What's the easiest way to eliminate student loan debt after college? Win a scholarship.
While awards come in all shapes and sizes, a $10,000 scholarship is a lucrative opportunity for any student. Education Data Initiative reports that the average in-state tuition is $9,750 and the average private school tuition is $27,457 per year.
A $10K scholarship can pay for one year of public, in-state tuition and can significantly reduce costs at a private institution. That's why these awards are worth chasing, no matter which year you are in school.
The Change the Cycle Scholarship is available to college students who are raising awareness about period poverty and reproductive health on their campuses. To be considered, you must submit a two - minute video explaining why you are applying, or submit a 150 - to 200 - word essay answering the following questions: "Why are you passionate about changing the cycle of period poverty, protecting reproductive rights, and/or fighting stigma around periods?" and "What efforts have you made to increase access to period care, advocate for reproductive rights, or educate about periods and how have you had an impact?"
The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship is open to college students. You must design a dog or cat mosaic pattern that is unique, appealing, emotional, and creative to be considered for this award. You may submit one design in each category that includes a brief written or video description of your design, and a story about your best shelter pet memory or what the BOBS from Skechers collection means to you.
$10,000 Scholarships for College Students
Many college students are fortunate to receive a merit award from their college or university each academic year. A $10,000 scholarship can help to offset tuition costs even further. You may even be able to use these awards to pay for on- or off-campus housing, but that is up to the individual scholarship provider.High School Students and Parents: Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Deadline: 8/31/25 The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is open to all US-based high school students who want some extra help paying for their education. This scholarship will be awarded to high school students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education. Finalist will be chosen in June.Ascent's $10,000 No-Essay Summer Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: 9/15/25 Get a head start on financial preparedness this summer. Ascent's $10,000 Summer Support Scholarship is here to help one student take control of their future — whether it's for tuition, bills, or savings. No Essay. No Entry Fee. Just OpportunityCora Change the Cycle Scholarship
Deadline: 9/26/25The Change the Cycle Scholarship is available to college students who are raising awareness about period poverty and reproductive health on their campuses. To be considered, you must submit a two - minute video explaining why you are applying, or submit a 150 - to 200 - word essay answering the following questions: "Why are you passionate about changing the cycle of period poverty, protecting reproductive rights, and/or fighting stigma around periods?" and "What efforts have you made to increase access to period care, advocate for reproductive rights, or educate about periods and how have you had an impact?"
BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/25The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship is open to college students. You must design a dog or cat mosaic pattern that is unique, appealing, emotional, and creative to be considered for this award. You may submit one design in each category that includes a brief written or video description of your design, and a story about your best shelter pet memory or what the BOBS from Skechers collection means to you.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program
Deadline: 10/30/25 The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship Program is open to students who are at least 17 years or older and are enrolled as current undergraduate students (for at least 6 credit hours per semester). You must register and complete a series of online lessons in order to be considered for this award.Haz La U Scholarship
Deadline: 12/31/25 The Haz La U Scholarship is available to high school seniors of Hispanic heritage who plan to enroll at an accredited higher education institution. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA to be eligible for this award. Selected recipient will agree to attend a virtual regional awards ceremony.Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Deadline: 2/20/26 The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship is available to high school students. You must have been active in promoting vegetarianism in your school and/or community; and have demonstrated compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle to be considered for this award.Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 3/9/26 The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to students who are at least 14 years of age. To enter, you must submit an original design for a Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all-occasion greeting card. All designs or photographs must be the original work of the applicant.Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Award
Deadline: Varies The Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Award is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. Selection is based on depth of service, project creativity, and the significant effects upon the lives of others.National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship
Deadline: Varies The National Hispanic Business Group Scholarship is available to full-time students of Hispanic/Latino heritage residing in the Tri-State Region. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be pursuing a degree in business, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.$10,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors
Winning $10,000 scholarships from outside providers can provide a great springboard to start from when paying for college. Add these outside awards to your merit and financial aid packages, and you'll find you need very little, or no, student loans to cover the cost of attendance. That's why it's paramount that you apply for every $10K scholarship that comes your way.Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Deadline: Coming in September The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.3 to be eligible for this award.Michelle Obama Award for Memoir
Deadline: 1/15/26 The Michelle Obama Award for Memoir is open to current high school seniors who attend public school in the United States and are planning to attend an accredited institution in the Fall. You must submit a memoir/personal essay of no more than ten pages in order to be considered for this award.You Might Also Like
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