December Scholarships
Dell Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Criteria: 1)Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. 2)Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation. 3)Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in the first year of college. 4)Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. 5)Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA. 6)Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.
Description: While we have a required 2.4-grade point average, Dell Scholars targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles.
Amount: $20,000
For more information: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Various Student Scholarships
Deadline: various, November 13 - December 31, 2022
Criteria: Various, see link below for specific details to each scholarship
Description: Various scholarships geared towards a “no hassle” of numerous applications & essays
Amount: from $1,000 - $50,000
For more information: 2022 College Scholarships | Application Deadlines for Students (studentscholarships.org
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline: December 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm CST
Criteria: Plan to attend college in the United States; will be pursuing a degree in the STEM field. To apply, submit a three-minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about. You can discuss any topic in science you like, not necessarily your field of study. Upload the video to YouTube, and make sure the video is set to public.
Description: A full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity.
Amount: The winner of the Science Ambassador Scholarship will receive full tuition coverage for up to four years.
For more information: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org
The Equitable Excellence Scholarship
Deadline: December 16, 2022 at 3pm Central time
Description: Applicants should highlight academic achievement, work ethic, and support of their community through volunteerism and work experience.
Criteria: Must be a US citizen and currently a high school senior with plans to attend a 2 or 4-yr college or university. WILL CLOSE WHEN 10,000 HAVE BEEN RECEIVED - APPLY EARLY
Amount: Varies at $2500, $5,000 and $500 - over 350 being offered
For more information: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes (2022)
Deadline: The application for 2021-2022 cycle closed on December 24, 2021, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time for all candidates (even if you live in Central, Mountain, or Pacific Coast time zones). Updated details for the 2022-2023 program cycle will be posted on this website in October.
Amount: $20,000 (20 at $1000 each)
Criteria: 1. Be entering college in the Fall of 2022 as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree;
2. Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
3.Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
4. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win);
5. Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.
For more information: Footlocker
Raoul Teilhet Scholarships
Deadline: December 15, 2022
Amount: $3000 for four year study, $1,000 for two year programs
Criteria: 1)Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate continuing college students. 2)The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member in good standing of an AFT local union in California. 3)The applicant must be listed as a dependent on their parent’s or guardian’s tax return.
Award selection is based on academic achievement, special talents and skills, participation in extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, and a 500-word essay on a social issue of the applicant’s choice. Scholarships are awarded for any one year of higher education: High school seniors who received Raoul Teilhet Scholarships are not eligible for another scholarship as continuing college students.The CFT accepts only online applications.
For more information: https://www.cft.org/scholarships
Let's Get YOU Flying! (Flight Training Scholarship)
Deadline: December 30, 2022
Criteria: Applicant must be a female living with Monterey or Santa Cruz counties. To be used by the recipient to obtain her private pilot license or to obtain an advanced rating to further her pursuit of a career in aviation.
Amount: $ 2000
For more information: https://www.montereybay99s.org/scholarship.html
The Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2021 - second application cycle deadline
Description: Scholarship is in support of single dads who sacrifice for their children.
Criteria: Open to high school seniors in financial need who have been raised by a single dad or who are single fathers themselves. Must be US citizen or permanent legal resident, accepted by a 2 or 4 year vocational or technical institution in the US after graduation.
Amount: Twice a year at $1000 each event
For more information: https://littlebundle.com/pages/superdad-scholarship
Scholarship Guides to Review
Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students
Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students
Scholarship Guide for Students of Color