Scholarships

When applying for scholarships, one can get overwhelmed with all of the search engines and procedures. As a reminder, if you have to pay to apply- it is a SCAM!

What's on this page: "Going Merry" and "Fastweb", both of these are personalized search engines to help match you with scholarships. You do have to set up an account, but it is well worth the time. FAQ's about all things scholarships and financial aid and updated live scholarships with deadlines for you to choose from and apply.

Other places to look: Employer or parent's employers. Organizations/professional associations related to the student's field of interest- for example if you major in Education, check professional educator organizations. Foundations - Dayton Foundation will be a big one! Religious or community organizations, local businesses, civic groups, and more- just look!

And don't forget:

If you have to pay to apply for a scholarship

It is a SCAM!

The first step - When you are in pursuit for scholarships and financial aid in your senior year of high school, you need to fill out your FASFA. Both parent and student have a large role to play in filling this out.

FAQ's and Parent Resources

Creating You and Your Student's FSA Account

FSA FAQ's

Informational Videos to help

FAFSA FAQ's

Live Scholarships

Sean Carroll's Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship

Eligibility: Students who have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sake may apply to this scholarship.
Amount: $10,000
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/mindscape/

Kyle Lam Hacker Scholarship

Eligibility: Any undergraduate student who is in a technical field of study may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $5,000
Winners: 1
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/kyle-lam-hacker-scholarship/

“Equal Opportunity” Scholarship

Eligibility: The scholarship is open to students from any field of study who have a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Amount: $1,000
Winners: 2 winners, $500 each
Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/equal-opportunity-scholarship/

RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

Eligibility: Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $10,000
Winners: 5 winners, $2,000 each
Application Deadline: Apr 22, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/

Redefining Victory Scholarship

Eligibility: Any student may apply, whether going the traditional 2/4 university route, attending a trade school or certificate program, etc.
Amount: $10,000
Winners: 4 winners, $2,500 each
Application Deadline: Apr 27, 2024
Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/redefining-victory-scholarship/

Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship

Amount: $1,000
Application deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Students who leverage online resources to enhance their learning. Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students.
Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/#scholarship
Recurring: Annually

Learner Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Amount: $500
Application deadline: July 1
Eligibility: Students of color pursuing a degree in any STEM majors. Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students.
Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/math-tutoring/geometry#geometry-scholarship
Recurring: Annually

Learner Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship

Amount: $500
Application deadline: July 1
Eligibility: Any student that has ever or currently faces mental health challenges. Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students.
Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/math-tutoring/algebra-1#algebra-scholarship
Recurring: Annually

Learner Women in STEM Scholarship

Amount: $500
Application deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Women pursuing degrees in STEM. Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students.
Link to apply: https://www.learner.com/city/atlanta-math-tutors#scholarship
Recurring: Annually

DECA Only

Frigo Scholarship

I Have a Dream Scholarship

Bernadette Volpe Mitsch Scholarship

L & S Lead to Succeed Scholarship

Stacey M Lawson

With Love Book Scholarship

Fafsa

For seniors, don't forget to file starting October 1st. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).

Click HERE to fill it out.

Going Merry

Free Scholarship search and application platform. Personalized matching. Thousands of scholarships and grants.

Click HERE to sign up.

Fastweb

Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools.