39 March Scholarships That Are Pure Gold
Scholarships with March Deadlines You Should Apply for ASAP
Paying for college on your own (or even with help) is a real struggle. But thankfully: The year is just getting started. There are still countless opportunities to win money to cover school expenses and (hopefully) fully fund your college education.
Get ready to spring into action by checking out the list of March scholarships below. And don’t forget to make a note of deadlines on your calendar!
Get a quick overview of the top scholarships to apply for this month by checking out the video below.
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- Deadlines in Early March (1st – 14th)
- Deadlines in Mid-March (15th – 19th)
- Deadlines in Late March (20th – 31st)
Scholarships Due in March
Haven’t started college yet? These March scholarships for high school seniors might be a better fit!
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.
Submit: Online application, unofficial transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, and copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA.
Lotus Scholarship
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Eligibility: BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are either from a low-income background or have been raised by a single parent.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
Beauty & Wellness Professionals 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
Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors as well as undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they identify as female and are majoring in public education, public service, or social work.
Submit: A video or essay about your career of choice.
Arthritis Champions Scholarships
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Eligibility: Must be diagnosed with rheumatic disease; classified as an undergraduate, graduate, or medical student at an accredited college or University; and an engaged Arthritis Foundation advocate, fundraiser, participant, volunteer, and/or supporter. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Submit: An online application, unofficial transcripts, and an Arthritis Foundation reference.
Financial Hygiene Scholarship
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Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on how you plan to continue educating yourself and others about financial literacy.
AHS 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.
Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any first-generation undergraduate student who has at least a 2.8 GPA may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on how will you use your unique talents and skills to build a more empathetic and understanding global community.
Abhi Khune Underrepresented Minorities Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be an African American Woman seeking a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Computer Information Sciences.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay articulating a little bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career.
“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
Boyd J. Cameron Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are first generation college students pursuing a career in business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on why you are interested in business and how you will use your education to make an impact on your community.
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.
Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any student pursuing an associate degree or technical school certification may apply.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay on a challenge you’ve overcome, how this scholarship will help you, and what your hobbies and interests are.
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
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Eligibility: Open to teens in the United States in grades 9-12.
Submit: 500 – 1500 word essay.
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.
UWF Scholarships
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Eligibility: Open to women from East Jefferson County, WA. Multiple awards available, different requirements apply to each one.
Submit: Application, essay, official transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.
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 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 letter of recommendation, resume, transcript, and a 2,000-character essay.
GoSkills Scholarship
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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.
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States; have a minimum 2.0 GPA; and demonstrate critical financial need.
Submit: An online application.
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.
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.
Mattress Advisor’s Sleep Science Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. Domestic, international, online and undocumented students are welcome to apply.
Submit: An online application and 800 – 1000 word essay.
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.
CMP Carolyn Hines Memorial 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.
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.
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.
Katie Higgins Memorial Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a resident of Virginia and born with a cleft and must be registered to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
Submit: A completed application form and 500 word essay.
1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to United States residents 18 or older who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program.
Submit: Short entry form + 500 word personal statement.
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 country (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).
Key Thinkers Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years of age; enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution, including an accredited college, university, or trade school, in the United States; and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Submit: An online application and 500 – 750 word essay on financial responsibility.
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.
Conclusions on March deadline scholarships
So that wraps up this list of the best scholarships to apply for in March this year. I hope you found the information helpful. Now it’s just up to you to get in an application or two, wishing you a pot o’ gold and lots of luck! ☘️
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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.