Scholarship
(n.)
Money awarded to help pay for college that doesn't have to be repaid.
Types of Scholarships:
fully funded
Covers most or all college costs.
merit-based
Based on achievements.
need-based
Based on financial need.
(adj.)
(adj.)
(adj.)
non-renewable
Awarded one time only.
renewable
Can be received for multiple years.
local
Offered by your community.
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(adj.)
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The
Gates Scholarship
Award
Full-4-year
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
The Gates Foundation
Education Level
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
High School Seniors
Undergraduate
The National College Match Scholarship
QuestBridge
Award
Full 4-Year
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Education Level
High School Seniors
A highly competitive college admission and scholarship program that connects high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with full four-year scholarships to 55 top colleges and universities across the United States.
Undergraduate
DACA Eligible
Undocumented Students Eligible
LCCU Program Scholarship
LCCU
Award
$1.5k–$4.5k
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Education Level
High school seniors, students currently enrolled in a community college, technical college, or four-year college or university
The LCCU Scholarship Program awards scholarships to Latino Community Credit Union members pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, helping expand access to higher education through financial support.
Undergraduate
DACA Eligible
Undocumented Students Eligible