Young Innovators to Watch is an initiative of Living in Digital Times in cooperation with leading industry sponsors. The Award provides recognition to individuals or small teams whose participants are between the ages of 13 and 20. They are  awarded for developing projects that demonstrate exceptional technical expertise using emerging technologies.

Students must be residents of North America:  The US, Mexico and Canada. Students who are home-schooled are allowed to enter as well.

What Types of Projects are Eligible for Entry?

Some examples include mobile apps, projects that facilitate STEM and STEAM learning, robotics, hardware design and web sites. Past winners have included medical devices, IoT devices and even advances in Quantum computing.

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On Q Financial, Inc.'s Scholarship Giveaway is open to High School and College students of:

• Spanish heritage/descent

• Russian heritage/descent

• Chinese heritage/descent

Three (3) winners will each receive a $1,500 (one thousand five hundred dollars) scholarship.

Applications must be received by November 29, 2019 and the winners will be notified by December 20, 2019. 

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Who Can Apply

Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, or full time student attending a four-year university in the United States who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.

When Is The Deadline To Apply?

Students must submit entries by November 30th to be considered for the spring semester award given in January.

To be considered for the fall semester award given in September, students must submit by July 30th.

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National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their 2019 scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students  entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student (2019-2020 school year). 

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The MTSI Institute is pleased to announce the availability of the annual Massage Therapy School Scholarship Award, which is a $1,000 private scholarship awarded to an aspiring massage therapy students who demonstrate certain competencies and interests in the field of massage through our annual scholarship competition.

This competition is open to anyone who is or is planning on attending massage school and pursues massage certification to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

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The Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship can be offered to any student pursuing a post-secondary education (community college, undergraduate or graduate degree programs, law school, or business school). Applicants must be both interested and engaged in serving their community and must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater (indicating good academic standing) to apply.

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SIXT rent a car is pleased to offer five high school seniors the opportunity to receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a SIXT scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. SIXT rent a car is thrilled to contribute to higher education and support the development of exceptional students.

• Have a minimum 3.7 (90) GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Graduating high school senior in the USA, academic year 2019/2020
• Plan to enroll in a full time 2 or 4 year university
• Financial need will be considered

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Applicants Must:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application.
• Be a legal U.S.resident at the time of application.
• Be currently enrolled, or will be enrolled in the 2020 academic year, in a nationally-accredited higher learning institution listed on the U.S. Department of Education website.
• Be studying, or planning to study, a STEM degree, including the Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering.
• Enter by producing a minimum 600-word essay that articulates why the development of emerging technologies is important to your state or region of the country.

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Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers.  Applicants must declare their intent to prepare for, and engage in, a career in physics teaching at the high school level and must, at the time the scholarship funds are received by the student, be:

• an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
• pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools.
• showing promise of success in their studies, and
• a citizen of the United States of America.

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We are strong advocates of continued education and scholarships have helped us personally in our own college education. We'd like others to benefit as well.

To Qualify, You Must:

• Attend an accredited college or university (or be a graduating high school senior)

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CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION

• Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 (AVID, Gear Up)
• Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
• Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Eligible to receive a federal Pell grant in first year of college
• Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESSAYONTIME SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships for high school students are usually very similar to scholarships for college freshmen in terms of requirements. Also, they all tend to ease the financial burden that affects academic life. Thus, in order to be eligible to participate in ESSAYONTIME scholarship contest, applicants should:

• Be full-time students (regardless of high school, college or university)
• For both native and non-native speakers
• Aged 17 and over

1. Submit an essay between 500-800 words where you express your opinions on ONE of the following topics:

• Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
• Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
• Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

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Trade School Future is an organization dedicated to helping future mechanics reach their full potential. Our country needs skilled automotive workers and we want to help. Each year, we’ll be awarding grants of various amounts to students who plan on attending a trade or vocational school with the aim of becoming a mechanic. This Grant has a deadline of December 1st, 2019.

Eligibility

• High School seniors who have been accepted to a college or university.
• Currently enrolled students in any college or university, including graduate/professional schools.
• No minimum GPA required to qualify.
• Applicants must have overcome adversity in their lives and difficulty in school.
• One entry per person, per year.

How To Apply

• Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 800 words written by the applicant that explains the adversity in your life and difficulty in school that you have overcome and fought through to get where you are today, and how your continuing education will help you continue to create your own bright future.

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Eligibility criteria for applicants:

1. Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university. Please note that all types of colleges, including four-year, community colleges and “junior colleges” qualify for eligibility.
2. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8.

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Qualifications

• Current college student or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the upcoming school year.
• Student must have a valid driver’s license.

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ligibility:

The following people are eligible for the Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship:

1. American High school students graduating this calendar year, and have been accepted into a college, or university within the USA.
2. Students currently enrolled in a college or university within the USA, and not having reached their senior year.

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Who can apply?

The Terry Foundation provides four-year scholarships for Texas resident students attending UT Austin and several other universities in the state of Texas. Terry Scholars are selected from a highly competitive applicant pool of incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character, and scholastic ability. Family income and financial need are also considered. Continuing UT Austin Students are not eligible to apply for the Terry Foundation Scholarship. To be considered for the Terry Foundation Scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin you must:

• Apply for admission using either the ApplyTexas application or the Coalition for College Access, Affordability, and Success application by December 1. There is no separate scholarship application; scholarship-specific questions will be available through MyStatus.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 15. (Application available October 1). The FAFSA will determine your eligibility for federal grants and is REQUIRED for all Terry Foundation Candidates and Finalists.

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Requirements:

• You must be currently enrolled as a high school or college student
• Email your application to Justin Ford at justin@dronethusiast.com by December 1, 2019. This E-mail will include a 1-2 page essay, a 1-page submission document, and 1 letter of recommendation.
• You must demonstrate some need for financial assistance.
• This scholarship is available to women of all majors who are going to school anywhere in the world – this is NOT a US-only scholarship.

Submission Topic:

Demonstrate an idea you have for helping improve the environment, whether globally or locally with Drone Technology.

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Eligibility:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must be high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student;
• Enrolled full-time in an academic institution Jan 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019.

Write and submit an original essay on the topic “The Future of Real-World Environment with Augmented Reality”.

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Conditions of Eligibility

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students.
• The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.
• The applicant can only use the $10,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year.
• The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.
• The applicant may apply for any of the scholarships offered by the National Space Club and Foundation (Olin E Teague Scholarship and/or Keynote Scholarship) in the same year, but may only win one in the same year.

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• Be admitted by January 31 as an incoming freshman to Texas A&M University-College Station for the fall semester after high school graduation
• Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Attend a Texas high school or home school in Texas
• Have strong academic abilities as evidence in your grades and SAT/ACT test scores
• Have a record of leadership in school and community
• Demonstrate financial need
• Live on-campus during freshman year at Texas A&M
• Submit three letters of recommendation and a high school transcript*

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Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Have a high school degree or equivalent, unless you are currently a high school senior applying to university
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2019-20 academic year OR currently enrolled as a high school senior intending to enroll at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada for the 2020-2021 academic year
• Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology

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Applicant Requirements:

1. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States. All applicants must be ages 5-25 and meet the age requirement by Oct. 5, 2019.

2. All applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.

3. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who reside in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii only.

4. Volunteer services performed by applicant must help non-family members.

*Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution.

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Eligibility

Applicants to the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program must:

• Have a demonstrated commitment to community service, outstanding qualities in character, integrity and leadership
• Be enrolled as a high school senior
• Reside in a community served by Comcast and/or participating NBCUniversal or Telemundo markets. Please enter zip code below to confirm eligibility
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or vocational-technical college in the United States for the entire 2020 – 2021 academic year
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrate financial need

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How to Apply

• Senior members of an active NHS chapter who are in good standing are eligible to apply for an NHS Scholarship.
• NHS Members must first create a student account before they can access the NHS Scholarship application.
• Their NHS adviser must verify the student’s membership before the student can begin the application. Applicants should not log into the application until the verification process is complete.
• Verified NHS members may start the NHS Scholarship application. Click HERE to access the NHS Scholarship Application after your membership has been verified.
• All applications require two recommendations, and certification by the NHS adviser in order to be considered complete. Incomplete applications are not evaluated.

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Applicants of the Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities award must:

Film a three–minute video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you're passionate about. You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply. To view examples of previous applications, check out our winners page. Your video should be:

Twenty-eight (28) scholarships for $500 each to be awarded to high school students planning to attend an HBCU. This scholarship is to be used towards a meal plan.

All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer.

Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individuals essay submission.

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Freshman Applicant Qualifications:

• Financial need
• A record of leadership in school and community
• Strong academic abilities as evidenced by grades and SAT/ACT scores
• Meet U.S. and Texas residency and citizenship requirements sufficient to qualify for in-state tuition and for federal aid assistance
• Graduation from a Texas high school or homeschool
• Reside on campus for the first year
• Admission for Fall 2020 to the University of Houston as a full-time entering Freshman student

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Three (3) high school scholarships for $1,000 each (freshman through senior in high school). All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer.

Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individual's essay submission.

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USPAACC Scholarship - Asian-American and Pacific-Island American High School Students Only

Two (2) scholarships for $3,000 (freshman through senior in high school).

Applicant must be of Asian-Pacific Island heritage and living in the United States.

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ELIGIBILITY: You must have been accepted by, or, be currently enrolled in an accredited two or four -year college program.

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Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants to the AXA Achievement^sm Scholarship must:

• Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
• Be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-21 academic year. Enrollment at an accredited postsecondary institution outside of the United States will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

Special consideration will be given to achievements that empower society to mitigate risk through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.

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The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education.

Applicants must-

• Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2020-21 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

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The SunTec Auto Glass Scholarship is open to any American student who meets the following criteria:

• Currently a student of an accredited university, college or community college, or has received acceptance at an accredited university, college or community college.
• Has a grade point average (GPA) score of 2.5 or higher.
• Can supply an essay of at least 1000 words by the application deadline of December 15, 2019.
• Any student, no matter their degree choice or education sector, can apply - provided they meet the above requirements.

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To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• have a record of leadership in school and community
• have financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• show strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores
• be a 2020 graduate from a Texas high school or Texas home-school
• be admitted to the Texas Tech University as a full-time student for 2020-2021
• reside on campus for the first year at Texas Tech University, Lubbock campus
• be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• To determine if you might be eligible to apply for and/or receive the Terry Scholarship, Please visit our Terry Freshmen Scholarship FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

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To be considered for the Terry Foundation Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Academic Achievement
  Applicants must demonstrate strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank and SAT/ACT scores.
• Demonstrated Leadership
  Applicants must have a record of leadership in school and in the community.
• Financial Need
  Applicants must demonstrate financial need, as evidenced by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on October 1 or soon after
• Citizenship and Residency
  Applicants must meet U.S. and Texas residency and citizenship requirements sufficient to qualify for in-state tuition and for federal financial aid assistance.
• High School Graduate
  Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Texas high school or homeschool.
• College Admission
  Applicants must have been granted admission to Texas State University for the summer or fall immediately following the application deadline. They must be admitted as a full-time entering freshman, for the purpose of completing a first baccalaureate degree.
• On-Campus Residency
  Terry Scholars must live on campus within the Laurel Honors House during the first year of the scholarship as part of the Terry Scholars Learning Community

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The Final Fantasy Fan Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school and college students who enjoy the Final Fantasy game franchise. You have invested many hours in the world of Final Fantasy, and now you have the opportunity for Final Fantasy to invest in your world!

Students applying must submit a brief essay explaining their relationship with Final Fantasy games and how it has made them a better student.

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