USA Scholarships
January Scholarship Deadlines
January Deadlines
Scholarships and programmes with application deadlines in January. January tends to be a busy month for research council PhD studentships and for European masters awards starting the following autumn, so plan ahead and bookmark this page when the next cycle opens.
Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship 2027 - $2,000 DAR
The Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a one-time national award of up to $2,000 for a US citizen enrolled full time in an accredited MBA or business administration graduate program with at least a 3.25 GPA. The DAR Scholarship Committee accepts online applications through AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The scholarship is not automatically renewable, though recipients may reapply for up to four consecutive years. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required.
Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship 2027
Teague Law in Ellijay, Georgia offers the Justice in Rural Communities Scholarship, a $2,500 award for US students enrolled at accredited trade schools, colleges, universities, graduate programs, or law schools who write an original 1,000-word essay on access to justice in rural areas. You must be at least 18, in good academic standing, and a US resident. Submit a PDF essay with citations and a header for financial aid before completing the form on jttlaw.com. The deadline is January 30, 2027. AI-generated essays disqualify applicants.
Louisville First Book Grant 2027 - Up to $55,000
The Louisville Institute First Book Grant supports pre-tenured faculty at accredited US or Canadian colleges, universities, and theological schools who are finishing a first scholarly book on minoritized Christian communities in North America. The 2027 cycle pays up to $55,000 for a 2027-28 research leave, selects three grantees, and requires attendance at Winter Seminar in January 2028.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The 2026 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 31 January 2027. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Injury Recovery Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2025 Injury Recovery Scholarship from LNN Law Accident & Employment Lawyers awards $1,000 to one U.S. student who writes about psychological injury impacts and holistic recovery. High school seniors, vocational students, college students, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply if they are legal U.S. residents in any state or Washington, DC, and enrolled in a vocational programme or two- to four-year post-secondary school. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by 31 January 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to California students, but applicants nationwide are welcome.
Enid Hall Griswold Scholarship 2027 - $5,000 DAR
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship from the Daughters of the American Revolution awards $5,000 each to two college juniors or seniors at accredited US institutions who major in political science, history, government, or economics. US citizens apply online through DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. The award is one-time and pays through your institution. DAR chapter sponsorship is optional for this fund.
GCA Tropical Botany Fellowship 2027 - $5,500
The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany, administered with the National Tropical Botanical Garden since 2023, awards two or more $5,500 grants each year for independent doctoral field research in tropical botany and forest ecology. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as PhD candidates at U.S. universities apply with a personal letter, two-page research statement, advisor letter, language evidence if needed, and CV in one PDF emailed to NTBG by January 15. GCA allows only one GCA award application per year.
Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Offices of David W. Holub awards the Innovation in Vehicle Safety Scholarship to one U.S. student whose 500- to 1,000-word essay proposes the strongest plan for making motor vehicles safer and reducing crash injuries. High school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate attendees in accredited two- or four-year programs need at least a 3.0 GPA and legal U.S. residency in any state or the District of Columbia. Holub runs the contest from Merrillville, Indiana, yet eligibility is nationwide. Essays flagged as AI-generated are disqualified. Past cycles closed January 31; expect a similar winter deadline for 2027.
EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 - NOAA
NOAA''s José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (USP) supports rising juniors at accredited MSIs nationwide with up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, two paid 10-week NOAA summer internships, travel, housing subsidies, and professional development. You must be a U.S. citizen or national, hold at least a 3.2 GPA, and major in a NOAA mission field. Applications share the Hollings portal and typically close January 31. NOAA paused the 2026 EPP class for budget reasons; watch noaa.gov for the next cycle.
I Have a Dream Scholarship 2027 - $1,500 Unigo
Unigo's I Have a Dream Scholarship awards $1,500 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a 250-word essay about what they dream about, from a bizarre sleep dream to future hopes. You must be enrolled or will enroll in an accredited college, university, or trade school no later than fall 2027. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply. Submit one application at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on January 31, 2027.
Pittenger American History Scholarship 2027 - $2K/yr
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship from DAR gives $2,000 per year for up to four years to graduating high school seniors who will earn an undergraduate degree with at least 24 credit hours in American history and American government. Renewal requires a 3.25 GPA and annual transcript review. US citizens apply on DAR AcademicWorks from November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Citizens abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter.
DOE CSGF 2027 - $45,000 Stipend & Full Tuition
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF), administered by the Krell Institute, funds US citizens and permanent residents pursuing PhDs that use high-performance computing to solve science and engineering problems. Fellows receive a $45,000 annual stipend, full tuition and required fees for up to four years, a $1,000 professional development allowance, a 12-week DOE laboratory practicum, and annual program reviews.