There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with December deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 25 scholarships for Saturday, December 13, 2025.
AWWA Scholarships
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in working in the water industry (engineering, research, etc.). In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically for female students and minority students.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LA Tutors
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 20, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.
Dr. Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: December 22, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students who will are currently enrolled in a study abroad institution during the Spring 2026 semester in Africa.
Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Sponsor: Elite Lawyer
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 22, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.
Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Sponsor: Elite Lawyer
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 22, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in during the upcoming academic year. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what positive change they are working to bring to their community this year.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship
Sponsor: National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 26, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to college students in their sophomore or junior year who are enrolled in a full-time aviation degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must have a least a 3.0 GPA and show an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation.
ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: AARL
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: December 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must be a licensed radio amateur. There are multiple scholarships – see website for details.
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
Sponsor: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 30, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to members of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education for the Spring term.
$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.
$1,000 Graduate School Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their graduate school.
$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.
$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal residents of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.
A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Sponsor: Smarter College
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 17 or older at the time of entry.
Achieve Today Scholarship
Sponsor: Achieve Today
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to any current student of an accredited U.S. university or college. Applicant must submit a video OR essay on personal development or high performance.
AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are citizens and aliens legally residing in the United States. Applicant must fill out an online entry form, and take a quick 8-question quiz.
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Sponsor: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member.
All Star Verified Scholarship
Sponsor: Verified Scholarships
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, graduate, adult students, and parents of high school and college students. Applicant must fill out a short form and answer the following question: “What is the best or worst part about finding or applying to scholarships?”
Appily Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Appily
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who will be attending college in the future. Applicant must create a Appily profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Appily for scholarships.
Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
Sponsor: National institute For Labor Relations Research
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate and undergraduate students majoring in education in institutions of higher learning throughout the United States.
Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form.
Board of Directors Scholarship
Sponsor: North Dakota CPA Society
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to student members or affiliates of the NDCPAS who intend to write the CPA exam and become a CPA.
Boland Injury Lawyers Scholarship
Sponsor: Boland Injury Lawyers P.C.
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a U.S. college program, interested in or seeking a law degree. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the impact of social media on personal injury litigation.
Bronx Injury Lawyers Scholarship
Sponsor: Bronx Injury Lawyers
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate/law students and undergraduate students seeking to go to law school in the future. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to digital evidence to establish liability, damages, and causation.
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition Scholarship
Sponsor: Brooklyn Injury Attorneys, P.C.
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are/will be seeking to go to law school in the future. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.
C.I.P. Scholarship
Sponsor: College is Power
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students age 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Applicant must submit a short online application.
