December
December Scholarships - Listed by Due Date
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College Board Opportunity Scholarships - ongoing
CFNC Scholarships - Various Due dates
Must be a JUNIOR in HS
Provides up to $7,500 each semester to attend college
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first-semester following high school graduation.
5. Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1 until commencement of the fall semester in college.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
5 - DOD Scholarship
Be a citizen of the United States
Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2028
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline*
Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**
Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2026
Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years
Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense
14 - Science Ambassador Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math.
15 - Daughtry Family Foundation
IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA, THIS IS ONE YOU CANNOT MISS!!!!
The Daughtry Family Foundation is offering post-secondary scholarships to deserving high school seniors in Johnston and Sampson Counties, NC again this academic year.
We anticipate offering two-four scholarship awards in year two in the amount of $25,000 per academic year to be used for tuition, room and board.
The criteria includes:Students attending high school in Johnston and/or Sampson Counties, NCAcademic performance with minimum GPA of 3.0Financial NeedDemonstration of overcoming personal and economic hardships
BURGER KING® General Track – Available to all high school seniors or past recipients who meet the criteria below.
Applicants must-
Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school
Be first-time applicants who are graduating 2026 high school seniors
31 - Interstellar Research Group Scholarship
The program will provide one undergraduate scholarship, one masters scholarship, and one doctoral scholarship for qualifying students.
Applications are open to students enrolled at a university in the United States/or its territories, and must be a citizen of the United States and live in the United States and/or its territories.
Areas included can be STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related fields, ecology, social sciences, environmental, business, health, law, agriculture, food sciences, computer science, education, construction, and any degrees that can be applied to interstellar space travel missions and to help establish successful civilizations.
The $2,500 scholarships are merit-based and require applicants to complete an essay with their application forms.
31 - Aya’s Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
Full-time nursing students, or those with proof of acceptance to a nursing program at an accredited institution in the U.S., who:
Are in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Are involved in extracurricular organizations and/or volunteer work.
Are passionate about patient care and a career in healthcare.
31 - Mountaire Scholarship Program
Eligible applicants include high school seniors (both traditional and vocational/technical), as well as students enrolled in two-year community colleges or four-year universities.
This $3,000 scholarship is designed to encourage and support the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the future of agriculture, skilled trades, and the communities we serve.
Students must be nominated for these scholarships by a teacher or school guidance counselor. Ask any staff member to nominate you!
Nominations will be accepted through December 31, 2025.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship CURRENTLY CLOSED
Computer Science or Engineering major required
Eligibility requirements:
2.3 or higher GPA
Completed a computer science course in high school
Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science
High school senior in the US
US citizen or permanent resident