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.

• Annual 2K Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship

  $2,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  This scholarship aims to recognize and reward students pursuing degrees in mental health fields. We believe in the transformative power of education and the profound influence mental health professionals can have on the well-being of society. The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program. The Drug Rehab USA Mental Scholarship is open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the field of mental health and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others. A panel of mental health professionals and educators will evaluate submissions*

  No essay required

• Study Abroad Scholarship in BiH for American Minority Students

  $2,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) Study Abroad Scholarship Program for American Minority Students offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students of African American, Hispanic American, and Native American descent to study in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This program supports up to 100 students annually and provides funding to experience a unique study abroad opportunity in a country rich in history and culture.

  No essay required

• Smith Scholarship Foundation

  $20,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  The Smith Foundation provides financial scholarships annually to deserving Alabama students. Applications open each Fall, typically in September or October, and close the first week in January. Applications are announced on the website and every high school in the state receives written and/or phone contact to alert counselors, English teachers, or other school staff. Follow the instructions located on the Smith Foundation website to obtain the link to the application.

  Essay written for you

• ASSP Foundation Professional Education Grant Program

  $500

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  To recognize occupational safety and health students and professionals working towards their educational goals. Occupational safety and health. Applicants must be enrolled in an OSH-related degree program and are planning on supporting career in the OSH profession with degree, an academic scholarship; due to federal and international taxation and regulations, grants are not available to individuals located outside of the United States. Selection will be based on committee criteria.

  No essay required

• The Ernst Scholarship

  $1,500

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  The Ohio Baptist Educational Society (OBES) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rev. Robert E. and Gladys G. Ernst Scholarship (Ernst Scholarship). The Ernst Scholarship will be endowed by the family and friends of Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Ernst in honor of their fifty-plus years of service to Baptist churches throughout Ohio. The Ernst Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500, will be offered annually, funded by the Ernst family and awarded by the OBES according to guidelines set forth in Article II of the OBES By-Laws, with one exception.

  No essay required

• Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant

  $3,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  To support librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group(s) of people. Library and archival sciences. Applicants must be an ALA member. Selection will be based on Jury.

  No essay required

• AE Flight Training Scholarship

  $20,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  To assist licensed pilot members who wish to complete an additional pilot certificate and pilot training course. Aviation. Women pilot with an appropriate medical certificate and a member of The Ninety-Nine.

  No essay required

• JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships

  $1,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  To support students seeking STEM degrees and help to close the skill gap in the current American job market. Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Technology. Applicants must be students who will major or are majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math); must be High school students who have been accepted to college and students who are currently enrolled in a college or university are eligible; students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application; must be two-year and four-year universities in the United States; must have a minimum GPA of 3.6; past winners are not eligible. Selection will be based on committee criteria.

  No essay required

• AIERF Candidate for Designation Course Scholarship

  Amount varies

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  To help standardize the appraisal process by promoting professional education and upholding high ethical standards. Real estate. Applicants must be Candidates for Designation who are active in appraising and need financial assistance to take Appraisal Institute courses leading to the MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, or AI-RRS designations.

  No essay required

• International Documentary Photography Award

  $1,000

  Due Jan 1, 2027

  The International Documentary Photography Award encourages personal involvement in social issues and promotes socially conscious documentary photography. It is open to all fully-matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of degree major, gender, ethnic background, or country of residence. Fully-matriculated post-secondary student Selection is based upon the application submission and the student's demonstrated interest/involvement in using photography to document a person, group of people, place, event, happening of social relevance, or of personal importance. Awards are solely at the discretion of the Award Committee.

  No essay required