Doodle for Google
$10,000Due: varies by year - VERIFY when 2027 cycle opens
9th GradeNationalMerit / AcademicArts / WritingNo essay
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Scholarships for high school freshmen
1,197 verified scholarships accept freshmen (9th Grade), worth at least $4,245,777 where sponsors publish an amount. 1,046 (87%) need no essay, 170 renew for more than one year, and 372 publish a dollar amount.
Key facts
1,197
verified awards
1,046
need no essay
51
due in November and December
$4,245,777
published value
Most scholarships are advertised to seniors, so awards open to freshmen face far fewer applicants. Winning one early also builds the record that senior-year awards look for.
Showing 30 of 1,197 — highest-value awards due soonest
Search all scholarships →Stephen Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Stop Hunger Foundation
Up to $10,000Due: December 5
9th 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
9th GradeFLNeed-BasedEducation / TeachingNo essayRenewable
ASAN Autistic Scholars Fellowship
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
$5,000Due: November 15
9th GradeNationalLeadership / CivicCommunity ServiceNo essay
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
University of Illinois Springfield
$2,500/yearDue: December 1
9th GradeILMerit / AcademicNo essayRenewable
American Legion Missouri High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion, Department of Missouri
$2,000Due: November 30
9th GradeMOLeadership / CivicMerit / Academic
Education Matters Scholarship
Unigo.com
$1,500Due: November 30, 2026
9th GradeNationalEducation / Teaching
FRA Fleet Reserve Americanism Essay Contest
Fleet Reserve Association
$1,500–$5,000Due: December 1
9th GradeNationalMerit / Academic
USBC Youth Ambassador of the Year
USBC
$1,500Due: December 1
9th GradeNationalAthleticsLeadership / CivicNo essay
Axon Optics Migraine Story Scholarship
Axon Optics
$1,000Due: November 30
9th GradeNationalHealth / Pre-Med
MSBA Future Builders Belcher Scholarship
Missouri School Boards Association
$1,000Due: December 1, 2025
9th GradeMONo essay
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
$500–$12,500Due: December
9th GradeNationalArts / WritingMerit / AcademicNo essay
Department of Indiana VanHooks Scholarship (JROTC Cadet of the Year)
American Legion, Department of Indiana
$500Due: December 1
9th GradeINMilitary / VeteransLeadership / Civic
American Legion Dept. of Florida - High School State Oratorical Contest
American Legion, Department of Florida
$500Due: December 1
9th 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
9th GradeNationalHeritage / DiversityLeadership / Civic
Odenza Marketing Group Award
Odenza Marketing Group
Amount variesDue: November 15
9th GradeNationalBusinessNo essay
Monday Musical Club Scholarship
Monday Musical Club
Amount variesDue: November 18
9th GradeMIArts / WritingNo essay
UNCF Scholarship Program
United Negro College Fund
Varies by programDue: November 30
9th 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)
9th GradeILNeed-BasedFaith-BasedNo essay
St. Thomas Aquinas Academic Excellence
Althoff Catholic High School
50% off tuitionDue: December 7, 2025
9th GradeILMerit / AcademicNo essay
High School Micro-Scholarship (RaiseMe)
Florida International University / RaiseMe
Up to $2,500 per academic yearDue: December 1
9th GradeFL, DCMerit / AcademicNo essayRenewable
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship
American Legion, Department of Michigan
Up to $25,000Due: December 4
9th GradeMICommunity ServiceMilitary / Veterans
American Legion Department of Michigan Oratorical Contest Scholarship
American Legion, Department of Michigan
Amount variesDue: December 4
9th GradeMIMerit / AcademicNo essay
American Legion of Iowa High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion Department of Iowa
Amount varies
9th GradeIANo essay
Forest Ridge Merit Scholarship
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Up to $20,000 per yearDue: January 8
9th GradeWAMerit / AcademicLeadership / CivicRenewable
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Create my free account →Common questions
Can freshmen apply for scholarships?
Yes. 1,197 verified awards accept 9th Grade students, and 1,046 of them need no essay. Each card states the grades it accepts.
What do freshmen 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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