Deadline in January 2027 Scholarships
Every scholarship on this page closes in January 2027, and most of them want an essay, which is exactly where students run out of time. Award Scholar matches you to the January 2027 deadlines you qualify for and drafts each essay in your voice, so you can get applications in before the window shuts.
Kids' Chance of South Carolina Scholarship 2026-2027
$500–$3,000Spring scholarship deadline Dec 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM CTKids' Chance of South Carolina awards $500 to $3,000 to students ages 16 through 25 whose parent was killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related incident involving a South Carolina employer. Eligible students may attend vocational, technical, community-college, undergraduate, or graduate programs.
Essay written for youUpromise Future Funds Sweepstakes
$20,000Due Dec 31, 2026Year-long no-purchase sweepstakes for Upromise members who are legal U.S. or D.C. residents of the age of majority. Members earn entries by linking a 529 or student loan account, opening an Upromise Mastercard, and earning cash-back rewards; alternate free entry methods are described in official rules. Monthly, quarterly, and annual prizes up to $20,000 support college savings goals through December 31, 2026.
No essay requiredDr. Jade Education Scholarship
$500Due Dec 31, 2026Bold.org exclusive award supporting Black/African American women earning a graduate degree while working full-time. One $500 winner selected for ambition, need, and boldest Bold.org profile. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay describing the life of their dreams. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Dec 31, 2026; winners announced Feb 1, 2027.
Essay written for youElizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
$2,000Due Dec 31, 2026Bold.org exclusive memorial award for high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students personally affected by mental illness or with a family member affected by mental illness. One $2,000 winner. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay on how mental illness has affected them and/or their family. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Dec 31, 2026; winners announced Feb 1, 2027.
Essay written for you9/11 Day Student Service Leaders College Scholarship
$5,000Due Dec 31, 2026National program for rising high school seniors who design and lead a youth service project on or around September 11. Participants receive a free planning toolkit, carry out the project with an adult advisor, and document impact. After completing the project, outstanding leaders may apply for one of up to ten $5,000 college scholarships judged on leadership, creativity, and community impact. Applications open October 1, 2026 and close December 31, 2026.
Essay written for youCARRY the Torch Scholarship
$500+Due Dec 31, 2026CARRY awards at least $500 to a current high-school senior or full-time undergraduate student who will enroll full-time at an accredited college or university for the applicable fall semester. The public application requires a recommendation, transcript or acceptance letter, resume, and applicant-authored personal video of no more than two minutes.
2026 Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship
$2,500Due Dec 31, 2026Kitchen Cabinet Kings awards $2,500 to one U.S. citizen who is enrolled or planning to enroll during the upcoming academic year in an accredited U.S. college, university, graduate program, or trade school. Applicants submit an original essay of no more than 500 words explaining how they would launch a small business with $10,000 and current AI tools, and must already follow the sponsor on at least two social platforms.
Essay written for youYork County Conservation District Scholarship
$1,000Due Dec 31, 2026York County, Pennsylvania residents who are enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, or associate program and are majoring, or plan to major, in agriculture, conservation, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field may apply. Applicants must not have received a York County Conservation District scholarship in the previous year. The district awards two $1,000 scholarships for the 2026-27 cycle. Applications are due December 31, 2026. Applicants complete the public online form with their contact and college information, exact enrollment status and GPA, conservation-related activities, two 150-300 word responses, their most recent unofficial transcript, and one scholarship-specific professional recommendation letter.
Essay written for youLone Star State Scholars Award
$1,000Due Dec 31, 2026Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for high school, college, and graduate students who currently reside in or attend school in Texas. Applicants describe a person who inspired them to take meaningful action and explain the resulting activity or project. Selection weighs response quality and Scholarships360 platform activity. Apply on Scholarships360 by Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner; funds sent to the recipient's school.
Essay written for youSunshine State Scholars Award
$1,000Due Dec 31, 2026Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for Florida high school, college, and graduate students who reside in or attend school in the state. Applicants write about someone who inspired meaningful action in their life and describe the project or activity that resulted. Selection weighs essay quality and Scholarships360 activity. One winner chosen after Dec 31, 2026. Apply directly through a free Scholarships360 account.
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