December

Be Bold Scholarship

Amount: $25,000

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Eligibility: Student is most bold by being earnest, determined and moving

For more information: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship

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The Right to Trial Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,000

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Eligibility: Must be high school seniors accepted to a college or university (graduating summer 2023) or students who are currently enrolled in a college or university (beginning fall semester 2023).

For more Info: https://geerhartlaw.com/scholarship-contest/  

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First-Gen Futures Scholarships

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2023

Criteria: Any first-generation high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply for this scholarship. 

For more information: https://bold.org/scholarships/first-gen-futures-scholarship/

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Jeremy Schulman Grant for Law Students in Need

Amount: 5,000

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Criteria: ​must be currently on the path to a law degree in the United States, be in good academic standing and able to demonstrate a commitment to their legal education, be able to demonstrate financial need and show that they are facing significant financial barriers to success. Preference may be given to applicants who are first-generation college students, members of underrepresented groups, or those who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their legal education.

For more information: https://jeremyschulmangrant.com/jeremy-schulman-grant

 

Dell Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2023

Amount: $20,000 

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. 

For more information:   https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

 

*Various 2023 Student Scholarships

Deadline: various, November 30 - Jun 12, 2023

Amount: from $1,000 - $50,000

Criteria: Various, see link below for specific details to each scholarship

Description: Various scholarships geared towards a “no hassle” of numerous applications & essays

For more information:   2023 College Scholarships | Application Deadlines for Students (studentscholarships.org: Complete entering various scholarships for different months

 

The Science Ambassador Scholarship

Deadline: December 13th, 2023 11:59pm CST

Amount: $40,000

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. 

For more information:  http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org

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The Equitable Excellence Scholarship 

Deadline: December 18, 2023 3:00 pm CT

Amount:  Varies at $2500, $5,000 and $500  - over 350 being offered

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. 

For more information:  https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/

 

Raoul Teilhet Scholarships

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Amount: $3,000 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

 

The Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship 

Deadline: December 31, 2023 - second application cycle deadline, June30th - was First Application Cycle deadline, 

Amount:  Twice a year at $1000 each event, $2,000 for college students

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.  

For more information:  https://littlebundle.com/pages/superdad-scholarship

 

Horatio Alger Scholarship
Deadline: Various, scholarships reopen on December 1, 2023

Amount: various; up to $25,000 for juniors and seniors
Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a U.S. high school and plan to graduate in Spring/Summer 2023, as well as plan to enter college in the fall.  Students also must show financial need, show involvement in curricular and community activities, have a minimum GPA of 2.00, and be U.S. citizens.
Description: This scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
For more information: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

 

Niche Scholarship 

Deadline: Dec 14, 2023

Amount: $50,000

Criteria: All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year can apply.

Description: The $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship is an easy scholarship with no essay required.  It covers the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay. Only one entry is allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

For more information: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

 

Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships 

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

Amount: $1,000 for the several scholarships

Criteria: students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of programs and schools.

Description: The Lamber-Goodnow Injury Law Team (an award-winning personal injury law firm serving Phoenix, Denver & Chicago) awards several academic scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in a range of programs and schools.

For more information: https://lambergoodnow.com/#scholarships

 

Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship 

Deadline: Dec 01, 2023

Amount: $6,000, $2,500, $1,500, and 1,000

Criteria: 

• Be a current USBC Youth member in their senior year of high school or enrolled in college

• Be a USBC Youth member in good standing

• Have a current GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale

• Completed application

• Include at least two letters of reference (by a teacher, principal, employer, etc.)

• Include an official or unofficial school transcript

Description: This award annually recognizes star qualities in a high school senior or college student who competes in the sport of bowling. Candidate must be a Non-Professional USBC member in good standing and not reached their 20th birthday prior to Aug. 1. Star qualities include distinguished certified bowling performance on the local, regional, state and national levels, academic achievement and extracurricular and civic involvement.

For more information: https://bowl.com/youth/scholarships-and-awards/usbc-youth-scholarships

 

Dell Scholars Program

Deadline: Dec 01, 2023

Amount: $20,000

Criteria: 

• Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12

• Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year

• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

• Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college

• 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

• Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

Description: To apply for a scholarship from the Dell Scholars program, the first step is completing the online application. Once submitted, all applications will be assessed and a group of semi finalists will be selected. Semifinalists are asked to submit a current copy of their high school transcript, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR) from their FAFSA, and an online recommendation. After the semifinalist information is submitted, all information is reviewed by an independent selection committee.

For more information: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

 

National Space Club Scholarship 

Deadline: Dec 04, 2023

Criteria: 

• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

• The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students.

• The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.

• The applicant can only use the $15,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.

Description: Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking. 

Amount: $15,000

For more information: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/

 

Burger King Scholars Program 

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

Criteria:

• Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico or Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent

• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

Description: Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King Scholars program provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families. Scholarships are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Amount: $50,000

For more information: https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org

 

Rubincam Youth Award 

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023

Criteria:

• Young persons worldwide are eligible to apply.

• NGS membership is not required.

• Students must apply under the appropriate age/grade award (Grade 6-12).

Description: The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.

Amount: $500

For more information: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

 

Path to Pro Scholarship Program 

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023

Criteria: 

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.

• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.

• Not be an employee or dependent on an employee of The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund.

• Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management

Description: The Foundation has pledged to invest $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople and bridging the opportunity gap through its Path to Pro program. We want to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders by providing scholarships to further your education

Amount: $2,000

For more information: https://www.myscholarship.app/home-depot-foundation

 

Thiel Fellowship 

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023

Criteria: Everyone aged 22 or younger is eligible to apply and you'll need to demonstrate meaningful progress toward an interesting concrete vision.

Description: Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people who want to build new things. Thiel Fellows skip or stop out of college to receive a $100,000 grant and support from the Thiel Foundation's network of founders, investors, and scientists.

Amount: $100,000

For more information: https://thielfellowship.org/faq/

 

Design Thinking Scholarship 

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023

Amount: $1,000

Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four year college or university located in the United States for the Design Thinking Scholarship. 

• One scholarship application per person may be submitted during each scholarship period.

• The scholarship winner must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa.

• A completed scholarship application form must be submitted.

Description:The American Graphic Institute Design Thinking scholarship is offered to both part-time and full-time students enrolled in degree programs at any accredited college or university in the United States. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded twice annually, in January and August of each year. The goal of the scholarship is to encourage design thinking across various disciplines.

For more information: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11010/design-thinking-scholarship
 

Roger W. Kahn Scholarship 

Deadline: Dec 31, 2023

Amount:$10,000

Critertia :

•  Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds) 

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.5

• Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities

For more information: https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/aiaa-roger-w.-kahn-scholarship

Scholarship Guides to Review

Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students

 Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students

 Scholarship Guide for Students of Color