The Drake Institute, LLC

The Drake Institute, LLC The Drake Institute scouts connects qualified student-athletes with colleges seeking to fill their rosters.

We provide one-on-one guidance to athletes & their parents throughout the entire recruiting process, along with free recruiting seminars and more!

09/15/2026
09/14/2026

Scholarships

9/16/2026

Fund for Education Abroad Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Students; Wants to study abroad

Requirements: Two 750-word Essays

International Association of Minister's Wives & Widows- Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; 2.5 GPA; HBCU

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; 300-word Personal Statement

9/18/2026

Marion T. Coleman Pathways Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; 3.0 GPA; Behavioral Health related degree; Harris or Fort Bend County Resident

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Proof of Enrollment; 500-word Essay; or 2-minute Video

9/21/2026

AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors; High School Seniors; 2.75 GPA; 4-year College/University; STEM degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Essay

9/22/2026

NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: High School Seniors; 3.0 GPA; Business/Business Administration, Finance/Economics, Public Policy, or related degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Head Shot; 800-word Essay

9/24/2026

NSHSS Poetry Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Freshmen; High School Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors; 3.5 GPA

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Head Shot; Sample of Poetry; Artist Statement

9/26/2026

Change the Cycle Scholarship Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: Two 200-word Responses; 2-minute Video

9/29/2026

No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship Link

Amount: $7,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: Create an account

9/30/2026

"Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship Link

Amount: $25,030

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors

Requirements: Resume

$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: Create an account

Beauty + Wellness Scholarships for Women Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Female

Requirements: 500-word Essay

Big Future $40,000 Scholarship Link

Amount: $500

Eligibility: High School Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

Requirements: Create an Account

Building Bridges Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Juniors & Seniors; 2.5 GPA

Requirements: Transcript; Proof of Enrollment; 200-word Personal Statement

Campus Reel Student-Led Virtual Tours Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: Watch a Student-Led Virtual Tour

Citizens Scholarship Link

Amount: $15,000

Eligibility: Ages 16 & older; Diverse Student

Requirements: Create an account

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships Link

Amount: $20,000

Eligibility: High School Seniors; 3.0 GPA

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Essays

College JumpStart Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: High School Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors

Requirements: 250-word Essay

Courage to Grow Scholarship Link

Amount: $500

Eligibility: College Students; High School Juniors & Seniors; 2.5 GPA

Requirements: 250-word Essay

Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Freshmen; 3.0 GPA; Science related degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; 1,000-word Essay or 10-12 page PowerPoint

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: 140-word Essay

DOORS Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Students; Biotechnology related degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Personal Statement

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Link

Amount: $100,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Ages 18-24

Requirements: Video

Forte College Scholarships Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: Create an account

Fox Pest Control Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Ages 18 & older; 2.5 GPA

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; 500-word Essay; or 5-minute Video

Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 2-year Trade related program; Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management-related degree; Not an employee of Home Depot

Requirements: Head Shot; Two 250-word Essays

Illustrators of the Future Link

Amount: $500

Eligibility: Amateur Artist

Requirements: Portfolio of Art

James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Juniors & Seniors; 2.5 GPA; 4-year College/University; HBCU; K-12 Education or Fine/Performing Arts degree

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; 1-page Personal Statement

Lucie Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $3,000

Eligibility: Ages 18 & older

Requirements: 250-word Description; Project Proposal; 1-page Biography; 20 Digital Images

Michael Jackson Scholarship Link

Amount: $4,000

Eligibility: College Students; 3.0 GPA; 4-year College/University; HBCU; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs or Visual and Performing Arts degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Essay

Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Ages 17 & older; 3.3 GPA

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; Transcript; Resume; 2-page Personal Statement

National High School Poetry Contest Link

Amount: $500

Eligibility: High School Students

Requirements: 20-line Poem

Nursing Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Students; Nursing degree

Requirements: Resume; Two Short Responses

Offline Mode Link

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: Take a Selfie

Quarterly Book Scholarship Link

Amount: $500

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: 2-minute Video

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest Link

Amount: $8,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors

Requirements: 500-word Essay; or 3-minute Video

Sallie Mae Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: Create an Account

SDEF Empower Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $20,000

Eligibility: High School Juniors & Seniors; 3.0 GPA; Fort Bend County Resident

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; Tax 1099; 2 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Driver’s License or State ID

Shout it Out Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility: Ages 13 & older

Requirements: 250-word Essay

SmarterCollege Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: Ages 17 & older

Requirements: Short Essay

SoFi Scholarship Giveaway Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors

Requirements: Create an account

Spark Force Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; 2.5 GPA; Manufacturing related degree

Requirements: Transcript

Sport Clips Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Students; Barber or Cosmetology School

Requirements: 5-minute Video

The "No Sweat" Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: High School Students; Ages 13 & older

Requirements: Create a portfolio

Wm. Wrigley's Foundation Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Juniors & Seniors; 2.5 GPA; HBCU; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services degree

Requirements: Transcript; Essay

Writers of the Future Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Amateur Writer

Requirements: Sample of Written Work

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09/14/2026

🌟 Attention Student-Athletes:
Your Grades And Character Matters!!

As you pursue your dreams in athletics, remember that your academic performance is just as important as your skills on the field. Whenever I share game film with college coaches, I always include your profile sheet and transcript because I know they will request them.

The next question they often ask is, “What kind of kid is he?” This inquiry goes beyond your stats; it’s about your character. Coaches want to know if you’re coachable and if you’ll fit well within their program.

As a scout, it’s my responsibility to evaluate all aspects of potential recruits. Coaches have no time for athletes with bad attitudes or a lack of discipline. Understanding the expectations at the college level is vital for your success. In the past, I have declined to represent talented athletes because their character was questionable.

Unfortunately, we don’t hear enough about the athletes who are sent home because they haven’t adapted to the demands of college life. Many get away with poor behavior in high school, but that won’t fly in college. Coaches are focused on building a positive team environment and do not have time for unnecessary drama.

So, stay focused on your studies, showcase your best self, and prepare to meet the challenges ahead. Your future in athletics depends on it! 💪📚

That mindset is toxic. It’s not the successful people who tear others down, it’s those who are insecure and afraid of th...
09/13/2026

That mindset is toxic. It’s not the successful people who tear others down, it’s those who are insecure and afraid of their own failures. Instead of judging, we should focus on lifting each other up. Everyone has a right to pursue their dreams without facing criticism.

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