November 2026 Freshman Scholarships
Explore scholarships and competitions currently open to 9th-grade students. Opportunities are updated monthly. Students should review the official eligibility requirements and application instructions before submitting.
Bennington College Young Scientists Awards
Award: Up to $2,000 in cash prizes, plus additional Bennington-related awards
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Eligibility: Students in grades 9–12.
Description: A STEM-focused competition where students create an original scientific visual, illustration, research poster, or other work related to the natural world. The current submission period opened September 1.
“Tuition Solution” Scholarship for STEM Students
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 8, 2026
Eligibility: All grade levels, including currently enrolled high school students.
Description: Applicants write about which area of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics interests them and what they have done to explore that interest.
Lumiere Scholars Essay Award
Award: Academic recognition/awards through the Lumiere Scholars Essay Award competition
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2026
Essay Deadline: December 20, 2026
Eligibility: Students from any country who will be enrolled in high school as of December 31, 2026, so freshmen qualify.
Description: Students submit an original research-style essay of up to 2,000 words in an academic field of their choice.
KHREF High School Essay Contest
Award: $5,000 first place, $2,500 second place, $1,250 third place
Deadline: December 10, 2026
Eligibility: High school students.
Description: An international essay competition focused on topics involving human rights, international studies, and conflict.
Lone Star State Scholars Award Texas
Award: $1,000
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Eligibility: High school, college, and graduate students currently residing or attending school in Texas, so LISD freshmen qualify.
Description: Applicants write about someone who inspired them to take meaningful action and explain the activity or project that resulted from that inspiration.