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High school junior year is one of the most important times to start applying for scholarships. Many major awards open during 11th grade, including merit scholarships, leadership awards, and early college-specific opportunities. Students who begin applying now gain a strong advantage by building scholarship experience before senior year deadlines arrive.
Starting early helps juniors qualify for larger renewable scholarships and reduces senior-year stress.Β
Browse scholarships below that are open specifically to high school juniors, along with opportunities that juniors are strongly encouraged to apply for.
π Want a head start?
π Want a head start?
Start with a curated list of 25 scholarships with upcoming deadlines β plus tips to help you apply faster and stay organized.
Perfect for juniors preparing for senior-year applications and competitive merit scholarships.
Who These Scholarships Are For
Who These Scholarships Are For
β High school juniors preparing for college applications
β Students planning to apply for competitive senior-year scholarship
Β β Students building leadership, service, or academic portfolios
β Families preparing early for college costs
How to Use This Page
How to Use This Page
Browse the scholarships listed below and check eligibility requirements carefully. Pay attention to GPA expectations, leadership experience, volunteer activities, and essay requirements.
The MP2S Scholarship Success System includes a ready-to-use tracker and step-by-step guide to help students stay organized throughout the application process.
π‘ Tip: Many major national scholarships open during junior year β applying now increases your chances later.
You can also browse all available scholarships in our full database here β
Types of Scholarships Available for High School Juniors
Types of Scholarships Available for High School Juniors
Junior-year scholarships often focus on leadership, academic achievement, and future goals.
Common categories include:
β’ Leadership and service scholarships
β’ Merit-based academic scholarships
β’ STEM and career-interest scholarships
β’ Community organization awards
β’ Essay and competition scholarships
β’ Early college-sponsored scholarships
Many of these awards strengthen applications for large senior-year scholarships.
Why Junior Year Is the Best Time to Start Applying
Why Junior Year Is the Best Time to Start Applying
Students who begin applying during junior year:
β Gain experience writing scholarship essays
β Build relationships with recommendation writer
Β β Strengthen college applications
β Increase eligibility for renewable scholarship
Β β Reduce senior-year deadline pressure
Starting now can significantly increase the total scholarship funding a student receives.
π Not Sure Which Scholarships to Apply For?
π Not Sure Which Scholarships to Apply For?
Use a simple system to track deadlines, organize applications, and stay consistent.
Scholarships for High School Juniors Still Open (Apply Before Deadlines Close)
Scholarships for High School Juniors Still Open (Apply Before Deadlines Close)
These scholarships are currently accepting applications from high school juniors. Many are national opportunities, renewable awards, or leadership-based programs.Β
Search the list below to find scholarships that match your goals and qualifications.
Stay Organized and Apply to Multiple Scholarships
Stay Organized and Apply to Multiple Scholarships
Students who apply for several scholarships throughout junior year are better prepared for senior-year opportunities.
The MP2S Scholarship Success System helps students:
β Track scholarship deadlines
β Organize application materials
β Stay consistent with applications
Includes:
β’ Scholarship Success Blueprint
β’ MP2S Scholarship Tracker
β’ Quick Start Setup Guide
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Explore More Scholarship Opportunities
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