Do you have to go college right after high school for a scholarship be valid?

No, you do not have to go to college right after high school for most scholarships to be valid. Many scholarships allow for a gap year or even longer breaks between high school and college. However, the specific terms and conditions of *each individual scholarship* will dictate its rules. Always carefully review the scholarship's application and award details. Some might require enrollment within a certain timeframe, while others might be more flexible.