Last updated: September 12, 2026
November is an important month for scholarship searching. There are major opportunities for high school seniors, college students, graduate students, and students pursuing STEM, research, journalism, the arts, and other fields.
At Level Up Habesha, we publish a new scholarship guide every month to help students and families stay engaged with opportunities throughout the year. Instead of waiting until senior year—or only searching when a tuition bill is due—we want scholarship research to become a regular part of your college and career planning.
This month’s guide focuses on U.S. students and is organized by student level and type of opportunity.
Important: Deadlines and eligibility can change. Always review the official scholarship website before applying.
High School Students
1. Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
Deadline: November 11, 2026
Award: Up to $55,000 per year
Who should consider it: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need who plan to attend a four-year college or university.
The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship is one of the largest undergraduate scholarships available to high school seniors. The award can provide up to $55,000 per year and can help cover tuition, living expenses, books, and required fees. Scholars also receive college-planning and advising support.
The 2027 application is open through November 11, 2026.
Why it stands out: This is one of the opportunities students should begin preparing for well before the deadline because the application includes multiple recommendations and substantial written materials.
2. Regeneron Science Talent Search
Deadline: November 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Best for: High school seniors conducting original scientific research
Regeneron STS is one of the country’s major high school STEM research competitions. Students submit an original, independent research project along with essays, recommendations, transcripts, and other application materials.
The 2027 competition awards more than $3 million, including a $250,000 first-place award.
Students must be living in and attending their final year of secondary school in the U.S. or its territories, with additional eligibility rules for U.S. citizens living abroad.
Why it stands out: This is not a traditional scholarship application. It is especially valuable for students who have completed serious, independent STEM research.
3. Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Best for: High school seniors
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships through its Most Valuable Student program.
Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. Students are evaluated based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and current high school seniors planning to attend a four-year U.S. college or university. Students do not need to be related to an Elks member.
4. Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person College Program
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Award: Up to $20,000
Best for: High-achieving students with financial need and strong leadership potential.
Greenhouse Scholars looks beyond grades and considers students’ leadership, community impact, personal circumstances, and potential.
This is a strong opportunity for students who can demonstrate both academic promise and meaningful impact in their communities.
5. Modeling the Future Challenge
Deadline: November 8, 2026
Best for: High school students interested in mathematics, statistics, data, and problem-solving
The Modeling the Future Challenge gives students an opportunity to use mathematical modeling to address real-world problems.
The competition can award substantial scholarship prizes, with the 2026–27 competition listed with awards up to $55,000.
Why it stands out: Students do not need to wait until college to begin building evidence of quantitative problem-solving and research skills.
Current Undergraduate Students
6. AGC Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Award: Up to $7,500
Best for: Undergraduate students pursuing construction-related degrees.
The Associated General Contractors of America offers scholarships for students pursuing education related to construction management and related fields.
This is a good example of why students should search based on their major or career field, not only broad scholarship categories.
7. Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship
Deadline: November 20, 2026
Award: Up to $12,000
Best for: LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education.
The Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
Students should review the current eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
8. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Best for: Women who provide primary financial support for themselves and their dependents and are pursuing education or training.
The Live Your Dream Award is designed to help women overcome financial barriers while pursuing education or skills training.
The national award can provide up to $16,000.
9. James Alan Cox Foundation Student Photojournalism Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Award: Up to $2,500
Best for: Students interested in photography and photojournalism.
Students submit photography work as part of the application. This is a good example of a field-specific opportunity that can be overlooked by students who only search general scholarship databases.
Graduate, Master’s & PhD Students
10. National GEM Consortium Fellowships
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Best for: Graduate students pursuing STEM-related degrees
The National GEM Consortium provides fellowship opportunities designed to increase participation of underrepresented students in graduate STEM programs.
The program can provide substantial graduate funding, including full-tuition support depending on the fellowship and participating university.
Why it stands out: Students pursuing STEM master’s and doctoral degrees should investigate this alongside university-specific funding.
11. National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Best for: Graduate students pursuing eligible STEM research areas
The NDSEG Fellowship is a major federal fellowship for graduate students conducting research in science and engineering fields.
The fellowship provides significant financial support, including tuition and stipend support.
Why it stands out: For students pursuing STEM research, this is the type of fellowship that can substantially reduce the financial burden of graduate school.
12. AGC Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Award: Up to $7,500
Best for: Graduate students pursuing construction-related fields.
Students pursuing construction management and related graduate programs should investigate this opportunity alongside university and professional-association funding.
13. Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Award: Approximately $31,000
Best for: Doctoral students completing dissertations in the humanities and social sciences, particularly research involving ethical or religious dimensions.
This is a dissertation fellowship rather than a general graduate scholarship.
Why it stands out: Dissertation funding can be especially valuable because it allows doctoral students to focus on completing research and writing.
14. Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Best for: U.S. students pursuing graduate study in engineering, mathematics, or the physical and biological sciences at Cambridge University.
This is a highly competitive graduate fellowship and should be considered by students with exceptional academic and research records.
The 2026 scholarship directory lists it as a full-tuition opportunity.
Special Opportunities & Competitions
Some November opportunities don’t fit neatly into the traditional “scholarship” category—but students should still know about them.
15. Prudential Emerging Visionaries
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Award: Up to $15,000
Best for: Young people developing innovative solutions to problems in their communities.
Students who have created a project, organization, business, or initiative addressing a real-world problem should investigate this opportunity.
16. The Walt Disney UNCF Scholars Program
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Award: Up to $10,000
Best for: Eligible students who meet the program’s academic and other requirements.
This program provides scholarship support through the UNCF network and is worth investigating for students who meet its specific eligibility criteria.
17. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowship
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Award: Up to $8,000
Best for: Students and emerging artists pursuing visual arts.
This is a strong example of a field-specific opportunity for students whose work falls within visual arts.
18. The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 15, 2026
Award: Varies by scholarship
Best for: Students who meet the requirements of one or more Mensa Foundation scholarship programs.
The program includes multiple scholarships with different eligibility criteria, so students should review the individual opportunities rather than assuming there is one universal scholarship.
Applications Opening in November
Not every important scholarship has a November deadline.
Some applications open in November and have later deadlines. These are worth knowing about because waiting until the deadline month can leave students scrambling.
TheDream.US National Scholarship
Application opens: November 1, 2026
TheDream.US provides scholarship support for eligible immigrant students attending participating colleges.
Because eligibility is specific—including requirements related to immigration status and participating institutions—students should review the official requirements carefully before applying.
Why we’re highlighting it: This is particularly relevant for immigrant and first-generation students and is exactly the type of opportunity students may miss if they only search general scholarship websites.
Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: December 9, 2026
Best for: High-achieving community college students transferring to a four-year institution
Although the deadline is in December, November is an excellent time to begin this application.
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship can provide up to $55,000 per year for up to three years, depending on the student’s financial need and circumstances.
If you’re currently at a community college: Don’t wait until December to start.
November 2026 Deadline Calendar
| Deadline | Opportunity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | AGC Undergraduate Scholarship | Undergraduate construction students |
| Nov. 1 | AGC Graduate Scholarship | Graduate construction students |
| Nov. 1 | Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship | Doctoral students |
| Nov. 2 | Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship | Graduate STEM students |
| Nov. 2 | Prudential Emerging Visionaries | Young community innovators |
| Nov. 2 | Walt Disney UNCF Scholars Program | Eligible undergraduate students |
| Nov. 5 | Regeneron Science Talent Search | High school STEM researchers |
| Nov. 6 | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship | Visual arts students |
| Nov. 8 | Modeling the Future Challenge | High school students |
| Nov. 11 | Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship | High school seniors |
| Nov. 12 | Elks Most Valuable Student | High school seniors |
| Nov. 12 | Greenhouse Scholars | High school seniors |
| Nov. 13 | National GEM Fellowships | Graduate STEM students |
| Nov. 15 | National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship | Graduate STEM students |
| Nov. 15 | Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award | Eligible women students |
| Nov. 15 | James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarship | Photojournalism students |
| Nov. 15 | Mensa Foundation Scholarships | Eligible college students |
| Nov. 20 | Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship | LGBTQ+ students |
| Nov. 30 | Various field-specific scholarships | See individual eligibility requirements |
The broader November scholarship landscape includes many additional state-, major-, organization-, and demographic-specific opportunities.
How to Use This List
You do not need to apply for every scholarship.
Instead:
1. Start with your student level.
Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, master’s student, or doctoral student?
2. Look for scholarships that match you.
Consider your major, career goals, financial situation, location, background, activities, and experiences.
3. Prioritize the strongest opportunities.
A $55,000 scholarship requiring significant preparation may be worth more of your time than ten $500 scholarships.
4. Check the official website.
Scholarship deadlines and eligibility requirements can change. Always confirm the current information before submitting an application.
5. Start before the deadline.
If an application requires essays, recommendations, transcripts, or a portfolio, give yourself time to do it well.
Keep Checking Back Each Month
Scholarship searching shouldn’t be a once-a-year activity.
Level Up Habesha publishes a new scholarship guide every month featuring opportunities with upcoming deadlines, organized by student level and eligibility.
Some months will have more opportunities for high school students. Others may have stronger graduate fellowships or field-specific awards.
The important thing is to keep looking.
Save this page, check back each month, and make scholarship research part of your regular college and career planning.
Final Takeaway
November is not about applying for everything you find.
It’s about finding the opportunities that fit you and applying well.
Whether you’re a high school senior looking for a full-tuition scholarship, a college student searching for funding in your major, or a graduate student pursuing a fellowship, there are opportunities worth exploring.
Start with the scholarships that match your goals, give yourself enough time to prepare, and keep coming back each month.
Your scholarship search should be ongoing—not something you remember only when tuition is due.
