Scholarships due in January 2027
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.
30 scholarships have a confirmed deadline in January 2027. 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 January ends (30)
- Colorado Student Grant$1,000–$5,000
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Colorado resident undergrads at a participating in-state college or university can get roughly $1,000 to $5,000 a year, depending on FAFSA-determined need and how much funding the school has available.
Apply by Jan 1, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Conrad ChallengeAmount varies
Conrad Challenge (Conrad Foundation)
High schoolers in grades 9 through 12 compete in this entrepreneurship and innovation contest across five categories, including aerospace, cybersecurity, and health, with prizes and routes to more funding down the line.
Apply by Jan 8, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Scholarship$1,000–$10,000
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA)
Students already enrolled in a state-approved nursing program, whether that's an ADN, BSN, diploma, direct-entry master's, RN-to-BSN/MSN, or accelerated BSN, can win anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 based on grades, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations. Incoming high school seniors don't qualify since you have to already be enrolled.
Apply by Jan 11, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest$1,000–$10,000
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
U.S. high school students in grades 9-12 write an essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, with $10,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, $1,000 each for three finalists, and honorable mentions beyond that.
Apply by Jan 11, 2027 - Dell Scholars Program$20,000
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
This gives $20,000 plus ongoing support to students who've shown real grit overcoming significant obstacles and who have financial need, regardless of major. Right now it's limited to Texas high school seniors going through a Texas partner college-readiness program who plan to enroll at a Texas public university.
Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Due Jan 12, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - ASRT Foundation Academic Scholarships$500–$5,000
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation
Students in a radiologic sciences program, whether that's radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, or sonography, can win $500-$5,000 through a single application that gets auto-matched to every award you qualify for.
Opens Nov 1, 2026 · Due Jan 13, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - NSBP Simons Scholars ProgramAmount varies
National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP)
Undergraduate members of the National Society of Black Physicists can apply for this paid ($20/hour), 11-week summer research program run jointly with the Simons Foundation. It's a research stipend rather than a traditional scholarship, and the application requires a one-page personal statement.
Apply by Jan 13, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Jackie Robinson Foundation ScholarshipAmount varies
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Minority high school seniors with financial need get a scholarship plus mentoring and leadership development through this Jackie Robinson Foundation program.
Opens Sep 1, 2026 · Due Jan 14, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - National Beta Club Scholarship$1,000–$20,000
National Beta Club
National Beta Club hands out more than $300,000 a year to over 250 senior members, with individual awards from $1,000 up to $20,000, including top prizes of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and six $2,500 awards. You need active membership registered by the program's January deadline.
Opens Nov 2, 2026 · Due Jan 14, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - ASCE Y.C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship$5,000
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Undergrad civil engineering students can win $5,000 through this ASCE-administered scholarship, one of several judged on academic merit and involvement in the field.
Apply by Jan 15, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - APIA Scholars General Scholarship$2,500–$20,000
APIA Scholars (Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund)
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, including citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau, who are enrolling as degree-seeking undergrads (full- or part-time) can receive anywhere from a one-year $2,500 award up to a multi-year $20,000 award. Priority goes to applicants with significant financial need and first-generation college students.
Opens Nov 15, 2026 · Due Jan 15, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter ScholarshipAmount varies
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Civil engineering students active in an ASCE student chapter or club can apply for this scholarship, judged on chapter involvement and academic achievement.
Apply by Jan 15, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Sons of Norway Foundation ScholarshipAmount varies
Sons of Norway Foundation
Students of Norwegian or Scandinavian descent, or those studying Norwegian language, culture, or exchange programs, can apply, judged on academic merit and connection to Norwegian heritage.
Apply by Jan 15, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship$10,000
American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation
Final-year medical students can win $10,000 across more than 15 categories, including tracks for students underrepresented in medicine and specific specialty or leadership tracks. You'll need U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status.
Apply by Jan 19, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - C-SPAN StudentCamUp to $100,000
C-SPAN
Middle and high schoolers, grades 6-12, including homeschooled students, can compete for a share of $100,000 in cash prizes across the top 150 entries by producing a 5-6 minute documentary on an assigned civics theme.
Apply by Jan 20, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - AATSP Programs Support AwardAmount varies
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
This is actually a teacher-only grant, not a student scholarship: AATSP gives up to five $250 awards to teachers of Spanish or Portuguese to help cover honor-society ceremonies, regalia, or classroom activities. No essay is required.
Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Due Jan 22, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - ISM R. Gene Richter ScholarshipUp to $15,000
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
A small group of undergrads studying supply chain management, just six in a recent cycle, split up to $15,000 in tuition assistance, picked for academic excellence, leadership, and professional experience, with mentorship and conference recognition included.
Apply by Jan 23, 2027Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program$3,000
American Fisheries Society
This paid summer internship pairs high school juniors and seniors interested in fisheries and aquatic science with a mentor, and finishing the program earns you a $3,000 scholarship.
Opens Nov 21, 2026 · Due Jan 25, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision$5,000–$10,000
Toshiba America Foundation and the National Science Teaching Association
This is the nation's largest K-12 science competition, judging student teams' visions of future technology. First-place teams each get a $10,000 U.S. Series EE Savings Bond at maturity, second-place teams get $5,000 bonds, and teams of 2-4 students with a coach can enter as long as they're full-time K-12 students under 21.
Apply by Jan 27, 2027Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Barry Goldwater ScholarshipUp to $7,500
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
College sophomores and juniors pursuing a research career in science, engineering, or math with at least a 3.0 GPA can get up to $7,500 a year, covering tuition, fees, books, and room and board minus other aid. You have to be nominated through your college or university.
Apply by Jan 29, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026