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Pre-University & Secondary Scholarship Guides
Pre-University & Secondary Scholarships
Funded secondary school, junior college, and pre-university programmes for international students. These scholarships open doors before you reach a Bachelor's degree, often covering tuition, hostel, and exam fees in full.
Boilermakers College Scholarships 2027 - Up to $5,000
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers awards college scholarships of up to $5,000 to dependents of members in good standing in the United States and Canada. High school seniors entering an accredited two- or four-year programme within one year of graduation may apply online at scholarships.boilermakers.org between January 1 and March 1 each year. Required materials include proof of dependency, a transcript, optional SAT or ACT scores for US applicants, and a 350 to 500 word essay on why someone should consider a union Boilermaker career. The committee selects winners in April and notifies recipients by May 15.
Horatio Alger Washington Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Washington Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Washington, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Pennsylvania, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Missouri Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Missouri, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Minnesota, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Horatio Alger Kentucky Scholarships 2027 - $10,000
Horatio Alger Kentucky Scholarships are part of the Horatio Alger Association State Scholarship Program, which awards $10,000 grants to high school juniors who live in Kentucky, attend school there, and have overcome serious adversity while planning a bachelor''s degree. You apply once through the Horatio Alger undergraduate portal, and the same file can qualify you for other Association programmes if you meet their rules. Eligibility mirrors the national model: US citizenship (permanent residents and DACA recipients are excluded), adjusted gross family income of $100,000 or lower, at least a 2.0 GPA, and no minimum SAT or ACT. The junior window for the 2027 cycle runs December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with counselor certification and support forms due shortly after. Funds pay toward any cost-of-attendance line at an accredited nonprofit US college or university.
Samara Fund Scholarship 2027 - VSAC
The Samara Fund Scholarship, administered by VSAC for the Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund, supports Vermont high school seniors or GED graduates who demonstrate dedication to 2SLGBTQIA+ empowerment, health, and safety. Enter ID SAMARA on the Unified Scholarship Application with FAFSA, essay #1, the Samara-specific essay (500+ words), and a Samara recommendation letter. Deadline February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
S Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship 2027
The S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarships in Medical Health Sciences from the Zeta Phi Beta National Educational Foundation support women pursuing full-time undergraduate or graduate degrees in medicine or health sciences, including high school seniors entering accredited health programs in fall 2027. The AwardSpring catalog lists $5,000 due February 1, 2027. Apply at znefscholarships.awardspring.com with transcript, three recommendations, 150-word essay, and proof of enrollment.
Richard T Gates Engineering Scholarship 2027
The Richard T. Gates Engineering and Technology Endowed Challenge Scholarship helps Vermont-born students or students with Vermont resident parents pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor of science in engineering or technology. You must be a Windham County high school senior or Springfield High School senior, show academic achievement and financial need, and apply through VSAC with ID GATES. One award up to $4,000 may renew for three additional years. Deadline February 11, 2027.
Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship 2027
The Reverend John S. Nettles Scholarship, listed through the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA), supports graduating seniors from Anniston High School in Alabama who hold at least a 2.5 GPA. The fund aims to foster hope, self-confidence, and ambition. Reviewers weigh character, academic ability, school and church service, community involvement, and financial need. Apply through CFNEA with an essay on your aspirations and career goals. Published directories cite a February 1 deadline and variable award amounts.
Terrier Band Boosters Scholarship 2027 - $250
The Redlands High School Terrier Band Boosters Club Scholarship from Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation pays $250 to a graduating senior who participated in the RHS instrumental music program and plans to continue instrumental music in some capacity after high school, without requiring a music major. Redlands Unified seniors apply through the unified RCSF portal with essay, activity sheets, and counselor-signed transcript. CareerOneStop lists a February 6 deadline; confirm the live district date each year.
Redlands Spiritleaders Scholarship 2027 - $300
The Redlands High School Spiritleaders Scholarship from Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation awards $300 to graduating seniors who spent at least two years in the RHS Spiritleaders program. Selection emphasizes GPA alongside the unified RCSF application with essay, activity sheets, and counselor-signed transcript. Redlands Unified seniors apply through district Gmail when the portal opens in January or February.