USA Scholarships
November Scholarship Deadlines
November Scholarship Deadlines
Scholarships and fellowships with application deadlines in November. Plan ahead and make sure you have enough time to prepare your documents and application.
Selfless Parent Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Essay
The Selfless Parent Scholarship from Capital Family & Divorce Law Group awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about sacrifices a parent or guardian made to help them succeed. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are legal residents in any state or DC may apply when the firm publishes the annual form. Past cycles required a 750-word essay, resume, and transcript ahead of a late-November deadline for the following spring semester. Confirm the live application URL on divorcefirm.net each fall because year-specific pages rotate.
Power of Listening Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship from Herman & Wells, a Florida personal injury firm, awards $1,000 to one US student who writes about how active listening by professionals improves outcomes in high-stress settings such as healthcare, education, government, or law. High school seniors, vocational students, undergraduates, and graduate students who are legal residents of any US state or Washington, DC, may apply if they enroll in an accredited vocational programme or two- or four-year college or university and hold at least a 3.0 GPA. You submit a 750-to-1,000-word essay, a professional resume, transcripts or acceptance proof, and the online form by November 30, 2026. Essays are screened for AI-generated text. Preference goes to students from or attending secondary school in Florida, though applicants nationwide are welcome. Herman & Wells employees and their households are ineligible.
Safe Cycling Scholarship 2026 - $1,000 Essay Award
The 2026 Safe Cycling Scholarship from Felix Gonzalez Accident and Injury Law Firm awards $1,000 to one US high school senior, college student, or graduate student who writes the strongest essay on cycling safety, bike lanes, and traffic laws. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA, legal residency in any state or Washington, DC, and enrollment for the current academic year. The San Antonio firm prefers Texas students but accepts nationwide entries. Submit a 700-to-1,000-word essay, resume, and transcript through the online form by 30 November 2026. AI-generated essays are disqualified.
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarship 2027 - Study Abroad
Pi Delta Phi French Scholarships recognize undergraduate members of the national French honor society who plan credit-bearing summer study abroad in French. Awards range from a $500 travel reserve held until you submit a post-program report to full tuition summer packages at partner institutions such as the American University of Paris, the Institute for American Universities in Aix-en-Provence, and the University of Québec at Chicoutimi, often paired with travel grants up to $1,000. You must be a current regular member of an active chapter, enrolled full time in an undergraduate programme, and a US citizen or permanent resident. Coursework abroad must be taught in French, taken for credit, and applied to a French major, minor, or concentration at your home institution. Applications are mailed to the Executive Director and must be postmarked by November 1; faxed or digital packets are not accepted.
Rome Prize 2027 - Up to $30,000 Rome Fellowship
The Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome supports about thirty US artists and scholars each year with a residency in Italy. Full-term winners receive a $30,000 stipend, a private bedroom and bath, a studio, weekday meals through the Rome Sustainable Food Project, and nine months in Rome from September through June. Half-term awards pay $16,000. Most categories require US citizenship at application; several humanities postdoctoral tracks also accept foreign nationals who have lived in the United States for three years before the deadline. Applications for the 2027-2028 residency close November 1, 2026, with a higher-fee window through November 15 and recommendation letters due November 30.
Missing Piece Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 Award
Missing Piece (Missing Piece Billing & Consulting Solutions) awards $1,000 to one US citizen pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited US college or university. CareerOneStop and StudentScholarships.org describe a simple online nomination form, proof of acceptance or enrollment, and a November 30 deadline. Recipients are chosen at random among eligible applicants. The company is headquartered in Kokomo, Indiana, but residency is not limited to Indiana.
Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship 2026 - $1,000
The Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship awards $1,000 to one student who writes the strongest essay on how people should choose where to volunteer and donate. Maryland criminal defense attorney Seth Okin sponsors the contest nationwide for legal U.S. residents pursuing community college, undergraduate, graduate, law, or business programs. You need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a resume that shows service, a current transcript, and a 500-word essay emailed to [email protected] by 30 November 2026. The firm screens essays for AI-generated text.
Haz La U Scholarship 2027 - Colgate $100,000
Haz La U (Make the U) is Colgate-Palmolive''s college grant track inside the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards for high school seniors graduating in spring 2027. Colgate funds 31 grants totaling $100,000: ten Gold $4,000, ten Silver $3,000, ten Bronze $2,000, and one $10,000 national grant. You need a 3.0 unweighted GPA, community service, and leadership. Apply through HHF from early September through 1 November 2026.
Marine Band Concerto Competition 2027 - $2,500
The United States Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians is a nationwide performance contest for grades 9-12. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players apply with a YouTube recording of one work from the official repertoire list plus an online application. The winner performs as guest soloist with "The President''s Own" United States Marine Band, receives a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, and gets travel support with a guardian. Second and third place earn $1,000 and $500 scholarships. Finalists rehearse and compete in Washington, D.C. U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply; materials for the 2027 wind, brass, and percussion cycle are due mid-November 2026 following the band''s annual pattern.
Kanoski Bresney Distracted Driving Scholarship 2027
Kanoski Bresney awards five $1,000 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarships to US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school through Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, or who are high school seniors starting college in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. Submit a 1,000-word double-spaced essay on how distraction affected your life and how to raise awareness among young drivers, plus a transcript and contact details. Apply by 9 November 2026; winners notified by 9 December 2026.
Maley/FTEE Teacher Scholarship 2027 - $500
The Maley/FTEE Teacher Professional Development Scholarship honors Dr. Donald Maley and supports technology and engineering teachers who are starting or continuing graduate study. The Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators and ITEEA administer the $500 award nationwide. You must be an ITEEA member and a technology or engineering teacher at any grade level. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit a nomination letter with graduate study plans, action research plans, and financial need, plus a resume, college transcript, and three recommendation letters by 1 November 2026. Nominees are notified by mid-November and recognized at the ITEEA Annual Conference.
Justice in Family Law Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship awards $1,000 to a US citizen enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program for Spring 2027 who wants to improve family law practice and policy. Submit a 500-1,500 word PDF essay analyzing a recent family law reform with at least one citation, plus a transcript and contact details. You must be at least 18 with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Applications are due 30 November 2026; the winner is notified by 10 January 2027.