Junior year of college is a great time for a number of reasons: you’re finally an upperclassman, you’re (most likely) feeling pretty settled into your classes, and you’re probably also starting to take more classes specific to your area of study. However, getting into the groove of college doesn’t mean you should overlook the importance of continuing to search and apply for all those scholarships for college juniors!
As a college junior, there are still lots of great opportunities out there for you to apply for, through your university as well as through private organizations. Keep reading for our list of over 25 great scholarships for college juniors!
Yes, there are most definitely scholarships out there for college juniors to apply for (hint: keep scrolling for our list!).
This is a very common question students ask, and truthfully, scholarships of any kind are not usually considered “easy” to win because of the amount of effort that is often required to apply.
Statistically speaking, the scholarships that are “easiest” to get are the ones that have the fewest number of applicants and/or the greatest number of awards. This means that if you want to increase your chances of winning scholarships, you should focus your efforts on opportunities that are likely to receive fewer applicants (aka, local scholarships!).
In addition to searching for scholarships here on Access Scholarships, there are a ton of other great websites and resources out there for you to utilize in your search. Here are a few ideas and places to get you started:
Of course! Check out our blog post on Searching and Applying for Scholarships to learn our top tips for getting organized and being successful in your scholarship search and beyond.
Since we know that junior year tends to be a popular time for college students to study abroad, check out our blog post on Study Abroad Scholarships to learn more about opportunities that are specific to semesters abroad.
Amount: $2,222
Deadline: Last day of each month
Eligibility: Open to all US high school and college students ages 16 and older. All you need to do to apply is create an account!
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 15
Eligibility: Open to all students ages 18 and older in the US (undocumented students and international students in the US may apply!)
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Quarterly
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in the US.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Quarterly
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in the US, ages 18 and older.
Amount: Varies, but usually $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: Continuous
Eligibility: Open to all students in the US ages 26 and under!
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Monthly
Eligibility: Open to all students 13 and older!
Amount: Varies, but it's usually between $1,000 and $2,500!
Deadline: Last day of each month
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US.
Amount: up to $25,000
Deadline: January 11
Eligibility: Open to students (ages 16-26) who are passionate about creating a better future and making a positive impact on their community.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
Eligibility: Open to students in high school, college, and graduate school. Must be a US citizen/resident to apply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
Eligibility: Open to college students (sophomores and above) who identify as a female/woman and pursue an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science. International students may apply.
Amount: up to $30,000
Deadline: March 18
Eligibility: Open to current college sophomores and juniors of Latin or Hispanic origin who are from Northern California and currently enrolled in STEM degree programs.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
Eligibility: Scholarships for students enrolled full-time and attending UNCF-member Institutions. Must have a demonstrated financial need. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Open to all students who are US residents who are attending a post-high school institution full-time. This could be a community college, an undergraduate college or university, or a graduate school in the U.S.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: April 18
Eligibility: Open to Black and African American full-time college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity or information assurance. GPA must be at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 20
Eligibility: Open to underrepresented and economically disadvantaged undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in illustration, photography, and communication design disciplines at colleges and universities in the United States. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors as well as college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are US residents. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: July 30
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students in the US. Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
Amount: $500 - $1,000
Deadline: September 1
Eligibility: Open to all high school and college students in the US, including DACA recipients. Students who identify as part of a minority or who are or will be first-generation college students are encouraged to apply.
Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline: November 10
Eligibility: Open to Asian/Pacific Islander students enrolled in full-time undergraduate degree programs. Must be US citizens with financial need. Preference is given to students living at or below the poverty level, as well as to students who are first-generation college students.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 12
Eligibility: Open to African American nursing students (junior or senior level standing) enrolled at Mississippi colleges and universities.
Amount: N/A
Deadline: November 15
Eligibility: Open to Black non-cis-male creatives currently enrolled in college (sophomore or higher). Must be interested in pursuing a career as an art director, copywriter, UX designer, or strategist.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 15
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, pursuing education-related majors to become elementary school teachers.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 1
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students. Undocumented students and international students in the US are also eligible to apply.
Amount: Full-tuition!
Deadline: December 13
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current undergraduate women pursuing a STEM degree (science, technology, engineering, math).