We've put together a list of 31 scholarships for you to explore this November 2023. So, why not grab your favorite warm drink, get comfy, and start applying for these fantastic opportunities? Share this list with a student or friend!
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As you approach the reality of college life, the motivation to work on scholarship applications is sure to kick in. However, the challenge lies in finding those opportunities that align with your eligibility criteria. π€ To simplify your quest for financial aid, we've compiled a convenient list of the latest scholarships available in November for high school seniors. π π
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π 31 Scholarships for High School Seniors
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Eligibility: Any African American, Christian undergraduate student or high school graduate preparing to attend college may apply for this scholarship if they have a GPA of at least 3.0.
Submit: To apply, tell us how your involvement in your local church contributed to the service you do for your community. How has your involvement in your local church contributed to the service you do for your community? (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: Any high school seniors and adult learners who will attend trade school may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, please tell us why youβre passionate about pursuing a future in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields, who has influenced you to pursue this path, and how you plan to make a difference.
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Eligibility: Any high school senior graduating in 2024 who is in a Special Education program may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, either tell us what role fear has played in your life OR who/what in your Special Education program inspired you to pursue higher education. Please choose to answer one or both of the questions below: What role has fear played in your life? Who or what in your Special Education program inspired you to pursue higher learning? (575β1000 words)
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Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, tell us how you plan to apply your service experience to your career and life goals. How does your volunteer experience influence your core values and what you are working towards in your career and life goals? (400β600 words).
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Eligibility: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Submit: "Why do you believe your mental health is important? How do you maintain your mental wellness? (400β600 words)"
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Eligibility: Anyone that is pursuing a post high school education at a trade school can apply for this scholarship. Preference given to children of current or retired union members.
Submit: "To apply, submit a 400-600 word essay (Please tell us why you would like to go to a trade school.) OR a short video telling us why you would like to attend a trade school."
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Eligibility: Any BIPOC high school student in Texas who is pursuing STEM and is a first or second-generation college student may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: "To apply, tell us about any obstacles youβve faced, academic achievements youβve had, and why youβre interested in STEM. In 500 words or less, please discuss obstacles you've faced, your academic achievements, and why you're interested in STEM. (250β500 words)"
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Eligibility: Students at any education level, state, field of study, and GPA will be considered.
Submit: The $25,000 βBe Boldβ Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
To us, boldest does not mean βbestβ, or βmost accomplishedβ. Being bold means being:
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
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Eligibility: Any male high school senior or undergraduate student who has experience living with the impacts of anxiety and/or depression in their daily life may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, tell us about yourself, your mental health journey, and the obstacles that youβve overcome in order to pursue your future goals of receiving an education.
Essay: Please tell us about yourself and how depression and/or anxiety has affected you throughout your life. What hurdles have you had to overcome in order to get to this place in your life where you are now ready to pursue your passions through education or trade school?(400β600 words)
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Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student whoβs pursuing the automotive industry, media arts, technology, or a related field may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, express your creativity through the use of various media such as videos, art OR write an essay regarding the effects of DUIs and strategies that can be used to prevent them. Tell us about the effects of DUIs and strategies that can be used to prevent them (up to 600 words).
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Eligibility: Any undergraduate student or high school junior or senior from the state of Washington who has at least a 3.5 GPA and is pursuing aviation may apply for this scholarship.
Submit: To apply, tell us why youβre interested in aviation, what you plan to use your degree for, what inspired you to pursue aviation, and how youβre involved with your community. To apply, tell us why you are interested in aviation, including what you plan to do with your degree, what inspired you to pursue aviation, and how are you involved with your community (400β600 words).
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Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school students who intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution, which may be a public or private two-year or four-year college or university. Students who are residents of Wisconsin USA, attend a Wisconsin high school, are in good academic standing, and demonstrate probable success in postsecondary education are eligible to apply. This is a competitive scholarship. Eligibility is not limited by GPA, class rank, or any other school or program conferred status (ex., National Honor Society). Any student who meets the above eligibility criteria may apply.
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Submit: Each student must submit three letters of recommendation, one from each of the following categories:
Letters of recommendation are evaluated on how well they describe the student's improvements, contributions, and successes. Letters may be from a current or previous year's teacher, counselor, or principal.
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Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is planning on pursuing a career in the mental health field may apply for this scholarship.
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Submit: To apply, tell us how your experience with mental health has impacted your beliefs, relationships, and career goals. "How has your experience with mental health influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations?" (400β600 words)
"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19
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Eligibility: Any high school student who has lost one or both parents and has a passion for sports may apply for this scholarship.
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Submit: To apply, tell us how losing a parent has affected you, how your sport(s) has improved your life, and how you plan to pay it forward in life. How has losing a parent affected you? What challenges have you faced? How has the sport of your choice enhanced your life? How will you pay it forward and create triumph out of tragedy? (500β550 words)
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Eligibility: High school juniors, seniors, and trade school students interested in a career in the automotive industry may apply. Automotive technicians, mechanics, and auto body technicians will have preference.
βSubmit: To apply, please tell us what inspired you to pursue a career in the automotive industry, and how you envision your role contributing to innovation and progress in the field? What inspired you to pursue a career in the automotive industry, and how do you envision your role contributing to innovation and progress in the field? (400β800 words)
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Eligibility: High school juniors, seniors, and trade school students interested in a career in the automotive industry may apply. Automotive technicians, mechanics, and auto body technicians will have preference.
βSubmit: To apply, please tell us what inspired you to pursue a career in the automotive industry, and how you envision your role contributing to innovation and progress in the field? What inspired you to pursue a career in the automotive industry, and how do you envision your role contributing to innovation and progress in the field? (400β800 words)
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Eligibility: To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.
B) Be attending a school in the US or Canada in the Fall of 2024.
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βSubmit: This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. Β In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:
1) In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship. Β Please write your answer below.
2) Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page at facebook.com/myscholarships. Β Note we will only read the answers provided by people that have "Liked" our page.
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Eligibility: The award is $2,500 for college, technical school students, and graduate students. DSLR cameras for high school students. High school students must have taken at least one photography or related art class. College or technical school students must have taken courses in photography or photojournalism. Graduate students applying for a scholarship should be enrolled in a journalism or photojournalism program.
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Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student who is striving to make a difference may apply for this scholarship.
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βSubmit: To apply, Please offer your thoughts and/or ideas about the Ode To Millennials-Gen Z text. (200β1000 words). Click the link below for more information π
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Eligibility: Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is studying engineering may apply for this scholarship.
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βSubmit: To apply, tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will help you and/or your family. (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduates, trade school students, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they have experience with mental illness either directly or indirectly, such as a family member.
βSubmit: To apply, write about how your experience with mental health has influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career goals.
How has your experience with mental health either within yourself or with a loved one influenced your beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations? Explain positive or negative experiences you have had with the mental health industry. (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: Any low-income high school senior or undergraduate student who is studying science or math may apply for this scholarship.
βSubmit: To apply, tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will help you and why you choose to pursue a degree in science and/or mathematics.
Tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will help you. Why did you choose to pursue a degree in science and/or mathematics and what are your goals post graduation? (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: Any Native American high school senior or undergraduate may apply for this scholarship. Those from Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana are strongly preferred.
βSubmit: To apply, tell us about your lived experience as a Native American and how your heritage has shaped your life. Please tell us a bit about your life experience as a Native American. This could be any challenges, successes, favorite cultural events, etc., and how they have shaped your life. (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent). Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold an active F1 I-20 or active J1 DS -2019 in the United States or Canada on the date of scholarship selection (25th of each month).
βSubmit: Must submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation. There is no minimum or maximum word/page count. Letter of Recommendation - The letter should preferably be from someone who oversaw your project or can speak to the quality of your work on your project. Letters of recommendation of any type are accepted. Word or PDF format only. Your Photo - The photo should be one taken during project execution. JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF format only. Maximum file size 2MB
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Eligibility: Live in the United States (U.S.) Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in the U.S. at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
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βSubmit: A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required. Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information section of the application. Please black out all social security numbers and bank account information. Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
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Eligibility: Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, or North Carolina. Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above. Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $80,000). Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to your community.
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βSubmit: Round 1: Eligibility Survey & Short Response (Opens September 1, 2023 @ 12pm Mountain)
This first round of the application process consists of collecting eligibility and demographic information, as well as a short answer response. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If approved, applicants will be invited to Round 2 on a rolling basis. Click here for more information on the other rounds for this scholarship.
DEADLINE for this round will be on November 21, 2023.
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Eligibility: Any BIPOC high school, undergraduate, or trade school student who is majoring in, or interested in majoring in, cosmetology or barbering may apply for this scholarship. Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.
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βSubmit: To apply, tell us about yourself, how you plan to make a difference in the world with your career, and how you would pay this scholarship forward. Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your future career. How do you plan to pay this forward? (400β600 words)
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Eligibility: First-generation high school senior athletes with a 3.5 GPA may apply.
βSubmit: To apply, please tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will help you pursue your career goals. 400β600 words
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Eligibility: STEM or a medical-oriented field may apply for this scholarship.
βSubmit: To apply, tell us how youβve used your passion for STEM or medicine to share your skills with your community and to help those around you.
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Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or are lawfully living in the United States;must be 13 years of age or older on the date of their entry.
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Eligibility: The scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study. The only application requirement is that students have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.
βSubmit: Students applying to the scholarship will be required to write an essay about how their experience with mental health has influenced their beliefs, relationships, and career aspirations. While not required, working or volunteering at organizations that increase mental health awareness, provide mental health support, or research mental health solutions will be a plus on student applications.
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Eligibility: Any low-income undergraduate trades student or high school senior interested in trade school may apply for this scholarship.
βSubmit: To apply, tell us why youβre passionate about the trade youβre pursuing and how you hope to give back to your community in the future. 400β600 wordsββ
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Eligibility: This award is for U.S. students.| Must be 14 years of age or older to apply.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
Submit: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" (250 words or less). The Education Matters Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around.
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Stay tuned for more scholarship updates, tips, and resources to make your educational journey a success. You've got this! ππ
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