Scholarships for High School Senior Girls
Being a high school senior is a very exciting time in a young woman’s life. As a senior prom is one of the biggest events of the year and so is one of the biggest decisions of your life, attending college. If you are a high school senior and want to further your education searching for scholarships that you qualify for may not be an easy task. In many cases some scholarships have specific degree requirements that you may not qualify for. This can make the process exhausting however if you are looking for help you may be surprised at some of the opportunities available to a future high school graduate. Specifically if you are female there are great opportunities for you to be awarded scholarships for high school senior girls. Below are a few companies who offer scholarship programs in various areas to help you in your search.
Scholarships Just For the Girls
For over 15 years Girls Incorporated has been helping high school seniors further their education through their Lucille Miller Wright Scholarship Program. This scholarship requires that the applicant be a member of Girls Inc. and be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Several scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2500 and $15,000 each year. This is a great opportunity for any girl who wants to join a positive community oriented organization, connect with girls that share common interest and receive money to further their dreams. Information on their scholarship program can be found here.
The American Association of University Women offers several scholarships for high school senior girls. The mission behind this foundation is to empower women who want to advance their lives by pursuing educational goals. The AAUW values strong women who are leaders in their community and excelling academically. The AAUW awards thousands of dollars annually through 5 different scholarships programs. The basic eligibility requirements are that you are a female who will be enrolled in a college program the following school year. You must be active in your community and have strong academic skills. For a more complete list of the different rewards offered and information on eligibility visit their website.
P.E.O is another foundation dedicated to the advancement of women in education from all walks of life. They offer several scholarship opportunities for continuing education. The P.E.O Star scholarship is a $2500 scholarship awarded to high school senior girls who will be attending an accredited educational institution the following academic school year. Specifically applicants must be a high school senior with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), demonstrate personal leadership and community involvement and must be recommended by a local chapter of P.E.O. If you meet the basic requirements and are interested in applying you can locate a local chapter by visiting their website above.
Look In Your Own Backyard
Believe it or not scholarship opportunities are everywhere. You may already belong to some organization or group which offers money to high school senior girls. Seek out your advisors, coaches and mentors to see what is available. Do you have an after school job? You may be one step closer to a scholarship. Wal-Mart currently offers scholarships 4 times a year to its associates (and Sam’s Club employees) that pursue higher education, can demonstrate a financial need and are actively involved in their community. The only stipulation is that you must have a Wal-Mart Identification Number and be employed at least 6 months prior to submitting your application for an upcoming reward. Be sure to research the specific requirements. If you are not a Wal-Mart employee don’t fret. Companies like Target and Lowe’s offer similar opportunities. The key is to SEARCH!
Talent and Special Interest
When looking for a scholarship that fits your needs one of the biggest pots of gold are special interests and talents. You may be surprised at how many companies reward money for special talents. Can you sew or knit? Well the National Make It with Wool Competition just may be a fun and interesting way to earn between $1000 and $2000 for your talent! This scholarship is offered across the US and the qualifications are pretty simple. As long as you are a high school senior you qualify. Although this opportunity is not gender specific all it takes is a little creativity, imagination and sewing ability. If you are able to construct a garment made mostly of wool and believe this scholarship is right for you visit their site for more information and to apply.
This next scholarship is geared more towards a physical feature than a talent. If you are a girl who is at least 5’10″ you are eligible to apply for a scholarship of up to $1000 from Tall Clubs International. TCI is a social club for tall women and men with chapters across the US. Although you do not have to join the organization you will have to seek out a member in your local area to complete the application process. For more information and to locate a TCI affiliate near you check out their site above.
While searching for scholarships, it may not be easy but it is attainable. Sometimes it takes a lot of brain power but other times all you need is a little creativity and will power. Above are just a few opportunities available to high school senior girls but doing a quick internet search can give you access to so many more. Happy Searching!
