December
December Scholarships - Listed by Due Date
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships - ongoing
Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12- UPWARD BOUND
Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Demonstrated need for financial assistance
Eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
Provides up to $7,500 each semester to attend college
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free. Recipients must: a) graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents, or b) graduate from a remote rural school located in a county having more than 50,000 residents. Five hundred more scholarships will be awarded in April.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first-semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four-year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1 until commencement of the fall semester in college. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation.
7. Applicant’s Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must have been less than $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total gross income received by all members of a household living under the same roof
8. Must complete the FAFSA and provide the EFC if you are selected as a finalist.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
6 - Department of Defense Scholarship
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree.
All scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense after graduation
Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom
Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2026
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
The SMART Scholarship is for students currently enrolled at a college or university or with previous college credit. Applicants should already possess a college transcript from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or will have a college transcript by the end of the fall term. The SMART Scholarship is also open to those pursuing or who will be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
The Dellums SMART Scholarship is for students with no previous college credit who intend to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students seeking to attend a historically Black college or university, minority institution, or minority serving institution are particularly encouraged to apply.
20 - Coolidge Scholarship
Must be a JUNIOR in HS
16 - Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.
$1,000
All HS Seniors with a 2.0 or higher GPA who will attend a 2 or 4-year college may apply
Deadline Dec. 15 or until 50,000 have been submitted - apply early!
Apply online
19 - Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Computer Science or Engineering major required
Eligibility requirements:
2.3 or higher GPA
Completed a computer science course in high school
Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science
High school senior in the US
US citizen or permanent resident
This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have been a member of a sports team at their school or are currently involved in an after-school or community-based sports program.
Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited 4-year college or university in any state.
They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.