To every college aspirant who wins a prestigious scholarship, there’s no doubt that this prize only goes to those who put in years and years of work, and despite the lengthy applications and special projects, the joy of winning one of these scholarships can be a moment to remember especially since things are extremely competitive these days.
While some folks might have the information required to apply, some who are eligible might not have come across this information before. And so here is a list of prestigious scholarships that every high school student must aim at winning someday:
- Coca-Cola Scholars Program
These scholarships are awarded to (worth twenty and ten thousand dollars depending on the type of scholarship) outstanding leaders in the fields of business, arts, education and government.
- Davidson Fellows Scholarships
This one is for high school students and is worth $ 50,000, $ 20,000 and $ 10,000, and who have completed a project or portfolio in fields such as music, science, technology, math, philosophy or literature.
- Gates Millenium Scholars
This one is a full-ride scholarship that is offered to high school seniors who are leaders in extracurricular and community service activities.
- Intel Science Talent Search
This is actually a pre-college science competition that awards scholarships worth almost $ 100,000 for the most original science projects.
- National Merit Scholarships
One of the easiest scholarships to apply for in the sense that one does not need to work too much to apply for. All you have to do is take the Pre-SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, and thus multiple scholarships are awarded.