write an essay on how you are going to make an impact, big or small, that will help change the world or community around you. One grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000, and two runner-ups will be awarded $5,000.
5. Most Valuable Student Scholarship // Elks National Foundation
Amount: Up to $12,500 per year
Deadline: November 15th, 2021
Students pursuing a 4-year degree can apply to this scholarship by the Elks National Foundation. They will be awarding 500 students scholarships for four years, ranging from $1,000 to $12,500. The top 20 scholarship applicants will participate in an all-expenses paid trip to Elks National Foundation’s Leadership Weekend, where they are eligible to win even more money for college.
6. 5 Strong Scholarship // 5StrongScholars
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: December 1st, 2021
5Strong, partnering with many HBCUs, hopes to increase retention and graduation rates for students attending HBCUs. Through this scholarship program, five students will be given support over the course of their college career to ensure persistence and graduation in four years.
7. Barbizon $100,00 College Tuition Scholarship // Barbizon
Amount: $100,000
Deadline: December 31st, 2022
The Barbizon $100,000 College Tuition Scholarship will make one student’s dream come true and offer them $100,000 in scholarship money. Education is one of the most important investments for your future and Barbizon helps make it come true. Simply apply and one winner will be selected!
8. Unigo $10,000 Annual Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 31st, 2021
A pretty simple scholarship with a big payout. For this scholarship, all you have to do is answer a simple question in 250 words or less. Answer the question, “Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What’s their favorite mobile app?” Start thinking of who you’d bring back and what apps they’ll use and get to writing!
9. Google Scholarships // Organization: Google
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Varies
This past year Google has hosted a few scholarships which include the Generation Google Scholarship, Google Lime Scholarship, and more. Multiple scholarships are available, Google Scholarships are open now with rotating deadlines.
10. Cat Zingano “Overcoming Loss” Scholarship // Bold
Amount: $10,220
Deadline: October 5th, 2021
Cat Zingano, MMA fighter, has gone through a lot of barriers and loss in her life. She lost her mother early in her twenties and her husband soon after her career started. Cat hopes that her story can help inspire youth to continue to fight and move forward. The Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
11. Terry Crews “Creative Courage” Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: January 12th, 2022
Terry Crews and Bold.org have come together to create a scholarship aimed towards helping struggling artists. One scholarship winner will be awarded $20,000 that can be used towards their artistic development and education.
12. Dell Scholars Program // Dell
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: December 1st, 2021
The Dell Scholars program was designed to provide a support system for the challenges many students face while pursuing a degree. 500 winners will be awarded $20,000 as well as year-round support to help them succeed in college.
13. Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship // Bold.org
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: December 2nd, 2021
The “I Weigh” Scholarship is all about radical inclusivity and allyship. The aim is to create a community where no one feels alone. Everyone has a story and it deserves to be heard. Three winners will be awarded $5,000 each. Tell your story and apply!
14. Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program // Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: Up to $55,000 per year
Deadline: November 18th, 2021
The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Program opens up every year and offers up to $55,000 per year to students who will be attending an accredited college/university.
15. Ron Brown Scholar Program // Ron Brown Foundation
Amount: Up to $40,000
Deadline: January 9th, 2022
The Ron Brown Scholar Program is open to Black/African American students who are well-rounded and excelling in their studies. Scholarship winners will be awarded up to $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000/year), and receive support and mentorship.
16. Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship // Taco Bell Foundation
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: Opens Fall 2021
The Live Mas Scholarship believes that the youth have the drive to change the world. This scholarship opens up this Fall but is open to all students who are pursuing a secondary education. To enter, you’ll have to submit a 2-minute video answering a few of their questions.
17. Footlocker Scholar Athletes // Footlocker
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: Opens Fall 2021
The Footlocker Scholar Athletes program comes back every year. Each year, 20 high school seniors who are exceptional leaders on their sports teams will be awarded up to $20,000 that will go toward their college education. This scholarship opens in the Fall, so be prepared!
18. Cameron Impact Scholarship // Bryan Cameron Education Foundation
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: Opens February 2022
This scholarship specifically is looking for candidates who have displayed strong evidence of leadership, involvement in extracurriculars and community service, and who want to make a positive impact on the world around them. If this fits you, check out this scholarship! It offers to pay the full tuition for students entering college.
Go College Lucky Draw Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly – Apply before the 5th of every month
Organization: Go College
Have you ever visited a website and thought to yourself, “this needs to be changed”? GoCollege.com is offering a $250 monthly scholarship to students for simply letting them know how they can improve their website. It’s a simple proposition, you help them by giving them UX advice from the standpoint of a student (which makes up the bulk of their user base) and in exchange, you get entered to win $250. This is a scholarship that any student can apply for. Winners will be contacted on or before the 5th of each month.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
Deadline: Every Month – End of Month
Organization: Bold.org
Are you bold? Bold doesn’t just mean “best” or “most accomplished”. If you are earnest, determined, and moving, make an account with Bold.org and show them how bold you can be. Each month, the boldest account wins $10,000 to use for school!
Education Matters Scholarship
Deadline: November 30th, 2021
Organization: Unigo
Does your education matter? Yes, it does! Unigo is awarding one applicant $5,000 if they can answer the prompt, “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”
Unigo $10,000 Annual Scholarship // Unigo
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: December 31st, 2021
A pretty simple scholarship with a big payout. For this scholarship, all you have to do is answer a simple question in 250 words or less. Answer the question, “Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What’s their favorite mobile app?” Start thinking of who you’d bring back and what apps they’ll use and get to writing!