Big Future Scholarships

AWARD: $2500 Quarterly Opportunity

For all U.S. resident students grades 9-12. Complete a profile for entry.   

At Employment BOOST, as a professional resume writing service that cares about helping our clients obtain meaningful work and grow in their careers, we know how valuable a college education is to help create a work path that matters. We are thrilled to offer two quarterly $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and students currently attending college.

One scholarship is open to students studying any major and is also eligible for students who are currently undecided about their course of study. The second scholarship is available to students who will major or are majoring in business or STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math). 

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.

Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs. 

• To apply, students must be:
  
  • A high school senior
  • Pell-eligible
  • A US citizen or permanent resident
  • In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) 
  • Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students and an opportunity for motivated student leaders to have direct contact with the highest-level elected and appointed officials in the nation. The USSYP mission is to encourage the best and brightest students in America's high schools to pursue careers in public service.

Each year, two student leaders from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., experiencing their national government in action. The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) 64th Annual Washington Week will be held March 7–14, 2026.

In addition, students selected to attend will each receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. Students may qualify to apply through leadership positions they currently hold per the USSYP official criteria for the current academic year. All student leadership qualifying positions are subject to the judgment of the state selection n administrator and will be verified and confirmed.

Those eligible for the 2025 Outstanding Citizen Scholarship essay contest must comply with the following criteria:

• All candidates must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll by Fall 2026 into an accredited post-secondary program, which includes: community colleges, private or public undergraduate colleges and universities, private or public graduate degree programs, law programs, and business programs. If the essay contest winner cannot provide evidence of enrollment at the time of scholarship disbursement, a new winner will be selected.
• All candidates have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• All candidates must possess a proven commitment to citizenry, as demonstrated by their essay and resumé.

The National College Match is both a college admissions and scholarship process. The application you submit to QuestBridge serves as your college application to our college partners.

If you are selected as a Finalist and you rank colleges, QuestBridge's college partners will review your application and its associated materials (also known as Match Requirements) to decide whether to offer you early admission and a full four-year Match Scholarship. Please note that all admission and financial aid offers are provided by the college partner, not QuestBridge. 

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. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Each year, 100 qualified high school juniors who show leadership potential but lack the exposure and support they need to attend highly selective colleges.  LEDA Scholars receive leadership training, writing instruction, standardized test preparation, and a year of highly personalized guidance as they navigate the application and admissions process at the most completive colleges.  Throughout college and beyond, Scholars are offered ongoing advising, career counseling, postgraduate planning and community-building support to help you succeed and lead.

• Attend a U.S. public high school (some private schools serving predominantly low-income families may also be eligible - contact us to confirm)
• Are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have DACA status
• Have an annual household income under $90,000 (assets considered)
• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5
• Deadline: December 10, 2025

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Participants in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Annual Essay Contest are eligible for up to a combined total of $5,500.00 USD in scholarship awards at the Local Level (Orlando)  1st place winner: $500; 2nd place winner: $300; 3rd place winner $200] and International Level Awards in the amount of up to $5,000.00 USD (if victorious at the District and IHQ Levels).

The top three local winners will be recognized and presented with awards during Omega Psi Phi Annual Achievement Week November 17-21, 2025.

The contest provides an opportunity to compete on the local level with a chance to advance to the state, district and national levels. As noted, three college scholarships will be awarded on the Local level (Orlando) upon proof of enrollment in college.