Question 1

What types of scholarships are there?

Accepted Answer

There is an abundance of scholarships available to high school students on Bold.org. Many opportunities require scholarship essays or other application materials in order to apply, but there are also plenty of quick and easy no-essay scholarships as well. Simply use the scholarship search to find the perfect scholarship for you.
In addition to filtering scholarships for high school students by education level, you can also browse scholarship categories to find scholarships related to your field of study, such as mental health scholarships, awards for applicants with an entrepreneurial spirit, STEM scholarships, and plenty of other scholarships as well.

Question 2

Who qualifies for scholarships?

Accepted Answer

Many scholarship opportunities are open to all or most high school students and some have more specific requirements, such as only being open to minority students. In addition to scholarships for high school students with financial need, other opportunities include merit scholarships (e.g., those based on a minimum GPA, etc.). These scholarships are open to students who have demonstrated leadership, strong academic performance, or other skills.

Question 3

When can I start applying?

Accepted Answer

The big question is when can high school students start applying for scholarships? In addition to the extra requirements discussed above, scholarships always require applicants to be at least fourteen years old and in high school or some form of higher education. As soon as you meet these requirements, you can start applying and jump ahead of other students in the search for scholarships. We encourage all high school students, especially current high school seniors, to start applying.

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