39 Un-brr-lieveably Great January Scholarships
College scholarships due in January 2023…
This post shows you lots of great January scholarships you can apply for this winter.
The end of a semester is a whirlwind of stress, tests, and last-minute panic attacks. But once the craziness ends it’s like having a huge weight lifted off your shoulders.
You can finally relax! And some serious veg out time is much needed.
In addition to recuperation, the winter break from school is also the perfect time to knock out a few scholarship applications.
I even put together a list of the scholarships due in January this year to make things a little easier for you. Now you don’t need to spend time searching because all the best ones are right here in this post.
Instead, you can focus your efforts on filling out the applications. And in turn, that leaves more time for napping.
For a quick preview of the top scholarships to apply for this month, check out the video below.
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- Deadlines in Early January (1st – 14th)
- Deadlines in Mid-January (15th – 19th)
- Deadlines in Late January (20th – 31st)
January Scholarships
Sigirci-Jones Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any undergraduate student who has at least a 3.2 GPA and is pursuing nursing may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
Android Intelligence Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to applicants who are 20+ years old, use an Android phone daily, and get the most out of Android Intelligence.
Submit: N/A – no essay!
Wanda Moore Luttrell Memorial Scholarship
Learner Education Women in Mathematics Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be female and a current high school senior who plans to study mathematics or related fields or an undergraduate currently studying in these fields.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to all students at any education level.
Submit: N/A
REP 1 RISE Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen who is a high school senior, high school graduate, or current college undergraduate student. High school students must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
Submit: Online application and current transcripts.
MarvelOptics.com National Scholarship Contest
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Eligibility: Any current, full-time student at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is eligible to apply.
Submit: 300 word essay or 1 minute video response to the following prompt: Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” What does that mean to you?
The May Firm Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to students enrolled at a community college or university.
Submit: Online application, 300+ word essay, and a copy of your resume.
NJCPA Scholarship Fund
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Eligibility: Must be a resident of New Jersey attending a New Jersey college or university with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Must be an accounting major or have a concentration in accounting with at least 6-12 credits in accounting completed by the end of the spring 2023 semester. Must have a current Sophomore/Junior status at a four-year institution, or second year status at a community college.
Submit: An online application, 500 word essay, official transcript, and your resume.
National “Don’t Wait to Reach Your Potential” Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to college-bound teens in grades 9th – 12th.
Submit: A short online form.
Future Leaders in Technology Scholarship
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Eligibility: The scholarship is open to college and university students pursuing a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or data science. You must also be a member of an underrepresented group, including: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Native American, LGBTQA+, and Women.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship
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Eligibility:
Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study, pursuing a certificate or degree in a non-medical STEM or business-related field.
In addition, applicants must self-identify as a member of one of the specified underrepresented groups and reside and/or attend college is one of the 24 specified U.S. states.
Submit: Online application, current transcript, and most recent filed form 1040.
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Must be in final season of NCAA athletics eligibility or must have completed athletic eligibility; be in final year of undergraduate academic work or received an undergraduate degree; have a GPA of 3.2 or higher; and be enrolled in a graduate degree granting program within one-year after the academic year the scholarship was awarded.
Submit: Student-athletes must be nominated by the institution’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) or a FAR designee (preferably an individual in academics).
William A. March Education Trust Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, graduate, current undergraduate, or current graduate student. High school seniors and graduates must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Submit: Online application and current transcript.
Cliff T. Wofford STEM Scholarship
Live Más Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to all legal U.S. residents ages 16-26 who are pursuing higher education.
Submit: A 2-minute video on what you’re passionate about and how you plan to make a difference. It could be a short film, animation, or a simple testimonial.
ScottMadden Inspire Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must identify as Black or African American, be a current resident of Atlanta (GA), Boston (MA), or the “Research Triangle.” Students must be a current undergraduate sophomore or above majoring in one of the listed majors, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Submit: Online application, current transcript, and a copy of your most recent form 1040.
Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship
Lynn Welding Next Generation in Welding Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student who is or will be studying welding may apply for this scholarship, but students in New England are preferred.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
The Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants
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Eligibility: Open to all students.
Submit: Proof that you have applied to other scholarships and a short letter about yourself.
APIA Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States; be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2023; and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Submit: Online application.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to any high school or college student within the U.S. or Canada with a GPA of 3.0+.
Submit: Online application, letter of recommendation, self-photo, and an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation (no min or max word/page count).
Chia Family Foundation Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Must be at least 17 years of age, be Chinese-American by direct lineal descent, be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, received a high school diploma or equivalent by fall 2022, and have completed or expect to complete one full year of full-time college education by June 2023. Students must Plan to enroll for the entire 2023-24 academic year in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an accredited private non-profit four year college in the United States that is currently ranked among the top twenty-five National Liberal Arts Colleges by US News and World Report. Students must be studying to obtain a first bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Submit: Online application, current transcript, most recent filed form 1040.
The Homer Fund Orange Scholars Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, or college junior planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of 2023. In addition, must be a dependent of a full- or part-time hourly associate of The Home Depot and its subsidiaries, The Home Depot Canada, or The Home Depot Mexico at the time of application.
Submit: Online application and transcripts.
BTL Athletes Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any low-income high school junior or senior who’s a varsity athlete or any current undergraduate students who are athletes on a college team may apply for this scholarship. Students who only play intramural or club sports are not eligible.
Submit: A 2-5 minute video sharing your personal background, your aspirations, and how this scholarship would help you on your journey.
Supermom Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are single mothers or have been directly impacted by a single mother.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Homeschooled students are eligible to apply. There is no age limit. Must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Submit: 140 character statement about technology addiction. Finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships
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Eligibility: General requirements – applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required. Specific eligibility requirements apply per scholarship (multiple available).
Submit: Online application.
New Year, New Me Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or D.C.
Submit: Quick online form and one sentence response to the question.
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or are lawfully living in the United States and must be 13 years of age or older on the date of their entry.
Submit: Your email address. Selection is based on the quality of students’ MyMozaic profile.
Morgan Law Group Annual Legal Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be accepted or currently attending a law school in the United States, and must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident who is authorized to work in the country.
Submit: Proof of legal U.S. residency, one to three page essay, and proof of acceptance or attendance at a law school in the United States.
Promising Pathways – Hearing Impairment Scholarship
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Eligibility: Any student who wears a hearing aid or cochlear implant to assist with hearing and is pursuing higher education (including technical programs, two-year college degrees, and four-year college degrees) may apply, although low-income students are preferred.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
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Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents who are at least 16 years old. Must be a high school senior who will be or a college student who is enrolled at least half-time in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program or graduate program at an eligible school within one (1) year of winner notification/confirmation.
Submit: Your email address.
Growing with Gabby Scholarship
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Eligibility: Students of any education level are eligible to apply, including people who are in the workforce but still have student debt to pay off. Eligible students must share in Gabby’s core values of hard work, passion, and drive.
Submit: 400 – 600 word essay.
I Have a Dream Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be at least 14 years of age and a legal U.S. resident.
Submit: 250 words or less response to the scholarship question.
EnergyRates.ca College Scholarship
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Eligibility: Must be enrolled in an American or Canadian post-secondary educational institution, or planning to enroll in such an institution within the following calendar year.
Submit: Online application and a 500 words or less essay (written in English or French) in response to the prompt.
Executive Leadership Council Scholarship Program
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Eligibility: General Eligibility – Must be a U.S. citizen, identify as Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, or other African Descent. Students must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university, and demonstrate financial need. Multiple scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students.
Submit: Unofficial transcript, essays, recommendation form, and supplemental documents.
eQuality Scholarships
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Eligibility: Open to California residents who have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community. Applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible. Scholarships available to graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, and medical students.
Submit: An online application.
Return 2 College Scholarship
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who are starting a program of higher education (college or graduate school) within the next 12 months or are currently full- or part-time students. Applicants must be age 17 years or older. There is no maximum age limit.
Submit: Short online application and a 3 sentence essay.
Wrapping up with college scholarships in January
So there you have it. Those are the best January scholarships and their deadlines for applications.
Most of them are worth quite a bit!
But:
Big and small awards add up, so don’t pass up any “little” opportunities you qualify for.
Let me know which scholarships you applied for in a comment below and if you have any others that you think I should add to this list.
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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.