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Berkshire Community College — BCC Foundation Scholarship

Applying for Berkshire Community College (BCC) Foundation Scholarships is a simple, online process. You complete one general application and the system automatically recommends scholarships based on answers entered into an application form. There are steps to help guide you through the scholarship application process on their website.

Possibly closed for the 2024/2025 school year.

Application

Berkshire Family YMCA — John Roger’s Memorial Scholarship

The YMCA welcomes all who wish to participate and believes that no one should be denied access to the Y based on their ability to pay. Through The John Roger’s Memorial Scholarship program, the YMCA provides assistance to youth, adults and families based on individual needs and circumstances.

Policy:

  • A John Roger’s Memorial Scholarship reduces membership fees. It does not eliminate them.
  • All John Roger’s Memorial Scholarships will be granted for 12 months.
  • The YMCA requests that individuals and families reapply annually, with updated documentation.
  • Membership fees are subject to change when you reapply.
  • If you do not reapply at the time requested, your membership will expire. Applicants with a prior balance due are not eligible.
  • For questions, please call our Welcome Center.
Application

Elks National Foundation — Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation Scholarship Program awards 500 scholarships to high school seniors, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 annually. The organization will consider financial need, grades and leadership skills when selecting winners.

Eligibility:

  1. High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
  2. Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
  3. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
  4. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

 

Application available August 1, 2024

Application

Unigo — 10K Scholarship

While many of the above-mentioned scholarships have high standards and strict application requirements, the Unigo $10K Scholarship is much easier to apply for. Students must write a 250-word essay answering the question, “Would you rather be smart, funny or rich?”

Only legal U.S. residents can apply, but there are no GPA requirements.

Apply by December 31, 2024

Application

Engebretson Foundation Scholarship

Provides scholarships to high school seniors attending a four-year college.

In addition to demonstrating financial need:

  1. You must score a 28 on the ACT or a 1240 on the SAT, and have a 3.75 GPA or be in the top 5% of your graduating class.
  2. A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also required to qualify.
  3. Students must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher with their application.
  4. You must mail or email the application form by the deadline.

 

Apply by March 1, 2025

Application

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Students who apply for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship can receive a $10,000 annual scholarship for four years in total. The foundation also covers an all-expenses-paid retreat to California. They can use the money to cover tuition, living expenses, books, fees and more.

Eligibility:

  1. Students must have a 3.0 GPA,
  2. Be U.S. citizens
  3. Plan to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree.
  4. A letter of recommendation from a community leader or a school principal.
  5. Proof of financial need and a strong academic record is also required.
Application

College Board — Big Future scholarship

More like a lottery drawing than a traditional scholarship. There are two types of drawings: one for $500 and one for $40,000. The scholarship incentivizes students to start the college application process and complete the steps necessary to get accepted and find enough financial aid.

To apply, you must finish each step by the respective deadline. Not only will completing the tasks render you eligible for the scholarship drawing, but they will also help you apply to college and qualify for more financial aid. There is no minimum GPA or test score requirement to be eligible, and there is no essay component.

Application

Quest Bridge —National College Match Scholarship

Our 52 college partners are actively seeking students like you. Apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship. The National College Match application gives you extra space to tell your unique story as a student who has excelled academically despite financial hardship. 

Eligibility:

  1. High school seniors, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. and planning to attend college the fall after graduation, and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad.
  2. Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered.
  3. Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.
  4. Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members).
Application

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

National Washington Crossing Foundation’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2025 who are planning careers in government service.

Eligibility:

  1. High school seniors planning on working in government.
  2. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.
  3. The one-year scholarship can range from $500 to $5,000.
  4. Students must write a one-page essay in 300 words or less describing their motivation for government work and exploring any inspiration from George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River.
  5. Students must also include a letter of recommendation from a high school principal or guidance counselor and a copy of their transcript.
Application

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities

Application

Office of Student Financial Assistance — Massachusetts high demand Scholarship program

The Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship Program was created by the Massachusetts Legislature to support economic growth and development. The purpose is to encourage degree completion in high demand disciplines that will help address the workforce needs of the Commonwealth by providing scholarship assistance to support the educational costs of students pursuing such programs of study

Application

Tallo’s No Essay Scholarship

Filling out scholarship applications can be tedious. Many scholarship awards want students to meet certain college GPA requirements, submit letters of recommendation, and write a thoughtful essay. Needless to say, jumping through all these hoops to earn scholarship dough gets old fast.

Enter: No essay scholarships, an “easy scholarship” that doesn’t require students to write a mind-numbingly boring essay. You just fill in your basic information and boom — you’re done in like five minutes. 

Application

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