December

December Scholarships

The Right to Trial Scholarship Contest

  • Award: $1,000
  • Deadline: December 1, 2023
  • Eligibility: Must be high school seniors accepted to a college or university (graduating summer 2023) or students who are currently enrolled in a college or university (beginning fall semester 2023).
  • More Info: https://geerhartlaw.com/scholarship-contest/  



Dell Scholarship

Deadline: December 1, 2022

Criteria: 1)Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. 2)Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation. 3)Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in the first year of college. 4)Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. 5)Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA. 6)Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.

Description: While we have a required 2.4-grade point average, Dell Scholars targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. 

Amount: $20,000 

For more information https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

 

Various Student Scholarships

Deadline: various, November 13 - December 31, 2022

Criteria: Various, see link below for specific details to each scholarship

Description: Various scholarships geared towards a “no hassle” of numerous applications & essays

Amount: from $1,000 - $50,000

For more information 2022 College Scholarships | Application Deadlines for Students (studentscholarships.org

The Science Ambassador Scholarship

Deadline: December 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm CST

Criteria: Plan to attend college in the United States; will be pursuing a degree in the STEM field. To apply, submit a three-minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science you are passionate about. You can discuss any topic in science you like, not necessarily your field of study. Upload the video to YouTube, and make sure the video is set to public. 

Description: A full tuition scholarship for a woman seeking an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or math, funded by Cards Against Humanity. 

Amount: The winner of the Science Ambassador Scholarship will receive full tuition coverage for up to four years. 

For more informationhttp://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org

 

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship 

Deadline:   December 16, 2022 at 3pm Central time

Description: Applicants should highlight academic achievement, work ethic, and support of  their community through volunteerism and work experience.

Criteria:  Must be a US citizen and currently a high school senior with plans to attend a 2 or 4-yr college or university. WILL CLOSE WHEN 10,000 HAVE BEEN RECEIVED - APPLY EARLY

Amount:  Varies at $2500, $5,000 and $500  - over 350 being offered

For more informationhttps://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/

 

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes (2022)

Deadline: The application for 2021-2022 cycle closed on December 24, 2021, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time for all candidates (even if you live in Central, Mountain, or Pacific Coast time zones). Updated details for the 2022-2023 program cycle will be posted on this website in October.

Amount: $20,000 (20 at $1000 each)

Criteria: 1. Be entering college in the Fall of 2022 as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree;

2. Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.

3.Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; 

4. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win); 

5. Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.

For more informationFootlocker

Raoul Teilhet Scholarships

Deadline: December 15, 2022

Amount: $3000 for four year study, $1,000 for two year programs

Criteria: 1)Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate continuing college students. 2)The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member in good standing of an AFT local union in California. 3)The applicant must be listed as a dependent on their parent’s or guardian’s tax return.

Award selection is based on academic achievement, special talents and skills, participation in extracurricular activities, community service, financial need, and a 500-word essay on a social issue of the applicant’s choice. Scholarships are awarded for any one year of higher education: High school seniors who received Raoul Teilhet Scholarships are not eligible for another scholarship as continuing college students.The CFT accepts only online applications.



For more information:  https://www.cft.org/scholarships


Let's Get YOU Flying! (Flight Training Scholarship)

 

Deadline: December 30, 2022

Criteria: Applicant must be a female living with Monterey or Santa Cruz counties. To be used by the recipient to obtain her private pilot license or to obtain an advanced rating to further her pursuit of a career in aviation.

Amount: $ 2000

For more information: https://www.montereybay99s.org/scholarship.html

 

The Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship 

Deadline: December 31, 2021 - second application cycle deadline 

Description: Scholarship is in support of single dads who sacrifice for their children.   

Criteria:  Open to high school seniors in financial need who have been raised by a single dad or who are single fathers themselves.  Must be US citizen or permanent legal resident, accepted by a 2 or 4 year vocational or technical institution in the US after graduation.  

Amount:  Twice a year at $1000 each event

For more informationhttps://littlebundle.com/pages/superdad-scholarship

 

 

 

Scholarship Guides to Review

Scholarship Guide for Hispanic and Latino Students

 Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students

 Scholarship Guide for Students of Color