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 and January 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 28 scholarships for Saturday, December 23, 2023.
AFSA High School Senior Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are citizens and aliens legally residing in the United States. Applicant must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and then take a ten question multiple-choice test. Student will receive an entry into a drawing for each question answered correctly.
Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship for Women Pilots
Sponsor: The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Scholarships are open to women who are currently enrolled in an aviation or aerospace related degree program.
Beauty + Wellness Scholarships for Women
Sponsor: Skincare Ox
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to maintaining personal wellness.
Dr. Joseph and Sonya Landholm Scholarship
Sponsor: Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
Amount: $4,500
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to veterinary students originally from Nebraska or from Nebraska licensed practitioners who are NVMA members.
MIT THINK Scholars Program
Sponsor: MIT THINK
Amount: $1,000 budget, chance to win $500 scholarship, mentorship, and a trip to MIT
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Applicant must be a current high school student at a school in the United States. Applicant must submit a project proposal on a science, technology or engineering idea.
Share the Future Scholarship
Sponsor: Campervan Finder
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: January 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students studying full-time who have a passion for travel and business. Applicant must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “The benefits of booking travel online compared to booking with an accredited retail travel agent”.
AMPP Scholarships
Sponsor: Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 2, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students pursuing a career in the field of corrosion technology, science, or engineering. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships opens specifically to students from California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Bold.org
Amount: $25,000
Closing Date: January 2, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students of all education levels, states, fields of study, and GPA. Applicant must create a Bold.org account and create a “bold” profile – bold does not mean “best,” or “most accomplished.” Being bold means being earnest, determined, and moving.
Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship
Sponsor: National Pork Producers Council
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: January 2, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture and a U.S. citizen.
Harvey Fellows Program
Sponsor: The 28Twelve Foundation
Amount: $16,000
Closing Date: January 3, 2024
Description: Program is open to Christian students who are pursuing graduate studies at premier universities in fields considered to be underrepresented by Christians and who possess a unique vision to impact society through their vocations. Past successful applicants were preparing for careers in Business, Economics, Finance, International diplomacy, security, journalism and media, visual and performing arts, public policy, and applied and theoretical sciences. Students from all nations are encouraged to apply.
Live Mas Scholarship
Sponsor: Taco Bell Foundation
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: January 3, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, between 16 and 24 years of age, who are on track to apply for accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs or is currently enrolled in college. Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of their life’s passion.
Pay It Forward Scholarship
Sponsor: Vito & Dollenmaier Law
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: January 3, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled (or will be enrolled) in an accredited college or university within the United States and will be pursuing a degree as an undergraduate student for the Spring 2024 term. Applicant must have financial need with an annual family income of less than $75,000. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “What does “paying it forward” mean to you?”
GE – Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute and GE
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: January 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and in the community. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need.
IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: IAAP Education Foundation
Amount: At least $2,000
Closing Date: January 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, graduate, and current undergraduate students from Illinois who are/will be majoring in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Science, Mining Engineering, or a similar discipline.
John Lennon Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | Yoko Ono
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: January 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students attending a UNCF member institution and majoring in communications, mass communications, mass media arts, music or performing arts.
WXIA TV11 Community Service Scholarship
Sponsor: WXIA-TV | UNCF
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: January 4, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to college freshmen who have maintained a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must be majoring in English, Communications, Journalism, or other related fields. Applicant must be residents of Atlanta, Georgia and be enrolled full-time in one of the Atlanta University Center schools (Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College or Morris Brown College).
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Sponsor: Helen Diller Family Foundation
Amount: Up to $36,000
Closing Date: January 5, 2024
Description: Award is open to Jewish teens who are between the ages of 13 and 19 at the time of nomination. Student must have demonstrated impressive leadership and are actively engaged in community service projects that embody the value of tikkun olam (repair of the world).
PFLAG Bellevue Eastside Scholarship
Sponsor: PFLAG Bellevue Eastside
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 5, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who attend an Eastside (Eastside of Seattle) high school and identifies as LGBTQ.
Pride Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Pride Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 5, 2024
Description: Applicant must be a resident of the Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington) and pursuing post-secondary education. Applicant must also be LGBTQ or a straight ally student leader.
Sacks for CF Scholarship
Sponsor: Boomer Esiason Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: January 5, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have cystic fibrosis.
Future Leaders in Engineering Scholarship
Sponsor: Partstack Corporation
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: January 6, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who will be/are attending college engineering programs in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video sharing about their project that uses electronic parts and components.
Abacus Life Scholarship
Sponsor: Abacus Life
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2023
Description: Scholarship is open to current students enrolled in a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on, “What makes you unique?”
NEWH Green Voice Design Competition
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network
Amount: $7,500
Closing Date: January 8, 2023
Description: Contest is open to undergraduate and graduate Hospitality Interior Design or Architecture students who are junior level or above. Applicant must have at least $7,500 in current/upcoming debt through college for tuition and program approved books/supplies. Applicant must showcase their design skills while utilizing the very best in sustainable design products and practices.
Changing the World Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are/will be pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) degree. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “As a STEM major, how do you think your career path will help make the world a better place?”
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Sponsor: Charles Butt Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to prospective teachers who are currently in, or plan to enter, an eligible teacher preparation program at a Raising Texas Teachers partner school (see website for details). Each Texas school has a different deadline; December 15 is the earliest deadline for the program at Sam Houston State University. All other universities have a deadline of January 8 or later.
College Achievement Awards
Sponsor: Polanki
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors, and current graduate students (preferred GPA of at least 3.0) who are either Wisconsin residents or attending a Wisconsin college or university. Applicant must be of Polish ancestry OR have studied Polish language, history, society, culture OR significantly engaged in Polish culture. In addition to the general scholarships, there are scholarships open to students engaged in science, music, dance, or theatre.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Sponsor: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to student athletes who have achieved in their last year of varsity-level intercollegiate fall athletics at an NCAA school. Applicant must be nominated by the faculty athletic representative or athletic director and be enrolling as a full- or part-time graduate student. Applicant must have a minimum 3.2 GPA.
NEHS Scholarships
Sponsor: National English Honor Society for High Schools
Amount: Up to 5,000
Closing Date: January 8, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who hold membership in active chapters of NEHS for one year.
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