In this month’s list of scholarships and contests there are several opportunities for children as young as elementary school to enter! Remember, you can bank the money now to pay for college credits later!
Whether you are on the tail end of your student’s senior year, or you are just beginning the high school years, preparing your teen for college can be a bit overwhelming! Paying for the education is just one aspect of the overwhelm. Road2College is a resource that can be utilized, either as a free or paid member or as a visitor. Under the services drop down menu, you will find various services to buy, from membership plans to coaching sessions. However, there is a drop down menu of blog posts, arranged by general topic, that are great resources from topics of Applications, Family Life, Essays, and Scholarships, among others. The Free Resources tab includes guides for each year of high school, Admissions and Financing guides, and “Popular” guides. Overall, this looks like a helpful resource for families with college bound high school students.
AEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Programs
Sponsor: Aircraft Electronics Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: Open to high school seniors and current college students who plan to major in an aviation field, specifically aircraft electronics or aviation maintenance.
Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Air Line Pilots Association
Amount: $60,000 ($15,000 per year)
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: Available to children of medically retired, long-term disabled, or deceased ALPA members. The scholarship is awarded based on academic standing and financial need.
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: High school seniors are invited to write a 1,500-word essay or create a video about how Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their life, their family, or their community.
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship in Communication and Journalism
Sponsor: Learn.org
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students pursuing a major in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship
Sponsor: Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas
Description: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in U.S. trade schools, technical schools, colleges, or graduate programs. Applicants must submit an original essay of 1,000 words or fewer exploring actionable strategies young people can use to reduce drunk driving and promote safer roads in their communities.
Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Amount: $3,000 per year (Renewable)
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and first-year college students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to public service. Applicants must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation.
Project Yellow Light Video Design Scholarship
Sponsor: Project Yellow Light
Amount: $8,000
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: High school and college students are invited to create a short video (10 or 25 seconds) designed to warn their peers about the dangers of distracted driving. This is a creative way to use media for social change while earning tuition funds.
Wings of Expression Scholarship
Sponsor: Haque Law
Amount: $2,500 Scholarship + $500 for supplies
Closing Date: April 1, 2026
Description: This award supports students in trade, technical, undergraduate, or graduate programs across the U.S. Applicants must submit a vintage-style, “hawk wing” mural sketch and a 2–3 minute process video. The winner will travel to Houston to paint their eight-foot by six-foot design on a featured wall.
Albemarle Community Scholarship
Sponsor: Albemarle Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 9, 2026
Description: Open to high school seniors residing in communities where Albemarle operates. The award focuses on students pursuing careers in STEM or chemical manufacturing.
Sponsor: EnerGIS
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 10, 2026
Description: For students interested in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). Applicants should be pursuing a degree that utilizes GIS technology in the energy industry.
Milliman Opportunity Scholarship
Sponsor: Milliman
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: April 14, 2026
Description: Created to assist students from underrepresented communities who are pursuing a career in actuarial science, data science, or economics at a four-year university.
Defending Voices Without a Voice Scholarship
Sponsor: Kitchel Injury Law
Amount: $5,000 (Law Students) / $2,500 (Undergraduate)
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: This scholarship supports students with a connection to the Washington, D.C., or Northern Virginia region who aspire to practice immigration law. Applicants must submit an original essay of 1,000 words or fewer discussing their motivation to advocate for immigrant communities and protect vulnerable populations.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (Full Application)
Sponsor: Barron Prize
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: After a March pre-application, the full application is due in April. This prize honors students (ages 8-18) who have led significant service projects that benefit people or the environment.
Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship
Sponsor: Pretty Presets & Actions
Amount: $500
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: Open to high school seniors and college students. Applicants must submit an essay and use Adobe Lightroom to edit a series of photos according to the prompt.
SKECHERS Academic Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor: Skechers
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 15, 2026
Description: Open to high school seniors who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The program rewards students who show strong leadership potential.
Sponsor: Junior Achievement of Western PA
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: April 18, 2026
Description: Open to students who have participated in Junior Achievement programs. This funding helps cover tuition for local and national post-secondary institutions.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: Varies (Educational Support)
Closing Date: April 29, 2026
Description: A selective program for high-performing 7th graders with financial need. It provides comprehensive advising and financial support from 8th grade through high school.
All About Education Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: In 250 words or less, explain how a $3,000 scholarship would make a difference in your life. Open to students 14 years or older.
RentHop’s College and University Scholarship
Sponsor: RentHop
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Currently enrolled undergraduate students can apply by writing an essay on the importance of technology in the real estate industry.
Sponsor: Sara Myers Brown Equity Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: A unique scholarship for female high school seniors who have an active interest in the game of golf. Selection is based on financial need and character.
Think for Yourself Scholarship
Sponsor: Let Grow
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: High school seniors are asked to write an essay about a time they stood up for a belief that was unpopular or thought for themselves in a difficult situation.
Sponsor: 3M and Discovery Education
Amount: $25,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: Open to students in grades 5-8. Participants submit a 1-2 minute video explaining an original idea for a new invention that solves an everyday problem.
The America Library of Poetry Student Contest
Sponsor: The America Library of Poetry
Amount: Varies (Prizes & Publication)
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: This national poetry contest is open to students in grades K-12. It’s a great opportunity for young writers to see their work published in a national anthology.
Sponsor: AbbVie
Amount: $15,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2026
Description: This scholarship supports students living with specific immune-mediated diseases as they pursue higher education. It is open to high school seniors and college students nationwide.
