Scholarships
SuccessBaseMass is here to help you find a scholarship! Earning a scholarship can help differentiate you from your classmates during the college admissions process while helping you pay for your college education. Discover some incredible opportunities here!
Questbridge College Prep Scholars
In your junior year, you can apply for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars program, which will open you to several resources that will help you in your final years of high school. These resources may include: a full scholarship to a college summer program, awards of $1,000 to spend on what you wish, direct feedback on your college admissions essays, and one on one mentoring from Amherst College students.
Eligibility:
Must currently be in your junior year of high school
Award:
Full tuition at summer college program; can also win $1,000 if applying for extra scholarships
Deadline:
April 21
We the Students Essay Contest
Write a 500-800 word essay to answer a prompt, which is "What is the relationship between Equality and Justice?" this year. There are cash prizes for first place, 5 runner ups, and 8 honorable mentions.
Eligibility:
Must be in grades 8-12 and be of 14-19 years old at time of submitting application.
Award:
$7,500
Deadline:
April 25
NeW Essay Contest
In April 2021, the Network of enlightened Women (NeW) Essay Contest invited high school seniors and college women to reflect on these momentous achievements and what they mean for women going forward in a 600-750 word essay for the chance to win a $500 scholarship.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a high school female.
Award:
$500
Deadline:
May 2
Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund offers renewable, four-year scholarships to students with financial need who display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others (in school, their community, or at home), a strong work ethic, and leadership qualities.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be entering an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States and must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours) and be pursing a bachelor's degree for the first time. The student must be a US citizen or a noncitizen who has current lawful presence and a work permit. In addition, they must be a permanent resident of a New England state. Academically, the applicant must have a 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale, enrolled in demanding course of study, and demonstrated skillful writing. Financially, the student should have an EFC of 10k or lower in the FASFA Student Aid Report, a low to moderate parent Adjusted Gross Income, or extenuating financial circumstances. It is recommended that demonstrating a desire to make a meaningful chance in the present and future society, involved in the balance of community, school, and work, working part time, demonstrated leadership traits or held leadership positions, exhibit grit under hardship, and pursuing goals and aspirations with integrity, resolution, self-discipline, and judgement as it shows a strong applicant.
Award:
4 years of renewable scholarship that ranges from 3,000$ to 17,000$ annually.
Deadline:
May 3
Sacramento ''Art of Healing'' Scholarship
While the Sacramento community endured its fair share of trauma in 2020, our city is characterized by our ability to heal. While many residents are still healing from COVID-19, others heal from financial stress and physical injuries. For every challenge, healing will look differently based on the circumstances and individuals.
Eligibility:
Be a Sacramento senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Award:
$1,000
Deadline:
May 14
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Students applying to the scholarship will be required to write an essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be a plus on student applications.
Eligibility:
All students
Award:
$500 USD
Deadline:
June 1
Fifth Month Scholarship
Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant must “write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important.”
Eligibility:
Must be at least 14 years old and resident of US
Award:
$1,500
Deadline:
May 31
Aspiring Pennsylvania Attorneys Scholarship
Do you know a high school senior who wants to be a lawyer? The Pearce Law Firm is pleased to announce our 2021 scholarship award for Pennsylvania high school students from the Class of 2021 who are pursuing a law oriented degree. Our annual scholarship of $1500 will be awarded at the beginning of the fall semester (2021). Applications due May 31, 2021.
Eligibility:
You must be a high school senior seeking a law oriented degree. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
Award:
$1,500
Deadline:
May 31
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
The scholarship is open to all students who have had challenges with mental health or who have had loved ones who have struggled with mental health. To apply for the scholarship, you will be asked to write a short essay about how your journey with mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and aspirations.
Eligibility:
All students
Award:
$5,861 USD
Deadline:
June 13