Tis' the season to get a scholarship! These holiday award opportunities will surely leave you feeling jolly and bright.
After all, what better way to get you in the spirit than opportunities to pay for school? Just think - you'll have that much more to save for years of holidays to come!
All of the awards below are holiday-themed, whether in name, category or spirit.
Apply for these scholarships, celebrating all that is holiday - the only list you need this holiday season is this one!
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,500 The MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest is available to full-time students enrolled at an accredited four-year university or college. You must submit a response to the following prompt "Helen Keller said, "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." What does that mean to you?" on your preferred social media platform in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest.
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $500 The Express Medical Supply Scholarship is available to students enrolled at an accredited university or college. You must Tweet a picture that represents the "heart" of your hometown and explain your choice in 108 characters or less in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Express Medical Supply Scholarship.
Available to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: 14 Awards from $250 - $3,000 The Courageous Persuaders Video Contest is available to high school students. To be considered, you must create a 30-second television commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving. Learn more about the Courageous Persuaders Video Contest.
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is open to current high school seniors. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words with two to three photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed your lives or shaped your perceptions on the importance of animal welfare in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship.
Available to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: 8 Awards from $100-$1,000 The Christophers High School Poster Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. To enter, you must create a 16" x 20" poster that illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better, and includes the following statement: "You can make a difference." Each poster must be the work of one student and the poster concept, design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic merit. Learn more about the The Christophers High School Poster Contest.
Award: $10,000
Available to: Ages 14+ The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to currently enrolled high school and college students in the United States. To enter, you must design a holiday, get well, or birthday greeting card and submit your work to be judged. Your photo, art, or graphics submitted must be your own original work and you must be at least 14 years of age to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores; Minimum Age 25 Years
Award Amount: $1,000 The Wood/Ward Pass It On MBC/BRCC Scholarship is available to adult students at Blue Ridge Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate a passion for making a contribution to the world. Preference is given to students interested in teaching, human services or other altruistic ventures. Learn more about the Wood/Ward Pass It On MBC/BRCC Scholarship.
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: 3 Awards of $1,000 The Spirit of Giving Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics in order to be considered for this award: How have you advanced the spirit of giving in your community or abroad either through service or in giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your college or post-secondary education allow you to be of service to others or give to others? Learn more about the Spirit of Giving Scholarship.
Award: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship is available to Hispanic and Latino students who are majoring or minoring in a foreign language or with an endorsement in TESOL at the University of Findlay. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident to qualify for this award. Get more information on the Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship.
Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Snowboard Scholarship is available to students at Sierra Nevada College. You must be a member of the SNC Ski/Snowboard Team to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Snowboard Scholarship.
Available to: Ages 17-18
Award Amount: $500 The Jacob Bergsbaken Humanitarian Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Bonduel High School. You must demonstrate excellence in humanitarian efforts toward others involving kindness, caring, compassion, dignity and respect to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Jacob Bergsbaken Humanitarian Scholarship.
Award: $6,000
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The purpose of the Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Fund is to assist Jewish children and teens with a valuable educational, social, or psychological experience, or to assist them in attending undergraduate school. The fund provides a maximum amount of $6,000 for a grant, loan or both. You must reside in San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula or Sonoma counties if applying for a grant, and you must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area to be eligible for a loan. Deadlines for grants vary; therefore, it is encouraged that you apply early. Get more information on the Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Fund.
Award: Varies
Available to: College Junior to College Senior The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Scholarship is available to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. You must be a junior or senior in good academic standing, studying in a field related to the cranberry growing industry to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association.
Award: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen to College Sophomores The Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship is available to full-time students at Angelina College. You must be majoring in art and display an interest in wildlife and natural resource management to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship.
Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Becky Perces Scholarship is available to students at Sarah Lawrence College. You must demonstrate a sensitivity to the concerns of world peace and social justice, financial need and academic achievement to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Becky Perces Scholarship.
Award: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5 The Offer Family Scholarship is open to students at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. You must be majoring in international relations, have financial need, and demonstrate a commitment to world peace and public service to qualify for this award. Get more information on the Offer Family Scholarship.
Award: Varies
Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors The Becky Perces Scholarship is available to students at Sarah Lawrence College. You must demonstrate a sensitivity to the concerns of world peace and social justice, financial need and academic achievement to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Becky Perces Scholarship.
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $500-$1,000 The Jason Henry Wittrock Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture. You must be a student in construction science to qualify for this award. Satisfactory progress shall be defined as the achievement of and maintenance of at least a 2. 5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale and community service shall be defined as providing written evidence of being an officer or a member of a charitable organization such as Habitat for Humanity and donating a minimum of 20 volunteer hours per semester to the charitable organization. Learn more about the Jason Henry Wittrock Memorial Scholarship.
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The Winter Wildlife Intern position is open to students who are interested in the care and treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife. You must be able to work 10 hours per week during the fall and/or spring term to be eligible for this internship. This internship is unpaid. Get more information on the Winter Wildlife internship.
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, 5th Year The Penguin Group Internship is available to students who are interested in the field of publishing. Internships are available in the areas of contracts, editorial, graphic design, managing editorial, marketing, production, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and operations. A resume and cover letter are required. Get more information on the Penguin Group Internship.
Available to: Ages 17-24
City Year, a proud member of AmeriCorps, is a national service organization that brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding ten months of full - time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. In 20 locations across the United States, these young leaders invest their talents and energy to address our country's most critical needs. City Year corps members engage others in service and make a positive difference in their communities and in the lives of children and youth. Corps members also receive a weekly living stipend and basic health insurance. Eligibility Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17-24 and a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. High school graduate / G.E.D. recipient OR agreement to pursue a G.E.D. If you do not have a H.S. diploma or its equivalency, you will be required to take a basic academic proficiency test; your position is contingent upon satisfactory testing results. Learn more about the City Year – Volunteer for America.
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5 The Culinary and Pastry Internship is available to students majoring in culinary arts, pastry arts, or a related field. Intern duties may include assisting in banquet preparation, pastry preparation, and various other tasks. Learn more information about the Hershey Foods Corporation Culinary & Pastry Internship .
Available to: Patagonia Company Employees The Patagonia Enviro Internship is open to Patagonia employees who are interested in interning with environmental groups. Patagonia provides up to two months of paid time off for employees to pursue their environmental interests. Learn more information about the Patagonia Enviro Internship.
MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest
Deadline: 1/05/20Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: $1,500 The MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest is available to full-time students enrolled at an accredited four-year university or college. You must submit a response to the following prompt "Helen Keller said, "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." What does that mean to you?" on your preferred social media platform in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Essay Contest.
Express Medical Supply Scholarship
Deadline: 1/06/20Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $500 The Express Medical Supply Scholarship is available to students enrolled at an accredited university or college. You must Tweet a picture that represents the "heart" of your hometown and explain your choice in 108 characters or less in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Express Medical Supply Scholarship.
Courageous Persuaders Video Contest
Deadline: 1/31/19Available to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: 14 Awards from $250 - $3,000 The Courageous Persuaders Video Contest is available to high school students. To be considered, you must create a 30-second television commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving. Learn more about the Courageous Persuaders Video Contest.
Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
Deadline: 2/01/20Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is open to current high school seniors. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words with two to three photos of your volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed your lives or shaped your perceptions on the importance of animal welfare in order to be considered for this award. Learn more about the Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship.
The Christophers High School Poster Contest
Deadline: 2/18/20Available to: High School Freshmen through High School Seniors
Award Amount: 8 Awards from $100-$1,000 The Christophers High School Poster Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. To enter, you must create a 16" x 20" poster that illustrates the idea that one person can change the world for the better, and includes the following statement: "You can make a difference." Each poster must be the work of one student and the poster concept, design and any photos or artwork used must be the original work of the student entering the competition. Posters will be judged on overall impact, effectiveness in conveying the theme, originality, and artistic merit. Learn more about the The Christophers High School Poster Contest.
Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Deadline: 3/02/20Award: $10,000
Available to: Ages 14+ The Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest is open to currently enrolled high school and college students in the United States. To enter, you must design a holiday, get well, or birthday greeting card and submit your work to be judged. Your photo, art, or graphics submitted must be your own original work and you must be at least 14 years of age to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest.
Wood/Ward Pass It On MBC/BRCC Scholarship
Deadline: 4/15/20Available to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores; Minimum Age 25 Years
Award Amount: $1,000 The Wood/Ward Pass It On MBC/BRCC Scholarship is available to adult students at Blue Ridge Community College. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate a passion for making a contribution to the world. Preference is given to students interested in teaching, human services or other altruistic ventures. Learn more about the Wood/Ward Pass It On MBC/BRCC Scholarship.
Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Deadline: 7/31/20Available to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: 3 Awards of $1,000 The Spirit of Giving Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics in order to be considered for this award: How have you advanced the spirit of giving in your community or abroad either through service or in giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your college or post-secondary education allow you to be of service to others or give to others? Learn more about the Spirit of Giving Scholarship.
Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAward: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship is available to Hispanic and Latino students who are majoring or minoring in a foreign language or with an endorsement in TESOL at the University of Findlay. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident to qualify for this award. Get more information on the Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship.
Snowboard Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Snowboard Scholarship is available to students at Sierra Nevada College. You must be a member of the SNC Ski/Snowboard Team to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Snowboard Scholarship.
Jacob Bergsbaken Humanitarian Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Ages 17-18
Award Amount: $500 The Jacob Bergsbaken Humanitarian Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Bonduel High School. You must demonstrate excellence in humanitarian efforts toward others involving kindness, caring, compassion, dignity and respect to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Jacob Bergsbaken Humanitarian Scholarship.
Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Fund
Deadline: VariesAward: $6,000
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The purpose of the Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Fund is to assist Jewish children and teens with a valuable educational, social, or psychological experience, or to assist them in attending undergraduate school. The fund provides a maximum amount of $6,000 for a grant, loan or both. You must reside in San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula or Sonoma counties if applying for a grant, and you must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area to be eligible for a loan. Deadlines for grants vary; therefore, it is encouraged that you apply early. Get more information on the Anna and Charles Stockwitz Children and Youth Fund.
Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
Deadline: VariesAward: Varies
Available to: College Junior to College Senior The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Scholarship is available to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. You must be a junior or senior in good academic standing, studying in a field related to the cranberry growing industry to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association.
Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAward: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen to College Sophomores The Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship is available to full-time students at Angelina College. You must be majoring in art and display an interest in wildlife and natural resource management to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Audrey Medford-National Wild Turkey Federation Art Scholarship.
Becky Perces Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Sophomores through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies The Becky Perces Scholarship is available to students at Sarah Lawrence College. You must demonstrate a sensitivity to the concerns of world peace and social justice, financial need and academic achievement to be eligible for this award. Learn more about the Becky Perces Scholarship.
Offer Family Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAward: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5 The Offer Family Scholarship is open to students at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. You must be majoring in international relations, have financial need, and demonstrate a commitment to world peace and public service to qualify for this award. Get more information on the Offer Family Scholarship.
Becky Perces Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAward: Varies
Available to: College Sophomores through College Seniors The Becky Perces Scholarship is available to students at Sarah Lawrence College. You must demonstrate a sensitivity to the concerns of world peace and social justice, financial need and academic achievement to be eligible for this award. Get more information on the Becky Perces Scholarship.
Jason Henry Wittrock Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $500-$1,000 The Jason Henry Wittrock Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture. You must be a student in construction science to qualify for this award. Satisfactory progress shall be defined as the achievement of and maintenance of at least a 2. 5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale and community service shall be defined as providing written evidence of being an officer or a member of a charitable organization such as Habitat for Humanity and donating a minimum of 20 volunteer hours per semester to the charitable organization. Learn more about the Jason Henry Wittrock Memorial Scholarship.
Holiday-Themed Internships
Winter Wildlife Intern – Wildcare, Inc.
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through College Seniors The Winter Wildlife Intern position is open to students who are interested in the care and treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife. You must be able to work 10 hours per week during the fall and/or spring term to be eligible for this internship. This internship is unpaid. Get more information on the Winter Wildlife internship.
Penguin Group Internship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, 5th Year The Penguin Group Internship is available to students who are interested in the field of publishing. Internships are available in the areas of contracts, editorial, graphic design, managing editorial, marketing, production, publicity, sales, subsidiary rights, and operations. A resume and cover letter are required. Get more information on the Penguin Group Internship.
City Year – Volunteer for America
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Ages 17-24
City Year, a proud member of AmeriCorps, is a national service organization that brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds for a demanding ten months of full - time community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. In 20 locations across the United States, these young leaders invest their talents and energy to address our country's most critical needs. City Year corps members engage others in service and make a positive difference in their communities and in the lives of children and youth. Corps members also receive a weekly living stipend and basic health insurance. Eligibility Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17-24 and a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. High school graduate / G.E.D. recipient OR agreement to pursue a G.E.D. If you do not have a H.S. diploma or its equivalency, you will be required to take a basic academic proficiency test; your position is contingent upon satisfactory testing results. Learn more about the City Year – Volunteer for America.
Hershey Foods Corporation Culinary & Pastry Internship
Deadline: VariesAvailable to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5 The Culinary and Pastry Internship is available to students majoring in culinary arts, pastry arts, or a related field. Intern duties may include assisting in banquet preparation, pastry preparation, and various other tasks. Learn more information about the Hershey Foods Corporation Culinary & Pastry Internship .
Patagonia Enviro Internship
Deadline: RollingAvailable to: Patagonia Company Employees The Patagonia Enviro Internship is open to Patagonia employees who are interested in interning with environmental groups. Patagonia provides up to two months of paid time off for employees to pursue their environmental interests. Learn more information about the Patagonia Enviro Internship.