Top 128 December Scholarships in 2024

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 and $2,500 to five applicants who submit an essay (~500 words) on why college is important to them. The scholarship is biannual, with the deadlines falling on June 1st and December 1st of each year. The scholarship is funded by the American College Foundation, a college preparation cornerstone with all information and related strategies delivered entirely from the family’s perspective.  If you’re a high schooler passionate about receiving a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply and prepare for your college journey early!Show Less

The ENF Emergency Educational Grants annually award up to $5,000 to the children of deceased or disabled Elks members who are enrolled full-time in a U.S. university. If deceased, such Elk parents or stepparents must have been ENF members in good standing for at least one year at the time of his or her death. Disabled Elk parents/stepparents, on the other hand, must have been a member in good standing for at least one year before he or she became totally disabled and must continue to be an Elk in good standing when the application for assistance is made. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a student in the U.S. above the age of 14 with a love for getting creative? If so, the Top Ten List Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one (1) student who "creates the [best] Top Ten List of the top ten reasons [they] should get this scholarship." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Barbizon College Tuition Scholarship is a game-changer for students looking to achieve their higher education goals. With a whopping $100,000 up for grabs, one lucky winner will be chosen to have up to four years of college tuition covered! Barbizon International LLC, who sponsors the scholarship, believes that education is one of the most important investments young people can make in their future, and they're committed to helping them succeed. The scholarship is awarded every other year by random drawing, and entry forms are available at high schools across the United States. If you're a high school student looking out for help funding your post-secondary education, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!Show Less

The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust seeks current and incoming undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 loops annually as golf caddies or who have worked 150+ hours this season as golf operations staff. Each year, they award $1,000 - $10,000 and $1,000 - $5,000, respectively, to multiple selected Caddie applicants and Golf Operations applicants. The application window opens on July 1st and closes on December 31st of each year. If you're a golf caddy or golf operations staff who is currently or will soon be enrolled in an undergraduate program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an artistically driven individual who uses art to creatively benefit your community? If so, consider applying for the Trevor Coopersmith Urban Art Scholarship! The Trevor Coopersmith Urban Art Scholarship is open to all artistically driven individuals who utilize their art to creatively benefit their communities. The scholarship is funded by Trevor Coopersmith, a young artist and University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) graduate dedicated to helping out his community however he can. During college, Trevor worked four jobs in order to graduate debt-free without any financial support. Thus, he realized his dream was to help others by donating all his works and creating art for his community. Every year, his Urban Art Scholarship awards $350 to help one (1) lucky artist pursue their dreams. If you’re passionate about having a career in arts and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a United States resident who is currently enrolled or about to be enrolled in a college degree program? If so, consider applying for the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship! Through December 2024, the scholarship will award $2,000 to a lucky applicant each month. To apply, interested students must submit an essay about a personal finance topic in 500 words or less. 1st Financial Bank USA (1FBUSA) created this scholarship program to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals. If you're a current or incoming college student in the U.S., we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a U.S. citizen and a high school upperclassman or a current college student? If so, consider applying for the Courage to Grow Scholarship! Each month, the scholarship awards $500 to a student who submits the most thoughtful essay (maximum of 250 words) about why they should be awarded the scholarship. As the scholarship is monthly, the deadlines are the last day of each month. Thus, if you don’t win once, you can always try again! The scholarship was created to help students realize their college dreams by taking away some of the financial concerns surrounding college.  If you’re a college-bound high school upperclassman or a current college student in need of financial help, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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 Blakemore Freeman Fellowship is open to college graduates pursuing a professional, business, or academic career that will require the regular use of East or Southeast Asian languages. Applicants should have already formally studied their target language for at least three years and be willing to partake in extensive language study in an eligible program during the term of the grant. The scholarship is offered by the Blakemore Foundation, a Washington-based charitable trust dedicated to encouraging the use of Asian languages and increasing the understanding of Asian art within the United States. Every year, the fellowship covers tuition, and awards a stipend for related educational expenses, and basic living and transportation costs for the language programs of each of the winning applicants. If you’re looking for some help to pay off your East or Southeast Asian language program, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Jesse W. Fell Scholarship is Illlinois State University's most prestigious award available to new freshmen. Freshmen who meet the criteria for the Fell Scholarship and apply for admission by the priority deadline of November 1 will be invited to apply for this award via email. Students must submit their scholarship applications by December 15th, and can renew the scholarship for up to three years so long as they maintain a 3.75 GPA and stay enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester. If you're an incoming freshman at Illinois State University with at least a 3.75 high school GPA, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a medical student at an accredited medical school in the United States? If so, the MdNect Medical Student Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, to the first and second-third place applicants. The first-place winner will receive 50% of the fund once announced as a winner (1st check) and will receive the second 50% of the fund six months afterward (2nd check). If you're a medical student in the United States, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!  Show Less