$10,000+ scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 04, 2025

Apply below to the best $10,000+ scholarships for February 2025.

Chaldean Community Foundation's scholarships

Detroit • Michigan • Freshmen

Chaldean Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $18,000 for students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

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Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards

Freshmen

Penguin Random House offers $10,000 Creative Writing Awards for high school seniors in various genres. Age limit: 21 and under.

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AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Awards

Engineering • Science • Aerospace • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

AIAA Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for undergraduate students with a 3.3 GPA and AIAA membership.

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U.S. Military, Veterans and Spouses in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Military • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarship for U.S. veterans, Guard, Reserve, and spouses pursuing cybersecurity degrees. Award: $10,000.

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Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship

Manufacturing/Production • Operations Management • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Chemical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Technology • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors

The Inspire Our Future Supply Chain Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black or African American undergraduates in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Supply Chain.

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Kate Somerville + Foster Nation “Defy Impossible” Scholarship

California • Cosmetology/Beauty • Family • Freshmen

The Kate Somerville + Foster Nation Scholarship offers $20,000 for California students in esthetics who were in foster care. Apply now!

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Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Freshmen

The Vegetarian Resource Group offers $30,000 in scholarships for U.S. high school students promoting vegetarianism. Apply now!

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District 5220 Scholar program

California • Seniors • Graduate Students

The District 5220 Scholar program offers $15,000 to eligible college seniors and graduate students. Apply with an essay.

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Karen Ha Scholarship

Alameda County • Contra Costa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • California • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

The Karen Ha Scholarship provides a $10,000 renewable award for Bay Area students with financial need. Income must be under 5x federal poverty level.

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Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Family • Age • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for youth and adults from foster care in select states.

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Dolly Parton Songwriters Award

Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dolly Parton Songwriters Award offers $20,000 to student songwriters aged 17-24 in various genres. Submit an original song to apply.

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The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Biology • Physics • Materials Science • Environmental Science • Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen

FOSSI offers scholarships up to $10,000 for underrepresented students majoring in STEM at HBCUs. Apply now!

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J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship Program

Music • Freshmen

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Graduate Scholarships

Architecture • Engineering • Marine Biology/Sciences • Graduate Students

Graduate Scholarships offer $3,000 for students in Clinical Laboratory Science Master's or Doctoral programs. Membership required.

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Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund

Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen

The Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local high school seniors pursuing higher education.

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The New Leader Scholarship

California • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Social Work • Law • Healthcare-Related • Business Administration • Healthcare Administrative • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The New Leader Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Bay Area public university students in select majors with a 3.5 GPA.

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NBCC Minority Fellowship Program for Mental Health Counselors (Doctoral)

Mental Health • Psychology • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students

The NBCC Minority Fellowship offers $20,000 for doctoral counseling students with experience in underserved minority communities.

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SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship Program

Colorado • Minnesota • Indiana • South Dakota • Wisconsin • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Computer Science • Technology • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Materials Science • Industrial Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Aerospace • Electrical Engineering • Mathematics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship offers $3,000 annually for students pursuing STEM degrees at select colleges in five states.

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General Research Grant

Geological & Earth Sciences • History • Sociology • Graduate Students

The Leakey Foundation offers up to $15,000 for research on human origins for advanced doctoral students and established scientists.

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Sacks For CF Scholarship

Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The Sacks for CF Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to students with cystic fibrosis who excel in therapy adherence and academics.

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Charles H. Grant Scholarship

Aerospace • Mechanical • Freshmen

The Charles H. Grant Scholarship offers up to $15,000 for AMA members graduating high school and pursuing college, based on achievements.

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Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships

Athletic & Related • Sports Management • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Athletic • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarships offer $10,000 for eligible female and minority graduate students.

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Seminary Scholarship

Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

The Trinity Education Foundation offers up to $15,000 for MDiv students attending a Christian seminary in the U.S. for full-time ministry.

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Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship

For Women • High school

The Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship offers $10,000 to women attending undergraduate women's colleges in the US or Canada. Apply now!

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The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program

New York • Education • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Whelan Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Long Island seniors pursuing degrees in Special Education and related fields.

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FAQ

Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application. Take the time to carefully review your application before submission.

Many $10,000+ scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or submitting progress reports. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship.

Common documents required may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

To increase your chances, focus on submitting a strong application, including a well-written personal statement, meeting all eligibility requirements, and applying to multiple scholarships. Researching and tailoring your application to each scholarship can also help.

Yes, you can apply for multiple $10,000+ scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.

While many $10,000+ scholarships may prefer applicants with a high GPA, there are also scholarships that consider other factors such as leadership, community service, and personal circumstances.

Eligibility criteria can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common factors include academic performance, financial need, field of study, and community involvement. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Yes, many $10,000+ scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

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These scholarships are financial awards that provide $10,000 or more to students to help cover their educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, and other related costs.