Doodle for Google
$10,000Due: varies by year - VERIFY when 2027 cycle opens
10th GradeNationalMerit / AcademicArts / WritingNo essay
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Scholarships for high school sophomores
1,214 verified scholarships accept sophomores (10th Grade), worth at least $4,264,377 where sponsors publish an amount. 1,055 (87%) need no essay, 164 renew for more than one year, and 382 publish a dollar amount.
Key facts
1,214
verified awards
1,055
need no essay
54
due in November and December
$4,264,377
published value
Most scholarships are advertised to seniors, so awards open to sophomores face far fewer applicants. Winning one early also builds the record that senior-year awards look for.
Showing 30 of 1,214 — highest-value awards due soonest
Search all scholarships →Stephen Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Stop Hunger Foundation
Up to $10,000Due: December 5
10th GradeNationalCommunity ServiceSTEM / ScienceNo essay
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
Florida Department of Education / Step Up For Students / AAA Scholarships
~$9,671–$39,091 depending on matrix level and countyDue: November 15
10th GradeFLNeed-BasedEducation / TeachingNo essayRenewable
ASAN Autistic Scholars Fellowship
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
$5,000Due: November 15
10th GradeNationalLeadership / CivicCommunity ServiceNo essay
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
University of Illinois Springfield
$2,500/yearDue: December 1
10th GradeILMerit / AcademicNo essayRenewable
American Legion Missouri High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion, Department of Missouri
$2,000Due: November 30
10th GradeMOLeadership / CivicMerit / Academic
Education Matters Scholarship
Unigo.com
$1,500Due: November 30, 2026
10th GradeNationalEducation / Teaching
FRA Fleet Reserve Americanism Essay Contest
Fleet Reserve Association
$1,500–$5,000Due: December 1
10th GradeNationalMerit / Academic
USBC Youth Ambassador of the Year
USBC
$1,500Due: December 1
10th GradeNationalAthleticsLeadership / CivicNo essay
American Legion Americanism & Government Test Scholarship
American Legion Department of Indiana
$1,000 (6 awards: one boy + one girl per grade 10/11/12)Due: November 30
10th GradeINMerit / AcademicLeadership / CivicNo essay
Axon Optics Migraine Story Scholarship
Axon Optics
$1,000Due: November 30
10th GradeNationalHealth / Pre-Med
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Missouri School Boards Association
$1,000Due: December 1, 2025
10th GradeMONo essay
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
$500–$12,500Due: December
10th GradeNationalArts / WritingMerit / AcademicNo essay
Department of Indiana VanHooks Scholarship (JROTC Cadet of the Year)
American Legion, Department of Indiana
$500Due: December 1
10th GradeINMilitary / VeteransLeadership / Civic
American Legion Dept. of Florida - High School State Oratorical Contest
American Legion, Department of Florida
$500Due: December 1
10th GradeFLLeadership / CivicMerit / Academic
Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
Grand prize $1,500; grade-category prizes $500–$1,000Due: December 1
10th GradeNationalHeritage / DiversityLeadership / Civic
Odenza Marketing Group Award
Odenza Marketing Group
Amount variesDue: November 15
10th GradeNationalBusinessNo essay
Monday Musical Club Scholarship
Monday Musical Club
Amount variesDue: November 18
10th GradeMIArts / WritingNo essay
UNCF Scholarship Program
United Negro College Fund
Varies by programDue: November 30
10th GradeNationalMerit / AcademicLeadership / CivicNo essay
John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship
Catholic Diocese of Peoria (Office of Catholic Schools)
Need-based ($700,000 awarded for 2025-26)Due: Opens December (FACTS)
10th GradeILNeed-BasedFaith-BasedNo essay
High School Micro-Scholarship (RaiseMe)
Florida International University / RaiseMe
Up to $2,500 per academic yearDue: December 1
10th GradeFL, DCMerit / AcademicNo essayRenewable
American Legion Department of Michigan Oratorical Contest Scholarship
American Legion, Department of Michigan
Amount variesDue: December 4
10th GradeMIMerit / AcademicNo essay
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship
American Legion, Department of Michigan
Up to $25,000Due: December 4
10th GradeMICommunity ServiceMilitary / Veterans
American Legion of Iowa High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion Department of Iowa
Amount varies
10th GradeIANo essay
Brown Music Awards
Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
$3,500 first-place senior; other awards varyDue: December 11
10th GradeINArts / WritingNo essay
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Create my free account →Common questions
Can sophomores apply for scholarships?
Yes. 1,214 verified awards accept 10th Grade students, and 1,055 of them need no essay. Each card states the grades it accepts.
What do sophomores need to apply?
Usually a transcript and a short form; essays are less common for underclassmen. Winning early builds the activity record that senior-year awards look for.
How do I apply?
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