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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.
Safe Cycling Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay Award
The 2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship from Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm awards $1,000 to one US high school senior, college student, or graduate student who writes the strongest essay on cycling safety, bike lanes, and traffic laws. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, legal residency in any state or Washington, DC, and enrollment for the current academic year. The San Antonio firm prefers Texas students but accepts nationwide entries. Submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay, resume, and transcript through the online form by 30 November 2026. AI-generated essays are disqualified.
Molded Dimensions LLC Scholarship 2027 - WI
Molded Dimensions Group, a Port Washington, Wisconsin manufacturer of custom rubber and urethane parts, sponsors a local scholarship for Wisconsin high school seniors heading to accredited post-secondary study. CareerOneStop lists a $1,000 award with a spring deadline, preference for students interested in manufacturing, engineering, or business, and application details through the sponsor or local scholarship channels. moldedgroup.com does not host a dedicated scholarship page, so confirm instructions with [email protected] before you apply.
Haz La U Scholarship 2027 - Colgate $100,000
Haz La U (Make the U) is Colgate-Palmolive''s college grant track inside the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards for high school seniors graduating in spring 2027. Colgate funds 31 grants totaling $100,000: ten Gold $4,000, ten Silver $3,000, ten Bronze $2,000, and one $10,000 national grant. You need a 3.0 unweighted GPA, community service, and leadership. Apply through HHF from early September through 1 November 2026.
Marine Band Concerto Competition 2027 - $2,500
The United States Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians is a nationwide performance contest for grades 9-12. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players apply with a YouTube recording of one work from the official repertoire list plus an online application. The winner performs as guest soloist with "The President''s Own" United States Marine Band, receives a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and gets travel support with a guardian. Second and third place earn $1,000 and $500 scholarships. Finalists rehearse and compete in Washington, D.C. U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply; materials for the 2027 wind, brass, and percussion cycle are due mid-November 2026 following the band''s annual pattern.
Kanoski Bresney Distracted Driving Scholarship 2027
Kanoski Bresney awards five $1,000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarships to US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school through Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, or who are high school seniors starting college in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Submit a 1,000-word double-spaced essay on how distraction affected your life and how to raise awareness among young drivers, plus a transcript and contact details. Apply by 9 November 2026; winners notified by 9 December 2026.
Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 USA
The La Fratta Law Firm Focused Driver Scholarship 2026 awards $1,000 to one student who writes a 750-1,000 word essay on distracted driving and roadway safety. Michael La Fratta, a Charlottesville traffic attorney, sponsors the nationwide award for U.S. legal residents in high school, vocational programs, college, or graduate school with at least a 3.0 GPA. Submit your essay, resume, and transcript through the official form by 30 November 2026. Preference goes to applicants from or attending school in Virginia, but students in all 50 states and D.C. may apply.
Lichtman Community Service Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who started a community service project that tackled a real local problem. The New York criminal defense firm runs the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents in vocational school, college, or graduate programs, plus high school seniors and GED holders headed to college. You need a 3.0 GPA, a 750-1,000 word essay about service you initiated, a resume, and a transcript or acceptance letter. Materials are due 30 March 2027 through the firm''s online form. Essays are screened for AI-generated text.
Advancement of Academicians Scholarship 2026
The Advancement of Academicians Scholarship awards $1,500 to US high school seniors and undergraduates who show academic effort, curiosity, and commitment to their educational goals. The Miami-based program opens 1 November 2026 and expects applications by 30 November 2026 for the current cycle. Grades and test scores alone do not decide the winner; the committee looks for persistence, improvement, and motivation to use education for personal or community growth.
3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
Keep Going Forward's A.A. Milne-inspired 3-5 Sentence Story Scholarship awards $1,000 to applicants who share a brief original story (three to five sentences) about themselves. Open to students and graduates at any education level. Apply at keepgoingforward.org/aamilnescholarship by 30 November 2026; selections weigh creativity, originality, and self-expression.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship 2026 - Up to $20,000
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship is a nationwide sweepstakes that ties free Zogo financial literacy modules to scholarship drawings worth up to $20,000. Legal residents of all 50 states and DC who are high school students at least 17 and headed to accredited two- or four-year colleges, or undergraduates and trade students enrolled with at least six credits, can register, download the U.S. Bank version of Zogo with access code USB26, and complete modules from February through October 2026. Prize tiers rise at 25, 50, 75, and 150 modules, with the grand prize drawing after modules completed by 30 October 2026.
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 NPVA Award
The Aaliyah Lee Scholarship 2026 is a $1,000 merit award from the National Parent Volunteer Association that honors Aaliyah Lee, a mother who dedicated herself to her children's educational opportunities. NPVA lists it alongside other small volunteer-themed scholarships for students enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited US college, university, or vocational program. You can be a high school junior or senior, an undergraduate, or a graduate student with a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Winners send an official transcript and proof of enrollment only after selection. The 2026 deadline is 30 November 2026 through parent-volunteer.org.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 Unigo
Unigo's Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship awards up to $2,000 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a creative 250-word survival plan for a campus overrun by zombies. 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. Apply at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on 31 October 2026.