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Top 70 December Scholarships in 2023
December is a very busy month for most students. It marks the end of the first academic semester which usually means additional homework and exams. For students who are high school seniors, December is when some students learn the status of Early Decision and Early Action applications. Most seniors will also finalize their applications for Regular Decision applications. On top of all of this, students are also preparing for their December break. This is an excellent opportunity to apply for many of the great December scholarships available!
Below you will find the top December scholarships that are available for high school students, college students, and even graduate students! Some of them expire very soon, so don’t wait!
Skip ahead to…
- Top December scholarships
- How to write effective scholarship applications
- Tips for students in December
- Frequently asked questions about December scholarships
- Additional scholarship lists to explore
Top 64 December Scholarships in 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
Au’s Golden Ticket Scholarship
Open to high school athletes who have given their all on the field, specifically those who exemplify hard work and determination.
International Student Scholarship
Open to undergraduate international students studying in the United States and who are paying out-of-state tuition.
Dell Scholars Program
Are you a college-bound high school senior looking for financial assistance to pay off your postsecondary education? If so, consider applying for the Dell Scholars Program! The program is open…
Show MoreHagan Scholarship
Are you a college-bound high school senior attending a public school in the United States? Further, do you come from a low-income household? If all those statements apply, consider applying…
Show MoreVisionary Scholarship
Are you a high school student with dreams of going to college one day? If so, consider applying for the Visionary Scholarship! Each application cycle, the scholarship awards between $1,000…
Show MoreEquitable Excellence Scholarship
Are you a college-bound high school senior who displays strength and courage in approaching challenges, and enjoys sharing wisdom with others? If so, consider applying for the Equitable Excellence Scholarship!…
Show MoreBurger King Scholars Program
Are you a graduating high school senior living in the U.S, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada and working at Burger King or are related to an employee? If so, consider…
Show More$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…
Show More$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards…
Show MoreU.S. Creative Writing Awards Scholarship
Are you a college-bound high school senior with a love for the written or spoken word? If so, consider applying for the U.S. Creative Writing Awards Scholarship! The scholarship is…
Show MoreBlakemore Freeman Fellowship
Are you a bachelor's degree holder pursuing a career that involves the use of an East or Southeast Asian language? If so, consider applying for the Blakemore Freeman Fellowship! The…
Show MorePioneers of Flight Scholarship
The Pioneers of Flight Scholarship was established by the National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic…
Show MoreBeatrice Medicine Award
The Beatrice Medicine Award was established by the Society for Applied Anthropology to honor the memory of Dr. Beatrice Medicine with an annual student travel scholarship. The scholarship provides financial…
Show MoreHuman Rights Defender Student Travel Award
The Human Rights Defender Travel Award provides a travel scholarship each year for a student to attend the annual meetings of the Society. Individuals must have been enrolled as a…
Show MoreEdward H. and Rosamond B. Spicer Travel Award
The Spicer Student Travel Fund Awards commemorate the lifelong and very special concern of Edward H. and Rosamond B. Spicer in furthering the maturation of students in the social sciences,…
Show MoreDel Jones Memorial Travel Award
The Del Jones Memorial Travel Award was established to honor Del Jones, a distinguished member of SfAA (Society for Applied Anthropology) and an African American anthropologist who developed perspectives that…
Show MoreGil Kushner Memorial Travel Award
The Gil Kushner Memorial Travel Award was established in honor of Gilbert Kushner, a longtime SfAA Fellow and winner of the Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award in 2005. By the…
Show MoreRubincam Youth Award
Are you interested in your personal family history and genealogy? If so, consider applying for the Rubincam Youth Award! The Rubincam Youth Award is open to middle and high school…
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How to write effective scholarship applications
December scholarships, like any scholarship opportunity, are very competitive. In order to win money for your education, you’ll have to craft standout applications. Luckily, we can help you with that. Check out our guides to starting and ending scholarship essays, writing about yourself, and writing a winning scholarship essay. We can also walk you through answering the most common scholarship essay prompts and writing a scholarship resume. Good luck!
Tips for students in December
December is always a great time to finish the first half of the school year strong. Make sure to keep up with your schoolwork, and study early and often for finals. Form study groups with friends to help learn the material better and make the study process more fun.
If you’re already on break, remember that you can take advantage of the time away from class to get ahead on schoolwork or studying for any upcoming tests. The added flexibility in your winter break schedule can allow you to immerse yourself in a way that you cannot during the school year.
And remember – take some time over your holiday break to relax and spend time with your family!
