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25 Scholarships in December for High School Students & College Students

As the festive lights twinkle and the scent of hot cocoa fills the air, we've unwrapped a list of 25 incredible scholarships available in the month of December. Whether you're a high school whiz-kid or a college scholar, these opportunities could be the perfect present to fuel your educational sleigh ride

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🌟 'Tis the season of giving, and what better gift for high school and college students than the opportunity to chase their dreams through scholarships! πŸŽ“βœ¨

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As the festive lights twinkle and the scent of hot cocoa fills the air, we've unwrapped a list of 25 incredible scholarships available in the month of December. Whether you're a high school whiz-kid or a college scholar, these opportunities could be the perfect present to fuel your educational sleigh ride.This December, let the spirit of Christmas extend beyond just ornaments and carolsβ€”let it pave the way for educational excellence. From STEM enthusiasts to aspiring artists, there's a scholarship waiting to make your dreams come true. πŸš€

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So, grab a candy cane, cozy up by the fireplace, and join us on this scholarship sleigh ride through December! πŸŽ…πŸŒŸ

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1. PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship – Winter

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Eligibility: You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States. Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business. This is open to High school seniors, undergraduates.

Submit: Write an essay (1,200+ words), personal statement, and an online application

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APPLY HERE

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2. Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

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Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate pursuing a degree in the fine arts may apply, but preference will be given to painters. Candidates who practice plein air (painting in the outdoors) are highly preferred.

Submit: To apply, submit a short essay on how the everyday world inspires your art and submit 2-3 images of your original art pieces. Original art only. No reproductions accepted.

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APPLY HERE

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3. Promising Pathways-Single Parent Scholarship

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Eligibility: Open to undergraduates. This scholarship aims to support low-income single parents who are pursuing higher education (including technical programs, two-year college degrees, and four-year college degrees) while raising children who are living in their home.

Submit: To apply,write about your area of study in school, the obstacles you’ve overcome while attending school as a single parent, and your plans and goals once you finish your degree. ESSAY (400 – 600 WORDS)

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APPLY HERE

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4. "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Insight Scholarship

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Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate who is a U.S. citizen with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, write an essay on what the phrase β€˜Once upon a time in Hollywood’ sparks in you. ESSAY (400 – 500 WORDS)

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APPLY HERE

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5. Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact Scholarship

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Eligibility: Any low-income student who is pursuing STEM or medicine may apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, write an essay on how do you believe your selected field of study will help turn something from science fiction into science fact?

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APPLY HERE

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6. AI Innovators Undergraduate Scholarship

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Eligibility: Any undergraduate student pursuing studies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field may apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, answer each of the questions below in 500 words or less.

Max 500 words each:

1. Write a personal statement discussing your interest in AI, past experiences (academic or otherwise) with AI, and post-graduation aspirations.

2. Submit a description of an AI-related project or research that you have worked on, including the problem tackled, the AI technologies used, the process, the outcome, and the impact of the project.

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APPLY HERE

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7. Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship

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Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all students who have a deep curiosity in studying the universe for its own sakeβ€”whether that be pursuing studies in physics, philosophy, biology, mathematics, literature, or any other field that seeks better understanding of our existenceβ€”and will seek to lift up those from underrepresented communities in those fields, and first-generation college students. Scholarship recipients will receive $10,000, to be put toward the tuition cost of an undergraduate degree.

Submit: Explain why you think it's important that we work to better understand the nature of our universe, and what ideas and concepts you hope to employ in order to do so. (400–1500 words)

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APPLY HERE

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8. Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

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Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student who is from a low-income background, an international and/or non-US citizen and has at least a 3.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship, but those from Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Rwanda are preferred.

Submit: To apply, tell us about your background and what inspired you to pursue higher education in the U.S., and what your plans are for after you graduate. Here are some of the questions required by the scholarship providers. 400–600 words

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APPLY HERE

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9. Whittel & Melton Magna Carta College Scholarship

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Eligibility: Undergraduates, graduate students.

Submit: The applicants will be judged on their ability to answer in a clear and concise manner with questions provided. The essay should be no more than seven (7) paragraphs and 750 words. Applicants shall apply via email MagnaCarta@theFLlawfirm.com. Qualified applicants will be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University. The applicant must attend a college or university the following academic semester. Graduate students are welcome to apply.

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APPLY HERE

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10. Law Offices of Daniel Kim Scholarship – Fall

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Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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Submit: Write an original essay of at least 1,100 words or more, and label the submission with your first and last name.

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APPLY HERE

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11. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

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Eligibility: Marginalized BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply if they are pursuing a career in the mental health field.

Submit: Tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact within marginalized communities through the mental health service you provide. How has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, activism, and career aspirations? (400–600 words).

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APPLY HERE

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12. Avacare Medical Scholarship

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Eligibility: Applicants for the AvaCare Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

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Note: Although all students with the above criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.

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Submit: Your submission should be about an act of kindness that inspired you. The act of kindness which you found inspirational does not have to relate to your decision to study health or medicine. In addition, keep in mind that this scholarship is merit-based rather than need-based; sharing your financial situation or other reasons for requiring help with schooling will not increase your chances to win this scholarship. Submissions should be your own unique work and cannot be published anywhere else online. Please see the previous year's submissions here for examples of submissions we've considered for the award in the past.

You may choose to complete any one of the following projects to tell us an inspiring story of kindness:

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APPLY HERE

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13. North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship

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Eligibility: To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college for an undergraduate degree in Logistics or a related field. Only one entry is allowed per contestant, and employees of North American Van Lines are ineligible. Scholarship recipients must comply with IRS rules, ensuring the award doesn't exceed expenses, isn't designated for other purposes, and doesn't represent payment for services.

Candidates for a degree can be students at various educational levels, attending authorized and accredited institutions. Qualified education expenses cover tuition, required fees, and course-related expenses but exclude room and board, travel, research, clerical help, or non-mandatory equipment and expenses.

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Submit: Proof of enrollment, short online form, official or unofficial transcript, and an essay between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice. A personalized tone, referencing sincere firsthand experience and sentiment, is bestβ€”no need to be too formal. We want to know why you truly believe in logistics as the best career path for you!

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APPLY HERE

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14. Creative Safety Supply Scholarship – Winter

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Eligibility: Students who meet these criteria are eligible to apply:

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Submit: Submit an essay (800 – 1250 words), a completed application, and an official or unofficial transcript.

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APPLY HERE

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15. Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship

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Eligibility: Applicants for the Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

Although all students with the above criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.

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Submit: "Your submission should tell us what inspired you to pursue a degree in the medical field. Submissions should be your own unique work and cannot be published anywhere else online.
You may choose to complete one of the following projects:

Finalists will be chosen by Medical Scrubs Collection judges and notified after the submission deadline has passed. If your submission was chosen as one of our finalists, be sure to reach out to your family, friends and social media contacts and ask them to come to this page and vote for your submission.

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APPLY HERE

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16. Steven Penn Bryan Scholarship Fund

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Eligibility: Any student who is in their late thirties or beyond and is pursuing a master's degree in counseling or a related field, such as social work, may apply for this scholarship.

Submit: To apply, tell us why you decided to go back to school to pursue this field and how this scholarship would help you reach your goals. What helped you decide to go back to school and get your masters in counseling or a counseling-related field? How would these funds be helpful to you? How do you plan to integrate mind, body, soul and spirit into your work? (400–600 words)

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APPLY HERE

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17. Brandon Tyler Castinado Memorial Scholarship

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Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in all nursing fields may apply. Military professionals and LGTBQIA+ members are especially encouraged to apply.

Submit: To apply, please tell us what your mission in joining the healthcare industry entails. (400-600 words)

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APPLY HERE

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18. Viper Tool Storage Cosmetology Scholarship

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Eligibility: Any high school or trade school student who is pursuing cosmetology may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Submit: To apply, tell us about the moment when you realized you wanted to pursue a career in the cosmetology industry.

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APPLY HERE

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19. Innovation In Education Scholarship – December

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Eligibility: Eligible applicants must currently be enrolled as high school, college/university, or graduate students and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or the equivalent. Additionally, candidates must be citizens of, permanent residents of, or hold an active F1 I-20 or active J1 DS-2019 status in the United States or Canada at the time of scholarship selection (25th of each month). Successful applicants must have demonstrated innovation through the design of a project that positively impacts the lives of others, which could include creating a website, a series of blogs, an app, organizing a fundraising event, among other initiatives.

Submit: An essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count.

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APPLY HERE

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20. AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarship

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Eligibility: Undergraduates, graduate students. Must have an interest in railway engineering

Submit: Submit two references, complete the online application, and provide a concise work experience history within a maximum of 350 words.

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APPLY HERE

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21. Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition

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Eligibility: This scholarship opportunity welcomes both graduate/law students and undergraduates aspiring to attend law school. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program. Submissions, including the author's name, address, phone number, current major, and college, should be emailed to slipandfallscholarship@gmail.com in .pdf format. All entries must be received by December 31, 2023, with the winner set to be announced on our website on January 31, 2024.

Submit: Compose an essay of up to 1500 words addressing the following question: Should a homeowner/business owner be held liable if someone slips and falls on their property on a snowy day? Your response should strictly focus on the provided question, utilizing online articles and caselaw to support your arguments. Ensure proper grammar, spelling, and citations are employed, and be aware that all submissions will undergo plagiarism checks.

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APPLY HERE

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22. MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest – December

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Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration, applicants must either be U.S. citizens or lawfully residing in the United States and must be 13 years of age or older at the time of their entry. The selection process hinges on the quality of students' MyMozaic profiles, emphasizing the significance of these profiles in determining the scholarship recipients.

Submit: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

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APPLY HERE

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23. Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition

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Eligibility: This scholarship opportunity is available for both graduate/law students and undergraduates aspiring to pursue law school in the future. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program. Submissions, including the author's name, address, phone number, current major, and college, should be sent via email to nkcaraccidentscholarship@gmail.com in .pdf format. All entries must be received by December 31, 2023, with the winner's announcement scheduled to be featured on our website on January 31, 2024.

Submit : With more and more self-driving cars on the road, who should be liable when an accident occurs? The manufacturer or driver? Please explain (1,500 WORDS MAX.)

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APPLY HERE

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24. David W. Martin Law Group Scholarship

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Eligibility: David W. Martin Law Group is awarding a $500 scholarship to a qualified pre-law undergraduate or a student entering law school, anywhere in the United States. The scholarship is designed to offset the costs of tuition or the miscellaneous expenses associated with preparing for the winner’s future as an attorney.

‍Submit: Essay Topic: β€œWhat are some of the challenges presented by the lack of access to justice, what is the impact upon our justice system, and what are the most feasible possible solutions to address this issue?

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APPLY HERE

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25. Research Paper Contest For Everyone

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Eligibility: The contest is open for everyone who has a love for writing and who can research and gather information on essential oils. The contest is open for students, researchers, aromatherapists and freelancers.

Submit: The research paper should delve into one of the following topics:

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There is a minimum word count of 750 words. As far as the maximum word count is concerned, sky's the limit, you can write as much as you want. However, garrulous essays with obvious repetitions will be rejected.

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Note: First place: $5000 and essay will be printed on Gyalab’s website

Second place: $4,000 and essay will be printed on Gyalab’s website

Third Place: $3000 and essay will be printed on Gyalab’s website

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APPLY HERE

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Wrapping Up

As we wrap up this December scholarship sleigh ride, we hope the opportunities unveiled light up your educational path. 🌟✨ May the spirit of giving and the pursuit of knowledge continue to guide you into the new year. Remember, the gift of education is one that keeps on giving.

πŸŽ“πŸŽ Wishing all our high school whiz-kids and college scholars a season filled with inspiration, growth, and success.

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Until next time, keep dreaming and reaching for the stars! πŸš€πŸŒˆ

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