Scholarships for High School Juniors

College is closer than it seems for high school juniors, and the rising cost is likely weighing heavily on their minds. The good news? There are scholarships available right now just for juniors—no need to wait until senior year to start securing the bag! This list contains scholarships for Maryland students.

1. MyImpact Challenge https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge

   • Sponsor: Bill of Rights Institute

   • Amount: Up to $10,000

   • Due Date: May 18, 2025

   • Eligibility: All 50 states, ages 13–19

2. Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership https://www.broweryouthawards.org/programs/brower-youth-awards/apply/

   • Sponsor: Earth Island Institute

   • Amount: $3,000

   • Due Date: May 20, 2025

   • Eligibility: North America (includes U.S.) ages 13–22

3. Innovation in Education Scholarship https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/

   • Sponsor: LaTutors

   • Amount: $500

   • Due Date: May 20, 2025

   • Eligibility: U.S. high school/college students, GPA 3.0+

4. Cameron Impact Scholarship https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship

   • Sponsor: Bryan Cameron Education Foundation

   • Amount: Up to $50,000

   • Due Date: May 21, 2025 (Early)

   • Eligibility: U.S. high school juniors with GPA ≥ 3.7

5. A Voice for Animals Contest https://www.hennet.org/contest.php

   • Sponsor: Humane Education Network

   • Amount: Up to $500

   • Due Date: May 31, 2025

   • Eligibility: Ages 14–18

6. Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship https://www.parent-volunteer.org/a-a-altruism-all-good-deeds-scholarship

   • Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association

   • Amount: $1,000

   • Due Date: May 31, 2025

   • Eligibility: GPA ≥ 2.5; volunteerism focus

7. Christian Connector Scholarship https://christianconnector.com/

   • Sponsor: Christian Connector

   • Amount: $2,500

   • Due Date: May 31, 2025

   • Eligibility: Planning to enroll at a Christian college

8. Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship https://www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/

• Sponsor: Scholarship Detective

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: May 31, 2025

12. We The Future Contest https://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories-new/

• Sponsor: Constituting America

• Due Date: May 31, 2025

• Eligibility: K-12, college, grad students; U.S. citizens

14. Visionary Scholarship Program https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

• Sponsor: American College Foundation

• Amount: Up to $5,000

• Due Date: June 1, 2025

17. ✅ Fourth Circuit Essay Contest (Specifically includes MD)

• Sponsor: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

• Amount: Up to $1,000

• Due Date: June 2, 2025

• Eligibility: Grades 6–12 from MD, NC, SC, VA, WV

18. Because College is Expensive Scholarship

• Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending

• Amount: $500

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

19. College Raptor Scholarship

• Sponsor: College Raptor

• Amount: $2,500

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

20. CollegeVine Scholarship

• Sponsor: CollegeVine

• Amount: $2,000

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

21. Courage to Grow Scholarship

• Sponsor: Courage to Grow

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

22. Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

• Sponsor: Delete Cyberbullying

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

23. No Sweat Scholarship

• Sponsor: Cirkled In

• Amount: $2,500

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

24. Scholarship Poetry Contest

• Sponsor: Live Poets Society of NJ

• Amount: Up to $500

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

25. Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship

• Sponsor: Access Scholarships

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: June 30, 2025

26. Anthem Essay Contest

• Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute

• Amount: Up to $2,000

• Due Date: July 18, 2025

27. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: July 31, 2025

28. All Star Verified Scholarship

• Sponsor: Verified Scholarships

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: August 31, 2025

29. Apprentice Ecologist Essay Scholarship

• Sponsor: Nicodemus Wilderness Project

• Due Date: August 31, 2025

30. MoolahSPOT $1,000 Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: August 31, 2025

31. Beyond School Walls Scholarship

• Sponsor: Delete Cyberbullying

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: October 31, 2025

32. 10 Words or Less Scholarship

• Sponsor: StudentScholarship.org

• Amount: $1,000

• Due Date: November 15, 2025

⚠️ Scholarship Disclaimer – Read Before You Apply

While we work to provide accurate and up-to-date scholarship opportunities, it’s essential to stay vigilant and protect your personal information during the application process. Please keep the following in mind:

1. Legitimate scholarships will NEVER ask you to pay to apply.

   • If you're asked to provide payment, it's likely a scam.

2. Do NOT provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to apply for a scholarship.

   • Reputable scholarships may request tax information only after you win and only for tax reporting purposes, such as issuing a 1099 form.

   • If you are required to upload tax documents, always black out your Social Security Number before submitting.

3. Sweepstakes-style scholarships (like Niche or Appily) are valid but usually low-odds and marketing-driven.

   • They often collect your information for advertising purposes. Use a dedicated email address and be selective about what you share.

4. Avoid giving out sensitive information (like bank account numbers, full SSN, or photos of your ID) unless you're 100% sure the organization is reputable and it's for award disbursement after winning.

5. When in doubt, research the scholarship sponsor.

   • A quick search can verify if the organization is legitimate and if others have received awards.

🛡️ Your safety and privacy are more important than any single scholarship. If something feels off, trust your instincts and walk away.