The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school JUNIOR who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2028 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is significant -- only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. The application requires that candidates read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and other reading assignments, and then write three essays. Students are encouraged to begin the application early. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

Visit https://coolidgescholars.org/ to apply or speak with your NHS Guidance Counselor for more information. 💙💛