Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up eight different scholarships with March deadlines that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you love volunteering, video-making, or superheroes, there’s something for all kinds of students on this list of March scholarships. Prizes top out at $5,000. Find all the details on these scholarships for Spring 2026 below.
AFSA National High School Essay Contest
How to Apply: Write a 1,000–1,500-word essay arguing whether the United States can stay a global leader with fewer diplomats and resources, focusing on the role of the U.S. Foreign Service.
Eligibility: Open to high school students
Amount: $2,500, an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C., and an all-expense paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Website: https://afsa.org/essay-contest
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete one application, including an essay and most recent transcript, to become eligible for up to 160 different scholarship funds.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students primarily from Hampshire, Hampden, or Franklin Counties, with select funds available to students from Berkshire County and Hartford County in CT
Amount: Up to $3,000
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Website: https://communityfoundation.org/students/scholarships/
“Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest
How to Apply: Complete an entry form and publicly post a 30–90-second video that helps teens understand why sleep is important to their success.
Eligibility: Open to high school students (13 years of age or older)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 11, 2026
Website: https://sleepeducation.org/get-involved/campaigns/high-school-video-contest/
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
How to Apply: Complete the online application.
Eligibility: Open to incoming first-generation college students studying a listed concentration with at least a 3.5 GPA
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Website: https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/
Stossel in the Classroom Video Contest
How to Apply: Choose one of four topics to address in a 1–3-minute video.
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 5–12 and undergraduate students
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Website: https://stosselintheclassroom.org/video-contest/
Becca’s Closet Involvement Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay on a need that you have addressed in your community and the impact you have made.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA who have made a contribution to their local community through involvement with a Becca’s Closet chapter
Amount: Minimum $1,000
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Website: https://www.beccascloset.org/scholarships/
Courageous Persuaders Video Contest
How to Apply: Create a 30-second television commercial promoting safe driving.
Eligibility: Open to high school students
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 30, 2026
Website: https://courageouspersuaders.com/
Superpower Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay of 250 words or less answering the question “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?”
Eligibility: Open to legal U.S. residents 14 years of age or older
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Please note, most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. Scholarships are one of many sources of funding for college, including savings, current income, and federal and private loans. To learn about the variety of ways to pay for college, visit our Paying for College webpage.
