Tomorrow Starts Today: December Scholarship Deadlines

November is a month full of important celebrations—not only is it Military Family Month, but it’s also National Scholarship Month, when educators try to build awareness of the many financial opportunities available to college-bound kids. Now is the time to narrow down the best December scholarships for the next step in your academic journey.

Did you know that there are millions of different college scholarships and financial aid opportunities available to students? It’s true, and not all of them are awarded for earning a stellar GPA. In a survey conducted by the National Scholarship Providers Association’s (NSPA), the most important criteria for scholarship eligibility (after academic merit and financial need) is community service, so if volunteering is an important part of your life, you might be a great fit for December’s Burger King James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship or the AXA Achievement Scholarship.

Check out our current list of scholarships below.

 

December Scholarships

Science Ambassador Scholarship
Award: Full tuition (see site for details)
Deadline: December 9, 2019
Description: Open to female high school seniors who intend on pursuing a degree in science, engineering, or math, applicants must submit an original three-minute video explaining a topic in science she’s passionate about.
Apply here.

 

Burger King James W. McLamore WHOPPER Scholarship
Award: $50,000
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Description: Open to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3, minimum 25 ACT score or 1700 SAT score, and demonstrate an active leadership role in community service and/or co-curricular activity.
Apply here.

 

Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 27, 2019
Description: Open to high school seniors with a U.S. residency, who are committed to servicing their community by pledging to abstain from distracted driving. Applicants must be 18 years old, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be accepted into an accredited U.S. college for the spring.
Apply here.

 

National Genealogical Society Rubincam Youth Award
Award: $250-500 (see site for details)
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Description: Open to students in middle school and high school. Awards are given for an appropriately prepared genealogy.
Apply here.

 

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Award: $2,500-25,000 (see site for details)
Deadline: December 15, 2019
Description: Awarded to high school seniors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who are attending college in the fall 2020 semester. Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in school, the community, or the workplace. They must thoughtfully convey how they identified a challenge and volunteered to strengthen their community through service.
Apply here.

 

Early January Scholarships

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000, renewable up to 3 additional years (multiple awards available)
Deadline: January 3, 2020
Description: Open to U.S. citizens who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study for the entire academic year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate leadership, drive, and integrity at school, work, and within the community.
Apply here.

 

Foot Locker Foundation Scholarship
Award: $20,000 (20 awards available)
Deadline: January 3, 2020
Description: Open to high school seniors who will be entering college in the fall of 2020. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be currently involved in high school, intramural, or community-based sports.
Apply here.

 

One Earth Film Festival Young Filmmakers Contest
Award: $100-1,000 (see site for details)
Deadline: January 5, 2020
Description: Open to students beginning in Grade 3. Applicants must submit a 3- to 8-minute video covering one of the following themes: water, waste, food, transportation, energy, or open space and ecosystems.
Apply here.