$5,000+ scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 17, 2025Apply below to the best $5,000+ scholarships for January 2025.
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$5,000 Christian College Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen
Apply for the $5,000 Christian College Scholarship for students 13+ enrolling in Christian colleges. Complete an online form to qualify.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships
Wayne County • Oakland County • Macomb County • Lenawee County • Monroe County • Livingston County • Washtenaw County • St. Clair County • Michigan • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan offers scholarships up to $7,500 for students in several counties. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship
Texas • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 monthly to Texas students with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Open to high school and college students.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
Transportation/Logistics • Mathematics • Science • Engineering • Architecture • Environmental Engineering • Pre-Med • Psychology • Foreign Languages • Literature • Freshmen
Fontana Transport Inc. offers a $5,000 scholarship for first-gen seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Scholarships
St. Joseph County • Indiana • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers over 60 scholarships totaling $1M annually, with awards up to $5,000 for local students.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship
North Carolina • Freshmen
The Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship provides up to $7,500 for NC high school seniors. Apply online with 2 essays.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
A&WMA International Scholarship
Environmental Engineering • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Other Trades/Crafts • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Engineering • Graduate Students
A&WMA International Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time graduate students in environmental fields. One-year award, reapply for second year.
Deadline:
January 22, 2025
Benjamin Cottone Scholarship
Pre-Med • Medicine • Graduate Students
UNICO Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for US citizens of Italian heritage pursuing medical degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship
Computer Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Women • Juniors
The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Student Scholarship
Alaska • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Student Scholarships support music education with a $500 award. Application requires an essay and recommendation letters.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship
Bastrop County • Blanco County • Burnet County • Caldwell County • Fayette County • Hays County • Lee County • Llano County • Travis County • Williamson County • Texas • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship offers up to $3,500 for Central Texas college students in communications/media with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Women in Auto Care Scholarships
Automotive • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Women in Auto Care Scholarships provide $5,000 to female students pursuing careers in the auto care industry across the U.S.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship provides $5,000 for students with disabilities in undergraduate programs.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
The ATIA Foundation Student Scholarship
Alaska • Marketing • Hospitality • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ATIA Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for Alaskan students in travel and tourism education.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Society of Women Engineers - Lehigh Valley Section
Pennsylvania • Engineering • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • For Women • Freshmen
Scholarship for women high school seniors pursuing engineering, offering up to $5,000 based on academics and leadership.
Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hampshire
Hampshire County • Freshmen
Eastern WV Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hampshire county students. High chances to win!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships
Kent County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grand Rapids Community Foundation offers 400+ scholarships averaging $1,500 for Kent County students pursuing college or technical careers.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Northshore Community Foundation Scholarships
Eden Isle • Washington • Louisiana • Freshmen
Northshore Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Scholarships
Charlevoix County • Michigan • Freshmen
Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for local high school seniors based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Kenosha Community Foundation's scholarships
Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Freshmen
Kenosha Community Foundation offers $87,000+ in scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win up to $7,500!
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Blue Mountain Community Foundation Scholarships
Walla Walla County • Columbia County • Garfield County • Umatilla County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Blue Mountain Community Foundation offers 80+ scholarships for local students, with awards up to $7,000 based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Scholarships
Pittsburg • Frontenac • Girard • Wilson County • Neosho County • Montgomery County • Labette County • Elk County • Crawford County • Cherokee County • Chautauqua County • Cowley County • Kansas • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit and need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship
Connecticut • New York • New Jersey • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen
The Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Scholarship offers $5,000 for LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Tri-State area with financial need.
Deadline:
February 5, 2025
Flora Marie Jenkins Memorial Disability Scholarship
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Technology • Graphic Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship awards $5,000 to Texas and Oklahoma students in tech fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
FAQ
To increase your chances, ensure your application is complete and well-organized, tailor your essays to the scholarship's focus, and highlight your achievements and goals.
Common documents required include transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and sometimes a personal statement or essay.
To apply for $5,000+ scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements.
It's best to start applying for $5,000+ scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college.
Yes, you can apply for multiple $5,000+ scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding.
While many $5,000+ scholarships consider GPA as a factor, not all require a high GPA. Some scholarships focus on other criteria such as community service or leadership.
Eligibility criteria can vary widely depending on the scholarship. Common criteria include academic performance, financial need, field of study, and residency status.
Yes, many $5,000+ scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. Always verify the source before applying.
You can find $5,000+ scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates a wide range of scholarship opportunities.
These scholarships are financial awards that provide $5,000 or more to students to help cover their educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, and other related costs.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials. Take the time to carefully review your submissions.
Your personal statement should include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are a strong candidate for the scholarship. Be sure to convey your passion and commitment to your field of study.
Some $5,000+ scholarships may have renewal requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA or completing a specific number of credit hours. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship for details.
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