Guide

Scholarships due in December 2026

These national programs for high school seniors close in December 2026. We checked each deadline and award on the sponsor's official page on Oct 31, 2026. Sponsors can change dates, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

  1. Hagan Scholarship

    Deadline: Dec 1, 2026

    Sponsor:
    Hagan Scholarship Foundation
    Who can apply:
    Students in the 2027 high school graduating class whose parents' adjusted gross household income for 2025 did not exceed $125,000. Applicants can apply one time only.
    Award:
    Up to 1,500 scholarships for 2027-28: $1,000 toward essential items for college, then up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.

    Official page for Hagan Scholarship (opens in a new tab) · checked Oct 31, 2026

  2. Ron Brown Scholarship

    Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 (counselor letters due Dec 15)

    Sponsor:
    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    Who can apply:
    Black/African American high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with financial need, strong academics, leadership and community service.
    Award:
    20 four-year scholarships of $40,000 ($10,000 each year) for a four-year U.S. college.

    Official page for Ron Brown Scholarship (opens in a new tab) · checked Oct 31, 2026

  3. Burger King Scholars

    Deadline: Dec 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT

    Sponsor:
    Burger King Foundation (run by Scholarship America)
    Who can apply:
    General Track: graduating 2027 high school seniors living in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada with at least a 2.0 GPA, enrolling full-time in 2027-28. Only the first 30,000 community applications are reviewed, so apply early.
    Award:
    $1,000 to $60,000. Most awards are non-renewable and range from $1,000 to $5,000.

    Official page for Burger King Scholars (opens in a new tab) · checked Oct 31, 2026

  4. Equitable Excellence Scholarship

    Deadline: Dec 22, 2026

    Sponsor:
    Equitable Foundation
    Who can apply:
    Current public high school seniors in the 50 states, DC or Puerto Rico who will enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college.
    Award:
    $5,000 a year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study ($20,000 total).

    Official page for Equitable Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab) · checked Oct 31, 2026

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