Top 31 Private Scholarship Opportunities for November 11th – November 16th, 2026
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List for November 11th – November 16th, 2026
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Looking for scholarships to help fund your education? College Aid Pro presents its latest weekly selection of private scholarships, tailored to meet a wide array of student needs. From high school graduates to current undergraduates and those considering studying abroad, you’ll find potential opportunities here. Act fast, as deadlines are near! Take a look at the list and keep in mind that creating a FREE MyCAP account and see what colleges cost before you commit can significantly decrease the number of private scholarships you’ll need.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 31 Private Scholarship Opportunities for November 11th – November 16th, 2026
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $30,000
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Description: The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship will be awarded to current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition. Male and female students compete separately. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree. The 2026 MVS Leadership Weekend will be in Chicago on April 30-May 3, 2026. The Top 20 scholars, selected from the 500 national semi-finalists, receive an invitation to the weekend and scholarships of $30,000. The 480 runners-up receive scholarships of $4,000. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Court Reporters Association for more information.
Cooke College Scholarship Program:
Amount: $55,000
Closing Date: November 12, 2026
Description: The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. The amount of the award varies by student, based on the cost of attendance as well as the amount of other scholarships or grants a recipient will receive. Each award may fund all or a portion of educational costs, including tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees for the period required to complete your bachelor’s degree program (lasting no more than four years). Applicants must complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026. They must intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests (SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam) and submit the score. Applicants must have a family annual gross income up to $95,000. Applicants must submit two academic recommendations; one recommendation must be from an 11th grade teacher in a core academic subject and the second recommendation can come from another core subject teacher or professor who has worked with the applicant any time since ninth grade. In addition to the academic recommendations, applicants are also required to submit one counselor recommendation from their high school counselor. If there is no Counselor at the school, applicants may list their principal or other school official, international or domestic, who has overseen their academic progress. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for more information.
NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Amount: $70,000
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Description: The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. Through professional development, funding, and mentorship from senior scholars, the fellowship enhances the career and research opportunities of the fellow. As a highly competitive initiative, this fellowship annually identifies and supports some of the most exceptional researchers conducting postdoctoral studies relevant to education. This non-residential fellowship supports scholars who promise to make significant contributions to the field of education and advances the careers of the recipients. Scholars may conduct their research at their home institution or at another research site that they have arranged. To receive the fellowship, applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. They must not hold tenure status at the time of the application deadline. Applicants must also have a demonstrated record of research experience in education and the project must be in education research. The research topic must focus primarily on education, but the fellowship welcomes postdocs from any academic discipline or professional field. Fellowship recipients have included individuals from anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology. The fellowship does not limit eligibility to these fields. Candidates should demonstrate their interest in conducting education research long term. Applicants must submit an abstract, which summarizes the substantive focus and research design of the project and its contribution to education. They must also submit a project description. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation. Please visit the fellowship’s website for more information.
NTSS Toshio Narahashi Neurotoxicology SS Trainee Conference Endowment Award:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: November 13, 2026
Description: The NTSS Toshio Narahashi Neurotoxicology SS Trainee Conference Endowment Award will be given to deserving trainees to cover registrations and other associated costs. The goal is to support the attendance of meritorious trainees in Neurotoxicology to the SOT Annual Meeting. Scientific merit and support from the trainee’s mentor will be key criteria used in the decision process. The application form contains two components: Part A and Part B. Part A is completed by the Trainee to be sent in as a single PDF file to Kristen Ryan with the following components: the application form Part A; the abstract submitted to SOT; proof of abstract acceptance; and the Trainee’s CV. Applicant information, position, scientific/academic merit, past experience, and a statement of need/supporting information must also be included in Part A of the application. Part B is the support letter, which must be completed by the mentor and sent in separately to Kristen Ryan. The support letter must contain the mentor’s name, institutional affiliation and email; and the trainee’s name, position and length of time in this position. It must also include an evaluation of the trainee’s qualifications for the award in terms of research quality, academic merit, and existing financial barriers to travel. Mentors must also include a specific statement on why this trainee should receive this award and how they will benefit from attendance at the annual SOT meeting. How many members of the research team and what percentage of the team will be attending the annual SOT meeting? Mentors must also answer “If this trainee wins this award, do you commit to providing support for the trainee to ensure attendance at the annual SOT meeting?” Please visit the award’s website or contact the Society of Toxicology for more information.
Medical Library Association Continuing Education Grant:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The purpose of the Medical Library Association Continuing Education Grant is to provide members with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the theoretical, administrative, or technical aspects of librarianship. More than one continuing education grant may be awarded in a year. The grant may be used for MLA opportunities offered through MEDLIB-ED or other CE activities. The applicant must hold a graduate degree in library science; be a practicing health sciences librarian with at least two years of professional experience; and be a member of MLA. They must also be a citizen of or have permanent residence status in either the United States or Canada. In exceptional cases, consideration will be given to an outstanding candidate not meeting the eligibility criteria. The proposed course of study should be relevant to the library work in which the applicant is currently engaged. Scope, level of study, duration, and budget should be given. Consideration is given for library experience and professional activities of the applicant. The CE activity must be within the United States or Canada. The applicant must submit the names of three references not related to the applicant knowledgeable of the applicant’s character, education, and abilities. Please visit the award’s website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Globally, women make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In an effort to carry out its mission that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing PhD or doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. Women of any nationality who demonstrate a superior academic record conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences are eligible. It is imperative that students have completed at least one year of their PhD or doctoral program or have received a master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time the application is submitted. Applicants must not graduate from their PhD or doctoral program before April 2027. Please visit the fellowship’s website for more information.
Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students was established in 1973 to honor Murphy who was the first Black President of MLA, first Black chair of the MLA’s Middle-Atlantic Chapter, the first Black editor of MLA News, and the first Black recipient of the Marcia C. Noyes Award. Murphy is a role model for those candidates for the Scholarship for Underrepresented Students to achieve their highest career aspirations. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who shows excellence in scholarship and potential for accomplishment in health sciences librarianship. The applicant must be a member of an underrepresented group. They must be entering a master’s program at an American Library Association-accredited graduate library school or, at the time of the granting of the scholarship, have completed no more than one-half of the academic requirements of the graduate program. The applicant must also be a citizen of or have permanent residence in either the United States or Canada. Past recipients of MLA Scholarships are not eligible to apply. Membership in MLA is not required. Applicants must submit a copy of their library school’s catalog or web page, which states the number of credits needed for a degree. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.
AUA Foundation Research Scholar Awards:
Amount: $40,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The AUA offers a portfolio of mentored research training awards to recruit outstanding young investigators into urologic research and foster their career success. The Research Scholar Program, a premier funding opportunity, provides one- and two-year mentored training for clinical and postdoctoral fellows who are no more than five years beyond completing a doctorate or residency; and/or early career investigators who are in the first five years after beginning a faculty position. All applicants who are not AUA members at the time of proposal must apply for AUA membership if selected to receive a Research Scholar Award. Proof of AUA membership must be provided to the AUA Office of Research prior to funds being dispersed. Each applicant must have a primary mentor for the proposed research project. The proposal must be prepared by the applicant under the supervision and guidance of, but with minimal assistance provided by, the mentor(s). More than one mentor per project is both permitted and recommended if the project is highly translational or multidisciplinary. Listing of collaborators and/or consultants on the project is acceptable, and it is recommended that applicants upload a letter of support from them if applicable. While applicants may propose any type of research on any urologic disease or condition, the Urology Care Foundation encourages consideration of key gaps in research that have been identified in the AUA clinical guidelines and, if addressed, could ultimately have a significant impact on improving urology patient care. While the certain below areas of research are encouraged, they will not automatically confer any competitive advantage in the peer review of proposals. Additionally, research projects addressing factors relevant to the understanding and promotion of minority health and to the understanding and reduction of health disparities are encouraged to apply. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The OCN of the Year Award recognizes an OCN who has made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service; and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology nursing certification; and oncology nursing service; as well as in one of the following areas of oncology nursing; clinical practice, education, or research. Nominees must be OCN-certified at the time of nomination and award presentation. Nominees must have current, active, unencumbered RN licensure, or equivalent foreign credentials. Each nomination must include completed nomination information, biographical information, and two recommendations or letters of reference. The two recommendations or letters of reference must be from individuals other than the nominator or nominee. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
American Association of Geographers Research Grants:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The American Association of Geographers Research Grants is available to those who have been an AAG member for at least two years, not necessarily consecutive, at the time they submit your application. The AAG provides small grants to support research and fieldwork. Grants can be used only for direct expenses of research; salary and overhead costs are not allowed. The committee will not approve awards for masters or doctoral dissertation research. The selection committee will support proposals that in its judgment offer the prospect of obtaining substantial subsequent support from private foundations or federal agencies and that address questions of major import to the discipline. Please visit the award’s website or contact the American Association of Geographers for more information.
Houblon-Norman and George Fellowships:
Amount: $161,139
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Houblon-Norman Fellowship was established in 1944 to celebrate our 250th anniversary. It is named after the first Governor of the Bank, Sir John Houblon, and the Governor at the time of the anniversary, Montagu Norman. The George Fellowship was established in 2003 to recognise former Governor Sir Edward George’s lifelong service to the Bank, and his role as the first chair of our Monetary Policy Committee. The Houblon-Norman and George Fellowships are awarded to promote research into and disseminate knowledge and understanding of the working, interaction and function of financial business institutions in the UK and elsewhere and the economic conditions affecting them. The fellowships enable successful applicants to engage in research on an economic or financial topic of their own choice, preferably one that it would be particularly beneficial to study at the Bank of England. Senior fellowships will be awarded to tenured full or chaired professors. Fellowships will also be available to all other ranks, including postdoctoral or equivalent applicants. The length of the fellowship is flexible, but will not normally be less than one month or longer than one year. The applicants must provide information of two referees. These referees should, if possible, be particularly acquainted with the applicant’s previous work and fitness to undertake the research proposed. Please visit the fellowship’s website for more information.
Women’s Jewelry Association Member Grants:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Member Grants are awarded to professional-level WJA members to be used toward business/professional growth. Grants are awarded to professional-level WJA members in good standing who have been members for at least one year prior to applying. Student Members of the WJA are not eligible for Member Grants and are instead encouraged to apply for WJA Student Scholarships. Grant awards can be used towards career and business growth tools and opportunities, including professional development courses, industry conferences, website services, books, machinery, etc. Grants will be for costs incurred between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
ACES Education Fund Scholarships:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The ACES Education Fund Scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in critical thinking about written materials in any field and aspire to a career involving editing. Applicants for all ACES scholarships must have completed at least one year of higher education and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of the deadline. They must also demonstrate an interest in editing as a career. Applicants should have a commitment to the editing of written materials and demonstrate effectiveness in doing so. Applicants must also list the names, titles, and contact information (email or phone) for three references who can speak to their editing skills and/or career plans. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Darrel Hess Community College Geography Scholarship will be awarded to students from community colleges, junior colleges, city colleges, or similar two-year educational institutions who will be transferring as geography majors to four year colleges and universities. Applicants must also have completed at least two transfer courses in geography and plan to transfer to a four-year institution as a geography major during the coming academic year. Selection will be based on the overall quality of the application, scholastic excellence and academic promise. Financial need will also be considered. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from college instructors. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the American Association of Geographers for more information.
Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarships:
Amount: $750
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants will award the Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarships to undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, senior or fifth year. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, majoring in accounting with the intention to practice in the field of public accounting. The amount of the award varies, but is generally $750, and is based on the number of qualified applicants. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation may be submitted by the student with the application or submitted directly to MAPA from the individual selected to write the letter of recommendation. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Novartis Science Scholars Program:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Novartis Science Scholarship recognizes the value of undergraduate research for science majors in developing skills and competencies beyond the classroom. By supporting students engaged in research, textbook and classroom lessons are reinforced. Scholarship recipients are offered a transformative experience that includes collaborative work and an opportunity to build critical thinking skills. Applicants must be enrolled at any ICUNJ member college or university. They must be majoring in a field of science; and be conducting or planning to conduct independent scientific research. All Novartis Science Scholarship applicants must submit a brief explanation of the scientific research project they are conducting or are planning to conduct. Applicant’s plans for independent research will be given special consideration in the application review process. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition:
Amount: $300 -$1,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific writer of construction related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry. The competition is open to any senior-level student in a four-year or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited university construction management or construction-related engineering program. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Amount: $3,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Bill Walsh Scholarship, in honor of the late editor, author, and ACES guiding spirit, will be awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in the editing of news. The winner receives a monetary award plus financial aid to attend the ACES national in-person conference. The Walsh Scholarship will go to an applicant who aspires to edit news and who demonstrates the talent and passion for language and journalism that Bill Walsh devoted his career to. Applicants for all ACES scholarships must have completed at least one year of higher education and be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of the deadline. They must also demonstrate an interest in editing as a career. Applicants must also list the names, titles, and contact information (email or phone) for three references who can speak to their editing skills and/or career plans. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The Live Your Dream Awards offers three levels of cash awards. Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards recipient has the potential to receive an award to help offset tuition costs, purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus on achieving her education dreams. Applicants must be providing the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Applicants must be enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training or an undergraduate degree program. They must be motivated to achieve their education and career goals. Applicants must also reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela. They must not previously have been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award. Applicants must not have a graduate degree and are not pursuing one currently. Applicants must not be a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either. They must write their essay without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Applicants must submit an online reference form from two references who can be their mentors, teachers, counselors, supervisors, colleagues, or case managers. Only one reference is required. The second is optional but will make the application stronger. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
C.B. & Olive Gambrell Jr P.E. Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The C.B. and Olive Gambrell Fund and the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers team offer the C.B. & Olive Gambrell Jr P.E. Scholarship in memory of Dr. Gambrell’s incredible contribution to his field and his commitment to its future growth. Georgia Engineering Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to freshmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students who are attending eligible engineering, engineering technology, and construction management programs. Eligible programs include current ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering/engineering technology programs and ACCE-accredited construction management programs. Only high school seniors who have been accepted to an ABET accredited program in the fall are eligible to apply. Incoming freshmen are required to provide three letters of reference. Letters of reference are best provided by non-family members who have an extended relationship with the applicant. Applicants must provide their names and email addresses. Top ranked applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews. Upper classmen and graduate students are required to bring an official copy of their most current transcript to the interview. If the applicant is not able to attend an on-campus interview, telephone interviews may be scheduled and conducted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Georgia Engineering Foundation for more information.
Clyde M. Eppard, P.E. Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Clyde Eppard was an Electrical Engineering graduate of Iowa State University in the Class of 1928, and spent his entire career in the electrical utility industry with Union Electric Power retiring as Vice-President of Operations and Assistant to the CEO in 1969. He was an “Engineer’s Engineer” possessing hands-on skills, theoretical skills and an abundance of common sense. Georgia Engineering Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to freshmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students who are attending eligible engineering, engineering technology, and construction management programs. Eligible programs include current ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering/engineering technology programs and ACCE-accredited construction management programs. Only high school seniors who have been accepted to an ABET accredited program in the fall are eligible to apply. Incoming freshmen are required to provide three letters of reference. Letters of reference are best provided by non-family members who have an extended relationship with the applicant. Applicants must provide their names and email addresses. Top ranked applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews. Upper classmen and graduate students are required to bring an official copy of their most current transcript to the interview. If the applicant is not able to attend an on-campus interview, telephone interviews may be scheduled and conducted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Georgia Engineering Foundation for more information.
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The GEF Life Member Committee and Mrs. Sarah Duwell are proud to honor the memory of life member Dan Duwell by awarding the Dan Duwell Memorial Scholarship that will be presented to a student studying Mechanical Engineering. Georgia Engineering Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to freshmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students. Only high school seniors who have been accepted to an ABET accredited program in the fall are eligible to apply. Incoming freshmen are required to provide three letters of reference. Letters of reference are best provided by non-family members who have an extended relationship with the applicant. Applicants must provide their names and email addresses. Top ranked applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews. Upper classmen and graduate students are required to bring an official copy of their most current transcript to the interview. If the applicant is not able to attend an on-campus interview, telephone interviews may be scheduled and conducted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Georgia Engineering Foundation for more information.
David L. Smith P.E. Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: The David L. Smith Scholarship was endowed by a gift from Mr. David Smith and his wife, Elberta, in 1988. Mr. Smith, a 1950 Electrical Engineering graduate of Georgia Tech, retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972. While in the Air Force he served in engineering assignments on communication, electronics, and command and control projects. Georgia Engineering Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to freshmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students who are attending eligible engineering, engineering technology, and construction management programs. Eligible programs include current ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering/engineering technology programs and ACCE-accredited construction management programs. Only high school seniors who have been accepted to an ABET accredited program in the fall are eligible to apply. Incoming freshmen are required to provide three letters of reference. Letters of reference are best provided by non-family members who have an extended relationship with the applicant. Applicants must provide their names and email addresses. Top ranked applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews. Upper classmen and graduate students are required to bring an official copy of their most current transcript to the interview. If the applicant is not able to attend an on-campus interview, telephone interviews may be scheduled and conducted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Georgia Engineering Foundation for more information.
GEF Honorary Directors’ Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: In addition to spending their time in support of the Foundation, various honorary directors have generously contributed funds with the goal of creating the GEF Honorary Directors’ Scholarship. Georgia Engineering Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to freshmen, upperclassmen, and graduate students who are attending eligible engineering, engineering technology, and construction management programs. Eligible programs include current ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering/engineering technology programs and ACCE-accredited construction management programs. Only high school seniors who have been accepted to an ABET accredited program in the fall are eligible to apply. Incoming freshmen are required to provide three letters of reference. Letters of reference are best provided by non-family members who have an extended relationship with the applicant. Applicants must provide their names and email addresses. Top ranked applicants will be contacted and scheduled for interviews. Upper classmen and graduate students are required to bring an official copy of their most current transcript to the interview. If the applicant is not able to attend an on-campus interview, telephone interviews may be scheduled and conducted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Georgia Engineering Foundation for more information.
ASPRS Government Services Scholarship:
Amount: $7,000
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: The ASPRS Government Services Scholarship is awarded annually to encourage students in the United States or Canada to pursue a course of study in photogrammetry and related topics leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession in the government sector (federal, state, or local) within the United States. The scholarship also encourages geospatial professionals already in government service to pursue advanced degrees and provides a preference to U.S. veterans. Applicants must be upper-level undergraduate or graduate students, enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be active or student members of ASPRS. Applicants must submit two letters of reference from faculty members or professionals who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must also submit a listing of courses taken or planned in photogrammetry and related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines; a listing of internships, special projects, or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that demonstrate the applicant’s capabilities in this field. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ASPRS for more information.
Lyman J. Ladner Memorial Scholarship:
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: The Lyman J. Ladner Memorial Scholarship is presented by ASPRS through the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by his family, colleagues and friends of Lyman Ladner as a memorial to his lifetime contributions to the photogrammetric profession and his support for fellow employees. The purpose of the award is to encourage undergraduate and graduate level college students to pursue a course of study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession. Applicants must be an undergraduate or a graduate student currently enrolled in a college or university in the United States or Canada, who is pursuing a program of study in photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession. Applicants must be active or student members of ASPRS. Applicants must submit two letters of reference from faculty members or professionals who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must also submit a listing of courses taken, and/or those to be taken, in photogrammetry and other related geospatial information technologies, recognizing that instruction in remote sensing is often embedded in courses taught in many different disciplines; a listing of internships, special projects or work experience; technical papers, research reports or other documents; courses taught as a lecturer or teaching assistant; and presentations made that may support the applicant’s capabilities in this field. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the ASPRS for more information.
The James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships For College or Technical School Students:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: The James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships For College or Technical School Students will be awarded to college or technical school students, four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography. College or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited college, university or professional school, and have taken courses in photography or photojournalism. The applicant’s school must be in the United States. U.S. citizens attending U.S. government schools outside of the U.S. may apply. Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story.” This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.). Please keep in mind that, for the still photography submissions, the sponsor is not looking for “art” photography. The focus of the entries must be photojournalism. Applicants must submit five digital images for the still photography category or two videos, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes each, for video submissions. Two letters of reference are also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships For Graduate Students:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Description: The James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarships For Graduate Students will be awarded to one graduate student for video work. Graduate students applying for a scholarship should be enrolled in a journalism or photojournalism program. Graduate students should have at least one semester remaining at time of award. The applicant’s school must be in the United States. U.S. citizens attending U.S. government schools outside of the U.S. may apply. Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story.” This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.). Applicants must submit two videos, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes each, for video submissions. Two letters of reference are also required. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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