NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS!
WHAT'S NEW AND DUE FOR NOVEMBER 2024!
November is a prime time for students to apply for scholarships, as many organizations open applications with deadlines at the end of the year. Unlike spring, when competition is highest, November scholarships often have fewer applicants, increasing each student’s chances of receiving an award. These scholarships cover a variety of fields and interests—from academic achievements to community service and creative talents. Applying now allows students to ease the financial burden of college by securing funds early, which can reduce the need for loans. By staying proactive and applying in November, students also establish a strong foundation for future applications, gaining valuable experience in writing essays and compiling materials. Taking advantage of November scholarships is a smart step for students eager to make the most of their time and resources on their educational journey.
High school students:
Most Valuable Student Competition: open to high school seniors who are citizens of the United States. This scholarship is for students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. Awards up to $50,000. Applicant must submit completed application and materials to the closest Elks Lodge. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. ALSO - Make sure to check for the Elks scholarships in your specific state (link here). Separate applications may be found.
Texas Elks Scholarships: These awards are open to Texas high school seniors who are US citizens. Applicants will be judged on leadership, academics, and financial need. Applicants compete for scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $50,000. A printable list of their scholarships can be found here. Many deadlines are also in March.
Greenhouse Scholars Scholarship: open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution. The award is up to $5,000 per year for four years. Applicant must demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000) and have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars: open to undergraduate or graduate students OR students planning to enroll (such as high school seniors) in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year. Applicant must have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the past 12 months prior to application.
Dell Scholars Program: Demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college. Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation. Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA. Be a part of one of these college readiness programs. Due December 1st.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award: open to all young people in grades 5-12 who live in the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., and have conducted a volunteer service activity within the past year.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries: This is a national recognition program that awards young people who are leading innovative projects to address financial or societal challenges in their communities. Participants must be individuals between the ages of 14 - 18 when applying and not older than 18 by the end of the entry period. The selection committee will be looking for changemakers who provide strong answers to a range of questions about what your initiative does, how it runs, and your change-making story. Awards vary from $1,000 to $15,000.
Regeneron Society for Science: High school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent research projects are encouraged to apply online for the chance to win up to $250,000.
Youth Awards from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation: open to Hispanic high school seniors who excel both inside and outside the classroom, who have at least a 3.0 GPA, and are Permanent residents, DACA, U.S. Citizens, or eligible non-citizens. Hispanic heritage includes Spain, Brazil, and the Philippines.
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award: for classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college. High School seniors must apply by November 15 in order to be considered for the award before graduation. Up to $10,000 to apply toward instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, or other music-related needs.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: open to graduating high school seniors who have at least a 3.5 GPA. Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, service to others, and leadership.
Regeneron Science Talent Search: open to high school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent STEM research projects. Over $1.8 million is awarded in total to students, with the top prize receiving $250,000.
Alpine Recovery Lodge Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest: open to high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, or Nevada. Applicants must submit an essay detailing how addiction has directly affected them.
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholars Program: open to high school seniors, college undergraduate students, and graduate students with plans to pursue a career in STEM-related fields. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur: open to graduating high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and a desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner.
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award: open to graduating high school seniors with acceptance to an accredited school or current undergraduate students in the United States. Applicant must have a disability and have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrates a verifiable need for financial support. Includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Smithsonian.com Photo Contest: open to individuals worldwide who are at least 18 years of age. Contestants can submit photos in the categories of Natural World, Travel, People, The American Experience, Altered Images, or Mobile.
James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships: open to college, technical school and graduate school students who are studying photography or photojournalism. Applicant must submit five digital images for still photography submissions or two videos, with a maximum duration of three minutes, for video submissions. High school students wanting to participate should only send in still photography.
Giving Back to the Community Scholarship: open to incoming and current college students enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to community service.
Undergraduate students:
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars: open to undergraduate or graduate students OR students planning to enroll (such as high school seniors) in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year. Applicant must have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the past 12 months prior to application.
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholars Program: open to high school seniors, college undergraduate students, and graduate students with plans to pursue a career in STEM-related fields. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Carolyn Kelly Memorial Education Fund: open to current undergraduate students who are female, transgender, underprivileged, or a combination of those. Applicant must also have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships: open to full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE. Multiple scholarships are available. Separate scholarships due in May for high school seniors and college freshmen.
Scholarship Essay Contest: open to current college students who want to work in either the healthcare or legal world. Applicants must submit an essay about why they want to work in their chosen field.
Interface Scholarships: open to currently enrolled full-time students in any accredited U.S. university for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must have a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems.
Live Your Dream Awards: open to women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents (such as mothers). Applicant must be enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program OR an undergraduate degree program.
NEWH Scholarships - Open to students attending an accredited college in various U.S. states (check the same page for others in different states). Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)
Interface Scholarships: open to currently enrolled full-time students in any accredited U.S. university for the upcoming academic year. Two separate applications are available for women in STEM, and another for how you plan to use technology for good.
Travel Nurse Source Scholarships: open to legal U.S. residents who are first-time undergraduate students with at least one semester completed in an accredited U.S. nursing school with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Price It Here, Inc. Scholarship Program: open to full-time U.S. undergraduate students who are actively pursuing a degree in marketing, business management, sales or a related field. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Students must submit an essay on given topics related to technology and business.
Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship: open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and students in the U.S. on a student visa. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who has applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by their college or university. Applicants must submit an essay on what they would like to learn from other cultures.
IES Study Abroad Scholarships: for those who want to study abroad, consider applying for the programs, scholarships, and grants IES offers.
CEA Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants: for those who want to study abroad, consider applying for the programs, scholarships, and grants CEA offers. Various deadlines in; November, February, March, April & June.
Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur: open to graduating high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and a desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner.
William J. Lechel, II Student Competition: open to students enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program and involved in research in a public health field.
Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship: open to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration or marketing. Applicant must submit an essay
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrates a verifiable need for financial support. Includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation Scholarships: various awards for those pursuing beauty-related career fields such as cosmetology, esthetics, nails, hair etc. More deadlines in February.
NACA Scholarships for Student Leaders: open to current undergraduate students who hold significant leadership positions on their campus.
Smithsonian.com Photo Contest: open to individuals worldwide who are at least 18 years of age. Contestants can submit photos in the categories of Natural World, Travel, People, The American Experience, Altered Images, or Mobile.
James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships: open to college, technical school and graduate school students who are studying photography or photojournalism. Applicant must submit five digital images for still photography submissions or two videos, with a maximum duration of three minutes, for video submissions. High school students wanting to participate should only send in still photography.
Striving For Justice Scholarship: open to current community college, undergraduate, and graduate students in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay, not to exceed 1,000 words, explaining how the applicant stands up for others and fights for justice in the applicant’s local community.
Giving Back to the Community Scholarship: open to incoming and current college students enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to community service.
Graduate students:
AAUW's Career Development Grants: provides funding to women ($2,000 to $20,000) who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); or social sciences. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Open to those pursuing a master’s degree, second bachelor’s degree, certification program, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Coursework must be taken at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university in the U.S. or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are not available for doctorate-level work.
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholars Program: open to high school seniors, college undergraduate students, and graduate students with plans to pursue a career in STEM-related fields. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars: open to undergraduate or graduate students OR students planning to enroll (such as high school seniors) in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year. Applicant must have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the past 12 months prior to application.
Scholarship Essay Contest: open to current college students who want to work in either the healthcare or legal world. Applicants must submit an essay about why they want to work in their chosen field.
Interface Scholarships: open to currently enrolled full-time students in any accredited U.S. university for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must have a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems.
NEWH Scholarships - Open to students attending an accredited college in various U.S. states (check the same page for others in different states). Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)
Travel Nurse Source Scholarships: open to legal U.S. residents who are first-time undergraduate students with at least one semester completed in an accredited U.S. nursing school with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Interface Scholarships: open to currently enrolled full-time students in any accredited U.S. university for the upcoming academic year. Two separate applications are available for women in STEM, and another for how you plan to use technology for good.
Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur: open to graduating high school seniors or those currently enrolled in a college of business with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and a desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner.
William J. Lechel, II Student Competition: open to students enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program and involved in research in a public health field.
Future of Connectivity Essay Scholarship: open to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, network systems administration, software application development, business administration or marketing. Applicant must submit an essay
Answering Legal Law Scholarship: open to students currently enrolled at an accredited law school with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants must have some form of legal experience (volunteer, internship, employment).
Striving For Justice Scholarship: open to current community college, undergraduate, and graduate students in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay, not to exceed 1,000 words, explaining how the applicant stands up for others and fights for justice in the applicant’s local community.
Smithsonian.com Photo Contest: open to individuals worldwide who are at least 18 years of age. Contestants can submit photos in the categories of Natural World, Travel, People, The American Experience, Altered Images, or Mobile.
James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships: open to college, technical school and graduate school students who are studying photography or photojournalism. Applicant must submit five digital images for still photography submissions or two videos, with a maximum duration of three minutes, for video submissions. High school students wanting to participate should only send in still photography.
Bilingual Therapist Graduate Scholarships: Speech pathology and school psychology students who speak a second language at native or near-native proficiency, and are interested in working with bilingual/bicultural children in the schools upon graduation. Another deadline is in mid-July.
Giving Back to the Community Scholarship: open to incoming and current college students enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to community service.
International students:
Monthly Scholarships for International Students MPOWER: On the first day of each month, check out their page to find out the scholarship theme for the month. Each monthly contest ends on the last day of the month at 11:59 PM EST.
Youth Awards from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation: open to Hispanic high school seniors who excel both inside and outside the classroom, who have at least a 3.0 GPA, and are Permanent residents, DACA, U.S. Citizens, or eligible non-citizens. Hispanic heritage includes Spain, Brazil, and the Philippines.
Live Your Dream Awards: open to women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents (such as mothers). Applicant must be enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program OR an undergraduate degree program.
Tortuga Study Abroad Scholarship: open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and students in the U.S. on a student visa. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student who has applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by their college or university. Applicants must submit an essay on what they would like to learn from other cultures.
IES Study Abroad Scholarships: for those who want to study abroad, consider applying for the programs, scholarships, and grants IES offers.
CEA Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants: for those who want to study abroad, consider applying for the programs, scholarships, and grants CEA offers. Various deadlines in; November, February, March, April & June.
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: open to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrates a verifiable need for financial support. Includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
Smithsonian.com Photo Contest: open to individuals worldwide who are at least 18 years of age. Contestants can submit photos in the categories of Natural World, Travel, People, The American Experience, Altered Images, or Mobile.