January Scholarships

January scholarships offer an excellent opportunity to begin the year on a positive note. With many students still easing back into routine after the holidays, competition tends to be lower, increasing your chances of success. Use this time strategically to secure valuable funding for your education.

January Scholarships:

Why January Scholarships Are Important

 
 

Top January Scholarships to Apply For


Here are some of the best scholarships with January deadlines. Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and apply before the deadlines!

 

International Documentary Photography Scholarship

Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to current college and graduate school students, regardless of degree major, gender, ethnic background, or country of residence.
Deadline: January 1

Mental Health Scholarship
Award Amount: $2000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program.
Deadline: January 1

DigitalWise Media College Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to college students passionate about Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related fields.
Deadline: January 2 (and August 15)

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000 (Renewable)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors demonstrating leadership, integrity, and citizenship.
Deadline: January 3

WellBefore Scholarship
Award Amount: $3000
Eligibility: Open to undergraduates in the U.S. and Canada, and high school seniors accepted into a university program.
Deadline: January 4

Marvel Optics Scholarship
Award Amount: $1500
Eligibility: Open to full-time students at accredited U.S. universities or colleges.
Deadline: January 5 (and August 15)

The May Firm Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to current college students.
Deadline: January 5 (and September 15)

Abacus Life Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to full-time or part-time students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 6

Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students 18+ currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs.
Deadline: January 6

Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. college students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Deadline: January 6

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Award Amount: $5000–$25,000
Eligibility: Open to students (ages 16–26) passionate about creating a better future.
Deadline: January 8

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Award Amount: Up to $36,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. Jewish teens (ages 13–19) in leadership roles.
Deadline: January 9

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies (4-year award)
Eligibility: Open to graduating minority high school seniors in the U.S. with financial need.
Deadline: January 9

Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: Open to students pursuing NAAB-accredited architecture degrees.
Deadline: January 10

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Open to student-athletes excelling academically and athletically.
Deadline: January 10 (also March 21 and May 23)

Love Your Career Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students attending college in the U.S.
Deadline: January 10 (and September 10)

William A. March Education Trust Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $5000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, graduates, and college students.
Deadline: January 10 or when 100 applications are received

Teen Changemakers High School Essay Contest
Award Amount: $1000, $500, $250
Eligibility: Open to high school students (grades 9–12).
Deadline: January 10

Foot Locker Scholarship
Award Amount: $20,000–$25,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors committed to sports.
Deadline: January 13 (Extended to February 3, 2025)

Glotzer & Leib Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 15 (and September 15)

International Documentary Photography Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to current college and graduate school students, regardless of degree major, gender, ethnic background, or country of residence.
Deadline: January 1

Mental Health Scholarship
Award Amount: $2000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program.
Deadline: January 1

DigitalWise Media College Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to college students passionate about Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, or related fields.
Deadline: January 2 (and August 15)

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000 (Renewable)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors demonstrating leadership, integrity, and citizenship.
Deadline: January 3

WellBefore Scholarship
Award Amount: $3000
Eligibility: Open to undergraduates in the U.S. and Canada, and high school seniors accepted into a university program.
Deadline: January 4

Marvel Optics Scholarship
Award Amount: $1500
Eligibility: Open to full-time students at accredited U.S. universities or colleges.
Deadline: January 5 (and August 15)

The May Firm Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to current college students.
Deadline: January 5 (and September 15)

Abacus Life Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to full-time or part-time students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 6

Elite Lawyer Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students 18+ currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs.
Deadline: January 6

Philip R. Nathe Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. college students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Deadline: January 6

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Award Amount: $5000–$25,000
Eligibility: Open to students (ages 16–26) passionate about creating a better future.
Deadline: January 8

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Award Amount: Up to $36,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. Jewish teens (ages 13–19) in leadership roles.
Deadline: January 9

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies (4-year award)
Eligibility: Open to graduating minority high school seniors in the U.S. with financial need.
Deadline: January 9


Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility: Open to students pursuing NAAB-accredited architecture degrees.
Deadline: January 10

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000
Eligibility: Open to student-athletes excelling academically and athletically.
Deadline: January 10 (also March 21 and May 23)

Love Your Career Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students attending college in the U.S.
Deadline: January 10 (and September 10)

William A. March Education Trust Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $5000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, graduates, and college students.
Deadline: January 10 or when 100 applications are received

Teen Changemakers High School Essay Contest
Award Amount: $1000, $500, $250
Eligibility: Open to high school students (grades 9–12).
Deadline: January 10

Foot Locker Scholarship
Award Amount: $20,000–$25,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors committed to sports.
Deadline: January 13 (Extended to February 3, 2025)

Glotzer & Leib Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 15 (and September 15)

Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in accredited colleges.
Deadline: January 15

Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
Award Amount: $2500, $1500, $1000, and gift cards
Eligibility: Open to students hosting American Red Cross blood drives.
Deadline: January 15

Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school seniors at public schools.
Deadline: January 15

TechWaste Recycling Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000 (plus a laptop)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school and college students.
Deadline: January 15

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships
Award Amount: $1000–$10,000
Eligibility: Open to students planning careers in government service.
Deadline: January 15

The Lyons Aviation Scholarship
Award Amount: $1500+
Eligibility: Open to students (ages 16–24) pursuing aviation.
Deadline: January 15

The John Lennon Scholarships
Award Amount: $20,000, $5000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students (ages 17–24).
Deadline: January 15

Dolly Parton Songwriters Award
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. aspiring songwriters (ages 17–24).
Deadline: January 15

Ryan Alexander Good Person Scholarship
Award Amount: $500, $250
Eligibility: Open to all students (K–grad school).
Deadline: January 15

Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Awards
Award Amount: $1000, $500
Eligibility: Open to students with LD and ADHD.
Deadline: January 16

DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $5000
Eligibility: Open to students pursuing trade-related degrees.
Deadline: January 16

AAMI Foundation Michael J. Miller Scholarship
Award Amount: $3000
Eligibility: Open to students pursuing healthcare technology careers.
Deadline: January 16

Profile in Courage Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000, $3000, $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. high school students.
Deadline: January 17

Norm Zimmer Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000 + internship
Eligibility: Open to architecture and design students.
Deadline: January 17

Innovation in Education College Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility: Open to U.S. or Canadian high school and college students.
Deadline: January 20

Antibodies-Online Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students majoring in Life Sciences.
Deadline: January 20

Jay Holstine STEM Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000, $750
Eligibility: Open to STEM students.
**Deadline: January 21st
 

Joy Cappel Scholarship:

Award Amount: $2500
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students currently enrolled and accepted at a college or university in the United States for the upcoming fall or spring term. Applicants must intend to major in Life Sciences or a related field.
Deadline: January 20 (and July 20)

Technology Awareness Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and college or graduate students of any level. Homeschooled students are also eligible.
Deadline: January 30

Wrist-band.com Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities in the U.S. and high school seniors accepted into a university program.
Deadline: January 30

I Have a Dream Scholarship
Award Amount: $1500
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students aged 14 or older at the time of application.
Deadline: January 31

New You, New Opportunity Scholarship
Award Amount: $2025
Eligibility: Open to U.S. middle and high school students aged 13 and over.
Deadline: January 31

CareerFitter Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 31

Easy Money Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Deadline: January 31

Morgan Law Group Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students accepted to or currently attending a U.S. law school.
Deadline: January 31

The Advocates Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to prospective or current students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 31 (and June 30)

Cancer for College Scholarships
Award Amount: $5000
Eligibility: Open to cancer survivors or warriors enrolled or planning to enroll in accredited colleges or trade schools, with a family income of less than $150,000/year.
Deadline: January 31

EnergyRates.Ca Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in American or Canadian post-secondary institutions or planning to enroll within the following calendar year.
Deadline: January 31

Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students interested in pursuing a career in business.
Deadline: January 31

National Vision Scholarship
Award Amount: $7500
Eligibility: Open to 3rd and 4th-year optometry students in good standing with optometry schools in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada.
Deadline: January 31

5Estimates.com Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students currently studying at or accepted to accredited universities.
Deadline: January 31

No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Award Amount: $2000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents aged 16 or older meeting specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline: January 31

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships
Award Amount: $1000–$10,000
Eligibility: Open to students identifying as women pursuing ABET-accredited engineering programs globally.
Deadline: January 31 (some due in March)

Against All Odds Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to college-bound high school seniors and current college students in the U.S.
Deadline: January 31

Spencer Scholarships
Award Amount: $5000–$10,000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. or Canadian colleges or universities, with a preference for Risk Management/Insurance or related fields.
Deadline: January 31

Right to Privacy Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in accredited U.S. institutions, including junior colleges, community colleges, undergraduate, or graduate programs.
Deadline: January 31

Edvisors Scholarship (Formerly ScholarshipPoints)
Award Amount: $2500
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students aged 17+ enrolled or planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities.
Deadline: January 31

J.W. Pepper’s 150th Anniversary Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000, $3000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors or graduates entering their first year of college in a music education degree program.
Deadline: January 31

Kenli Foundation Scholarships
Award Amount: Minimum $1000
Eligibility: Open to students accepted or enrolled in accredited trade schools or colleges who have completed a heroic act or volunteer work.
Deadline: January 31

Greene & Phillips Scholarship
Award Amount: $2000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors in the U.S. (with four awards for Alabama students).
Deadline: January 31

The Applegate-Jackson-Parks Future Teacher Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to students majoring in education at U.S. institutions.
Deadline: January 31

NESA Scholarships (National Eagle Scout Association)
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: Open to Eagle Scouts enrolled in or accepted by accredited educational institutions.
Deadline: January 31

Return 2 College Scholarship
Award Amount: $1000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens or legal residents starting or currently enrolled in higher education programs.
Deadline: January 31

A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Award Amount: $2000
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students aged 18 and over.
Deadline: January 31

Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Award Amount: $5000
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors pursuing higher education and making a positive impact in their communities.
Deadline: January 31

DAR Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies (many renewable)
Eligibility: Open to U.S. students pursuing diverse fields such as history, law, medicine, education, and more.
Deadline: January 31
 

Don’t Miss Out!

January scholarships are a fantastic opportunity to secure funding for your education. Whether you’re a high school senior, a college student, or pursuing a specialized field, there’s something for everyone. Take action now and apply, apply, apply!


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