If the past few months have felt busy, you’re not alone, but April is a great time to reset and refocus. New scholarships are opening, deadlines are approaching, and there’s still plenty of opportunity ahead. Even if you’re just getting started, you’re not behind, what matters is taking that first step. Set aside a little time this week, explore what’s new, and apply to one or two opportunities to keep your momentum going.
We’ve pulled together a fresh set of scholarships to help you keep moving forward with confidence. Save your favorites and keep track of deadlines in your Red Kite dashboard so you have a clear plan each week.
Freeze Bullying and Cyberbullying Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Video OR Essay
Deadline: April 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Available to eligible high school seniors, who intend to pursue studies at a higher learning institute, or to current higher learning institute students.
Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers That Care:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: April 15
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who is planning to pursue a career in healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field may apply for this scholarship.
Frame My Future Scholarship Contest:
Scholarship Details: Artwork, Photo, Essay OR Video
Deadline: April 15
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,000, 4 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to anyone who intends to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2026-2027academic year.
Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Video & Short Bio
Deadline: April 30
Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student.
RentHop Apartment Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: April 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to eligible undergraduate students in bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in the US who demonstrate ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Let Grow’s Think for Yourself Essay Contest:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: April 30
Award Amount: $2,000 – $8,000, 4 Awards
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to U.S. high school seniors.
You Can’t Label People Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay & Short Bio
Deadline: April 30
Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student.
E-waste Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: April 30
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Applicants must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level.
BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Submit one 15×15 newspaper-style crossword puzzle on My Crossword Maker
Deadline: May 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to all current or incoming undergraduate students.
Rover Sitter Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 1
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility Snapshot: You must be a graduating high school senior or currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college in pursuit of an associates degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree. Your GPA must be 3.0 or above.
The Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship:
Scholarship Details: Essay
Deadline: May 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to one driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others.This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students alike.
Future Designer Scholarship by CardsDirect:
Scholarship Details: Submit original artwork, photographs, or computer graphics
Deadline: May 1
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Snapshot: Open to U.S. residents who are: 17 years of age and older, either a full-time student enrolled in a post-secondary education institution (this includes junior colleges and vocational schools) or one that has been formally accepted into such post-secondary educational institution and will begin school within the next calendar year.
Red Kite Pro Tip: When things feel busy, focus on a few small wins. A quick scholarship task, a finals priority, and a simple step toward summer planning can help you stay organized and focused. Reset, recharge, and repeat when you’re ready.
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