Tis the season to win money for college. And we have 6 opportunities for you to do so. The contests below are all currently open with deadlines in January, perfectly timed for you to complete and submit your applications over the holiday break. Eligibility and contest topics vary, so review the details below to find the best scholarships for you, and start applying.
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
20 student athletes will win $20,000 each
Details: Submit two essays, one focused on leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and the other focused on a defining moment in your life that has shaped your dreams for the future. You’ll also need one non-family recommendation.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA, currently involved in sports, and entering their college freshman year in Fall 2020
Prize: $20,000 each to 20 winners
Deadline: January 3, 2020
Website: https://footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/#eligibility
Providian Medical Scholarship
For future medical professionals and vets
Details: Submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words describing how medical equipment technology has changed college courses and curriculum
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and all college undergraduates attending a U.S.-based institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students planning for a medical or veterinary career are especially encouraged to apply
Prize: $500
Deadline: January 15, 2020
Website: https://www.providianmedical.com/providian-medical-scholarship/
John Lennon Scholarship
For all the musicians out there
Details: Submit an original song with lyrics accompanied by instrumentation. Jointly written works are acceptable
Eligibility: Open to current full-time and part-time college students between the ages of 17 and 24 who are U.S. citizens or Green Card holders
Prize: 3 scholarships of $20,000 each will be awarded
Deadline: January 15, 2020
Website: https://bmifoundation.org/applications/rules/john_lennon_scholarships_rules
Live Más Scholarship
This one’s for dreamers and innovators
Details: Submit a video of no more than two minutes in length describing your passion and answering four provided questions
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are between 16 and 24 years of age and on track to apply for or already attending a post-secondary school
Prize: Up to $25,000
Deadline: January 23, 2020
Website: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
The Great Scholarship Program
Great Clips wants to help future stylists
Details: Submit an application, which includes an answer to the question, “What excites you about the cosmetology industry and why?”
Eligibility: Open to current cosmetology school students at least 16 years of age who are legal residents of the U.S.
Prize: Scholarship money and professional tools valued $250-$1,500
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Website: https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application
I Have a Dream Scholarship
Dreamers, this one’s for you
Details: Submit an answer of 250 words or less to the question, “We want to know… what do you dream about? Whether it’s some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college.”
Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are at least 13 years of age and currently enrolled in college or planning to be enrolled in college no later than Fall 2026
Prize: $1,500
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship