Scholarships for high school seniors: how to find and win them

Sarah Huneycutt is an avid golfer and enthusiast for junior golf. When Sarah passed away, the Sarah E. Huneycutt Scholarship was established in her honor and endowed by Aloyse Holman, a lifetime friend. This four-year scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving high school senior who will be attending an accredited college or university, has demonstrated an interest in golf but is not eligible for a golf athletic scholarship. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative. It is suggested that recommendations be provided by someone who personally knows the applicant through a key life relationship such as a guidance counselor, teacher of an academic subject, employer, or clergy. Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Board and select candidates may be invited for a personal interview which may occur by phone, online, or in person at the discretion of the interviewer. From the personal interview, select candidates may be invited to an in-person final interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Quirk Law Ventura County Community Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall. Whether you are homeschooled or attend a high school in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, or anywhere in Southern Ventura County, you are welcome to apply for the scholarship. For this year's scholarship, we would like to extend the scholarship opportunity to those who have shown resilience after a car accident. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship awards recipients $2,000 annually for four years to use toward an undergraduate program. The Hallbeck Scholarship provides significant financial assistance to one male and one female recipient from each of the five postal regions: Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern, and Western. Hallbeck Scholarship recipients must attend an accredited college or university, and must maintain a B" average (or "Pass" if on a "Pass/Fail" system). Applicants must be a senior attending high school or other secondary school. Applicants must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child, of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member. Applicants of deceased members must provide proof of membership. Recipients of the Hallbeck Scholarship award must attend an accredited college or university, community college for four consecutive years. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Dudley DeBosier College Scholarship Program will be awarded to Louisiana high school seniors graduating in May 2024. They must have applied, accepted, or attending a qualifying post-secondary Louisiana group within one year of graduation. Qualifying Louisiana post-secondary education groups are the Louisiana State University System; Southern University System; University of Louisiana System; Louisiana Community & Technical College System; and Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges & Universities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Robert W. Valimont Scholarship is awarded once a year to high school seniors who wish to pursue their studies in a two-year community college. This is a two-year award. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU,or MIA; or has a Parent or Grandparent who has been in the military or is a military member in good standing in The American Legion. Membership in The American Legion must be documented by one of the following methods: photocopy of current membership card; or a letter by Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer attesting to a person's membership in good standing including length of years. If deceased, a statement that the person was a member in good standing at the time of their death must be submitted. If killed in action or missing in action is claimed, documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense must accompany the application. Applicants must also submit a statement of their parent(s) income, which may be a W-2 or a photocopy of the first page of a 1040 form. Total income must be $70,000.00 or less to be eligible. Anything over $70,000.00 is not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.

The APWU Vocational Scholarship Program will be awarded to be used for three years of specialized training in such fields as culinary arts, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration. Vocational Scholarships, if submitted, are awarded to recipients selected from the five postal regions: Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern, and West...

The Ken Johnson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior graduating in spring and entering college in the fall seeking a degree in aviation. Scholarship funds will be made out to both the student and their university, to be used to pay tuition or fees for aviation specific programs. Applicants must major in an aviation-related field and have accepted or will accept enrollment at a four-year university or a two-year college. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to aviation and a desire to work in the business aviation field. Applicants must include at least three letters of recommendation by people other than the applicant's relatives or students. At least one recommendation letter from an individual currently involved in business aviation outside of the applicant's professors is preferred. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association for more information.

The Joseph P. Gavenonis is awarded twice a year to high school seniors who wish to receive a degree in a four year college. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of PA Legion members who are deceased, ICU,or MIA; or has a Parent or Grandparent who has been in the military or is a military member in good standing in The American Legion. Membership in The American Legion must be documented by one of the following methods: photocopy of current membership card; or a letter by Post Commander, Adjutant or Finance Officer attesting to a person's membership in good standing including length of years. If deceased, a statement that the person was a member in good standing at the time of their death must be submitted. If killed in action or missing in action is claimed, documentation from the U.S. Department of Defense must accompany the application. Applicants must also submit a statement of their parent(s) income, which may be a W-2 or a photocopy of the first page of a 1040 form. Total income must be $70,000.00 or less to be eligible. Anything over $70,000.00 is not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for more information.

The King or Queen of Bridge Scholarship is a merit program available to a graduating high school senior that is an ACBL member who plays and promotes bridge. Recent winners have been cited for outstanding tournament performances plus administrative, recreational and promotional activities related to bridge. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.