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3M Young Scientist Challenge

The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge invites students in grades 5-8 to submit a 1-2 minute video describing a unique solution to an everyday problem for the chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive 3M Mentorship. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills.
Thousands of students nationwide have participated in the competition and winners have gone on to do some amazing things; including speak in front of Congress, work with the nation’s top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.

3M Young Scientist Challenge
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and K-5
Subjects: Science
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

A Better Chance

A Better Chance’s mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. They carry out our mission through their signature College Preparatory Schools Program (“CPSP”), which annually recruits, refers and supports about 500 A Better Chance Scholars at more than 300 of the nation’s leading boarding, day and public schools.

A Better Chance
Resource Categories: Advocacy and Gifted Programs and Services
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Resource Types: Advocacy and Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

AADGT Young Gifted Musician

The American Association for Development of the Gifted and Talented (AADGT) helps young extraordinarily gifted classical musicians and artists. AADGT was established in 1993 and since then AADGT has helped hundreds artists and aspiring young musicians form around the world.

AADGT Young Gifted Musician
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Subjects: Arts and Music
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National and New York

ACS Scholars Program

The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program.

ACS Scholars Program
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Science
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics

ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). ACT-SO provides a forum through which youth of African descent demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes. ACT-SO is rooted in the firm conviction that all students can succeed and compete at the same or superior levels as their counterparts in classrooms, boardrooms and laboratories across this nation and abroad.

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services and Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: ALL
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

America Rocketry Challenge

The American Rocketry Challenge is the world’s largest student rocket contest and a key piece of the aerospace and defense industry’s strategy to build a stronger U.S. workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), the contest was created in the fall of 2002 as a one-time celebration of the Centennial of Flight, but by popular demand became an annual program.

America Rocketry Challenge
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

American Legion Oratorical Contest

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $138,000 in scholarships can be awarded each year.

American Legion Oratorical Contest
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Humanities
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

American Protege International Vocal Competition

The American Protege International Vocal Competition is designed for singers who would like to challenge themselves in a very competitive environment. The Competition is open to solo vocalists and vocal groups of all ages, nationalities and countries. Participants are required to submit video recording materials for the audition. First and Second Place Winners will perform at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

American Protege International Vocal Competition
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Subjects: Arts
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: International, National, and New York

Americanism Essay Contest

Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled. Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline. Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes. The grand national winner will receive $5,000, with additional prizes for the top three essays in each grade category ($2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place). Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Additional prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.

Americanism Essay Contest
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Humanities
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National and Virginia

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.

Autism Speaks
Resource Categories: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Resource Types: Advocacy and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: National

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school.

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Belin-Blank Center

The mission of the Belin-Blank Center is to empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy. Through several initiatives including: The Acceleration Institute, The Belin-Blank Center identifies gifted, talented, and artistic learners; provides assessment, counseling, and consultation services; increases awareness and use of acceleration; and facilitates the professional development of educators and administrators.

Belin-Blank Center
Resource Categories: Advocacy, Gifted Programs and Services, and Twice-Exceptional
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, K-5, and Pre-K
Resource Types: Advocacy, Assessment & Testing, Educational Opportunities, Gifted Organizations, Social/Emotional Development, Therapists and Professionals, and Twice-Exceptional
Locations: Iowa and National

BEST Robotics Competition

BEST Robotics is a a middle and high school robotics competition whose mission is to engage and excite students about engineering, science, and technology as well as inspire them to pursue careers in these fields. Through participation in our project-based STEM program, students learn to analyze and solve problems utilizing the Engineering Design Process, which helps them develop technological literacy skills. It is these skills that industry seeks in its workforce.

BEST Robotics Competition
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years. Five scholarship runners-up will be eligible for a $1,500 BAM technology stipend based on need.

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Blue Pay STEM Scholarship

As an industry leader, BluePay is continuing their support of college students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Through the BluePay STEM Scholarship, the winning student will be awarded $1,000 to be used towards his or her degree. In addition, $250 book scholarships to two runners-up will be awarded. Featured essays may be published in part or in entirety on the BluePay blog, citing the author.

Blue Pay STEM Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: Illinois and National

Cameron Impact Scholarship

The Bryan Cameron Education Foundation awards four-year, full-tuition, merit-based undergraduate scholarships to exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their high-achieving peers in their desire to make an impact on their communities and in the world at large. They aspire to contribute to positive forces for change and plan to tailor their education to that end.

Cameron Impact Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Camp Invention

Camp Invention is a nationally acclaimed summer program where STEM concepts come to life. Led by local teachers, this program has tapped into kids’ natural curiosity since 1990, giving them the opportunity to become innovators through teamwork and immersive, hands-on creative problem-solving.

Camp Invention
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services
Grades: 6-8 and K-5
Subjects: Engineering, Math, Science, and Technology
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Canada/USA MathCamp

Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to expose these students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study.

Canada/USA MathCamp
Resource Categories: Gifted Programs and Services
Grades: 9-12
Subjects: Math
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: Canada and National

CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship

CardRates.com is proud to offer the Financial Futures Scholarship to future and current college students majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Management, and others preparing for a career in the personal finance industry. Applicants will be judged based on outstanding academic achievement and submission of an essay. The scholarship award amount is $1,000.

CardRates.com Financial Futures Scholarship
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National

Carson Scholars Fund

The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship winners receive the honor of being named “Carson Scholars” and are awarded an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school to celebrate their accomplishments.

Carson Scholars Fund
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 6-8, 9-12, and K-5
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: Maryland and National

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a financial needs based initiative that offers undergraduate students an unmatched experience in a diverse and inclusive environment. Undergraduate students, serving as scholarship recipients with the CIA, attend an accredited college/university on a full-time basis and work during summer breaks at the Agency. While working at the CIA, you will be exposed to real intelligence challenges while performing meaningful work that relates to your college major.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Resource Categories: Scholarships and Competitions
Grades: 9-12
Resource Types: Educational Opportunities
Locations: National