College Students: scholarships due in January 2027

9 scholarships open to college students with deadlines in January 2027. The earliest deadline is Jan 5, 2027 (Live Más Scholarship) and the latest is Jan 31, 2027. The largest award listed is Up to $25,000 from Taco Bell Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Sponsors include APIA Scholars, Barry Goldwater Scholarship Foundation, National Association of Hispanic Journalists and others. Always confirm on the official site.

82 days left

Live Más Scholarship

Up to $25,000 · Taco Bell Foundation · High school / college

Students ages 16–26 pursuing education; judged on passion (video submission), not grades.

5 p.m. PST
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85 days left

NAHJ Scholarships

$2,000–$5,000 · National Association of Hispanic Journalists · College

Students pursuing careers in English- or Spanish-language journalism and communications.

11:59 p.m. PST
Journalism & Communicationscommunications
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91 days left

National FFA Collegiate Scholarships

Varies · National FFA Foundation · High school / college

FFA high school seniors and collegiate members pursuing agriculture, trades or other careers. Opens Nov 1, 2026.

Official page also says 'open through January 15'; plan for Jan 14
Agriculture
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92 days left

APIA Scholarship

$2,500–$20,000 · APIA Scholars · High school / college

Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need attending accredited U.S. colleges. Opens Nov 15, 2026.

5 p.m. EST
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104 days left

Boren Scholarship

Up to $25,000 · National Security Education Program (IIE) · Undergraduate

U.S. undergraduates studying less-commonly-taught languages abroad in world regions critical to U.S. interests; service requirement.

Campus deadlines may be earlier
Languages & InternationalStudy Abroad
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106 days left

Goldwater Scholarship

Up to $7,500 per year · Barry Goldwater Scholarship Foundation · Undergraduate

College sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Requires campus nomination.

Nomination deadline is the last Friday in January; campus deadlines earlier
STEMEngineering
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108 days left

DAR Scholarships

Varies by scholarship · National Society Daughters of the American Revolution · High school / college

Multiple scholarships for high school, undergraduate and graduate students across many fields; DAR affiliation not required for most. Portal opens Nov 1, 2026.

11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time
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108 days left

I Have a Dream Scholarship

$1,500 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response.

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108 days left

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

Varies · TheDream.US · High school / college

Immigrant (DACA/TPS-eligible) students with 2.5+ GPA living in one of the program's eligible states. Opens Nov 1, 2026.

11:59 p.m. Pacific
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Frequently asked questions

How many college Students: scholarships due in January 2027 are open right now?

9 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for college Students: scholarships due in January 2027?

Live Más Scholarship closes on Jan 5, 2027. The last one listed here closes on Jan 31, 2027.

What are the biggest college Students: scholarships due in January 2027?

Live Más Scholarship (Up to $25,000); Boren Scholarship (Up to $25,000); APIA Scholarship ($2,500–$20,000).