73+ Fa-La-La-Fabulous December Scholarships to Apply for This Winter
Just like Santa Claus, these December scholarship deadlines only come around once a year…
Did you see? The Best College Scholarships Due in November
The winter break from school is a time of relaxation and preparation for the new year. But between holiday festivities, traveling, shopping, and applying for last-minute scholarships – December can be a busy month!
And sometimes just tracking down the scholarship opportunities that are ending soon feels like half the battle.
Luckily:
I put together a big list of December scholarships. So now, you can spend less time searching and more time working on applications.
Check out the video below for a highlight reel of the top December deadline scholarships!
Scholarships Due in December
Not a current college student? These December scholarships for high school seniors might be a better fit.
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“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship – DecemberEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
USBC Earl Anthony Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a non-professional USBC (United States Bowling Congress) member.
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Car Accident Survivor ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 2.8 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have been seriously injured in a car accident.
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DoD SMART Scholarship ProgramEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field STEM Additional RequirementsMust be able to complete at least one summer internship (multi-year scholars only), and willing to accept post-graduation employment with the DoD.
*Award: Full tuition + education related expenses, stipend of $30,000 – $46,000, health insurance and more.
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Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship – SpringEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any -
Lynn G. Bellenger ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Science, Engineering Additional RequirementsScholarships are awarded to undergraduate engineering or pre-engineering students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.
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Community Commitment Scholarship ContestEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Eco-Warrior ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have a passion for sustainability.
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Ottinger Employment Lawyers Annual Scholarship ContestEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Scholarship for Women GolfersEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a golfer in some capacity.
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Future Designer ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Ai Engstrom National Scholarship – SpringEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any -
José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship FundEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have work or significant volunteer experience
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CIRI Foundation Jump Start Awards – DecemberEligibility
Open to Post-secondary education students who are concurrently enrolled in high school Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a direct lineal descendant of a CIRI original enrollee.
Must be enrolled in a recognized or accredited college, training program, or other authorized post-secondary education course of study while concurrently enrolled in high school or an equivalent program.
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CT Chimney Repair ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, trade school students Demographic Major / Field Construction, Plumbing, Carpentry, Skilled Trades -
Abu Omar Halal ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsFirst generation students, applicants who display leadership qualities, and students who have community service experience are preferred.
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Creative Masonry & Chimney LLC ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, trade school students Demographic Major / Field Construction, Plumbing, Carpentry, Skilled Trades -
Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics TeachersEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Physics or related science Additional RequirementsMust intend to pursue a career in teaching physics at the high school level.
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First-Gen Futures ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
USBC Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a non-professional USBC (United States Bowling Congress) member and must have competed in bowling.
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Aalam Samsavar ScholarshipEligibility
Open to College juniors Demographic GPA 3.4 + Major / Field Pre-Dental -
USBC Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a non-professional USBC (United States Bowling Congress) member.
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Nitro Pay For College No-Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
Lamber-Goodnow ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, professional school students Demographic GPA 2.8 + Major / Field Any, Medical, Pre-Law, Physical Therapy -
Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES) – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Education Additional RequirementsMust be a student at one of FFMT’s participating universities/colleges. Must have earned 60 credit hours or an AA degree, and have not exceeded 18 credit hours of upper-division education courses.
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National Space Club & Foundation Keynote ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM -
Worthy Women’s ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Continuing education professional studies program students Demographic Major / Field Any -
PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship – WinterEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field STEM, Business, Economics -
Terry Masters Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Fine Arts -
Promising Pathways-Single Parent ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Science Ambassador ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field STEM -
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Insight ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Any Demographic Major / Field STEM, Medicine -
AI Innovators Undergraduate ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field AI -
Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Big Picture ScholarshipEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. StudiesEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.5 + Major / Field Any -
WTS Minnesota Katherine Turnbull Undergraduate Leadership ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Transportation-related -
Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship – FallEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
WTS-MN Donna Allen Undergraduate ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Transportation-related -
Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Mental Health -
Avacare Medical ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Medical, Nursing -
Scholarships4Moms ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
North American Van Lines Logistics ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Logistics (or equivalent) -
Creative Safety Supply Scholarship – WinterEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, trade school students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
Medical Scrubs Collection ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Medical, Nursing, Medicine, Pre-Dental, Therapy Additional RequirementsEither essay OR art piece may be submitted.
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Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Transportation-related Additional RequirementsMust be currently enrolled in a transportation-related field OR have career aspirations in the transportation industry, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics
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Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship FundEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduates Demographic Major / Field Counseling or related -
AWWA Jacobs Holly A. Cornell ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Engineering, finance, IT, Water research Additional RequirementsOpen to outstanding female and/or minority students pursuing advanced training as a graduate student in the field of water supply and treatment.
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True Medical Women in STEM ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field STEM -
Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Nursing Additional RequirementsMilitary professionals and LGTBQIA+ members are especially encouraged to apply.
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Viper Tool Storage Cosmetology ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, trade school students Demographic Major / Field Cosmetology -
AWWA ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Water Industry Related Additional Requirements26 different scholarships available with varying requirements.
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Innovation In Education Scholarship – DecemberEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
AREMA Educational Foundation ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Engineering, Engineering technology Additional RequirementsMust have an interest in railway engineering.
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David W. Martin Law Group ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Law, Pre-Law -
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Third-year and four-year undergraduate students Demographic GPA 3.2 + Major / Field Any -
Achieve Today Scholarship – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Research Paper Contest For EveryoneEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Greenberg and Ruby Injury Attorneys ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
C.I.P. (College Is Power) ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsThis scholarship is intended to fund the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Transgender First ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students, trade school students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Single Parent Scholarship – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students who are single parents. Must have primary physical custody of one or more minor children Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Current undergraduate, graduate students, and medical school students Demographic GPA 3.7 + Major / Field Any -
HeadsetPlus.com College ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
“Because College is Expensive” Scholarship – WinterEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Wild ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school juniors and seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Arts -
Achieve Today Scholarship – SpringEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMay submit video OR audio OR essay.
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Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship – WinterEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
William A. Lewis ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field STEM -
Unigo $10K ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Yolanda and Sam Shuster ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Business -
Bronx Injury Lawyers Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, professional school students Demographic Major / Field Law, Pre-Law -
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay CompetitionEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Law, Pre-Law -
CX Winter Break ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Brooklyn Injury Lawyers Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, professional school students Demographic Major / Field Pre-Law, Law -
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay CompetitionEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Law, Pre-Law -
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest – DecemberEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any
Final thoughts on scholarships with December deadlines
I hope you found some great December scholarships to apply for this month. Here’s to ending the year on the right foot! 🥂
Related:
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She’s a 2015 graduate who teaches overwhelmed students and parents of students how to confidently navigate the whole college thing. As a former broke college kid, she’s passionate about helping students develop the skills they need in order to thrive (instead of just survive), stress less, and actually enjoy the full college experience.