Top 159 January Scholarships in 2023

The Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship knows that diversity in education is crucial for the advancement of society and the success of future generations. Thus, it aims to address the lack of representation in the teaching workforce by supporting ambitious African-American males who aspire to become educators. In public schools, the teaching force is predominantly white, with only 2% being Black men. This scholarship recognizes the importance of having educators with diverse backgrounds who can unravel the complexities of our world and dismantle systemic barriers in communities of color. To be eligible, applicants must be African American males with a minimum GPA of 2.8 and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world through their career as an educator. By fostering an inclusive environment and instilling a love for learning, these future educators will shape the minds of students, ensuring a more equitable tomorrow for all.

Are you a current college student interested in pursuing a research career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship! The scholarship is open to nominated applicants who are college sophomores or juniors studying and conducting research in a STEM field. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarships to STEM students across the country to help ensure that the U.S. is producing enough "highly-qualified professionals" in these critical fields. This particular scholarship serves as a memorial for Barry Goldwater, a former air force officer and senator for 30 years. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $7,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. If you are a STEM major passionate about a future research career, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from the first Tuesday in September to the last Friday in January, every year.

Are you a U.S. high school student with a love for U.S. history? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest! Each year, the contest awards up to $10,000 to winning applicants who submit 700 - 1,000 word essays following the year’s prompt. Each year's prompt relates to U.S. history, with this year’s being: “Describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born.” The scholarship is offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. If you love U.S. history and want to put your writing skills and history knowledge to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a Black or African American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently a high school senior? Furthermore, are you planning on soon attending college and have an interest in global entrepreneurship and/or community engagement? If that sounds like you, consider applying for the Ron Brown scholarship! Dedicated to supporting community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans, the scholarship awards $40,000 scholarships to 45-50 hardworking students each year. The scholarship is awarded over the course of one’s four-year undergraduate career, offering $10,000 per year. Winners must be planning on attending accredited four-year universities in the United States. In order to apply, applicants must submit two 500-word essays, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. If you’re passionate about community engagement and want some help paying for college, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship opens in September and has two annual deadlines. The deadlines are November 1st (to have your application be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program AND forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers) and January 9th (final deadline in order to be considered for only the Ron Brown Scholar Program).

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a U.S. citizen or legal resident currently in high school, college, graduate school, or homeschool? Further, do you believe that too much screen time and technology addictions are having a negative impact on young people today? If so, Digital Responsibility wants to hear about it! Each year, their Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship offers $1,000 to the applicant who writes the best 140-character statement (and subsequent 500 - 1,000 word essay) about technology addiction. While only a 140-character statement will be required to apply for the scholarship, bear in mind that finalists will be asked to write a 500 - 1,000 word essay about technology addiction. The scholarship is funded by Digital Responsibility, an organization dedicated to "using technology in a way that doesn't harm others and spreading awareness of the impact that technology has on our health, environment, and society at large." If you’re passionate about stopping technology addictions and want to put your feelings into words, we encourage you to apply!

The Broadcast Scholarship Program is an incredible opportunity for Louisiana college upperclassmen pursuing a career in broadcasting, mass communication, broadcast engineering, or journalism. The LAB is offering up to $8,000 annually, with two lucky recipients receiving $2,000 per semester, totaling $4,000 for the academic year. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in a broadcast curriculum at a Louisiana four-year college or work for a radio or TV station. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in the exciting world of broadcasting!

The Guy M. Wilson Scholarships are exclusively for Michigan residents who are high school seniors and plan to attend a Michigan university or trade school. To qualify, applicants must be a direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member. Eligible service dates are from December 7, 1941 to present day. To apply, applicants must provide a copy of their parent's, grandparent's, or great-grandparent's discharge papers and most recently filed Federal Tax Form 1040. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor your family's military legacy and pursue your academic dreams!

Are you an aspiring filmmaker? If so, consider applying for the StudentCam scholarship! The StudentCam Scholarship is open to students in grades 6-12 who create a short 5-6 minute video documentary on a topic that relates to the year’s competition theme. The scholarship is offered by Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN), a non-profit organization that televises many proceedings of the United States federal government, as well as other public affairs programming all without editing, commentary or analysis. Each year, the scholarship awards cash prizes totaling $100,000 to the top 150 student documentaries. If you’re a middle or high school student passionate about filmmaking who is looking for some help funding your education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student pursuing a trade construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate? If so, consider applying for the DEWALT Trades Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students attending a two-year or vocational school to pursue a trade degree or certificate. The scholarship is offered by Stanley Black & Decker and administered by Scholarship America. With this scholarship, they look to support individuals pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker Trade Goals. Every year, multiple recipients are chosen to receive up to $5,000 to help pay for their chosen program. If you are passionate about a career in construction, mechanics, or technology, we encourage you to apply!

The Adult High School Equivalency Scholarship recognizes and rewards academic achievement in the attainment of high school equivalency and provides an incentive for mature students to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Applicants must be an Alberta resident, have been out of high school for a minimum of three (3) years before starting a high school equivalency program, have completed a high school equivalency program after September 1, 1992 in which the applicant obtained an average of at least 80%, and be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Alberta or elsewhere. Applicants must have obtained a signed nomination by the head of the institution at which they have completed their high school equivalency program. Please visit the scholarship's website for the full list of eligible institutions.

The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany aims to promote the preservation of tropical forests by enlarging the body of botanists with field experience. This fellowship is open to students who anticipate completing the requirements for a Ph.D. in Botany within two years. Applicants must already be Ph.D. candidates enrolled at a US university. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. A brief curriculum vitae is required. Please submit all required documents as one PDF document. Please visit the scholarship's website for the complete information about the application's format.

The Arts Graduate Scholarship encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts to pursue graduate studies in Alberta institutions and other institutions outside Alberta. Students must be studying music, drama, dance, and literacy/visual arts to apply. Applicants must also be residents of Alberta, Canada themselves, or through their parents. If you're an Alberta resident and graduate student with a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply!

The Garden Club of America Award in Desert Studies funds one or more scholars for one year. While the award is intended to have a wide scope pertaining to the arid environment, preference will be given to students wishing to gain practical field experience - specifically, planning and designing for sustainability, rainwater harvesting and plant management, etc. - through structured internships at accredited botanical gardens or arboreta, including, but not limited to, the Desert Botanical Garden.

The Sir James Lougheed Awards of Distinction recognize academic excellence and provides Alberta students in graduate programs with the opportunity to study outside of Alberta at institutions anywhere in the world. There are seven (7) Master's level and eight (8) Doctoral level awards available per year. An individual may receive a lifetime maximum of two scholarships. For a listing of Alberta's public post-secondary institutions, please visit the scholarship's website.

Are you an international or DACA female student looking to earn a STEM degree abroad? If so, you may be eligible for the MPOWER Women in STEM Scholarship! The scholarship is open to international women who want to earn a STEM degree in the U.S. or Canada and are allowed to legally study in the U.S. or Canada. Thus, international women looking to study in the U.S. must have a Green Card, DACA status, or a valid visa. As for Canada, eligible applicants must be permanent residents or have a valid Canadian study permit. The scholarship is offered by MPOWER Financing, a public-benefit corporation based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to advocating for women in STEM. They look to reduce financial barriers to international education, and with this program, they hope to support women in obtaining their STEM degrees. Each year, the scholarship recipients receive up to $6,000 to help pay for their degrees. If you are a woman in STEM and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to address the underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in the state of Florida by increasing the pool of citizens qualified with Ph.D. degrees to teach at the college and university levels. As a by-product, it is expected that employment opportunities in industry will also be expanded.

The Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism aims to encourage graduate studies that will create value for Albertans by promoting informed thinking about Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism. It also aims to support the pursuit of studies in Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism, and build the capacity to undertake human rights or multicultural work in Canada. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a program of study that supports the purpose of the scholarship and be planning to do research that is within a Canadian context and will ultimately benefit Albertans. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae along with the application and other requirements.