November Scholarship Opportunities to Apply For

Did you know that November is National Scholarship Month? There couldn’t be a better time to try to win free money for college than a month that’s dedicated to scholarships. Consider some of these awards with November deadlines to help cover your college costs; there are a ton of opportunities for high schoolers, undergrad and graduate students, international students, minority students, STEM enthusiasts, veterans, teachers, and much more. Each section of scholarships is ordered by deadline from closest to furthest, so start applying from the top of the list downward. Good luck!

Scholarships for high school students

• Colgate-Palmolive Haz La U Grant: Haz La U, sponsored by Colgate and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, offers grants to high school seniors with strong academics, leadership, and community involvement. Applicants must graduate high school in the spring, enroll in an accredited higher education institution next fall, and attend the virtual awards ceremony if selected. Awards: Up to $10,000; Deadline: November 1

• Regeneron Science Talent Search: The nation’s oldest and most prestigious science- and math-based competition is open to high school seniors (including homeschooled students and US citizens living abroad) to honor STEM research. Applicants must submit original independent research projects to qualify. The top 40 finalists are invited to travel to Washington, DC, to participate in a final judging and black-tie awards gala, in which the top 10 winners will be named. Awards: Up to $250,000; Deadline: November 5

• Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Sponsored by the Elks Organization, this opportunity is open to current high school seniors who are US citizens. Judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, applicants don’t need to be related to a member of the Elks to apply. Multiple awards are available, with the top 20 finalists receiving $30,000 over four years and 480 runners-up receiving $4,000. Finalists are required to attend a Leadership Weekend to receive the top prize. Awards: $1,000–$7,500 per year; Deadline: November 12

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program: These scholarships are open to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Cooke College Scholars also receive college planning support, ongoing advising, and networking opportunities throughout their undergraduate careers. One counselor and two teacher recommendations are required in addition to a School Report and academic transcripts. Awards: Up to $55,000 per year; Deadline: November 11

• Greenhouse Scholars Program: This program is open to graduating high school seniors from California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina who plan to attend a four-year accredited academic institution, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must possess excellent leadership skills and have a strong interest in and commitment to their community. The application process consists of four rounds to narrow down finalists. Awards: Amounts vary, with recipients receiving financial support for up to five years; Deadline: November 16

• NHS Scholarships: The National Honor Society is awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 high school seniors. Applicants must be NHS members who are graduating during the current academic year and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US college or university, military institute, or trade school. Multiple scholarships are available, with 25 National Finalists also receiving an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, for Trailblazing Leadership Week. Awards: Up to $25,000; Deadline: November 20

Scholarships for high school and undergraduate students

• American Indian Services Scholarship: This opportunity is open to Native American students pursuing their first undergraduate degree or a professional/technical certificate. Students (including incoming freshmen) must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a matriculated student at a university, college, junior college, or technical school and be an enrolled member of a US federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 is required and must be maintained after the first semester or quarter of college, among other requirements. Awards: Up to $2,000; Deadline: November 1 (as well as July 1)

• Clean Slate Scholarship: The Clean Slate Scholarship is an essay-based program designed to support motivated students pursuing a college education. This opportunity is available to United States legal residents or student visa holders who are at least 18 years old and enrolled full-time or accepted at an accredited American university or college, including high school seniors and current undergraduate students. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 1

• Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship: Sponsored by the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans (JCCIA), this scholarship is open to students of Italian heritage who have been admitted to or are attending an accredited higher education institution. Applicants must be Illinois residents, have a strong academic background, demonstrate financial need, and submit an essay of 500 words or fewer on how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals. Awards: Up to $5,000; Deadline: November 1

• Joseph U. Bottalla Scholarship: The JCCIA also offers a scholarship for Illinois residents who have 50% or more Italian ancestry, have studied Italian language for at least two years or are currently enrolled in a high school or college-level course, and have been admitted to or currently attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on how their Italian heritage has influenced them. Awards: Up to $1,500; Deadline: November 1

• Nick and Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship: The JCCIA offers one more scholarship that’s open to Illinois students with parents of Italian heritage who’ve been orphaned or raised in foster care and are currently enrolled in or plan to pursue college. Primary consideration is given to Music majors, but applicants with other majors are also encouraged to apply. Awards: Up to $6,500; Deadline: November 1

• Trustifi’s Cybersecurity Innovation Scholarship: Supports undergraduate students and accepted high school seniors pursuing computer science, information technology, or digital security fields. A single award is given to help alleviate educational expenses based on an original essay submission. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted at an accredited United States university and demonstrate a strong passion for cybersecurity. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 1

• Live Your Dream Award: This scholarship is open to women worldwide with financial need who are the primary source of financial support for themselves or dependents (i.e., children, siblings, parents, etc.). Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational school or undergraduate program, and three levels of awards are available. Awards: Up to $16,000; Deadline: November 15

• 1^st Financial Bank Financial Goals Scholarship: This is a monthly scholarship open to US residents who are 18 or older and planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a college degree program. This is a random drawing, but it does require you to submit a short essay of 500 words or fewer. Award: $2,000; Deadline: November 30 (last day of every month)

Scholarships for undergraduate students

• GPN/Prospiant Intern of the Year: This scholarship recognizes outstanding undergraduate college students in horticulture or floriculture. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year university and have completed a greenhouse-related internship during the year. Candidates are evaluated based on an application form, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, and an essay detailing their internship experience. Winners will receive a check, along with a featured magazine article, travel and hotel expenses, and full registration to Cultivate in Columbus, Ohio. Award: $3,000; Deadline: October 30

Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students

• SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship: These awards are available to full-time students who are pursuing STEM fields at colleges and universities in the US, with three scholarships awarded each quarter. The fall quarter is open to undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors as well as graduate students (including non-US citizens); first-year undergraduates will be eligible in the winter and spring. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and write a short essay about their most significant STEM experiences. If chosen, you must accept the award by email within one week of being notified. Awards: $2,500; Deadline: November 30 (awards are reviewed quarterly)

• Waggle Human-Pet Bond Scholarship: Sponsored by Waggle, a pet-focused crowdfunding platform for essential veterinary treatment, this scholarship was created to help students have more money to care for the pets that support them emotionally throughout their studies. Applicants must be pet guardians who are enrolled in college full-time and live in the United States or Canada. An essay between 400–600 words outlining steps you can take to prepare for a veterinary emergency is also required. Winners are selected based on response relevancy, writing quality, and academic standing. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 1

• AGC Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships: Students enrolled in ABET- or ACCE-accredited Construction Management or construction-related Engineering programs are eligible for these awards. There are separate criteria for the undergraduate and graduate scholarships, but all applicants must be US citizens or documented permanent residents. These scholarships are renewable for up to two years. Award: Amounts vary; Deadline: November 1

• AGC MA Scholarship: AGC MA and the Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program offer scholarships for full- and part-time students enrolled in Construction or Civil Engineering degree programs at colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Applicants can also be Massachusetts residents studying at other colleges out of state. Checks are made payable to award winners, and recipients may reapply each year. Awards: Amounts vary; Deadline: November 1

• Carol Norfleet Continuing Education Scholarship: This annual scholarship is open to students pursuing travel and hospitality programs. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in a hospitality credential program (including Destination Management Certified Professional, Certified Meeting Professional, Certificate in Meeting Management, Certified Special Events Professional, and Certified Incentive Travel Professional) and submit a minimum 250-word essay. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 1

• Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship: This opportunity is open to students worldwide who are pursuing a career in destination management, event management, or a related field. Applicants must submit a résumé, write a 250-word essay (include an additional short video for extra credit), and be currently enrolled in a program that’s one year or longer. Two awards may be given—one to a North American student and one to a non–North American student. Awards: $2,500; Deadline: November 1

• WIIT Scholarships: Sponsored by the Association of Women in International Trade, this opportunity is for full- and part-time undergraduate juniors or seniors as well as graduate students studying all aspects of International Trade, including trade policy and negotiations, business and supply chains, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more. Applicants must identify as female and submit a five-to-10-page academic paper on the topics of international trade or investment. Multiple scholarships are available. Awards: $3,000; Deadline: November 1 (and April 1)

• VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships: Sponsored by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, these fellowships are open to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate professionals in Virginia who are pursuing careers in art or history. Award categories include Professional (Individual and Collaborative), Individual (Undergraduate and Graduate), and Half-Year Student (Undergraduate and Graduate). Applicants must be current legal residents of the state and submit examples of their work with their applications. Awards: Up to $8,000; Deadline: November 6

• National GEM Consortium Fellowships: Open to undergraduate seniors, current graduate students, and those who’ve completed a master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Science, these fellowships cover full tuition and fees and may also include a $16,000 living stipend and a paid internship. Applicants must be applying to, attending, or graduated from a school that partners with the National GEM Consortium. MS and PhD awards are available. Awards: Up to full college costs, plus living stipend and paid internship; Deadline: November 13

• Larry E. Sitzman Youth in Nebraska Agricultural Scholarship: This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges, universities, and technical colleges in Nebraska who are enrolled in agriculture-related degree programs and plan to work in the industry upon graduation. The winner is selected based on leadership qualities and participation in extracurricular activities related to agriculture. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 12

• ACES Scholarships: The ACES Education Fund offers five scholarships to juniors and seniors in college as well as graduate students interested in careers in editing. Students of all nationalities, places of residence, and fields of academic concentration are welcome to apply. Three references and three editing exercises are required, with winners receiving cash awards plus financial aid to attend one of the two annual ACES conferences in person or virtually. Awards: Up to $2,500; Deadline: November 15

• Bill Walsh Scholarship: Also sponsored by the ACES Education Fund, this scholarship is open to college juniors and seniors as well as graduate students who aspire to work in news editing specifically. Three references and responses to three news-related exercises are required. Although the scholarship is open to students of all nationalities, application materials must be submitted in English. Students may apply for the ACES Scholarships and the Bill Walsh Scholarship but can only win one. Award: $3,500; Deadline: November 15

• The UCT Scholarship Program: This scholarship is open to college students and current teachers who are pursuing undergraduate degrees, graduate work, or certificate programs that will allow them to work with individuals with disabilities. Applicants must include a typed résumé of work experience in the field of special education with an emphasis on teaching people with intellectual disabilities. Award: Up to $2,500; Deadline: November 15

• Peter K. New Award: Sponsored by the Society of Applied Anthropology, this annual competition for undergraduate and graduate students promotes research in the applied social and behavioral sciences. Students must submit a previously unpublished research paper to apply. First, second, and third place will be awarded cash prizes, with each winner receiving an additional $350 travel stipend to attend the Society’s annual meeting. Awards: Up to $3,000; Deadline: November 30

• Volunteer for Vets Scholarship: Here is a great opportunity for those who have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Reserves as well as the children or stepchildren of those who have. Applicants must be current college or graduate students, legal residents of the US living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, and enrolled in a two- to five-year post-secondary institution. A minimum 3.0 GPA and an essay on how to better support veterans in the community are also required. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 30

Scholarships for graduate students

• WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program: This scholarship is available for nurses seeking education in wound, ostomy and continence nursing care. Applicants must be accepted to a WOC Nursing Education Program accredited by the WOCN Society. Awards: Amounts not disclosed; Deadline: November 1 (and May 1)

Scholarships for (basically) everyone

• 10 Words or Less Scholarship: Sponsored by StudentScholarships.org, this contest is open to students ages 17–25 who will be attending any school in the US or Canada next fall. Applicants can apply through the sponsor’s website by answering why they deserve the scholarship in 10 words or fewer; you must also “like” or “follow” the sponsor’s Facebook page. Two awards will be given. Awards: $1,500; Deadline: November 15

• James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists: This photojournalism contest is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students at US colleges and trade or technical schools. Applicants must be US citizens, write an essay, provide a reference letter, and submit a portfolio of photos or videos that tell a story. Five scholarships are available for college students; one scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student; and five high school students will win a digital SLR camera. Awards: $2,500; Deadline: November 15

• Innovation in Education Scholarship: Sponsored by LA Tutors, this monthly scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students who write an essay on an innovative project they’ve designed that makes a difference in the lives of others. Applicants must be US or Canadian citizens and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award: $500; Deadline: November 20 (same date every month)

• Matter to Matter Scholarship: Sponsored by Matter Education, this scholarship is open to students in the U.S. and Canada enrolled from elementary school through graduate school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants submit a 300–600‑word essay responding to “What’s something you taught yourself, and why?” No fee is required to apply, and $300 is awarded monthly. Award: $300; Deadline: November 20 (same date every month)

• Safe Cycling Scholarship: Sponsored by Felix Gonzalez Law Firm, this scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to students residing in Texas, but applicants from all US states and territories are eligible. Applicants must write a 700–1,000-word essay on the effects of safe cycling in the community or road laws and changes that are being implemented to ensure the safety of cyclists. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 30

• MyMozaic Scholarship: This monthly scholarship sweepstakes is open to US citizens 13 years and older. All you have to do is provide your email to apply. Selection is based on the quality of your MyMozaic profile, including documents, photos, videos, and followers. Award: $1,000; Deadline: November 30 (last day of every month)

• Right to Work Essay/Video Contest: The National Institute for Labor Relations Research sponsors this contest with up to 10 winners each month. Applicants must write an essay or submit a video explaining the right-to-work principle and how it benefits individuals in the United States. This contest is open to all students attending US high schools, colleges, and graduate schools, with checks mailed to the winners. Awards: $100; Deadline: November 30 (monthly)

• $2,000 Sally Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes: Sallie Mae offers an easy scholarship contest that both students and parents can enter each month. It’s open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or any US Territory who are age 17 or older at the time of entry. Award: $2,000; Deadline: November 30 (last day of every month)

• Ascent's No-Essay Scholarships: Ascent offers easy to apply no-essay scholarships with new giveaways added throughout the year. Awards: Vary; Deadline: November 30 (monthly)

Wow! This is a lot of scholarships to keep track of. Stay organized and on top of every deadline using our Scholarship Search Spreadsheet Template!