Guidance Department: Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Scholarship & Contest Opportunities and Links:
1st Financial Bank Financial Goals Scholarship - Deadline: The last day of each month. Each month, a new winner will receive $2,000 for college expenses. (This is an essay-based scholarship that looks to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals.)
$2,000 Nitro Scholarship - Deadline: The last day of each month.
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes - Deadline: The last day of each month.
2025-2026 Dr. MaryLou Varley & Mary Grace Rudolph Memorial Scholarship (Sponsored by the Sussex-Warren Directors, Supervisors & Coordinators of Special Services Association) - Deadline: Must be postmarked by Friday, March 6, 2026
2025-2026 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarship - Deadline: January 16, 2026
Alfred University Scholarships - High School & Undergraduate - Deadlines vary
American Agri-Women Foundation Scholarships - Deadlines vary by scholarship
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Family Scholarship - Deadline: Must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2025
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) High School Scholarships for Your Future - Deadline: December 31, 2025 (12:59pm CDT)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Roger W. Kahn Scholarship - Deadline: Application s close on January 7th at 11:59p.m. ET
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year - Nomination packets must be received by each applicant's respective American Legion Department (state) no later than March 1st. (See link for all of the details and the process.)
Animal Welfare Institute 2026 Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST
Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program - Deadline: January 21, 2026
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest (Sponsored by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution) - Deadlines vary
Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholars 2026-2027 Scholarship - Deadline: By Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5pm Eastern Time
"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship - Deadline: Rolling monthly application deadlines
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund - Applications are accepted from January 15th to March 15th each year
Big Future Scholarships through College Board - Deadlines Vary
BMI Foundation - John Lennon Award for Songwriters and Composers - Deadline: January 15, 2026
Breaking New Ground Scholarship (Sponsored by Kisner Law) - Deadline: 11:59PM on February 18, 2026
Cancer for College Scholarships 2026-2027 - Deadline: January 31, 2026 11:59PM (PST)
College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Deadlines vary
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships - Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Hawaii Time)
Dolly Parton Songwriters Award for Emerging Songwriters (Sponsored by BMI Foundation) - Deadline: January 15, 2026
Elks Legacy Awards Scholarship - February 2, 2026, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific Time.
Employment Boost College Scholarships - Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round, on a rolling basis.
EnergyRates.Ca College Scholarship 2026 - Deadline: Before 11:59PM MST on January 31, 2026
Fulton Bank Diversity Scholarship - Deadline: Varies
GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - Deadline: Application closes January 5, 2026 at Noon CST
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Scholarships - Deadlines vary by scholarship
Grey Towers Legacy Scholarship - Deadline: February 28, 2026
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship - Deadline: Before 11:59PM ET on April 1st
IAM Union Scholarship - Deadline: February 6, 2026
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest - Deadline: January 12, 2026
Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans - Multiple Scholarships Available - Deadline: Varies by scholarship - see website for details
Live Mas Scholarship - Deadline: January 6, 2026 (5:00PM EST)
Love Your Career Scholarship - Deadline: Winter/January Semester: January 10, Fall/September Semester: September 10
Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program - Deadline: January 30, 2026 3:00PM CT
Mensa Foundation Scholarships - Deadline: January 15, 2026
National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59pm ET
Next Generation Scholarship (Sponsored by Architects Foundation) - Deadline: January 9, 2026
Nursing Scholarships for Students Living with Disabilities - Deadlines vary
Organization of Latino Actuaries Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards - Deadline: January 15, 2026 at 3:00PM Cebtral Time or once 1,000 applications are received
Purdue Global College Scholarships for Minority Students - Deadline Vary
Rider University Campus Connection Grant - Deadlines may vary
Rider University Teacher Education Scholarship - Deadlines may vary
Scholarship America - Various Scholarships and deadlines
Scholarships.com - Various Scholarships and deadlines
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Deadlines vary based on region (Open to students in grades 7 - 12, ages 13 and up can apply in 28 categories of art and writing)
Shell Oil Company High School Senior Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2026
https://studentaid.gov/resources (FAFSA)
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarships & Scholarship Applications for Specific Culinary Schools - Deadlines Vary
The New Jersey Schoolwomen's Club Scholarships - Deadline: MUST be postmarked on or before April 18, 2026
United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Youth Scholarships - Deadlines may vary
