Verified Scholarships to Apply for Before the End of 2026

LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The fall semester is moving fast, but scholarship season is not over yet. OVC Scholarship Network is reminding students that many of the scholarships available through its directory are still accepting applications for 2026, with deadlines running from as soon as November 2 through December 30. These awards are open to a wide range of students, including incoming freshmen, current undergraduates, and graduate students.

Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements and application prompts, so students who plan ahead will have more time to put together a strong submission. Several deadlines land in the first two weeks of November, which means students interested in those awards should start working on their applications now.

The complete list of scholarships still accepting applications for 2026 is below, sorted by deadline. Students are welcome to apply for more than one award, as long as they meet the requirements for each.

Lawyers Give Back Scholarship: November 4
Difference Makers Scholarship: November 4
Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship: November 9
Resilient Student Scholarship: November 9
Legal Leaders Scholarship: November 11
Criminal Justice Scholarship: November 11
Moving Forward Scholarship: November 16
Pillars of Justice Scholarship: November 16
Power of Change Scholarship: November 18
Bridging the Divide Scholarship: November 18
Military Veteran Scholarship: November 23
Perseverance Scholarship: November 23
Justice in Family Law Scholarship: November 30
Saving Smiles Scholarship: December 2
Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship: December 7
Lifeguard Heroes Scholarship: December 7
Healthcare Professionals Scholarship: December 9
Underdog Scholarship: December 9
Challenge Yourself Scholarship: December 14
Children of Injured Workers Scholarship: December 16
Path to Law Scholarship: December 16
Committing to Justice Scholarship: December 21
Renewed Horizons Scholarship: December 21
Single Parent Scholarship: December 28
Dreams Without Borders Scholarship: December 28
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship: December 28
Against All Odds Scholarship: December 30
Crowder Law Firm Scholarship: December 30

Among these scholarships, there are a few we want to highlight:

The Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship awards $5,000 to incoming college freshmen, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students who have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants are asked to share how distracted driving has affected their lives and what ideas they have for curbing distracted driving and raising awareness about its dangers. The deadline is November 9. https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

The Resilient Student Scholarship provides a $1,500 award to students with divorced or unmarried parents who have faced challenges within their families. Applications for this scholarship are also due November 9. https://www.mkfmlaw.com/the-mkfm-resilient-student-scholarship

The Underdog Scholarship offers $10,000 to incoming college freshmen and undergraduate students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours for the semester. The application asks students to describe how they have persevered through a challenging period in their lives. Students have until December 9 to apply. https://www.mytexasfirm.com/scholarship

The Path to Law Scholarship awards $2,000 to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in law. Applicants must have a household income below $100,000 and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The deadline for this scholarship is December 16. https://www.tkklaw.com/scholarship

About OVC Scholarship Network
At OVC Scholarship Network, we keep a regularly updated directory of verified scholarships so students can spend less time searching and more time applying. Our scholarship directory includes funding opportunities for students from many different backgrounds and fields of study, whether they are just starting college, returning to school, or working toward a graduate degree.

Along with the directory, our website offers guides and resources to help students through each step of the application process, from finding the right scholarships to writing a standout personal statement. If you have questions about any of the scholarships listed here, visit our website at https://www.ovcscholarshipnetwork.com/.

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