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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.
Murse World Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Pay It Forward
The Murse World Pay It Forward Scholarship awards $1,000 toward tuition for one student pursuing a medical or health-related degree at an accredited US college or university. Murse World, a Lakewood, New Jersey retailer specializing in men's medical scrubs and clinical apparel, asks for an original essay up to 500 words answering how you plan to make the world a better place through your future career. You need a 3.0 cumulative GPA and US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. Judges select five to ten finalists for public voting on the Murse World website before naming a winner. CareerOneStop lists a January 15 annual deadline and [email protected] as the contact; verify the live form on murseworld.com because the public scholarship URL has redirected in recent checks.
Katherine F Lindquist Memorial SWE 2027 - $1,250
The Katherine F. Lindquist Memorial Scholarship from the SWE Smoky Mountain Section honors a TVA civil engineer and Girl Scout leader who mentored East Tennessee girls toward STEM careers. SWE endowed the fund in 2014 and typically awards about $1,250 to one female high school senior who lives in East Tennessee, holds at least a 2.5 GPA, and plans to enroll full time at a four-year college in math, science, or engineering. Preference often goes to applicants near Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Johnson City. Apply through the SWE scholarship portal at scholarships.swe.org when the cycle opens, usually in December with a mid-February close.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The 2026 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or 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 by 31 January 2027. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or 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 by 31 January 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of David W. Holub awards the Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship to one U.S. student whose 500- to 1,000-word essay proposes the strongest plan for making motor vehicles safer and reducing crash injuries. High school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate attendees in accredited two- or four-year programs need at least a 3.0 GPA and legal U.S. residency in any state or the District of Columbia. Holub runs the contest from Merrillville, Indiana, yet eligibility is nationwide. Essays flagged as AI-generated are disqualified. Past cycles closed January 31; expect a similar winter deadline for 2027.
I Have a Dream Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's I Have a Dream Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a 250-word essay about what they dream about, from a bizarre sleep dream to future hopes. You must be enrolled or will enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school no later than fall 2027. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 31, 2027.
Aspiring Legacy Scholarship 2027 - $2,500
The Skabelund Aspiring Legacy Scholarship from Ultimate Asset Protection awards $2,500 twice per year to U.S. students who tie higher education to generational wealth and community impact. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges, plus high school seniors with admission letters, may apply with at least a 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizens and legal residents submit a 500-to-750-word essay, transcript, and proof of enrollment by email to [email protected]. The Spring 2027 cycle closes January 15, 2027; a Fall award typically closes in mid-August.
Against All Odds Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Against All Odds Scholarship from Adams & Bischoff, a criminal defense firm in Charleston, South Carolina, awards $1,000 to a U.S. student who writes a thoughtful 750-word essay about overcoming obstacles. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with a minimum 3.0 GPA. You also submit a professional resume and transcripts, plus proof of college acceptance if you are still in high school. The 2026 cycle closed February 9, 2026; the 2027 guide expects a similar early-February deadline and essay prompt focused on resilience.
A.I. Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 College Aid Award
College Aid's $1,000 A.I. Scholarship for Aspiring College Students supports U.S. high schoolers and undergraduates who care about education technology and artificial intelligence. One winner is picked at random each month and receives $1,000 toward college costs. Incoming freshmen and students already enrolled at accredited U.S. schools may apply through the free entry form at collegeaid.org. The sponsor also runs an AI financial aid chatbot for FAFSA and federal grant questions. The listing on College Aid shows a September 30, 2026 deadline for the current cycle; monthly drawings typically continue on a rolling basis, and the 2027 guide tracks the next full application year.
Women's Leadership Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Kerri Castellini Women's Leadership Scholarship awards $1,000 to one female-identifying student who shows leadership in education, work, or volunteer life. Trusts and estates attorney Kerri Castellini sponsors the award for legal U.S. residents in vocational programs, college, or graduate school, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to accredited postsecondary study. You need a 3.0 GPA, a resume, a transcript, and a 500-1,000 word essay on the ideal 21st-century woman leader. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Materials are due December 31, 2027 through the Trusts & Estates Lawyers online form.
Unigo $10K Scholarship 2027 - Smart, Funny or Rich?
Unigo's $10K Scholarship awards $10,000 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a creative 250-word essay answering whether they would rather be smart, funny, or rich, and why. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply if they are enrolled or will enroll in accredited postsecondary study by fall 2031. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on December 31, 2026. Judges score writing, creativity, originality, and excellence at 25 percent each.
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
Access Scholarships runs the Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship as a quarterly $1,000 random drawing for high school, college, and graduate students in the United States. Register once per quarter on accessscholarships.com with basic contact information. No essay, GPA minimum, or FAFSA is required. U.S. residents, DACA and undocumented students, and international students studying in the U.S. may enter. Four $1,000 prizes are awarded each calendar year.