Last updated on June 30, 2025

Top Scholarships for High School Juniors with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025

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  1. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
    All students are eligible
    $25,030
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
    $775
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Beacon of Light Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christina Judd
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees and go on to make a difference in the health and wellness of others.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare or medicine
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $700
    Deadline:Aug 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christan McDonald Leto
    This scholarship aims to start a chain reaction of support by helping passionate students make a difference in people's lives and in advancing the field of nuclear medicine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Desired Career: Nuclear medicine technologist
    $2,000
    Deadline:Sep 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    • Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    $1,070
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cariloop
    This scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Background: Current student who is or was the main caregiver in their family and/or community
    • Background: Low Income
    $8,500
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Theodore Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Desired Career Field: Human services
    • Background: Caribbean-descent
    $900
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Mcristle Ross Minority Painter's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mister Ross
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Mcristle Ross by supporting minority students who are pursuing artistic degrees in college.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student or high school student accepted to a college or university
    • Race: African American
    • Field of Study: Art or art history
    $1,520
    Only 11 days left!
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  9. Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.
    • School Name: University of South Carolina
    • Field of Study: Nurse-Midwifery
    $3,500
    Deadline:Sep 13, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship

    Funded by
    Freddie L Brown Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Education: High school senior interested in attending an HBCU or current undergraduate student at an HBCU
    $1,500
    Deadline:Sep 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. 1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robin Copney
    This scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
    • Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
    • Major/Field: Music or Arts
    $1,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. McEntee Memorial Scholarship for Lifelong Learning

    Funded by
    Earl Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William McEntee by supporting individuals dedicated to pursuing higher education and personal growth.
    • State: Tennessee
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • Education Level: Warren County High School student
    $1,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. Arin Kel Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Blind Intelligence llc
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Has lost a sibling
    $500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Begin Again Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Begin Again Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
    $5,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Reach Higher Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reach3E
    This scholarship seeks to make higher education more affordable and available to motivated students so they can fulfill all of their dreams.
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Experience: Non-profit volunteering experience
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Christian Values Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. by supporting students who share his strong sense of faith.
    • Education Level: High school senior, student finishing a GED program, current undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
    • Religion: Christian
    $1,500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. William Lacy Phillips Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Phillips
    This scholarship seeks to award the most improved student who may not have started out with the highest GPA but who has put in the work to make progress.
    • State: North Carolina or South Carolina
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,715
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Furthering Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr.
    This scholarship aims to help students prepare for the next step in their journeys by making higher education more affordable.
    • Education Level: High school senior, student finishing a GED program, current undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
    $1,500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.
    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Majors of Interest: Landscape architecture, agronomics, turf management, etc.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $6,000
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amoni Perryman
    This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    • Future Plans: Continuing education post-grad
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Senior or Recent Graduate
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Byron and Michelle Johnson Scholarship

    Funded by
    MB Social Action
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students as they navigate the world of higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student at an HBCU
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • State: New Jersey or Pennsylvania
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Shullman Legal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Shullman
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing legal studies but need financial students in order to succeed.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Florida
    • Field of Study: Law
    $2,500
    Only 21 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    1540 Productions Ltd.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: California
    • Background: Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership
    $2,500
    Only 21 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Compassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are of mixed Asian and white descent and pursuing the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school or bachelor's degree student
    • Race: Biracial (Asian and white)
    • Religion: Christian
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • GPA and Test Scores: 3.75 or above and at least a 1500 SAT score or ACT equivalent score
    $5,000
    Only 21 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Joshua L. Finney Perseverance and Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joshua Finney
    This scholarship aims to support students who have faced life-threatening illnesses yet remain focused on their academic goals.
    • GPA: 2.5+ GPA
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Background: Has been diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness at some point
    • College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
    $1,000
    Only 22 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Andrea Claire Matason Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Matason Family
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a veterinary career.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Career Field: Veterinary
    • Experience: Volunteering at animal shelter or animal rescue group
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Female Musician Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are passionate about music as they pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race/ethnicity: Middle Eastern or Asian descent (Pakistani preferred)
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Has contributed to the musical arts - band, chorus, orchestra, etc.
    $20,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Brent Garvin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Garvin Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brent Garvin by supporting students who are passionate about studying abroad.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Background: Hopes to study abroad
    • Location: Illinois
    $2,500
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Samantha S. Roberts Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Roberts family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Samantha S. Roberts by supporting students from the Midwest who are passionate about art.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • State: WI, IL, IA, MI, MN, KS, NE, or OH
    • Field of Study: Art
    $2,000
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. AROC AI/ML Scholarship

    Funded by
    AROC
    This scholarship aims to narrow the gap in access to STEM education so that all students can pursue the careers of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $5,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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About scholarships for high school juniors

As a high school junior, this year is the most important year of your high school career. It’s the year when you start to seriously think about college and how well you perform as a third-year is a good barometer of what your college prospects may look like.

Another very important factor in the college admissions process is how affordable it is. College tuition prices have grown steadily over the years, causing 80% of high school seniors to choose a college for its financial portfolio rather than the education they may receive.

With that in mind, it’s never too early to start looking for scholarships to help fund your college education. 25% of college costs are covered by scholarships and grants. These are resources you simply cannot pass up and must be aware of as high schoolers and future college students.

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Going to college is a great investment, but it comes with a heavy financial burden that many high school students aren't aware of until it's too late. Help yourself lessen that burden by taking advantage of these scholarships.

To make things easier for you, we’ve assembled this scholarship list exclusively for high school juniors to prepare for their senior year and beyond. These scholarships are unique to Bold.org, an independent scholarship program dedicated to making higher education more accessible. Click on any one of the featured scholarships to get started and begin submitting those applications today! Or sign up here and check which scholarships you are eligible to apply for right now.

Also, click here to view our full list of scholarships for high school students.

Why are scholarships important for high school juniors?

Students have several options to reduce their college costs, such as financial aid and scholarships offered through their college as well as aid from the government through the FAFSA. Unfortunately, these resources often don’t go far enough when it comes to financing a student’s education, leading to the average college graduate taking on over $30,000 in debt.

Holding so much debt exacerbates the stress that graduates face when entering the workforce. Graduates have very little time to secure a job that pays well enough not only to afford housing and other needs, but also to make their student loan payments. For high school juniors, scholarships can be an essential part of reducing or eliminating the need for student loans, allowing an easy transition into the job market after college. 

How to qualify for scholarships for high school juniors

Junior year of high school can be a stressful time. Between taking standardized tests and starting to decide which colleges you want to apply to, you may start feeling the stress that comes with the college search process. At Bold.org, we're here to help reduce the stress of your college journey. To qualify for our scholarships, just check out the requirements below.

Make sure you're meeting the education level requirements of scholarships

When browsing through scholarships, you can filter to find scholarships open to high school students. However, some high school scholarships are only open to high school seniors, so make sure the scholarships you're applying for are open to students in their junior year of high school. 

Read the eligibility requirements of the scholarships you're applying for

Additionally, some scholarships will have additional eligibility requirements beyond your level of education. Make sure you meet the other eligibility criteria that a scholarship may have, such as fields of interest, race, gender, or extracurricular experience. Additionally, some merit scholarships will have minimum GPA requirements, so be sure to check that you qualify before beginning your application.

Make sure you're planning to enroll in an accredited college in the future

If you win a scholarship through Bold.org as a high school student, we will hold the money for you until you begin college. Then, once you enroll, we send the award directly to your school. So, you must be planning on pursuing higher education in order to win a scholarship.

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Types of scholarships available for high school juniors

Many companies and individual donors aim to help high school students afford college, so you will find a wide range of scholarships for high school students on Bold.org. You can find no-essay scholarships and essay-based scholarships related to certain fields of study, hobbies, and interests.

How to find scholarships for high school juniors

To find scholarships for students in their junior year of high school, go to the scholarship list on Bold.org and filter by education level to find scholarships open to high school students. Then, go through the eligibility requirements and scholarship descriptions to find scholarships that are good matches for you.

When to start applying for scholarships

Junior year is a great time to start applying for scholarships, but you can begin applying at any point in high school. The earlier you start, the more time you have to apply for and win scholarships.

It's never too late to begin your scholarship search, so don't be discouraged if you're just beginning. Many college students and even graduate students are just beginning to apply for scholarships.

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What to consider when applying for scholarships

As you begin to apply for scholarships, remember that there are many things you can do to stand apart from the competition and increase your chances of winning. Make sure your profile on Bold.org is completely filled out and gives the donors a peek into your interests, future goals, and your unique personality. Keep reading for more tips to boost your chances of winning.

In addition, keep in mind that there are many students who are looking for financial aid through scholarships, so there is significant competition for many scholarships. Don't get discouraged if you don't win right away, but instead persevere and continue to take charge of your college education.

How to apply for scholarships

To begin applying for scholarships, click on any of the scholarships listed above and create your profile. Next, start browsing through scholarships and bookmarking good matches so you can go back to them later and apply.

Once you've found some scholarships you're interested in, go through the descriptions and eligibility criteria to make sure you're eligible before getting to work.

No-essay scholarships often require just a few clicks to apply, while essay scholarships will require a bit more work. Scholarships that require essays, pictures, or videos, will have a prompt for you to follow, and once you're done you can just click apply to submit your application!

Click here to read our complete guide on how to apply for scholarships.

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Tips for winning scholarships for high school juniors

With so many students having demonstrated financial need, it can feel impossible to stand out and win a scholarship. Fortunately, there are several ways you can make your applications stand apart from others so you can increase your chances of winning.

Don't shy away from essay-based scholarships

Essay-based scholarships may feel like a lot of work, especially considering how busy you already are with college applications, homework, and other obligations. However, scholarship essays allow you to showcase your writing skills and offer the opportunity to add a personal touch to your application which you may not be able to do with no-essay scholarships.

By taking the time to write a grammatically correct, focused, personal essay, you're showing the donor how interested you are in their scholarship. To make your essays pop, be sure to proofread, open your essay with a hook, follow the word limits, stay on topic, and add a short conclusion.

Apply early to as many scholarships as possible

Applying for more scholarships increases your chances of winning some, so apply for as many as possible. If you're short on time, no-essay scholarships are great opportunities due to the quick application process.

Furthermore, applying for scholarships as early as possible is a helpful strategy. Students who apply early will have a better chance of winning, so keep an eye out for newly added scholarships so you can be one of the first applicants.

Additionally, applying early ensures that you'll be able to submit your application in time, even if you experience difficulties at first. Waiting until the last minute may mean missing the deadline if you have issues when applying, such as if your internet crashes.

Find niche scholarships that you're eligible for

Since many scholarships for high school students attract many applicants, there is often a lot of competition. Scholarships that have a lot of eligibility requirements, such as requiring academic excellence, community service experience, a minimum GPA, etc., will have fewer eligible applicants, increasing your chances of winning.

Similarly, other scholarships will only be open to certain groups of students, such as high school student-athletes, members of student government, student photojournalists, etc.

Academic Success Plan for High School Juniors

To better prepare yourself for the college admissions process that will take up your senior year, here is a step-by-step guide on what you can do to have the most productive year as a high school junior!

Summer Before Junior Year:

  • Start gathering facts about college tuition costs and financial aid options so you’ll know how much you’ll be paying.
  • Be on the lookout for college scholarships available to high school juniors and high school seniors, including our Easy Scholarship List, and apply early and often to the ones you qualify for
  • Begin cultivating a college “hook,” something that makes you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool. Getting involved in community service efforts or doing some volunteer work are great ways of showcasing your value to your dream schools.

Junior Fall:

  • Consider signing up for more extracurricular activities or become more involved in the activities you already participate in
  • Meet with your college counselor and discuss your goals for the year, along with what your college interests may be
  • Take the PSAT and start preparing for the SAT & ACT

Junior Winter:

  • Sign up for the SAT & ACT
  • Begin putting together a college list and start attending college fairs
  • Discuss your senior year class schedule with your college counselor

Junior Spring:

  • Select a teacher who knows you well to write a college recommendation letter for you
  • Find something useful to do over the summer: Get a job, apply for an internship, commit yourself to volunteer work.
  • Start visiting colleges and begin to narrow down your college list
  • Continue your search for scholarships for high school juniors!

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