Survivors Speak: Moving Forward Through Hardship
Requirements:
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming 2026 school year.
Employees of Groth & Associates, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Application: Survivors Speak: Moving Forward Through Hardship Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 1, 2026
National Rice Month Scholarship Contest
Requirements: High school graduating students from rice-growing states — Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.
Application: National Rice Month Scholarship Contest Application
Amount: $2,000-$5,000
Due Date: November 1, 2026
Making an Impact Scholarship
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the (dollar) award:
GPA of at least 3.0
Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.
OR Enrolled in an accredited high school in the U.S. (AND admitted to an accredited college)
Proof of enrollment or acceptance into accredited institutions
An unofficial transcript showing your GPA as well as proof of your acceptance or enrollment in an accredited institution with your application.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the Making an Impact Scholarship
Application: Making an Impact Scholarship Application
Amount:
Due Date: November 1, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Requirements:
Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2026.
Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026 - 2027.
Attend their virtual ceremony, if selected.
Application: Hispanic Youth Awards Application
Amount: Up to $4,000
Due Date: November 1, 2026
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Requirements:
Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2027.
Currently reside* in the United States (U.S.), Puerto Rico, or Canada at time of application and award
Be a current
High school senior/student in their final year of upper or higher secondary school
College/university Undergraduate
Graduate student
AND
Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study for the 2027-2028 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
Be willing to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program (a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside our $25k Remarkable Futures Scholars), if selected.
Application: Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Scholarship
Amount: $25,000
Due Date: November 3, 2026
Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship
Requirements:
High School Senior
Planning to pursue a bachelor's degree
Resident of Stanislaus County
Application: Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship Application
Amount: $100,000
Due Date: November 4, 2026
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Requirements: You are eligible if you are: classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who are full-time elementary, middle, or high school students, and have not yet entered college.
Application: Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Application
Amount: $10,000
Due Date: November 10, 2026
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship
Requirements:
You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education next year.
You are a U.S. citizen.
You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Application: Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: November 9, 2026
Migrant Education Program, Region III Scholarship
Requirements: In order to be eligible for the Region III Scholarship, an applicant must:
1. Be an eligible migrant student enrolled in 12th grade in a California School served by Region III.
2. Be a graduating migrant student who is maintaining a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
3. Have applied or are planning to apply for admission to a public or private college or university, or technical/vocational education.
4. Before any funds for scholarships are released, enrollment in an institute of higher education must be verified by submitting proof of registration and enrollment.
Application: Migrant Education Program Region III Scholarship Application
Amount: TBD
Due Date: November 10, 2025
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Requirements:
Senior standing - Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2027.
Fall College Enrollment - Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2027.
GPA - Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Test Scores - Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need - We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Application: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Application
Amount: $55,000
Due Date: November 11, 2026
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
Requirements: The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the competition.
A) Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
B) Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
C) College students are not eligible to apply.
D) Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
E) Male and female students compete separately.
The Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship,
leadership, and financial need.
The 20 top finalists will participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.
Application: Elks Most Valuable Student Competition Scholarship Application
Amount: $4,000-$50,000
Due Date: November 12, 2026
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Requirements:
At a minimum, applicants must:
Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2026
Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university beginning in fall 2026
Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above
Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant
Application: Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Application
Amount: Up to $40,000
Due Date: November 12, 2026
Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship
Requirements: Designli is excited to award a $3,000 scholarship to a female high school, college, or graduate student from the U.S. interested in technology and entrepreneurship. While we have the privilege of working with many amazing female entrepreneurs and are successful in no small part due to the women working within our own company, we recognize that women are underrepresented in the field of technology and want to do our part to change that. Greater diversity of perspectives breeds more innovative ideas, so in our minds, creating more opportunities for women in technology is a no-brainer.
Application: Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program
Requirements:
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of California (select counties), Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, or Utah.
Applicant must have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Applicant must demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000)
Applicant must possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community
Application: Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program Application
Amount: $5,000
Due Date: November 16, 2026
James Alan Cox Student Photography Scholarship
Requirements: High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class. High school, college and graduate students should have at least one semester remaining at time of award.
Application: James Alan Cox Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 or Digital Camera
Due Date: November 15, 2026
Feed Your Future Scholarship
Requirements:
Be currently enrolled in a high school or post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada
Have at least one semester remaining after 2026
Fill out the application questionnaire
Upload your resume to the AgCareers Resume Database.
Follow AgCareers on social media
Application: Feed Your Future Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: November 20, 2026
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship
Requirements:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
Full-time enrollment in a a degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at an accredited, not-for-profit college or university in the United States.
Connection and commitment to the LGBTQ+ and ally community.
If previously awarded a Point Scholarship, applicants must have exited their former program with active status.
Must be at least a senior in high school.
Application: Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship Application
Amount: $12,000
Due Date: November 20, 2026
Andrew Flusche Scholarship
Requirements:
A) High school seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school.
B) Students who are currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school.
C) People are accepted into a graduate school.
D) You must be a citizen or lawful resident of the United States in order to apply.
Application: Andrew Flusche Scholarship Application
Amount: $500
Due Date: November 30, 2026
AWS Welder Training Scholarship
Requirements: The current application cycle is open to students attending school or training in the next year.
Applicant must be planning to attend a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training.
Awards will not be made to Section officers, or their families.
Awards will not be made to Section Selection Committee members, or their families.
Application: AWS Welder Training Scholarship Application
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Bessie Matthew Foundation Education Assistance Program
Requirements: Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria below are encouraged to apply.
A member of the household has been diagnosed with cancer
Household must include at least one female
A member of the household has an education related financial need, including but not limited to tuition, tutoring or other associated educational expenses (e.g., uniforms, books). Eligible educational programs include but are not limited to daycare, after school care, Pre-K through 12, or accredited colleges or universities located in the United States.
Resides in the United States or a U.S. Territory
Has not received a Bessie Mathew Foundation EAP payment in the past 12 months
Is not an immediate family member of the Bessie Mathew Foundation board or selection committee
Ability to provide cost documentation for financial assistance (e.g., invoice)
Application: Bessie Matthew Foundation EAP Scholarship Application
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: November 30, 2026