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Leadership Scholarships 2025 List

Islamic Scholarship Fund National Scholarship

U.S. Muslim students who are college juniors or graduate students majoring in humanities, social scien0es, liberal arts, or law are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be active community participants
Award Amount

Total:  $66,000

Awards:  11

Deadline

Deadline:  April 09

The Hamilton Award

U.S. high school juniors with a strong community record who plan to attend college are eligible for this award. Students must demonstrate a commitment to academics and financial and/or personal need.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 25

Bucknell University Presidential Fellowship

This award is available for incoming freshman students who are attending Bucknell University. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic progress and a commitment to civic engagement.
Award Amount

Total:  $127,200

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  January 15

Bucknell University Dean’s Scholarship

Bucknell University in Pennsylvania offers Dean’s Scholarships of $15,000 per year to prospective students with outstanding academic profiles that highlight a very rigorous curriculum, superior grades and standardized test scores with a commitment to school and civic engagement. Learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $375,000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

AKA Educational Advancement Foundation Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

U.S. students who are full-time college sophomores or older and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must be involved in community service.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

AKA Educational Advancement Foundation Undergraduate Financial Need Scholarship

U.S. students who are full-time college sophomores or older and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher are eligible for this financial need award. Students must be involved in community service. The scholarship is worth $1,000. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship

This award is for college freshman and sophomores who will be attending school full time at a U.S. institution. Applicants must be African American, dedicated to the legal profession, demonstrate academic achievement and outstanding character. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Award Amount

Total:  $40,000

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Earl Warren Scholarship

Earl Warren Scholars receive $10,000 per year for three years as long as they’re in good academic standing and continue to meet the scholarship criteria. Scholars also have two unique opportunities: an LDF internship, externship, or guided research project and an invitation to LDF’s Civil Rights Training Institute.
Award Amount

Total:  $90,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Depauw University Bonner Scholar Program

U.S. graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll at Depauw University are eligible for this award. Students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to serving their community will be considered upon admission. Each year the application is due February 1.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000,000

Awards:  20

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Spirit of Anne Frank Award

Graduating high school seniors who are community leaders and have been accepted to a four-year college are eligible for this award. The award recognizes students who exemplify the commitment, ideals and courage that Anne Frank represents today.
Award Amount

Total:  $15,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  January 31

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.

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