Junior Seminar: Scholarships
Local Scholarship Opportunities
- Ibero Scholars Sponsored by the Rochester Hispanic Business Association
- Rochester Young Women of Distinction Sponsored by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Women's Council.
- Urban League of Rochester Scholarships You can apply to numerous scholarships by filling out one application!
First Generation College Information
SCHOLARSHIP TRACKER FORM
- Scholarship Tracker Form When adding the URL of the scholarship to the form, make sure it is from the college--not a scholarship website.
HBCU Resources
- List of 107 HBCU Schools Find out more about specific schools and their offerings on this comprehensive site.
- Fighting Student Debt Create or apply to exclusive scholarships, fellowships, and grants, in minutes.
Scholarship Podcasts
- Getting In: A College Coach Conversation Look on the right side of the page for a guide to episodes and topics.
Competitive Scholarships
- The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarships As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
Self Reflection Before Application
- Online Personality Inventory*You can get your results WITHOUT entering an email or giving personal information. This can provide insights before you complete a personal statement.
Obscure Scholarships
- Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest We’re giving away $20,000 in cash scholarships to high school students who make the best prom attire out of Duck® Brand duct tape. So, stock up on your favorite colors and prints now to create something that will wow our judges!
- Candy Technologist Scholarship To qualify for this non-renewing scholarship award, the student must meet the following criteria: College sophomore, junior or senior status (in 2021-2022). Have a demonstrated interest in confectionery technology. Attend an accredited, four-year college or university within North America. Be majoring in a food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area. Achieved a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA (or equivalent on another scale).