7 scholarships students should consider applying for before 2025 ends – The North Platte Telegraph
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As college costs soar, securing financial aid has become paramount for students pursuing higher education. Scholarships help reduce the burden of college costs without requiring repayment, making them essential tools for accessing quality education.
For students prepping for college, starting the scholarship application process early is crucial. Many of the most competitive and generous awards have deadlines between September and December of the senior year.
The scholarships featured in this guide represent some of the best funding options available to U.S. students, ranging from full-tuition coverage to substantial monetary awards that can significantly offset college expenses.
Whether you’re a high school senior just beginning your college journey or already exploring financial aid options, Scholarship Institute highlights seven scholarships that offer pathways to achieving academic goals.
Award amount: Full cost of attendance
Deadline: September 15, 2025
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Award amount: Up to $7,395 for the 2025-26 academic year
Deadline: June 30, 2026
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Award amount: $20,000
Deadline: September 30, 2025
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Award amount: $20,000 plus laptop, textbook credits, and support services
Deadline: December 1, 2025
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Award amount: Up to $55,000 per year
Deadline: August 20, 2025
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Award amount: Full four-year scholarship (worth $325,000+)
Deadline: September 26, 2025
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Award amount: $500 to $5,000 (over $30 million awarded annually)
Deadline: Opens fall 2025 for 2026-27 year
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Be early and be organized.
Use a calendar to track deadlines and submission requirements; most top scholarships open by summer and close before the year ends.
Don’t duplicate your application.
Avoid submitting identical applications to multiple scholarships. Scholarship reviewers can tell if you’ve used a stock application. Make sure each application is tailored to the organization to which you are applying.
Demonstrate impact over activities.
Given the high competition, you’ll want to demonstrate your impact and explain why you should get the scholarship.
Make sure you have the right references.
Choose someone who will really showcase what you have to offer.
Proofreading is key.
Review applications thoroughly and ask someone you trust to check for errors and clarity.
The scholarships mentioned above represent some of the most lucrative opportunities available to students pursuing higher education in 2025.
These scholarships, including the widely accessible Federal Pell Grant, offer generous financial support for students pursuing higher education in 2025..
The path to higher education may seem financially daunting, but with persistence, preparation, and strategic application to these and other scholarship opportunities, you can significantly reduce the cost of your college degree and focus on what matters most: your education and future success.
This story was produced by Scholarship Institute and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
Originally published on scholarshipinstitute.org, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
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