Scholarships due in December 2026
Only scholarships with a confirmed deadline this cycle. Some others may also close around this time but don't have an exact date confirmed yet, so check the full list too.
17 scholarships have a confirmed deadline in December 2026. Work out which ones you qualify for first, then start with the earliest date. Need more time to prepare? Look at the other months or the scholarships due in the next 30 days.
Apply before December ends (17)
- Ron Brown Scholar Program$40,000
CAP Charitable Foundation
African American high school seniors who've shown academic achievement, leadership, and community service can win this $40,000 scholarship, paid out as $10,000 a year for four years.
Opens Sep 3, 2026 · Due Dec 1, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - USBC Youth Scholarships$1,000–$6,000
United States Bowling Congress (USBC)
USBC offers a range of scholarships from $1,000 to $6,000 to high school and college youth members with at least a 2.5 GPA, weighing academics, leadership, and how you perform on the lanes. That includes the $1,000 Gift for Life Scholarship for bowlers with financial need and the $6,000 Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow for male members under 20.
Apply by Dec 1, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - APhA Foundation Student Scholarships$500–$1,500
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation
Student pharmacists who've finished at least one year of professional pharmacy coursework with a 2.75+ GPA can get $500-$1,500, as long as they're active APhA-ASP members who participate in chapter activities.
Apply by Dec 1, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - P.E.O. STAR Scholarship$2,500
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Women in their final year of high school can get this $2,500 scholarship no matter what they plan to study. It requires a recommendation from a local P.E.O. chapter, so reach out to one near you early if you're interested since it's not a simple open application.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Dec 1, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholarship$1,300
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa members at community colleges can win $1,300 and a place on the Coca-Cola Academic Team, which recognizes some of the highest-achieving two-year students in the country based on academics, leadership and service.
Apply by Dec 1, 2026 - Hites Transfer Scholarship$7,500
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa members with a 3.5 GPA who have completed at least 50 college credits and plan to transfer to an accredited four-year college this coming fall can win $7,500.
Apply by Dec 1, 2026 - Guistwhite ScholarshipUp to $5,000
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa members with a 3.5 GPA who are transferring to a four-year college can win up to $5,000, based on chapter engagement, leadership and academic achievement. You need 45 or more credits and three recommendation letters.
Apply by Dec 1, 2026 - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer ScholarshipUp to $55,000
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Community college students with strong grades and financial need can get up to $55,000 a year for two to three years to finish a bachelor's degree at a four-year school. You also get advising, internship stipends and conference and travel funds.
Apply by Dec 9, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Air Force ROTC ScholarshipUp to $18,000
U.S. Air Force
This covers full tuition and fees under Type 1, or up to $18,000 a year under Type 2, plus a book stipend and monthly living stipend, with no restriction on your major. In exchange, you commit to a period of military service as a commissioned officer after graduation, and you'll need to pass a physical fitness assessment as part of applying.
Opens Jul 1, 2026 · Due Dec 11, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - The Coolidge ScholarshipAmount varies
Coolidge Foundation
This full-ride scholarship covers tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergrad, awarded through a genuinely competitive, merit-based national contest.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Dec 11, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - AATG ScholarshipsAmount varies
American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
This covers several separate AATG-run programs, including summer study-abroad scholarships, Delta Phi Alpha honor society chapter grants, and the National German Exam post-graduate scholarship, each with its own requirements. Start here and you'll be considered for the ones you're eligible for. Most require a short essay written in German.
Apply by Dec 15, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Burger King Scholars ProgramAmount varies
Burger King McLamore Foundation
Graduating seniors can win merit-based scholarships judged on academics, work experience, and community involvement.
Opens Oct 15, 2026 · Due Dec 15, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award$1,000–$15,000
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Foundation
Graduating seniors who run their own small business and plan to enroll full-time in college, university, or vocational school can win awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000, with one $10,000 national winner, four $5,000 regional winners, and several smaller prizes on top.
Apply by Dec 18, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Equitable Excellence Scholarship$5,000
Equitable Foundation
High school seniors at a public high school with at least a 2.5 GPA who plan to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college can win $5,000 a year, renewed all four years of college for a total of $20,000, as one of 100 awarded annually. It's judged on leadership, determination, and giving back to your community. Formerly known as the AXA Achievement Scholarship before Equitable took over the program from AXA in 2020.
Apply by Dec 18, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - AOPA You Can Fly High School Flight Training Scholarship$12,000
AOPA Foundation (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Students ages 16-18 working toward a private pilot certificate can win $12,000 through a competitive spring application cycle. Roughly 90 scholarships go out each year.
Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Due Dec 30, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Imagine America High School Scholarship$1,000
Imagine America Foundation
High school grads with at least a 2.5 GPA heading into postsecondary career education at a participating career college can get a $1,000 award, part of the $10 million the Imagine America Foundation hands out in tuition assistance each year.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Dec 31, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Elks Emergency Educational GrantsUp to $5,000
Elks National Foundation
Undergrad children of an Elks member who died or became totally disabled while in good standing can get renewable one-year grants of up to $5,000.
Apply by Dec 31, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026