NORTH ZULCH ISD COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Scholarships with NOVEMBER 2026 Deadlines:
Beauty School Scholarship
Sponsor: Buy-Rite
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have applied to or are enrolled as a full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology student.
Champions for Christ Scholarship
Sponsor: Champion for Christ Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have surrendered their lives to full-time Christian service and are preparing for full-time Christian ministry.
Marketing & Advertising Scholarship
Sponsor: Advertisemint
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to marketing and advertising.
Parrish Law Firm Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: Parrish Law Firm, PLLC
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current enrolled and admitted college students who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on how they plan to use their college education to help others, innovate, and change the world.
Save the Frogs! Art Contest
Sponsor: Save the Frogs!
Amount: $100.00
Closing Date: November 1, 2026
Description: Contest is open to anyone, regardless of age, with a talent for art. Applicant must submit a cool frog piece of art.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Sponsor: Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: November 3, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students or students planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2027-2028 academic year. Applicant must have shown demonstrated care through community-service in the twelve (12) months prior to application.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Cooke College Scholarship
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Amount: Up to $55,000
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in a four-year college in the fall of 2027. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA and have demonstrated unmet financial need.
Most Valuable Student Competition
Sponsor: Elks National Foundation
Amount: Up to $50,000
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Description: Competition is open to high school seniors who are citizens of the United States. Applicant must submit completed application and materials to the closest Elks Lodge. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Youth Art Contest
Sponsor: Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
Amount: UP to $200
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Description: Contest is open to students 18 years of age or younger who are directly or indirectly affected by cancer. Applicant must submit an original piece of artwork or photo.
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Sponsor: StudentScholarship.org
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 17-25 who will be attending college or university in the Fall of 2027. Applicant must share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship.
Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Designli
Amount: $3,000.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to female high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay sharing their future goals and why they deserve the scholarship.
James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists
Amount: $2,500 for college students and digital camera for high school students
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to college, technical school and graduate school students who are studying photography or photojournalism. Applicant must submit five digital images for still photography submissions or two videos, with a maximum duration of three minutes, for video submissions. High school students wanting to participate should only send in still photography.
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Sponsor: Odenza Marketing Group
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 25 who are citizens of the United States and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicant must submit an essay on a city of the applicant’s choice and an essay explaining why they believe they should win the scholarship.
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Varsity Tutors
Amount: $200.00
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Which academic skill—such as analysis, problem-solving, communication, or creativity—do you hope to develop further, and how will it support your future goals?”
Fields of Corn Photo Contest
Sponsor: National Corn Growers Association
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States. Applicant must submit a photo that helps tell the story of farming field corn in America.
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Sponsor: LA Tutors
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 20, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.
Military Veteran Scholarship
Sponsor: The Behan Law Group
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 23, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. military Veterans, current service members in the U.S. military, or the children of a Veteran or current service member. Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S.
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a commitment to volunteering and making a difference in their communities.
CAPTRUST Scholarship
Sponsor: CAPTRUST
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who at least a 3.7 GPA. Applicant must submit short essay responses sharing information about personal goals, accomplishments, career goals, and community impact.
Driver Education Initiative Award
Sponsor: National Driving and Traffic School
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and college freshmen. Applicant must submit an essay on many given topics related to safe driving.
Education Matters Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and are currently enrolled (or will enroll in the future) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to the following prompt: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”
Safe Cycling Scholarship
Sponsor: Felix Gonzalez Law Firm
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: November 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA. There is a preference for students in Texas, but all eligible students are welcome to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on the following prompt: ” Discuss old and new laws, and education around the dangers of cycling, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.”
Burger King Scholars Scholarship
Sponsor: Burger King
Amount: $1,000.00-$60,000
Closing Date: December 15, 2026 (SCHOLARSHIP OPENS OCTOBER 15)
Description: Applicants must be living in the US, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, plan to enroll full time for the 27-28 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational technical school and must be a graduating 2027 high school senior.
Sponsor: Bott and Associates, Ltd
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must be dedicated to helping give people peace of mind and able to demonstrate this in their essay.
**Monthly Scholarships**:
$1,000 Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Cappex
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled (or planning to enroll in the next 12 months) as a high school student or college undergraduate. Applicant must create a Cappex account.
CollegeWeekLive Scholarship
Sponsor: CollegeWeekLive, LLC
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 11:59 Eastern Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will enroll no later than the fall of 2019 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Open to both U.S. and non-U.S. students. Applicant must register online at http://www.CollegeWeekLive.com, login, and visit five colleges (go to their page) to be entered for the scholarship.
$1,000 Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Sallie Mae Bank
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must register for one of the company’s free plan for college tools.
$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the month.
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States, as well as international students with valid visas. Applicant must currently attend, or within the next 12 months plan to enroll in, a college or university. Applicant must login or register for an account with Niche.
$5,000 Social Network Scholarship
Sponsor: GotChosen
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: 11:59 Pacific Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to students 18 years of age or older who have been accepted to a post secondary program or college. Open to U.S. and international students. Applicant must choose any channel on the GotChosen Social Media platform and create a post. The post with the most votes wins the scholarship.
$500 “Go Ennounce Yourself” Scholarship
Sponsor: GoEnnounce
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 30th of every month.
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or planning to attend a four-year college. Applicant must create a GoEnnounce profile and share scholastic and extracurricular progress and achievements.
Chegg $1,000 Monthly Scholarship
Sponsor: Chegg
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 1st day of every month
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 15 years of age and currently enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must create a Chegg account and answer a short scholarship question in 600 characters or less.
CollegeXpress Refer a Friend $500 Monthly Scholarship
Sponsor: Carnegie Communications
Amount: $500
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Applicant must share their referral link with friends. For every friend who registers with CollegeXpress, applicant will receive an entry into the scholarship contest.
Courage To Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow Scholarship
Amount: $500
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are high school juniors and seniors or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must answer the scholarship question in 250 words or less.
EDvestinU®National Monthly Scholarship Giveaway
Sponsor: EDvestinU®
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the last day of the month
Description: Scholarship giveaway is open to legal residents of the United States or to foreign students with a valid student visa who, at the time of entry, are enrolled at an eligible degree-granting college or university. Applicant must fill out short online form.
Future Innovator Scholarship
Sponsor: StudySoup
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 1st day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant should be an outstanding student who exemplifies leadership and a willingness to help others.
Golden Eagle Coins Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Golden Eagle Coins
Amount: $500
Closing Date: The 20th of each month
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Applicant must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others and submit an essay describing the goal of the particular project and provide supporting documentation.