25 Mega Cool March Scholarships for High School Seniors
Scholarships for College Due This Month…
Punctuating the end of winter, March is a month full of expectations. Spring has sprung! It’s a time of new beginnings, budding flowers, and a fresh batch of scholarship applications to submit.
So if you’re trying to figure out which scholarships are due this month, you’re in the right place.
Down below you’ll find a list of March scholarships for high school seniors. Discover no essay applications, STEM specific awards, and more great opportunities to win money for college!
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March Scholarships for High School Seniors
ACS Scholars Program
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Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian and a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year. Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident.
Submit: Online application, unofficial transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA.
Awesome Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are first generation college students, have volunteering experience, and are in Texas, Mississippi, or Washington.
Submit: A short essay or video explaining your dreams for the future, a vision you have for a non-profit organization, or how you would change a negative aspect of your environment.
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Scholarship for Sports Majors
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Eligibility: Students of any education level are eligible to apply if they are majoring in a sports-related field.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay about how sports have impacted your life.
Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any African American, first-generation high school/undergraduate student in Texas may apply for this scholarship, but those with volunteering experience will be preferred.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay identifying an issue affecting your community/country that you would like to see changed and discuss how you would work to address this issue.
Scholarship for Golfers
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to all high school, college and university students enrolled during the time period of the contest in an academic program designed to conclude with the awarding of a diploma or a degree. Applicants must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry.
Submit: A greeting card you designed (.jpeg file).
Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest
Science Without Borders Challenge
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Eligibility: Open to all students 11-19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the home school equivalent.
Submit: A piece of art that illustrates the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction.
America’s 911 Foundation Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be, or have a parent who is, an active duty first responder.
Submit: Online application and a 250 – 500 word essay.
Progress Software Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM
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Eligibility: Must identify as a woman, be a resident of Massachusetts and U.S. citizen or permanent resident, plan to major in computer science, software engineering, IT and/or computer information systems, be a high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll or is currently enrolled in an accredited university, and must have financial need. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Submit: Online application, 2 500-word essays, high school transcripts, 1 letter of recommendation, your resume, and a copy of your Student Aid Report from the FAFSA.
Uniball’s Skilled Trades Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current trade school students. Must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a skilled trade.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on which trade you’re pursuing and your future plans.
Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarships
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Eligibility: Must be a US-based high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.); planning to attend a four-year college or university; planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing); and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Submit: An online application, 1 letter of recommendation, resume, picture of yourself, transcript, and a 500-word essay.
Microsoft Disability Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a current high school senior living with a disability; plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation; declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field; and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Submit: An online application, 1 letters of recommendation, transcript, and a 2,000-character essay.
GoSkills Scholarships
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Eligibility: Open any female high-school or college student, who wants to start her own online business.
Submit: An online application and a business plan for an online business.
Soroptimist Georgia McHugh Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a current high school senior, a resident of the city and county of San Francisco, and will be enrolled full-time at a four-year California university. Applicants must maintain a 2.75 GPA.
Submit: Completed application, official transcripts, Student Aid Report, 250 word essay, and 3 letters or recommendation.
Education First Scholarships
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Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior at a participating school in the following cities: Austin, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle.
Submit: An online application, 500 word essay, and high school transcript.
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.
March Madness 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.
CollegeRaptor Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of the United States, District of Columbia, or any U.S. Territory; Be age 16 or older; and Be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university, or trade school).
Submit: Online application and your essay.
CMP Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with acceptance to a university, college or trade school leading to a diploma or trade certification.
Submit: An application, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Must demonstrate rifle or pistol marksmanship competition experience.
Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student; Must attend a U.S.-based school; Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and must have an interest in starting a business.
Submit: Online application, short 2-minute video, and a sample business plan.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA as well as, freshman, sophomore, and junior undergraduate students with a 2.5+ GPA.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university with degree enrollment in one of the following majors: aerospace engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or physics.
Submit: Online application, current transcript, and most recently filed IRS form 1040.
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship Fund
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Eligibility: Must be from a low-income household or demonstrate financial need; Be 15-25 years of age as of 3/31/2023; be a resident of a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property or county (more info); be a full-time high school or undergraduate student attending a college, university, or vocational school; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Submit: An online application, personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials.
Too Cool To Pay For School Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.
Submit: A short online form (no essay).
Final thoughts on high school senior scholarships in March
So that wraps up this list of March scholarships for high school seniors to apply for this year.
Winning scholarship money takes a little luck, but it’s mostly about perseverance. So keep on submitting those applications and don’t give up!
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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.