55 January Scholarships That Are Un-brr-lieveably Great
The college scholarships due in January
This post shows you lots of great January scholarships you can apply for this winter.
The end of the semester brings a whirlwind of stress and last-minute chaos, but once it’s over, you can finally recharge. Winter break is the perfect time to kick back and relax, but it’s also a great chance to knock out a few scholarship applications.
To help you get started without the hassle, I’ve rounded up a list of top scholarships due in January. Now you can dive right into applying instead of spending time searching around!
Video OverviewJanuary Scholarships List
🤓 Starting college in the fall? Check out our list of January scholarships for high school seniors.
-
Jennifer and Rob Tower Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to All students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsAny high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who has volunteering experience or is pursuing a field of study that gives something positive back to the world may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
-
Elizabeth Schalk Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family.
-
Bear Fan ScholarshipEligibility
Open to All students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsThis $500 scholarship is open to any student at any education level with any GPA. The only requirement? You must be a fan of “The Bear” TV series!
-
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship – JanuaryEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
Chia Family Foundation Scholarship ProgramEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
Online Learning Innovator ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsThis scholarship is open to any military veteran, active-duty service member, or a dependent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident and uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further their learning.
-
WTS Minnesota Katherine Turnbull ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Transportation Related -
WTS Minnesota Donna Allen ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Transportation Related -
The May Firm Scholarship – WinterEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
MarvelOptics.com Scholarship – Spring SemesterEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship – SpringEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Nursing Additional RequirementsMust be enrolled in a Nursing program in the Houston or surrounding areas.
-
NJCPA Scholarship FundEligibility
Open to Undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors Demographic GPA 3.2 + Major / Field Accounting -
Live Más ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Students ages 16-26 Demographic Major / Field Any -
Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate StudentsEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be planning an overseas program in a country outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
Must be matriculated for the duration of their Boren Awards-funded program in an undergraduate or graduate degree program located within the US.
All Boren Awards-funded programs must include language study as a core element for the duration of the grant.
-
National FFA Scholarship ProgramEligibility
Open to Senior year high school students, college freshmen–juniors, + vocational students Demographic Major / Field Animal Related, Agricultural Related Additional RequirementsMust be an FFA (Future Farmers of America) member in high school or an FFA Alumni in college.
Whether you’re pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million! You will be considered for all scholarships whose eligibility criteria you meet.
-
Fallen “Freaks” ScholarshipEligibility
Open to All students Demographic Major / Field Criminal Justice, Forensic Science -
NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship – Fall SportsEligibility
Open to Senior undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.2 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be a student-athlete at an active NCAA member institution.
-
William A. March Education Trust ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Linly Heflin College ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have an ACT score of 23, may be superscored
-
Appalachian Region Vocational ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, trade school students, and undergraduates Demographic Major / Field STEM
Final thoughts on scholarships with January deadlines
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 don’t forget that 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!
More college scholarships:
- The Top February Scholarships to Help You Pay for College
- College Scholarships Due in March [Big List]
Pin it for later 📌:
January Deadline Scholarships
Charlie, co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College, has spent over 8 years exploring the personal and cultural aspects of college life. She specializes in college student advice, lifestyle pointers, and style inspiration. She’s also obsessed with staying organized and mastering the art of gift-giving. Charlie lives in the Pacific Northwest. Learn more about her on the About Page.