Weekend Scholarship Watch - January 3
- jmcclure535
- Jan 3
- 2 min read
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older, open to high school seniors and undergraduate students.
Requirements: Submit quick survey.
Deadline: No specific deadline, a winner is chosen each month until August 2026.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Open to any student who is passionate about education and making a positive impact.
Requirements: Submit online form.
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Amount: $40,000
Eligibility: High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning on attending an HBCU to pursue a chemical and engineering industry STEM field.
Requirements: Complete online application.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Amount: $6,000
Eligibility: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student studying criminal justice or forensic science.
Requirements: Submit a video stating why you’re passionate about your chosen field and why a career in this field excites you.
Deadline: January 19, 2026
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: High school seniors who will be a first-generation college student pursuing a 4-year degree in nursing.
Requirements: Submit essay answering specific prompt.
Deadline: January 24, 2026
Amount: Need based
Eligibility: High school student with minimum 2.5 GPA planning on attending a 4-year accredited institution.
Requirements: Submit online application.
Deadline: January 29, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current entering college or graduate school of any level.
Requirements: Submit online application with 140-word essay.
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Must be 14 years of age or older and are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall 2027) in a postsecondary institution.
Requirements: Submit online response to essay prompt (250 words or less)
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High achieving and service focused high school junior with demonstrated financial need.
Requirements: Complete online application and must be able to attend orientation.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Amount: $500-$5,000
Eligibility: High school senior or undergraduate student of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Requirements: Complete online application.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
