Between completing college applications and finishing out the year with lots of school work, most students have not had time to apply for scholarships. Now that break is starting, I am hoping they will find/make the time to apply for at least a few. I have compiled a very short list of some with December and January deadlines. Check them out and use a little of your holiday break free time to APPLY!
Niche Monthly $1000 Scholarship
Due: December 20, 2020
Open to high school, college, and graduate students, and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Simply fill out a short form.
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/december-scholarship/
Peck Law Group Elder Abuse and Neglect Scholarship
Amount: $700
Due: December 29, 2020
Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted to or are enrolled in college. Create an article on elder abuse and neglect of at least 1000 words (the more the better).
https://www.premierlegal.org/elder-abuse-neglect-infographic-scholarship/
Spotless Cleaning Chicago Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Due: December 30, 2020
If you are a dynamic, passionate, hard-working student in high school, college, university, or trade school, create a 2-4 minute video explaining why you think education is the key to a brighter future, and how you can shape society.
https://www.spotlesscleaningchicago.com/scholarship/
Shawn Sukumar 2020 Extracurricular Impact scholarship
Amount: $1000
Due: December 31, 2020
Open to US high school seniors and students currently enrolled in college.
An amount of $1,000 will be awarded to one student who best conveys in a 750-1,000 word essay how extracurricular activities have had an impact on their life and academic success. This can be an activity you are currently participating in or have previously been involved with. Whether it’s music lessons, art classes, sports teams, debate, or volunteering that garners your interest, what lessons have these extracurricular activities taught you that you have applied to your classes in school? What kind of positive impact have they had on your life as a whole?
https://washingtondccriminallawyer.net/2020-scholarship/
Fire Free Speech Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $10,000
Due: December 31, 2020
Open to US high school juniors and seniors. In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship. Your letter or essay must be between 700-900 words. We encourage you to draw from current events, historical examples, our free speech comic, other resources on FIRE’s website, and/or your own personal experiences.
https://www.thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest/
Fundera College Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Due: January 1 and June 1 each year
Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students in the United States. Applicant must be a young entrepreneur. Student must submit a video on a topic related to technology and small businesses. https://www.fundera.com/resources/fundera-scholarship
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship
Foot Locker will celebrate 20 athletes for whom sports has helped them become leaders in their school and community by awarding them up to $25,000.
Due: January 8, 2021
For HS Seniors, class of 2021
https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-2021/7996
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: Several scholarships up to $10,000
Due: January 15, 2021
Contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve. Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. Essay 700-1000 words.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
LiveMas Scholarship
Various scholarship amounts totaling $7 million
Due: January 20, 2021
Open to students 16 and above who plan on or already are attending college.
The Live Más Scholarship is not based on your grades or how well you play sports. No essays, no test scores, no right or wrong answers. Submit a two minute video that tells us the story of your life’s passion. This is not about how well you can make a film – we just want you to tell us about your passion and how you will use it to make a difference.
https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
I have a Dream Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Due: January 31, 2020
Ages 14 and up may apply
"We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less)
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship
My additional tips for your scholarship search: https://www.acmcollegeconsulting.com/blog/2019/1/2/the-spring-scholarship-search
TIME FOR MORE?
For more scholarships, I recommend checking out these pages which require you to set up a FREE account. Remember you should never have to pay to apply and be careful with what information you share and how that information will be used.
https://www.fastweb.com/
SWFL STUDENTS
Don’t forget to apply for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation Scholarship funds. The application is due by January 11. It is a wonderful opportunity to receive funding specifically for students from your region and they have a lot to give!
https://floridacommunity.com/scholarships/