Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
How to Access Scholarships:
- Xello
- All district scholarships will be entered in Xello this year. Xello has a database of national, institutional, and now district scholarships for students and parents to explore
- Students can access scholarships by going to Xello → College Planning → Scholarships to create their profile and get matched with scholarships that fit
- Academic Services Website
- A downloadable PDF will be available with clickable links to each scholarship. This provides easy access for both students and parents.
- “View the Lastest Scholarship Bulletin” here: View the Lastest Scholarship Bulletinhttps://www.ocps.net/academic-services-home
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- BigFuture Scholarship- Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing qualifying steps
- Deadline: Monthly Raffles
- Award: $500 and $40,000
- Click here to apply
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- MoolahSPOT Scholarship- The MoolahSPOT Scholarship is sponsored by MoolahSPOT.com and helps students of any age pay for higher education. The scholarship is a competition based on a short essay. Family income, grades, and test scores are not used in selecting a winner.
- Deadline: August 31, 2025
- Award: $1,000
- Click here to apply
- MoolahSPOT Scholarship- The MoolahSPOT Scholarship is sponsored by MoolahSPOT.com and helps students of any age pay for higher education. The scholarship is a competition based on a short essay. Family income, grades, and test scores are not used in selecting a winner.
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- The Gates Scholarship- The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
- Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Award: full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index
- Click here to apply
- The Gates Scholarship- The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
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- Questbridge- The 2025 National College Match is now open! This college and scholarship application connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to top colleges and lifelong opportunities through QuestBridge.
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Award: a full four-year scholarship to top colleges
- Click here to apply
- Questbridge- The 2025 National College Match is now open! This college and scholarship application connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to top colleges and lifelong opportunities through QuestBridge.
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- “No Sweat” Scholarship- The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. You only need to sign up for an account and complete your portfolio for consideration.
- Deadline: Quarterly: September 30th, December 31st, March 31st, and June 30th
- Award: $2,500
- Click here to apply
- “No Sweat” Scholarship- The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. You only need to sign up for an account and complete your portfolio for consideration.
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- Coca-Cola Scholars- The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Award: $20,000
- Click here to apply
- Coca-Cola Scholars- The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.