🎓 SCHOLARSHIP SATURDAYS | April 19th Edition
HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND!
Hey y’all and Happy Scholarship Saturday!
It’s 80 degrees in the Northeast today (finally!), so I’m claiming this as the official start of spring—and what better way to bloom into your future than with free money for college?
As always, I’ve rounded up the latest scholarships for high school and college students—including national gems and niche awards you might’ve missed. These scholarships all have deadlines coming up in April and May, so get your resumes, transcripts, and essays ready, and let’s get to the bag 🌸💰
🗓️ Catch Me LIVE Tonight!
I’ll be going live at 8PM EST tonight on Instagram and TikTok to talk about:
Final scholarship reminders for April
FAFSA delays and what they mean for YOU
Answering your questions on getting the bag 💼
Grab your tea, bring your questions, and come hang out with me—it’s always a good time!
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Scholarship Tea with Me Podcast
A brand new episode drops tonight! I’m spilling the real tea on:
Last-minute essay tips
What scholarship reviewers actually look for
Why perfection is overrated—clarity and story > fluff
Available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and listen!
🎥 LAST CHANCE: April Webinar Recording!
🚨 Don’t miss out! This is your LAST chance to grab the April Scholarship Webinar Recording before it’s gone.
Includes:
✅ New scholarships for spring & summer
✅ Essay templates
✅ Application tips that got my kids $1 million in scholarships
Get the replay here before it disappears:
📩 APRIL WEBINAR LINK
Enjoy this beautiful Easter weekend—go outside, soak up some sun, and then come back and secure your future. Let’s get to the money AND the joy. 🌞🌷🎓
See you tonight!
With purpose & power,
Miss Laverne
Scholarship Coach | Million Dollar Mentor | Mother of 5 | Strong Black Woman Vibes 💅🏾
🔥 Scholarships You Need to Know About – April 19th Edition
💵 High School Seniors & College Students
Paradigm Challenge – Up to $100,000 | Due May 1
For students aged 4–18 who can creatively solve real-world problems.
Apply here »Against the Grain Scholarship – $1,000 | Due May 31
For Asian American students with a passion for the arts.Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) Scholarship – Full tuition | Rolling applications
For Black and Latinx string musicians, ages 11–17, to attend music programs.The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship – Varies | Due April 30
For underserved students with a minimum 2.0 GPA.Nitro College Scholarship – $2,000 | Due April 30
Quick and easy application—open to high school and college students.Brower Youth Award – $3,000 | Due May 31
For young environmental activists aged 13–22.Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship – $25,000 | Due April 30
Awarded to the boldest profile on Bold.org.TMCF | Sallie Mae Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship – $2,500 | Rolling
For students at HBCUs and MSIs who need funds to graduate.
KSCPP’s 17th National Essay Contest
Sponsor: Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP)
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
Description: Contest is open to students enrolled in home school or a public/private middle or high school within the United States. Applicant read “Chung Hyo Ye, Tales of filial devotion, loyalty, respect and benevolence from the history and folklore of Korea” (free to download at website) and then write an essay on the reading.
Sheltia S. Murray Scholarship
Sponsor: Sheltia S. Murray Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 27, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Rutherford County, Tennessee who have at least a 3.0 GPA and at least a 22 on the ACT.
#RAREis Scholarship
Sponsor: EverLife Foundation for Rare Diseases
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to anyone over the age of 17 who are residents of the United States and have been diagnosed by a physician as having any form of a rare disease regardless of treatment status. Applicant must plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical/trade school for the upcoming academic year.
Husband and Wife Law Team Scholarship
Sponsor: The Husband & Wife Law Team
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “They say that character is what you do when no one is watching. Reflect on a time when your character shone through in a challenging situation, even when nobody was around to witness your actions.”
Marocchi Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Virginia War Memorial Foundation
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: April 28, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to Virginia graduating high school seniors and current college students who participate in ROTC.
Autism Scholarship
Sponsor: KFM Making a Difference
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: April 29, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a postsecondary program (college, community college, vocational program, etc.) with an autism diagnosis.
$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.
$1,000 Graduate School Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their graduate school.
$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.
$1,000 Review Your Company Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their workplace.
$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.
ABA Foundation Diversity Scholarships
Sponsor: American Bus Association Foundation
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to traditionally underrepresented students who have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university. Applicant must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry and applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
AbbVie Immunology Scholarship
Sponsor: AbbVie Inc.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students living with Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Atopic dermatitis (AD), Crohn’s disease (CD), Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), Plaque psoriasis (Ps), Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ulcerative colitis (UC), or Uveitis (UV), who are seeking an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. university or college, or an educational diploma from a trade school during the next academic year.
Accenture Scholarship
Sponsor: Accenture | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming college freshman and rising sophomores who are studying Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business, or Engineering. Applicant must be Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian.
