Being a leader is no easy task. It requires a strong knowledge, motivation, and humility. Leaders are those that we look to for direction, inspiration, advice, and to keep us going when things get tough. If you’ve taken on a leadership role, whether it was for your school’s sport team, club, outside organization, or volunteer group, you may be qualified to earn free money for college. Leadership scholarships reward students who show skills in motivating others in and out of the classroom. Get matched with the right scholarship by filling out our Scholarship Match Quiz! If you’re a leader, check out this list of leadership scholarships to help add to your college savings.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate students in California who are majoring in a medical field. Applicants must identify as LGBT or demonstrate a history of campaigning for and working toward LGBT inclusion and equality.
This scholarship is available for residents of central and northern California who have recently graduated high school and are preparing to enroll in college as a first-time freshman student. Applicants must identify as LGBT or demonstrate a history of working toward equality of LGBT individuals.
Current undergraduate students who are enrolled in an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering and are members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are eligible for this award. Academic merit and financial need will be considered in award selection.
This scholarship is available for Vermont high school seniors and undergraduate students who will graduate or have graduated from Bellows Falls Union High School, Green Mountain Union High School, or Springfield High School. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and school/community involvement.
High school seniors who are residents of Jacksonville, Florida and members in good standing of the Youth Leadership Jacksonville Program are eligible for this award. Students will be evaluated based on the information provided within the application and an interview.
U.S. or Canadian citizens/permanent residents who will have completed no more than 12 hours towards an MLS/MLIS/MIS degree prior to June 1 of the award year are eligible for this award. Students must attend an ALA-accredited library school, be studying in the area of library and information studies, and be currently working as part of a library support staff.
The Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship is being offered to Kansas and or Missouri area high school seniors and college students who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial initiative. Applicants must also meet the academic requirements, including a 3.3 or higher grade point average.
This award is available for minority high school seniors who attend an inner-city school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a record of community activity and/or leadership.
Michigan high school seniors or older students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and plan to attend Lake Superior State University are eligible for this award. Applicants must demonstrate interest in public service, as reflected through leadership roles and volunteer activities in their school and community.
This scholarship is available for high school juniors and seniors who are residents of Nebraska, South Dakota, The Kansas Plains, or southwest Iowa. Students must be nominated by a high school principal, guidance counselor, teacher, or community leader.
