Top 37 April Scholarships for High School Seniors
Spring deadline scholarships for senior year high school students
As acceptance letters arrive and the reality of graduating high school really sinks in, many high school seniors have college on the brain. More specifically – how to pay for college.
And if you want to avoid debt, free money from scholarships and grants are the way to go. Luckily it’s a great month to send in some scholarship applications.
Down below are 37 April scholarships for high school seniors to help you get started.
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April Scholarships for High School Seniors
Peters Foundation Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors graduating in 2023 and pursuing studies in the field of environment, conservation and forestry at any accredited college or studies in primary or secondary education at a Christian college. Must attend a college located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado.
Submit: Short application, transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and one writing sample.
Ken Burnett Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student of African American or Caribbean descent who is studying animal science, zoology, or biology may apply for this scholarship, but students who have experience in animal advocacy or animal care will be given preference.
Submit: Short video on why you’re passionate about animal advocacy and how you plan to continue your advocacy through your career of choice.
Linda “Noni” Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate who has at least a 3.0 GPA and plans to study in arts or music may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on why you’re passionate about the arts and what piece of art or music is the most important to you. Additionally, submit 1-2 pieces of your creative portfolio in either music or arts.
Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school senior, two or four-year undergraduate, or graduate student studying or planning to study one of these majors is eligible: political science, cultural anthropology, geography, or history.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about yourself and how you plan to make a difference in the world by better understanding how the lessons learned from history, cultural anthropology, political science or geography might make the world a better place.
Future Is Female Inc. Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school students are eligible to apply if they are passionate about the feminist movement.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on how you define feminism, a person who inspires you, and how you contribute to the feminist community.
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
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Eligibility: Students at any education level, school, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
Submit: N/A
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Richard H. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to students in Maine entering 1st year of post-secondary education. Must intend to enroll or be enrolled in a two or four-year degree-granting college or university.
Submit: Online application, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal essay of 300 words or more.
CollegeVine Dream School Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a high school student.
Submit: To apply, sign up with CollegeVine to calculate your chances of getting into your dream school.
The Mitchell Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of Maine and graduating in spring 2023 from a public high school in Maine.
Submit: Online application, transcripts, letter of recommendation, and completed SAR or FAFSA.
Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school seniors who are student athletes from single-parent households are eligible to apply if they are continuing their athletic careers on the college level.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about the obstacles you’ve had to overcome coming from a single-parent household and how sports have impacted your life.
V&E Diversity Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and surrounding areas. Must be a member of a racial/ethnic group that has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession and/or identify as a member of the LGBTQ community; have a strong high school record; demonstrate an interest in working in a law firm setting; in the top 20% of their class; and ave a minimum of 1100 SAT combined score or a minimum of 22 ACT score.
Submit: Online application, resume, official transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, copies of financial aid applications, and 500 – 1500 word personal statement.
Men’s College Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors in the U.S. who identify as male.
Submit: Online application.
JCCIA Women’s Division Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a female graduating high school senior who will be enrolled full-time in a 2 or 4 year accredited college/university or an accredited vocational/technical school. Must also be a resident of Illinois, have at least one parent of Italian descent, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Submit: Completed application, 500-word essay, self-photo, official transcripts, two recommendation letters, and SAT or ACT scores.
Albuquerque Community Foundation Scholarships
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Eligibility: Over 16 separate scholarships available to graduating high school students and those who have completed a GED program. Must be a resident of New Mexico. More specific requirements vary per scholarship.
Submit: Varies.
Joshua L. Anderson Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to any high school baseball or softball player who will be or has graduated from a Northern Nevada high school and plans on attending college.
Submit: Completed application (online or by mail), one letter of recommendation, transcripts, self-photo, and 500 word personal statement.
Be A Vanessa Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school senior in Texas who is pursuing art, music, education (teaching and coaching), or healthcare (doctors and nurses) and has a unique characteristic they’re known or recognized for may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on how you plan to make a difference in the world through your education and how you or your family have overcome adversity.
Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior who will be going to college and who is interested in a career in the medical field, music, or pursuing a trade degree. Must be from the Vernon, Texas area.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on some trials and tribulations you and your family have experienced and overcame.
STEM Stars Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or college-bound students; have at least one birth parent whos is Black/African American, Middle Eastern, North African, Latine, or Native American; possess a GPA of 2.8, or SAT Math: 600+ or ACT: 21+; and intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.
Submit: Online application.
Amelia Michelle Sanford LGBTQIA+ Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any LGBTQIA+ high school senior who plays a sport may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: Up to 600 word essay or short video telling what are some of your struggles as a LGBTQIA+ student and what are you hoping to accomplish.
Legacy of Life Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors.
Submit: Write a persuasive essay (1000 words max.) and/or produce a video (90 sec. max.) that educates, then motivates an audience to become registered organ, eye, and tissue donors.
Minority Students x Stem Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any first-generation BIPOC high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about what influenced you to dive deeper into tech, what you would do to change the tech industry, and if you think the tech industry has an obligation to be inclusive to all consumers.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
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Eligibility: Open to students between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19) that are permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada. Must be currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months.
Submit: Online application, three letters of recommendation, project summary (250 words max), project essay (1500 word max), and a self-photo.
Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any low-income Hispanic or Latinx high school senior in New York may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about your educational goals and why you should win this scholarship.
Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors (homeschooled students are eligible, as well). Must be a continuous resident of the state of Oklahoma for the past six (6) years; have a minimum ACT score of 25 for those planning to attend a 4-year college OR minimum ACT score of 17 for those planning to attend Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Okmulgee.
Must be entering an accredited Oklahoma College, University or Technical school from the list on the application page on a full-time basis for the first time in the Fall of 2023 in pursuit of a 4 year undergraduate degree from the College OR an appropriate degree from a Technical school such as Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology.
Submit: Online application. The finalist will be required to provide additional information such as a letter of recommendation, a more in depth 500 word count essay, and a transcript.
PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarships
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Eligibility: Open to CA residents who reside in a Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (“PG&E”) service territory, or be a dependent of a resident in PG&E’s service territory. Must be a high school senior or graduate; an individual that has earned their GED; a current college undergraduate; or a non-traditional student.
Must plan to enroll in full‑time undergraduate study at an accredited four (4) year college or university in California or a Historical Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. The applicant must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Must also be pursuing a degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: engineering, computer science/information systems, cyber security, or environmental sciences.
Submit: Online application, current transcript, a recent PG&E bill, and one recommendation form.
Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with a childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes who have successfully managed diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet. Must have a min. GPA of 3.0 and a commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team.
Submit: Online application.
Solgaard Scholars: Access Oceanic Studies for LGBTQ+ Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are studying a major related to ocean health/preservation.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay or a short video on why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and why you are passionate about oceanic health.
Walker Williams Wilson Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to African American males who are either: high school seniors with acceptance to an Historically Black College or University and a GPA 2.7 or higher – OR – current full-time students with enrollment at an Historically Black College or University and a GPA 3.0 or higher.
Submit: Online application, essay of 400 words or less – OR – a video of 3 minutes or less.
North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school juniors or seniors pursuing science, entrepreneurship or plans to become an inventor may apply.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on how this scholarship will help you with your career goals.
Dr. Magidson Memorial Theater
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Eligibility: Any first-generation, low-income high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a background in theater and a major in theater arts may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 5-10 minute written or video sample of your work in playwriting, acting or directing along with a brief explanation of your sample and interest in this opportunity.
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
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Eligibility: Open to all 11th and 12th grade students worldwide.
Submit: 800 – 1600 word, doubled-spaced essay (three topics to choose from).
Anthem Essay Contest
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Eligibility: Open to all 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students worldwide.
Submit: 600 – 1200 word, doubled-spaced essay (three topics to choose from).
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest
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Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or are lawfully living in the United States and at least 13 years of age on the date of their entry.
Submit: Your email address. Selection is based on the quality of students’ MyMozaic profile.
E-waste Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit.
Submit: Short online application form and a 140-character statement about e-waste.
Self-Care Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
Submit: Quick online form and one sentence response to the question.
Stephen LeCornu Routh Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student in Tennessee who wants to become an engineer may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about yourself and how you hope to make the world a better place through your career in engineering.
Let Grow Think for Yourself Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to all 11th and 12th grade U.S. high school students.
Submit: Online application and a 600 – 800 word essay (5 prompts to choose from).
Conclusions on high school scholarships due in April
So that wraps up this list of April scholarships for high school seniors in the class of 2023. Remember – winning is a numbers game, so apply, apply, apply!
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She’s a 2015 graduate who teaches overwhelmed students and parents of students how to confidently navigate the whole college thing. As a former broke college kid, she’s passionate about helping students develop the skills they need in order to thrive (instead of just survive), stress less, and actually enjoy the full college experience.