Search 469 real 2026–2027 scholarships, track award amounts and due dates, and never miss a deadline — a free spreadsheet alternative built to organize scholarship applications.
| Scholarship | Award | Deadline | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Scholarship Washington and Lee University | Full ride: tuition, fees, housing, food plus a $10,000 summer-experience stipend (more than $89,000 per year) | December 1, 2026 | High school seniors applying to Washington and Lee via the Common Application plus the W&L Johnson Scholarship supplement (a second essay). Merit-based. Up to 44 awards per year (~10% of the class). |
| Boettcher Foundation Scholarship Boettcher Foundation (Colorado) | $80,000 over four years (covers tuition, fees, a living stipend, and a book allowance), supplemented by additional institutional aid | November 1, 2026 | Graduating Colorado high school seniors planning to attend an approved Colorado college or university. Based on scholastic ability, leadership, service, and character. ~50 scholarships awarded annually. |
| Cameron Impact Scholarship Bryan Cameron Education Foundation | Four-year full-tuition scholarship covering full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. college the recipient chooses | May 1, 2027 (estimated next cycle; opens ~February 1, 2027 and closes early if 3,000 completed applications are reached) | High school seniors who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents with demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, community service, and extracurriculars. Merit-based (not need-based). |
| Clemson National Scholars Program Clemson University | Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, food, and other required expenses) plus enrichment, study abroad, and mentoring | January 10, 2027 (required materials; Clemson admission application due January 1, 2027) | Top high school applicants to Clemson who also apply to the Honors College by the Honors priority deadline. Selected on academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, leadership, and community impact. |
| Coolidge Scholarship Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Full-ride presidential scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years at any accredited U.S. college | December 2026 (exact date TBD; applications open late summer/early fall 2026) | U.S. high school students (primarily seniors) who will enroll full-time as first-time undergraduates in fall 2027; U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Based on academic excellence, interest in public policy, humility, and service. |
| Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship Vanderbilt University | Full-tuition award plus a one-time summer stipend for study abroad, research, or service | December 1, 2026 | First-year applicants who combine outstanding academic achievement with strong leadership and contributions outside the classroom. Requires the separate Vanderbilt merit scholarship application with additional essays. |
| Emory University Scholar Programs (Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship) Emory University | Merit scholarships ranging from partial to full; the top Woodruff Scholarship covers full tuition, housing, and a stipend (full cost of attendance) | November 15, 2026 (November 1, 2026 for Early Decision I applicants) | First-year applicants of any citizenship; considered based on the admission application (no separate application). Awarded to roughly the top 1% of applicants for academic excellence and leadership. |
| Forty Acres Scholars Program Texas Exes (The University of Texas at Austin) | UT Austin's premier full-ride merit scholarship (tuition, fees, living expenses, plus enrichment) | December 1, 2026 (priority October 15, 2026 for early decision notification) | Incoming first-year students who apply to UT Austin via Common App or ApplyTexas; consideration is automatic (no standalone application). Selected candidates are contacted for additional steps. |
| Foundation Fellowship University of Georgia (Morehead Honors College) | UGA's premier undergraduate scholarship: large annual stipend, tuition support (Zell Miller for GA residents or nonresident tuition waiver for out-of-state), plus funded travel, research, and enrichment (effectively a full ride for out-of-state students) | November 1, 2026 | High school seniors who apply to UGA through Early Action first, then submit a separate Foundation Fellowship application (essays, recommendations). Based on academic excellence, leadership, and service. Finalists attend a mandatory interview weekend. |
| Georgia State Presidential Scholarship Georgia State University (Honors College) | Full ride: tuition and fees, on-campus housing, 7-day meal plan, a $2,000 annual living stipend, plus a one-time $5,000 study-abroad stipend and mentoring | Mid-November 2026 (application typically opens September; confirm exact 2026-27 date on the Honors College site) | Incoming first-year students pursuing a first bachelor's degree at the Atlanta campus (dual-enrollment students qualify; transfers do not). The Presidential Scholarship is open to out-of-state and international students; must maintain a 3.5 GPA to renew. |
| Ingram Scholars Program Vanderbilt University | Full-tuition award plus summer stipends for service projects and enrichment | December 1, 2026 | First-year applicants who plan to combine a professional or business career with an exceptional commitment to community service, innovation, and leadership. Requires the Vanderbilt merit scholarship application. |
| Jefferson Scholarship (Jefferson Scholars Foundation) Jefferson Scholars Foundation (University of Virginia) | Full cost of attendance for four years at UVA (tuition, fees, room, board) plus supplemental enrichment experiences | December 1, 2026 (November 15, 2026 for At-Large and International-At-Large regions) | High school seniors nominated by their school (no self-application); selected for excellence in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Nomination portal opens August 2026 for eligible schools. |
| Levine Scholars Program University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Full ride: tuition, housing, meals, books, and mandatory fees for four years, plus summer enrichment funding and an $8,000 grant to lead a community project | Fall 2026 (nomination/application; apply to UNC Charlotte by the Early Action deadline - confirm exact dates on the program's site) | High school seniors who have used their time to improve their communities; requires a counselor nomination or self-nomination, then an application. Selected on scholarship, leadership, service, and ethical judgment. |
| Morehead-Cain Scholarship Morehead-Cain Foundation (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) | Full ride at UNC-Chapel Hill: tuition, fees, housing, food, books, laptop, plus four funded summer enrichment experiences | October 1, 2026 (application to join the Class of 2031) | High school seniors applying to UNC-Chapel Hill; selected on scholarship, leadership, physical vigor, and moral force of character. Out-of-state/international applicants must also apply to UNC by the Oct 15 Early Action deadline. |
| Nutmeg Scholarship University of Connecticut | UConn's premier merit scholarship, covering the full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, and meals) | November 8, 2026 (Nutmeg supplemental application) | Connecticut residents expected to graduate from a Connecticut secondary school; U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.7 GPA, top 10% class rank, and demonstrated leadership and community service. |
| Otis A. Singletary Scholarship University of Kentucky (Lewis Honors College) | Full tuition for four years plus a two-year housing stipend | December 1, 2026 | First-year applicants to the University of Kentucky; based on academic achievement, leadership, and service. Up to 25 Singletary Scholars selected annually. |
| Park Scholarships Park Foundation (North Carolina State University) | Four-year scholarship to NC State covering tuition, fees, housing, food, and enrichment (full cost of attendance) | November 1, 2026 | High school seniors applying for first-year admission to NC State (Early Action) with a minimum 3.8 unweighted GPA; open to in-state and out-of-state students. Selected on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Not open to transfers. |
| Posse Foundation Scholarship The Posse Foundation | Four-year full-tuition leadership scholarship at a Posse partner college or university | Varies by city; nominations generally accepted spring/summer/fall 2026 (contact local Posse office) | High school seniors (in the first term of senior year) with strong leadership and academic potential; must be nominated by their high school or a community-based organization. Open to students of all backgrounds (not need- or minority-restricted). |
| Presidential Fellows Program Miami University (Ohio) | Full-ride package: tuition and fees (8 semesters), housing in the Honors Residential College, a standard meal plan, and a one-time $5,000 enrichment stipend | December 1, 2026 | First-year applicants who indicate interest on the Miami admission application and provide self-reported ACT/SAT scores; ~15 fellows selected annually. Finalist interviews (invitation only) held in February. |
| QuestBridge National College Match QuestBridge | Full four-year scholarship (tuition, room, board, fees, books) to a partner college, typically valued at $300,000+ | October 1, 2026 | High-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds (typically household income under ~$65,000 for a family of four). U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA/undocumented students may apply. |
| Richmond Scholars Program University of Richmond | Full tuition, housing, and food (renewable for up to eight semesters) | December 1, 2026 | First-year, degree-seeking applicants (Early Action, Early Decision I & II, or Regular Decision) who submit their admission application by Dec 1. Holistic selection on academic achievement, leadership, and engagement. Not open to transfers. |
| Robertson Scholars Leadership Program Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (Duke University & UNC-Chapel Hill) | Full ride (tuition, room, board, mandatory fees) plus three fully funded summer experiences at Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill | November 15, 2026 (October 15, 2026 for early-notification applicants) | High school seniors applying as first-year students to Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill; based on leadership, scholarship, and service. Separate Robertson application required. |
| Stamps Eminence Scholarship (Eminence Fellows) Ohio State University (in partnership with the Stamps Foundation) | Full cost of attendance at Ohio State (renewable up to eight semesters) plus up to $5,000 in enrichment grant funding | November 9, 2026 (must first apply to Ohio State by the November 1, 2026 Early Action deadline) | U.S. citizens or permanent residents entering as first-year students; strong GPA, typically top 10% class rank, demonstrated service, leadership, and communication (essay + 2-minute video). Must be admitted to the University Honors Program. |
| Stamps Scholars Program Stamps Scholars Foundation (in partnership with ~38 universities) | Merit scholarships ranging from ~$20,000 to ~$98,000 per year plus enrichment funds; many partner awards are full cost of attendance | Varies by partner institution (typically fall 2026 through January 2027) | Incoming first-year students who apply to a Stamps partner university; at most schools no separate application is required (consideration is automatic with admission). Based on academic merit, leadership, and service. |
| University of Miami Stamps Scholarship University of Miami (with the Stamps Foundation) | Full cost of attendance for eight semesters (tuition, fees, housing, meals, health insurance, textbooks, laptop allowance) plus a $12,000 enrichment fund | November 1, 2026 (must apply and be admitted under Early Decision I or Early Action) | First-year applicants reviewed holistically; no separate scholarship application. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment to renew. Notifications in early March. |
| USC Trustee Scholarship University of Southern California | Full-tuition, four-year merit scholarship | December 1, 2026 (November 1, 2026 for arts programs such as Cinematic Arts, Architecture, Dramatic Arts, Music) | First-year applicants who submit their USC admission application by the scholarship deadline; automatically considered (no separate application). Among the top ~1% of applicants; ~1,000 invited to interview. |
| Davidson Fellows Scholarship Davidson Institute for Talent Development | $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000 | February 2027 (estimated; 2027 application opens Fall 2026, deadline typically mid-February) | Students age 18 or under who have completed a significant piece of work in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy ('Outside the Box' category also); U.S. citizens or permanent residents |
| Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Dr Pepper (Keurig Dr Pepper) | $2,500, $25,000, or $100,000 | September 30, 2026 (first entry window; recurs through fall 2026) | U.S. legal residents ages 18-24 (excludes Puerto Rico); submit online entry plus a 60-second video about academic/career/life goals |
| Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Amazon | Up to $40,000 ($10,000/year), renewable up to 3 years | January 2027 (estimated; applications open in fall, close ~late January) | High school seniors pursuing computer science or a related field; minimum 2.3 GPA; demonstrated financial need; U.S. work authorization (citizen, permanent resident, or authorized) |
| GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute | $10,000/year, renewable up to 3 additional years ($40,000 total) | January 2027 (estimated; 2026 cycle closed January 5, 2026) | Current U.S. high school seniors; minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizens; demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship; enrolling full-time at an accredited 4-year U.S. college |
| VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Contest Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) | Up to $5,000 (national first place); state winners min $500; >$1M total | October 31, 2026 | Students in grades 6-8; write a 300-400 word essay on the annual patriotic theme |
| VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) | Up to $35,000 (national first place); national awards up to $21,000; state winners min $1,000; >$1.6M total | October 31, 2026 | Students in grades 9-12 (including home-school) at a U.S. school; record a 3-5 minute audio essay on the annual patriotic theme |
| Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Elks National Foundation | $1,000-$7,500 per year (500 four-year scholarships); top 20 receive $30,000 total, 480 runners-up $4,000 total | November 12, 2026 | Current U.S. high school seniors (or equivalent); U.S. citizens; need not be related to an Elks member; judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Jackie Robinson Foundation | Up to $30,000 over four years, plus mentoring and leadership programming | January 2027 (estimated; 2026 cycle closed January 7, 2026) | Graduating high school seniors; U.S. citizens; demonstrated financial need, academic excellence, leadership, community service; enrolling at an accredited 4-year U.S. college; not having completed >25% of college credits |
| Horatio Alger National Scholarship Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans | $25,000 (National Scholarship); $10,000 (State Scholarships) | February 15, 2027 (HS seniors; opens December 1, 2026) | High school students with critical financial need (family AGI under ~$100,000), who have faced and overcome significant adversity; min 2.0 GPA; involved in extracurriculars/community service; U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor's degree |
| Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship Taco Bell Foundation | $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000 (up to $14.5M to ~1,000 students) | January 6, 2027 (estimated; 2026 cycle closed Jan 6, 2026) | U.S. residents ages 16-26 on track to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program; NOT based on GPA/test scores; submit a 2-minute video or written application about a passion/cause |
| Coca-Cola Scholars Program Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | $20,000 (150 awards annually) | September 30, 2026 | Current high school seniors graduating in the 2026-2027 school year; minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizens/nationals/permanent residents/eligible non-citizens; planning to attend an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution |
| Equitable Excellence Scholarship Equitable Foundation (administered by Scholarship America); formerly the AXA Achievement Scholarship | $5,000/year renewable up to $20,000 total (100 recipients); plus 100 one-time $2,500 awards | December 2026 (estimated; 2027 program details tentative) | Current U.S. high school seniors (50 states/DC/PR); minimum 2.5 GPA; demonstrate financial need and community engagement; full-time enrollment at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution |
| Discover Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes Discover Financial Services | $5,000 (monthly random drawing) | August 31, 2026 (monthly sweepstakes; recurs annually) | Legal U.S. residents age 16+ who plan to enroll or are enrolled in higher education (students AND parents may enter); no essay/GPA - random drawing |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $500-$5,000 (based on relative need) | February 15, 2027 (estimated; 2026-27 cycle closed February 15, 2026) | Students of Hispanic heritage (open to all races); U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA; HS seniors min 3.0 GPA / college & grad students min 2.5 GPA; must complete the FAFSA; full-time enrollment |
| Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation | $2,500 standard award (~800/year); select recipients receive $10,000 Founders Award | December 2026 (estimated; annual, nomination-based) | High school seniors in a community served by Comcast; minimum 3.0 GPA; U.S. citizen/permanent resident; community service and leadership; MUST be nominated by principal or guidance counselor |
| National Merit Scholarship Program National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) | $2,500 (National Merit $2,500 Scholarship, one-time); corporate- and college-sponsored Merit Scholarship Awards range higher and some are renewable (up to full tuition) | Qualify via PSAT/NMSQT taken in October of junior year (class of 2028 takes it October 2026) | U.S. high school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year and meet program entry requirements; ~16,000 Semifinalists advance to ~15,000 Finalists, ~7,500 win awards |
| The Gates Scholarship Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Full cost of attendance (last-dollar), renewable; ~300 scholars/year | September 15, 2026 | Pell-eligible high school seniors who are ethnic minorities (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American); minimum 3.3 GPA; U.S. citizen/national/permanent resident; enrolling full-time at an accredited 4-year college |
| Burger King Scholars Program Burger King Foundation (administered by Scholarship America) | $1,000 to $60,000 (most awards are $1,000; the top James W. McLamore WHOPPER award is up to $60,000 over 4 years) | Application window ~October 15 - December 15, 2026 (annual) | High school seniors (plus BK employees and their spouses/children in some categories); selection considers GPA, work experience, extracurriculars, community service, and financial need. |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Up to $55,000 per year (last-dollar, after other aid) for up to 4 years | Application opens August 19, 2026; closes ~late November 2026 (annual) | High-achieving high school seniors with significant demonstrated financial need who plan to enroll full-time in a 4-year college. Historically favors family income roughly $95,000 or less; strong academics required. |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Up to $55,000 per year for 2-3 years to complete a bachelor's degree | Application opens August 19, 2026 (annual) | High-achieving community college students with financial need who are transferring to a 4-year college/university to complete a bachelor's degree. |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program Ron Brown Scholar Fund / CAP Charitable Foundation | $40,000 total ($10,000/year for 4 years) | December 1, 2026 (early); final deadline ~January 9, 2027 (annual) | Black/African American current high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership, and community service; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. |
| TheDream.US National Scholarship TheDream.US | Up to $33,000 (bachelor's) toward tuition and fees, plus up to a $6,000 stipend for books/supplies/transportation | Next cycle expected to open ~November 1, 2026 with a deadline ~late February 2027 (annual; the Feb 2026 deadline has passed) | First-generation immigrant students who are undocumented (with or without DACA/TPS), arrived in the U.S. before age 16 and before Nov 1, 2020; significant unmet financial need (ineligible if receiving a federal Pell Grant); minimum 2.5 GPA; eligible for in-state tuition at a partner college. |
| Bridging the Dream Scholarship The Sallie Mae Fund (with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund) | Varies (160 scholarships totaling ~$1.5M awarded since 2021; typically ~$10,000 each) | Annual (historically ~late October); specific 2026-2027 date not yet published (confirm on site) | High school seniors from underserved/minority communities with financial need who are pursuing higher education. |
| Federal Pell Grant U.S. Department of Education (Federal Student Aid) | Up to $7,395 for the 2026-27 award year | Apply via FAFSA; federal 2026-27 FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2027 (corrections through mid-Sept 2027). File early — states and schools set earlier priority deadlines. | Undergraduates with exceptional financial need who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree (limited exceptions for eligible workforce/teacher-certification programs and incarcerated students in approved prison education programs). Award is based on the Student Aid Index from the FAFSA, cost of attendance, and enrollment. |
Scholarships are the closest thing to free money for college — more than $100 billion in grants and scholarships is awarded to undergraduates every year. Yet most students leave money on the table, and the reason is rarely talent. It is disorganization: a promising award gets bookmarked, buried, and then the deadline quietly passes.
This scholarship application organizer fixes that. Instead of juggling browser tabs, sticky notes, and a half-updated spreadsheet, you keep every opportunity in one clean list — name, amount, deadline, and status. The tracker above sorts your applications by due date, flags anything closing within two weeks, and adds up how much money you are actually chasing. Add your first scholarship and it is saved instantly in your browser.
A spreadsheet can hold your list, but it will not tell you what needs attention today. A purpose-built college scholarship deadline tracker does the thinking for you — it surfaces the next due date, tallies your potential winnings, and shows your progress at a glance. Here is how the two compare:
| A plain spreadsheet | This scholarship tracker |
|---|---|
| You have to sort and re-sort by hand | Auto-sorts by soonest deadline, every time |
| No warning when something is due | Highlights anything closing within 14 days |
| You total the amounts yourself | Live tally of money in the running and won |
| Status lives in your head | One-click chips: to do, applied, won |
| Easy to forget you even made it | Clean list you actually want to open |
It is the spreadsheet alternative that does the boring parts for you, so your energy goes into applying — not maintaining a tracker.
Winning scholarships is a numbers game: the more well-matched applications you submit, the more you win. The students who pull in the most money are not doing anything magical — they are running a repeatable system. Here is how to organize scholarship applications so volume feels manageable:
A missed deadline is money that does not come back. That single fact is why a deadline tracker matters more than any other tool in your scholarship kit. When your applications are sorted by due date, the next thing to do is always right at the top — no scrambling, no "wait, when was that due?"
Because awards stack, every deadline you hit compounds. Winning ten $2,000 scholarships beats winning one $15,000 award, and it is far more achievable. Keep the tracker full, work the soonest deadlines first, and mark your wins. Then aim higher: the biggest merit awards are tied to your SAT and ACT score, so pair your tracker with our SAT score calculator and admissions-chances estimator to build the complete picture. Explore the full college admissions toolkit to fund and finish your list.