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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.
Harry and Vi Bradley Memorial Scholarship 2027
The Harry and Vi Bradley Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by Vermont Law Enforcement Hockey Charities and administered by VSAC, supports a Vermont high school senior pursuing public safety study in-state. One award up to $1,000 may be offered when the endowment allows. You need half-time enrollment at a Vermont Title IV school in EMS, fire, health care, or law enforcement fields, financial need on FAFSA, essay #1, and two recommendations on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID BRADLEY. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Gail Garner Memorial RISE Scholarship 2027
The Gail Garner Memorial R.I.S.E. Scholarship from Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation awards $500 to one merit-based graduate of the Redlands Independent Study Education (R.I.S.E.) program within Redlands Unified School District. Seniors complete the unified RCSF application distributed through district Gmail with essay, activity sheets, community service summary, and counselor-signed transcript. CareerOneStop and historical RCSF packets listed a February 20 deadline before the district moved to an online portal, so confirm the live date with your RISE coordinator each year.
Gilman Foundation Scholarship 2027 - Up to $6,000
The Frank M. and Olive F. Gilman Foundation Scholarship, administered by VSAC, supports Orange and Windsor County high school seniors who plan full-time certificate or undergraduate study at Title IV schools. Vermont residency is not required, but you must graduate from one of thirteen named high schools in those counties. VSAC may award roughly 75 scholarships up to $6,000 each, selected on financial need, essay #1, and a non-relative recommendation. Awards may renew for up to three additional years with continuous full-time enrollment. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID GILMAN and FAFSA by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Essex Rotary Scholarship 2027 - Up to $2,500
The Essex Rotary Scholarship, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Essex and administered by VSAC, honors graduating seniors from Essex High School, Center for Technology–Essex, or Mt. Mansfield Union High School who live out Rotary''s ''Service Above Self'' ideal. Up to six $2,500 awards may go out each cycle, with preference for two winners from each school path. You need FAFSA, essay #1, a non-relative recommendation, and a community service recommendation on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID ROTARY-E. Children of Essex Rotarians cannot apply. Submit by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for full-time undergraduate study at a Title IV college.
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship 2027
The E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who will enroll full time in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, industrial engineering, or a closely related program at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Awards typically fall between $1,000 and $6,000 and apply toward tuition, fees, or books. You apply through the single SME Education Foundation portal at scholarships.smeef.org during the annual November 1 through February 1 window; the 2027-2028 cycle is expected to open 1 November 2026 and close 1 February 2027.
Edgar May Scholarship 2027 - Up to $1,000
The Edgar May Scholarship, administered by VSAC, honors a longtime advocate for Vermonters outside the circle of financial and social success. High school seniors who live in Caledonia, Essex, Orange, Orleans, or Windsor County may compete for one award up to $1,000 when the endowment allows. You need FAFSA, essay #1 on barriers to education after high school, and one non-relative recommendation on the Unified Scholarship Application with ID MAY. File everything by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 enrollment at a Title IV college.
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media 2027 - $1,000
The Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship 2027 awards $1,000 to one high school, college, or graduate student who writes a strong statement about cyberbullying on social platforms. Delete Cyberbullying, a San Francisco nonprofit, runs three annual $1,000 essay scholarships; this cycle focuses on harassment that spreads through social media and the signs students should watch for. You must attend or plan to enter an accredited US college or university. Judges weigh creativity, content, and commitment to deleting cyberbullying. The deadline is 28 February 2027.
Dare to Dream Scholarship 2027 - $500 Essay
The Dare to Dream Scholarship from The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. awards $500 to one US student who writes about family background, the path toward American citizenship, and personal goals. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or accredited two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form. Lloyd Bennett checks essays for AI-generated text. Hudson County, New Jersey, applicants receive preference. The firm historically closes applications on 28 February each year; confirm the live 2027 page on lebpc.com before you submit.
Coronado Counselors Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Coronado High School Counselors'' Scholarship from the Public Education Foundation (PEF) in Las Vegas awards two $1,000 scholarships to Clark County seniors graduating from Coronado High School who have overcome adversity and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Apply through the PEF online portal with a resume, unofficial transcript, a 400-500 word essay on why you deserve the award, and a brief essay about overcoming a serious challenge. The annual deadline is February 1. Scholarship dollars pay tuition, fees, and other appropriate educational expenses after enrollment verification in the summer.
Chapter 23 Quad Cities Scholarship 2027
The Chapter 23 Quad Cities Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or integrated manufacturing systems at colleges in Iowa or Illinois. You need a 2.5 GPA. First preference goes to SME members and their families, then Iowa or Illinois residents attending schools in those states. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Chapter 1 Detroit Associate Scholarship 2027
The Chapter 1 Detroit Associate Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and students pursuing certificates or associate degrees in manufacturing engineering technology or related fields at seven sponsored Michigan campuses. You need a 3.0 GPA, good character, and enrollment at Wayne State, Lawrence Tech, Detroit Mercy, Focus: HOPE, Henry Ford College, Macomb Community College, or UM-Dearborn. Preference goes to active SME Student Chapter members. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.
Brendan Flores Clark High Scholarship 2027 - $500
The Brendan Flores Alumni Leadership Circle Scholarship from the Public Education Foundation awards $500 to one Clark High School Academy of Finance senior each year who plans to study business, economics, or finance at an accredited college. You need a 3.0 GPA, completed AOF coursework, and admission to a degree program. Apply through PEF Scholarships Plus on Kaleidoscope with an essay, transcript, resume, teacher recommendation, and college acceptance letter by mid-February.