Scholarships

Scholarships can help make college more affordable! These awards do not need to be repaid and can help cover college expenses. Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, application process, and deadline.

Explore the opportunities below, listed in order of application deadline. New scholarships are added throughout the year, so check back often and apply early!

College Board Big Future Scholarship Opportunities: 10th - 12th grade

College Board Big Future Scholarship

BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don't wait, get started today!

Award: $500 - $40,000 (multiple awards)

Application Deadline: Dates vary (view website for dates)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

CalKIDS: 9th-12th Grade (Check your eligibility)

CalKIDS: Money for College or Career Training

What is CalKIDS?
The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a state-funded program that provides eligible students with scholarship accounts for future college or career training expenses. There is no essay or minimum GPA requirement. You may already have money waiting for you!

Students in grades 9–12 are encouraged to check! For current high school students, eligibility generally depends on having attended a California public school in grades 1–12 during the 2021–2022 school year and having been identified as low-income or an English learner.

Award Amount: $500–$1,500

How to Check Eligibility and Claim Your Account

Find your 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID). Check your Aeries account or transcript, or contact your counselor or Mrs. Galaviz for help.
Visit CalKIDS.org/scholarship. Enter your SSID and select “Confirm Eligibility.”
If eligible, follow the prompts to claim your scholarship account. Have your SSID, date of birth, and the county where you attended school during the applicable school year ready.

Need help? Visit Mrs. Galaviz in the College & Career Center for assistance checking your eligibility and claiming your account.

Education Matters Scholarship by UNIGO - Due November 30th

Education Matters Scholarship by UNIGO

Eligibility: This award is for U.S. students.| Must be 14 years of age or older to apply.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Submit an online written response to the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" (250 words or less)

Award: $5,000

Deadline: November 30, 2027 - The Education Matters Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around Feb 28th.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Burger King Scholarship- Due Dec. 15th

Burger King Scholarship

The Burger King Foundation offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 to high school seniors, Burger King employees, and the families of Burger King employees. Awards are presented each year to individuals demonstrating academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and community involvement.

NOTE: Only the first 50,000 applications will be considered

Eligibility: High school senior planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school; Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent;

Award: Award amounts range from $1,000 to $60,000

Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program - Due Dec. 22nd

Equitable Excellence℠ Scholarship Program - $5,000

Eligibility: Be current high school seniors at a public* high school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico; Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to give back to their communities by encouraging other students to pursue post-secondary attainment; Be willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their plans or achievements, along with photographs, for use in program promotion and information; Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Award: $20,000

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship - Due 1/5/27 **NOW OPEN**

Scholarship and Internship
Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internship opportunities, and industry mentors.

Eligibility: Must be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or employment authorized to work in the United States; Planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in automation engineering, computer science, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or other eligible fields of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college; Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent); Demonstrate financial need.

Eligible majors:

Award Amount: up to $40,000 in college funding and internship opportunities at Amazon

Deadline: January 5, 2027

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

EDISON SCHOLARS - **Now open**

EDISON SCHOLARS

Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need. Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.

Award: $50,000 (30 high school seniors)

Deadline: January 21, 2027

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

FREE Scholarship Search Websites

Free scholarship search websites are great tools that help students find financial aid opportunities tailored to their background, interests, and goals. To use one, simply create a profile with your academic achievements and extracurricular activities. The website will then match you with scholarships you may qualify for. Some trusted sites are found below.

ALWAYS read the eligibility requirements carefully and NEVER pay to apply or give your Social Security number or bank account information – legitimate scholarships are free to access.

NOTE: Rowland High School or RUSD is not affiliated with the scholarship websites below. The College & Career Center is providing this information as a courtesy to our students.

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Beware of Scams

Never pay to apply for a scholarship. If a company promises you a scholarship or grant in exchange for a “processing cost,” “redemption fee,” or other upfront payment, walk away. Sometimes, these companies ask for your checking account or credit card information to “confirm eligibility,” then debit the account without your consent. Do NOT give your social security number or bank account information.