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 open to U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled in transportation, engineering, planning, or a related discipline. Students must have demonstrated leadership skills and an active commitment to community service.
This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students who are of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent and enrolled at a tribal college/university. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated leadership and commitment to an American Indian community
This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent who are enrolled in California or Oregon institutions and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students must be majoring in natural resource management, environmental studies, public health, economic development, or social sciences.
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who are athletes and have cystic fibrosis. Applicants must demonstrate scholastic ability, athletic ability (as evidenced by regular exercise), character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance, and daily compliance to cystic fibrosis therapy.
This scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students in the U.S. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service through community volunteer work, and must submit an essay about their experiences.
The Dr. Risdon Memorial Development Award is provided by the Audrey I. Newcomer Scholarship Fund, and is available for parent in the Greater Kansas City area who is returning to school for education and training as a nurse.
This scholarship is open to residents of Belmont, NH, who are entering their second year of college at any of the seven Community College System of New Hampshire institutions. Students must have financial need and a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; preference will be given to students who have participated in volunteer community service.
This scholarship is available for undergraduate students at the University of Southern California who do not currently belong to a sorority or fraternity. Selection is based on several factors, such as leadership, community service, and academic merit.
The Secular High School Student in California Scholarship is available for secular, humanist, and atheist/non-theist students in California who demonstrate leadership and activism in their communities.
This award is available for U.S. high school seniors who are residents of Putnam County, Fla., and planning to attend the University of North Florida. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service.
