November Scholarship Deadlines
SLCC – STUDENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will be
beginning college at SLCC. Applicant must be interested in the SLCC
Student Ambassador Program on Campus. Selection will be based on leadership
experience in high school and/or community activities in grades 10-12 and academic achievement.
Amount: $1,000.00 - $4,000.00
Contact: www.slcc.edu
BENNINGTON YOUNG WRITERS’ COMPETITION
Criteria: The competition is open to students in grades 9-12. Students are invited to submit their original writing in one of the following areas: Poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). Stories and essays must be 1,500 words or less and double-spaced.
Amount: First Place - $1,000.00 Second Place - $500.00 Third Place - $250.00. The winning entries will be published on the Bennington website. YWA semi-finalists who apply and are admitted, and attend Bennington College, will receive $10,000.00 per year for a total of $40,00.00 for four years. YWA winners who apply and are admitted, and attend Bennington College, will receive a scholarship of $15,000.00 per year for four years for a total of $60,000.00.
Contact: www.bennington.edu/ywa or for any questions email at [email protected] or call 800-833-6845
AAN NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PRIZE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Criteria: The applicant must be enrolled in a secondary school (grades 9-12) in the US. The
application must represent original laboratory research as well as the original written
work of the applicant. No group projects will be accepted.
Amount: $1,000.00 for four winners. Three winners and their teachers will receive coach airfare
(up to $650.00), two nights in a hotel, $100.00 per day for up to two days for expenses,
complimentary registration, and the opportunity to present their research project at the
AAN 76th Annual Meeting in Denver C.O. .
Contact: www.aan.com
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY TRUE BLUE DAYS FOR COLLEGE ACCESS & INCLUSION DAY
Criteria: The College Access & Inclusion Day at Utah State University is for first-generation and multicultural high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores. Students may only attend one session. Participants will learn what it means to be an Aggie, how differences unite us, and that college is possible. Activities, workshops, SWAG, and lunch will be provided along with a campus tour.
Amount: Free to attend and includes all activities, lunch, and ice cream
Contact: www.usu.edu/admissions/events
NATIONAL SECURITY LANGUAGE INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is 15 to 18 years old at the start of the program. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: NSLI for Youth scholarships cover all program costs, including round-trip travel to the
Program host city, tuition, educational and cultural activities, pre-departure, and re-entry
orientations, visa fees, room and board, and accident and sickness program for exchanges
(ASPE) health benefits.
Contact: www.nsliforyouth.org
AYN RAND’S NOVEL – ATLAS SHRUGGED
Criteria: Entrant must be in 12th grade or enrolled in a college/university at the time of entry. Entrant must write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading Atlas Shrugged. The essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words and must be double-spaced.
Amount: First prize: $10,000.00, three second prizes at $2,500.00, five third prizes at $500.00,
Contact: www.aynrand.org/contests
REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is completing the high school courses required for college applications. Selection process includes a research report evaluated by three or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers.
Amount: $2,000.00 - $250,000.00 The 40 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to /Washington, D.C. to display their work and have interviews to determine the top ten finalists.
Contact: https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron Regeneron Science Talent Search, 1719 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036-2801, 202-785-2255
OPPORTUNITY FOR BLACK WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who is African American. Applicant must
write an essay about themselves and their education and career goals.
Amount: $1,000.00
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17767/opportuity_for_black_women_scholarship_scholarship.php
ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applicant will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applicant need not be related to a member of the Elks. Male and Female students compete separately. This scholarship is for students who will be pursuing a four-year degree, full-time at a U.S. college or university.
Amount: Varies $1,000.00 per year to $12,500.00 per year for up to 4 years. The top 20 finalists will attend an all-expense paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago or they will meet virtually. The leadership weekend will include an interview. The top 20 finalists will receive an additional scholarship award of $20,000.00, $30,000.00, $40,000.00 or $50,000.00.
Contact: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school and must be of Hispanic Heritage and excel in
the classroom and in the community. Categories are listed on the website. Applicant
must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must enroll in an accredited higher education
institution in for the – 2025 school year. It is mandatory to attend the virtual regional award ceremony if selected.
Amount: $3,500.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic_heritage_youth_awards_scholarship
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Criteria: CLU’s scholarship program recognizes student achievement in academics, leadership, and the Visual & Performing Arts. Scholarships include: Presidential, Academic Merit, Need, Visual & Performing Arts (Drama, Music, Art), and Faith Scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Contact: www.callutheran.edu
ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline. Applicant must
be a U.S. Citizen with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. An application must be filled out and the
essay questions found on the application page must be answered.
Amount: $500.00
Contact: https://odenzascholarships.com
THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with plans to attend Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill. The Robertson Scholars Program application needs to be submitted in addition to the admission application. Applicant must have two letters of recommendation.
Amount: Full tuition, room and board, a laptop computer, and mandatory fees for scholars at Duke (over $200,000.00) and (UNC-Chapel Hill (over $155,000.00) for four years.
Contact: www.robertsonscholars.org
JAMES ALAN COX STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen in at least in their second year of attending an accredited
high school. Applicant must have taken at least one photography or related art class.
Entries must be made online and consist of still photography images. The entry must tell a story.
Amount: Digital SLR Camera for high school students
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9451/james_alan_cox_student_photography_scholarships_scholarship.php
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school. Sullivan leaders are selected based on demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement. Applicant must have good communication skills and a commitment to justice and the good of others through service. Finalists’ will give speeches, have interviews, and attend a recognition banquet.
Amount: Full tuition, room, and meals for four years
Contact: www.seattleu.edu/Sullivan
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MODERN DANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Criteria: To enter the Modern Dance Undergraduate Program at the University of Utah and for a dance scholarship, students must submit an application and participate in an audition. Video auditions will be accepted only rom those who are unable to attend one of the live audition dates. Students must also apply and be accepted to attend the University of Utah. A video of a 2-minute solo from phases taught by course instructors will need to be submitted.
Amount: Unspecified (There is a $50.00 processing fee due at the time of the dance audition.)
Contact: www.dance.utah.edu Applicant must complete the School of Dance Application as well
as the University of Utah General Application through AcademicWork:
https://utah.academicworks.com
YOU DESERVE IT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and a United States Resident.
Amount: $2,222.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php
DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Must have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry. Applicant must be enrolled, or
accepted for enrollment, as a full-time undergraduate student in the U.S. and have a
demonstrated financial need. Application needs to have a resume, a high school transcript, a picture, essays, and two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000.00 for a four-year institution and $500.00 for a two-year institution
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr_juan_andrade_jr_scholarship_scholarship.php
DRIVER EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school student planning to attend a college or university for Fall. Applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the questions on the scholarship application.
Amount: $500.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13896/driver_education_inititative_scholarship_scholarship.php
NHS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Must be a high school senior who is a member of NHS in good standing who is planning to enroll in a college or university for Fall. Applicant must be verified online by an active NHS advisor to compete in the NHS Scholarship Program.
Amount: Up to $25,000.00
Contact: www.nhs.us
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA who will be
beginning college at SLCC. Applicant must be interested in the SLCC
Student Ambassador Program on Campus. Selection will be based on leadership
experience in high school and/or community activities in grades 10-12 and academic achievement.
Amount: $1,000.00 - $4,000.00
Contact: www.slcc.edu
BENNINGTON YOUNG WRITERS’ COMPETITION
Criteria: The competition is open to students in grades 9-12. Students are invited to submit their original writing in one of the following areas: Poetry (a group of three poems), fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction (a personal or academic essay). Stories and essays must be 1,500 words or less and double-spaced.
Amount: First Place - $1,000.00 Second Place - $500.00 Third Place - $250.00. The winning entries will be published on the Bennington website. YWA semi-finalists who apply and are admitted, and attend Bennington College, will receive $10,000.00 per year for a total of $40,00.00 for four years. YWA winners who apply and are admitted, and attend Bennington College, will receive a scholarship of $15,000.00 per year for four years for a total of $60,000.00.
Contact: www.bennington.edu/ywa or for any questions email at [email protected] or call 800-833-6845
AAN NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PRIZE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Criteria: The applicant must be enrolled in a secondary school (grades 9-12) in the US. The
application must represent original laboratory research as well as the original written
work of the applicant. No group projects will be accepted.
Amount: $1,000.00 for four winners. Three winners and their teachers will receive coach airfare
(up to $650.00), two nights in a hotel, $100.00 per day for up to two days for expenses,
complimentary registration, and the opportunity to present their research project at the
AAN 76th Annual Meeting in Denver C.O. .
Contact: www.aan.com
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY TRUE BLUE DAYS FOR COLLEGE ACCESS & INCLUSION DAY
Criteria: The College Access & Inclusion Day at Utah State University is for first-generation and multicultural high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores. Students may only attend one session. Participants will learn what it means to be an Aggie, how differences unite us, and that college is possible. Activities, workshops, SWAG, and lunch will be provided along with a campus tour.
Amount: Free to attend and includes all activities, lunch, and ice cream
Contact: www.usu.edu/admissions/events
NATIONAL SECURITY LANGUAGE INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is 15 to 18 years old at the start of the program. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: NSLI for Youth scholarships cover all program costs, including round-trip travel to the
Program host city, tuition, educational and cultural activities, pre-departure, and re-entry
orientations, visa fees, room and board, and accident and sickness program for exchanges
(ASPE) health benefits.
Contact: www.nsliforyouth.org
AYN RAND’S NOVEL – ATLAS SHRUGGED
Criteria: Entrant must be in 12th grade or enrolled in a college/university at the time of entry. Entrant must write an essay on a choice of three specified topics after reading Atlas Shrugged. The essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words and must be double-spaced.
Amount: First prize: $10,000.00, three second prizes at $2,500.00, five third prizes at $500.00,
Contact: www.aynrand.org/contests
REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is completing the high school courses required for college applications. Selection process includes a research report evaluated by three or more scientists, mathematicians, and/or engineers.
Amount: $2,000.00 - $250,000.00 The 40 Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to /Washington, D.C. to display their work and have interviews to determine the top ten finalists.
Contact: https://student.societyforscience.org/regeneron Regeneron Science Talent Search, 1719 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036-2801, 202-785-2255
OPPORTUNITY FOR BLACK WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school who is African American. Applicant must
write an essay about themselves and their education and career goals.
Amount: $1,000.00
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17767/opportuity_for_black_women_scholarship_scholarship.php
ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applicant will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applicant need not be related to a member of the Elks. Male and Female students compete separately. This scholarship is for students who will be pursuing a four-year degree, full-time at a U.S. college or university.
Amount: Varies $1,000.00 per year to $12,500.00 per year for up to 4 years. The top 20 finalists will attend an all-expense paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago or they will meet virtually. The leadership weekend will include an interview. The top 20 finalists will receive an additional scholarship award of $20,000.00, $30,000.00, $40,000.00 or $50,000.00.
Contact: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school and must be of Hispanic Heritage and excel in
the classroom and in the community. Categories are listed on the website. Applicant
must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must enroll in an accredited higher education
institution in for the – 2025 school year. It is mandatory to attend the virtual regional award ceremony if selected.
Amount: $3,500.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13676/hispanic_heritage_youth_awards_scholarship
CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
Criteria: CLU’s scholarship program recognizes student achievement in academics, leadership, and the Visual & Performing Arts. Scholarships include: Presidential, Academic Merit, Need, Visual & Performing Arts (Drama, Music, Art), and Faith Scholarships.
Amount: Varies
Contact: www.callutheran.edu
ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline. Applicant must
be a U.S. Citizen with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. An application must be filled out and the
essay questions found on the application page must be answered.
Amount: $500.00
Contact: https://odenzascholarships.com
THE ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school with plans to attend Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill. The Robertson Scholars Program application needs to be submitted in addition to the admission application. Applicant must have two letters of recommendation.
Amount: Full tuition, room and board, a laptop computer, and mandatory fees for scholars at Duke (over $200,000.00) and (UNC-Chapel Hill (over $155,000.00) for four years.
Contact: www.robertsonscholars.org
JAMES ALAN COX STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen in at least in their second year of attending an accredited
high school. Applicant must have taken at least one photography or related art class.
Entries must be made online and consist of still photography images. The entry must tell a story.
Amount: Digital SLR Camera for high school students
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9451/james_alan_cox_student_photography_scholarships_scholarship.php
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Criteria: Applicant must be a senior in high school. Sullivan leaders are selected based on demonstrated service, leadership, and academic achievement. Applicant must have good communication skills and a commitment to justice and the good of others through service. Finalists’ will give speeches, have interviews, and attend a recognition banquet.
Amount: Full tuition, room, and meals for four years
Contact: www.seattleu.edu/Sullivan
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MODERN DANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Criteria: To enter the Modern Dance Undergraduate Program at the University of Utah and for a dance scholarship, students must submit an application and participate in an audition. Video auditions will be accepted only rom those who are unable to attend one of the live audition dates. Students must also apply and be accepted to attend the University of Utah. A video of a 2-minute solo from phases taught by course instructors will need to be submitted.
Amount: Unspecified (There is a $50.00 processing fee due at the time of the dance audition.)
Contact: www.dance.utah.edu Applicant must complete the School of Dance Application as well
as the University of Utah General Application through AcademicWork:
https://utah.academicworks.com
YOU DESERVE IT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be at least 16 years of age and a United States Resident.
Amount: $2,222.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php
DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Must have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry. Applicant must be enrolled, or
accepted for enrollment, as a full-time undergraduate student in the U.S. and have a
demonstrated financial need. Application needs to have a resume, a high school transcript, a picture, essays, and two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000.00 for a four-year institution and $500.00 for a two-year institution
Contact: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr_juan_andrade_jr_scholarship_scholarship.php
DRIVER EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant must be a high school student planning to attend a college or university for Fall. Applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or less answering the questions on the scholarship application.
Amount: $500.00
Contact:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13896/driver_education_inititative_scholarship_scholarship.php
NHS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: Must be a high school senior who is a member of NHS in good standing who is planning to enroll in a college or university for Fall. Applicant must be verified online by an active NHS advisor to compete in the NHS Scholarship Program.
Amount: Up to $25,000.00
Contact: www.nhs.us
