The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) offers one of the easiest ways for U.S. students to win money for college or trade school. AFSA runs two separate No Essay, Random Drawing Contests designed to promote fire safety awareness, with no GPA or income requirements.2
These are excellent, low-effort opportunities to win $1,000 for tuition or books. We break down the two contests and their different eligibility windows for 2026.
Scholarship Overview: Two Contests, 10 Awards
AFSA awards five $1,000 scholarships in each of its two annual contests, totaling 10 awards per year.
| Feature | High School Senior Contest | Second Chance Contest |
| Eligibility | High School Seniors (including home-schooled) | High School Graduates (Enrolled in College/Trade School) |
| Value | $1,000 (5 winners) | $1,000 (5 winners) |
| Deadline (Active) | December 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 |
| Requirement | Online Entry Form + 8-Question Quiz | Online Entry Form + 8-Question Quiz |
Financial Benefits & Eligibility (No GPA Required)
These awards are unique because they are non-merit, non-need-based contests.3 Your chances depend solely on the random drawing.
- ✅ Award Amount: $1,000 for college or trade school.
- ✅ Usage: Money is paid directly to your school for tuition or books.4
- No GPA/Income Requirements: The award is not based on grades, test scores, or financial need.5
Core Eligibility (Both Contests)
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident.6
- School: Must plan to attend (or be attending) an accredited college, university, or trade school in the U.S.
International GPA Converter (4.0 Scale)
Estimate your unweighted GPA by selecting the grade value for up to 5 courses. This is for quick reference only.
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Your Estimated GPA: 0.00
Note: This is an unweighted estimate. Always use official WES/IEE services for final scholarship applications.
How to Apply: The 10-Minute Entry
The entry process is designed to take less than 10 minutes and requires you to learn basic facts about fire sprinkler safety.
Step 1: Complete the Online Form
Fill out the simple online entry form with your personal and contact information.
Step 2: Take the Quiz
You must read a brief essay/passage about fire sprinklers and then take a quick 8-question multiple-choice quiz.
- Entry System: For the Second Chance Contest, you earn one entry into the drawing for each correct answer on the quiz, up to a maximum of eight entries.7
- Rule: You must submit only once; multiple entries will result in disqualification.
Conclusion: Finalize Your High School Entry Now
If you are a high school senior, your final deadline is December 31, 2025.8 This is a fast, easy way to compete for $1,000 without the stress of an essay or GPA requirement.
Enter the AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest before the end of the year!
| Scholarship Category | Direct Application Link (URL) | Current Deadline |
| High School Senior Contest | AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest Portal | December 31, 2025 (Closes 12:59 p.m. CDT) |
| Second Chance Contest (Graduates) | AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest Portal | August 31, 2026 |
| Official AFSA Scholarship Site | AFSA General Scholarship Website | View winner announcements and rules. |
