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 7, 2024.
Young Hispanic Leader Scholarship
Sponsor: Barrios Virgüez Attorneys
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: December 15, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Student must submit a essay sharing a chapter of their life in which they took on a leadership role (as a basketball captain, volunteering leader, dance group leader, etc.)
Burger King Scholars Program
Sponsor: Burger King McLamore Foundation
Amount: Up to $50,000
Closing Date: December 16, 2024
Description: Program is open to graduating high school seniors who live in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico. Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 and plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2025-26 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship
Sponsor: Immigration Legal Advisors
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 16, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States who come from an immigrant family. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to immigration law.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Sponsor: Cards Against Humanity
Amount: $20,000.00
Closing Date: December 16, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to women and non-binary students seeking an undergraduate degree in STEM. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student. There is no citizenship requirement, but student must be or planning to attend a college in the U.S. Applicant must submit a three minute video explaining a topic in science they are passionate about.
Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Wellroot
Amount: Up to $3,500
Closing Date: December 16, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and graduates, and current undergraduate and graduate students. There are multiple scholarships available, including scholarships open to Wellroot Family Services residents (Georgia), students interested in studying music, elementary education, or STEM, and students attending a Methodist-affiliated college.
BD Scholarship
Sponsor: Becton, Dickinson and Company | UNCF
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: December 18, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at any UNCF member institution, other HBCU, or any accredited four-year college or university. Applicant must major in one of the following academic disciplines/area of study: biomedical science, biology, life sciences, microbiology, global health, nursing, pharmacy, or science technology. Preference shall be given to students who are residents of the following states: New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Illinois, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, California, Indiana, Utah, Arizona, Texas, or Nebraska.
Carson Scholars
Sponsor: Carson Scholars Fund
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 18, 2024
Description: Scholars program is open to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Applications must be requested by school officials. Applicant must have at least a 3.75 GPA.
Changing the World Scholarship
Sponsor: The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 18, 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?”
Equitable Excellence Scholarships
Sponsor: Equitable
Amount: Up to $5,000 – renewable for up to four years
Closing Date: December 18, 2024
Description: Applicant must be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for during the next academic year. Applicant must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Amazon
Amount: Up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year)
Closing Date: December 19, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the U.S. who are currently enrolled in or who have completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is a subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon. Applicant must be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or other computer science related field of study.
Angela Award
Sponsor: National Science Teachers Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 19, 2024
Description: Award is open to female students in grades 5-8 who are residents of the United States, US Territories, or Canada. Applicant must have a strong passion for STEM.
Elaine B. Hancock Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: December 19, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students at UNCF member institutions or Howard University. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a college junior or senior attending on a full-time basis, and have financial need as verified by the financial aid office.
AWWA Scholarships
Sponsor: American Water Works Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
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.
Capture the Culture Photo Contest Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: $10,000.00
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who attend a UNCF member school. Applicants are invited to capture and share the spirit, beauty, and pride of HBCU life through photography.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LA Tutors
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
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.
Path to Caring Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor: Kuru Footwear
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “escribe the steps you are currently taking to work towards your future dreams and goals. Consider both your academic and extracurricular activities in college as well as any initiatives or pursuits outside of college.”
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship
Sponsor: Kitchen Cabinet Kings
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: December 23, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited American university who want to be entrepreneurs. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Explore current trends in e-commerce and predict how they will shape the future of online business.”
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shurgged.
Eco Promotional Products, Inc. Scholarship
Sponsor: Eco Promotional Products, Inc.
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to female college-bound high school seniors and current undergraduate students who are passionate about creating a better future in the field of sustainability and environmental policy.
Inspire Our Future Scholars Program
Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive | UNCF
Amount: Up to $8,000
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate sophomore students with at least a 2.7 GPA. Applicant must have demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Merck Animal Health
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled and in good standing at an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine in the United States in either their 2nd or 3rd year.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship
Sponsor: National Air Transportation Association (NATA)
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
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.
G2 Overachievers Student Grant
Sponsor: Pilot Pen
Amount: $15,000.00
Closing Date: December 30, 2024
Description: Grant is designed to reward and celebrate one exceptional young scholar who has reached the age of majority and who is making a difference in others’ lives outside of the classroom.
Locklizard Information Security Scholarship
Sponsor: Locklizard
Amount: $750.00
Closing Date: December 30, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on the following topic: “The Rise of Digital Piracy.”
$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: December 31, 2024
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.
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