Scholarships for High School Seniors

• Veterans of Foreign WarsVFW Voice of Democracy ScholarshipUp to $35,000 (national first place); state winners at least $1,000Due Oct 31
• Jack Kent Cooke FoundationCooke College Scholarship ProgramUp to $55,000 per yearDue Nov 11
• Elks National FoundationElks Most Valuable Student Scholarship$1,000 to $7,500 per year (four-year awards)Due Nov 12
• Michael & Susan Dell FoundationDell Scholars Program$20,000 plus laptop, book credits, and supportDue Jan 12
• U.S. ArmyArmy ROTC ScholarshipTuition and fees or room and board, plus $420 a month and $1,200 a year for booksDue Mar 4
• Navy Seabee FoundationNavy Seabee Foundation Scholarship$2,000 to $6,300 (2025-26 values)Due Apr 15Military family
• Coca-Cola Scholars FoundationCoca-Cola Scholars Program$20,000 (150 awarded)Due Sep 30
• Terry FoundationTerry Foundation Traditional ScholarshipFull ride, last dollar, up to eight semestersDeadline variesTexas
• U.S. Navy (Naval Service Training Command)Navy ROTC ScholarshipFull tuition, books stipend, and fees, or room and boardNo posted deadline
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Highest Ranking High School Graduate ExemptionTuition for both semesters of the first year (fees not covered)No posted deadlineTexas
• The Gates ScholarshipThe Gates ScholarshipLast-dollar scholarship (full cost of attendance not covered by other aid)Closed for now
• QuestBridgeQuestBridge National College MatchFull four-year scholarship worth over $360,000Closed for now

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