Financial Assistance
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Scholarships, utility assistance, benefits enrollment, and financial aid programs.
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211: Financial Help
Call 211 for utility assistance, rent help, benefits enrollment, and financial resources near you.
FreeNJ LIHEAP / HEAP (Utility Assistance)
Home Energy Assistance Program — help with heating and cooling bills for eligible low-income households.
FreeNJ FamilyCare (Health Coverage)
Low- or no-cost health coverage for kids, families, and adults through NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid).
Free or low-costNJ Unemployment Insurance
Apply for unemployment benefits if you've lost your job. Free service through NJ Department of Labor.
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College Board Scholarship Search
A free tool matching you with thousands of scholarships based on major, GPA, activities, and background.
FreeScholarships
Niche No Essay Scholarship
$25,000. HS and college students. Create a free Niche account. No essay, no GPA. Awarded monthly.
FreeBigFuture Scholarship
$500 to $40,000. HS juniors and seniors. Complete steps on College Board's BigFuture. Multiple drawings.
FreeQuestBridge National College Match
Full ride (4 yrs tuition, room, board). HS seniors with financial need and strong academics. Essays, activities, 2 recs. Binding if matched.
FreeGates Scholarship
Full cost of attendance. Minority HS seniors, Pell-eligible, 3.3+ GPA, U.S. citizen/PR. Essays on leadership & community impact. ~300 winners/year.
FreeRegeneron Science Talent Search
Up to $250,000. HS seniors with original research. Submit research paper, application, recs. Deadline Nov 5.
FreeJack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
Up to $55,000/yr for 4 years. HS seniors with financial need and high achievement. Apply through Common App. Deadline Nov 2026.
FreeCameron Impact Scholarship
Full ride (4 yrs tuition, room, board). HS seniors with leadership and community involvement. Essays, activities, interview. 10–15 winners.
FreeElks Most Valuable Student
$4,000 to $50,000. HS seniors, U.S. citizens. Short application, essay on leadership, financial need info. Apply through local Elks Lodge.
FreeAmazon Future Engineer Scholarship
$40,000 + paid Amazon internship. HS seniors interested in computer science. Short answers, activities list. No formal essay.
FreeGE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
$40,000 ($10,000/yr, renewable). HS seniors, U.S. citizens, 3.0+ GPA. Essays on leadership, integrity, citizenship. Deadline Jan 5.
FreeRon Brown Scholar Program
$40,000 ($10,000/yr for 4 yrs). Black/African American HS seniors. Essays, recs, interview. Strong alumni network.
FreeVoice of Democracy
Up to $35,000. Grades 9–12, U.S. citizens/legal residents. Write & record a 3–5 min audio essay on a patriotic theme. Deadline ~Oct 31.
FreeDavidson Fellows
$10,000 to $50,000. Under 18 with significant work in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy. Submit a portfolio.
FreeHoratio Alger National Scholarship
$25,000. HS juniors, financial need (income under $55K), 2.0+ GPA, U.S. citizen. One application covers all their scholarships. Essays on overcoming adversity.
FreeTaco Bell Live Más Scholarship
$5,000 to $25,000. Ages 16–26. Submit a 2-min video about your passion. No GPA requirement.
FreeCoca-Cola Scholars Program
$20,000. HS seniors, 3.0+ GPA, U.S. citizen/PR. No essay in Phase 1 — activities-based. 150 winners. Deadline ~Sept 30.
FreeDell Scholars Program
$20,000 + laptop + textbook credits. HS seniors with financial need, 2.4+ GPA, in an approved college-readiness program.
FreeFoot Locker Scholar Athletes
$20,000. HS seniors, athletes (any sport), 3.0+ GPA, financial need. Application, essay, proof of athletic participation.
FreeLet Grow 'Think for Yourself'
Up to $14,000 total. HS seniors. 600–800 word essay. Checked for AI and plagiarism.
FreeScholastic Art & Writing Awards
Up to $12,500. Grades 7–12. Submit original art or writing in one of 29 categories. Entries open Oct 1.
FreeJFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
$10,000 first place. Grades 9–12, U.S. students. 700–1,000 word essay on political courage. 5+ sources. Deadline Jan 12.
FreeScience Ambassador Scholarship
Full tuition. Women in STEM, HS seniors. Submit a 3-min video teaching a STEM concept. No GPA requirement.
FreeJackie Robinson Foundation
Up to $30,000 over 4 years. Minority HS seniors with financial need, U.S. citizen, 3.0+ GPA. Includes mentoring & internship placement.
FreeNational Merit Scholarship
$2,500 (plus up to full ride). HS juniors who take the PSAT. Score in the top 1% on the PSAT, then submit application.
FreeHispanic Scholarship Fund
$500 to $5,000. Hispanic/Latino HS seniors or college students, 3.0+ GPA, U.S. citizen/PR. Application, essay, financial info.
FreeBurger King Scholars Program
$1,000 to $50,000. HS seniors, 2.5+ GPA. Apply through BK Scholars portal. Activities, work experience, community involvement.
FreeAES Engineering Scholarship
$500 to $10,000. HS seniors or current college students. 500–1,000 word essay on why you chose engineering or deserve the scholarship.
FreeStuck at Prom Scholarship
$500 to $10,000. HS students (or homeschool equivalent). Make prom attire entirely out of Duck Brand duct tape and submit photos.
FreeRealtyHop Scholarship
$2,000. HS seniors or college students. 500-word essay about your dream home and future life.
FreeUnigo $10,000 Scholarship
$10,000. Ages 13+, U.S. citizen/legal resident. 250-word essay on a unique prompt that changes each year.
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