Whether you’re graduating from high school or you are just entering your junior or senior year, there are a number of scholarships that you might qualify for right now. There are literally thousands of scholarships offered through foundations, banks, insurance companies, and more and some require little more than a 2.5 GPA to apply. So, to make sure your application gets reviewed, all you need to do is review the application qualifications and procedures carefully, apply, and submit your application before the deadline. The following list contains several scholarship opportunities and all of the information you need to get started.

Discover Scholarship Program by Discover Card

According to the Discover Financial website, Discover Card has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students. The program awards up to $400,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide in an effort to support continued education and training beyond high school. Eligible students must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades and the student must demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. For information, email info@applyists or call 1-866-756-7932.

Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarships

Named in honor of former Principal Corporate Affairs Executive and Special Counsel to former Chairman Hugh McColl, the Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship program is open to college or vocational school students that are dependents of associates who have been employed by Bank of America for at least one year. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 for each year of full-time study.

These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates are eligible and awards may be renewed up to an additional three years on the basis of satisfactory performance in school. To apply for the Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship, visit the Bank of America scholarship website and select “Corporate Philanthropy.”

FIRST Scholarships

This scholarship program awards $12.2 million in college scholarships through 746 individual scholarship opportunities and to over 136 scholarship providers. FIRST Scholarships are open to high school students on FIRST teams. According to the FIRST website, this is official recognition of the knowledge and technical and life skills these students have gained from participating in a FIRST competition.

FIRST scholarships enable students to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science, science, math, design, aeronautics, and many other fields. To apply for a FIRST Scholarship, visit USfirst.org.

Other scholarships that you might qualify for include:

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