Guide

Scholarships due in January 2027

Three scholarships close in January 2027: the Live Más Scholarship on Jan 5, Dell Scholars on Jan 12 (Texas students only this cycle) and the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship on Jan 14. We checked each deadline and award on the sponsor's official page on Nov 3, 2026. Sponsors can change dates, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

  1. Live Más Scholarship

    Deadline: Jan 5, 2027, 5 p.m. PT

    Sponsor:
    Taco Bell Foundation
    Who can apply:
    Ages 16 to 26, legal residents of the 50 states or D.C. (or dependent children of active-duty U.S. military), heading to or enrolled in a two-year, four-year, vocational-technical or trade program. You submit one video (30 seconds to 2 minutes) or one essay (250 to 500 words) about your passion.
    Award:
    The official page doesn't list a set amount; the scholar stories it features received $25,000. Past scholars can apply to renew up to three times.

    Official page for Live Más Scholarship (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 3, 2026

  2. Dell Scholars Program

    Deadline: Jan 12, 2027

    Sponsor:
    Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
    Who can apply:
    For the 2027 cycle: seniors graduating from a Texas high school who took part in an approved college-readiness program in grades 11 and 12, are Pell Grant eligible, have at least a 2.4 GPA, and plan to enroll at an accredited four-year public college or university in Texas.
    Award:
    A $20,000 flexible scholarship plus a laptop, book credits, emergency funds, advising and career coaching. 500 students are selected each year.

    Official page for Dell Scholars Program (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 3, 2026

  3. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

    Deadline: Jan 14, 2027, 5 p.m. ET (application, recommendation letter and CSS Profile)

    Sponsor:
    Jackie Robinson Foundation
    Who can apply:
    Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, show financial need, academic excellence, leadership and community service, and plan to attend an approved four-year college. The application needs one adult recommendation, a transcript, an SAT or ACT score, a CSS Profile and three short essays.
    Award:
    Scholarship plus mentoring, internship placement and leadership programming over four years of college. The apply page doesn't state a dollar amount.

    Official page for Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (opens in a new tab) · checked Nov 3, 2026

Before you apply