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Scholarships Near Me (December 17, 2025)

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Scholarships Near Me

December 17, 2025

Your weekly rundown of State & Local Scholarships to Apply For!

Source: Scholarships Near Me Database

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HAWAII

Fukunaga Scholarship

Description: The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to Hawaiʻi students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business or a related field at any accredited four-year college or university. Both high school seniors and current college students are eligible.

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: February 24, 2026

GEORGIA

Georgia Mining Association College Scholarship

Description: Eligible students must have been accepted—or be pending acceptance—into an accredited college or university in Georgia, have a minimum SAT score of 960 or ACT score of 18, maintain an overall grade average of 85% or higher, and have completed the required high school courses.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: February 27, 2026

FLORIDA

The Polar Scholarship

Description: Eligible applicants must be Florida residents who are high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to attend a two- or four-year college or vocational school, and have at least a 1040 SAT score or 21 ACT score.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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