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October
October 2024
Golden Door Scholars Program
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and recent high school graduates who are eligible for DACA or TPS. Applicants from states where DACA students must pay out-of-state tuition at public universities and community colleges will be given stronger preference. https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
Financial Champions Scholarship
Amount: $1500
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Submit a 500-word essay on the topic “What Kind of Economic Impact Could the 2024 US Election Bring?” Open for high school students who are 18 years or older, must be a U.S. resident, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. https://1firstcashadvance.org/scholarship-2024/
ConnectHER Film Festival Awards
Amount: Several Awards
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: For ages 13-25, submit a short film about issues that impact women and girls. https://connectherfilmfest.org/awards/
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Amount: Several Awards
Closing Date: October 1, 2024
Description: Covers most expenses for an approved college/university. You will earn a commission in the United States Marine Corps. Must be 17-23 years old and a U.S. citizen. https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Prospective-Midshipmen/NROTC-Apply-Now/
US Senate Youth Program Scholarships
Amount: $10,000, 100 awards available
Closing Date: October 4, 2024
Description: For Juniors and Seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. They must be in a leadership position for the school year 2024-25, must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. Please contact your principal, counselor, or your social studies teacher to apply. https://ussenateyouth.org/selection_process_qualify/
The Responsify Empowering Others Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Closing Date: October 5, 2024
Description: Please write a 1000–1500-word essay answering the following questions: Why is empowering others so important? How do you think your major can be used to empower others? When was the last time you felt empowered? What inspired this? https://www.responsify.com/scholarship
AES Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 8, 2024
Description: Seniors must submit an essay between 500-1000 words; scholarships will be awarded based on character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays submitted. https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
CouponBirds “Help to Save” Scholarship
Amount: $500-$1000, 2 awards available
Closing Date: October 10, 2024
Description: This program requires the participants to upload a 2–3-minute video (no longer than 5 minutes) about how to save money with CouponBirds. https://www.couponbirds.com/scholarship
Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships
Amount: $2000
Closing Date: October 14, 2024 (next cycle is October 15 – January 15)
Description: Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. Porch will award a $2000 scholarship four times a year to eligible students. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a minimum GPA of 3.4, and must be pursuing a degree in trades or technology. https://porch.com/resources/scholarships
Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have a strong caddie record and excellent academics. Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average. Applicants must plan to attend an institution with an Evans Scholars Program (list of institutions available on website). https://wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity/
Uncensored: Hispanic Heritage Month
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Banning books, a harmful and exclusionary practice, occurs when individuals, government officials, or even school administrators, remove books from libraries, reading lists, or even bookshelves because they object to their content, ideas, or themes. Read a banned booked by Hispanic or Latine authors during Hispanic Heritage Month and share how you’ll discuss with your peers the value these books and stories have on society. Must be between ages 13-25 and live in the U.S. https://dosomething.org/action/uncensored
Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students in the United States or Canada. Applicants must submit an essay (at least 800 words) on a topic related to Photoshop. https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program
Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next three months, in a college or university in the United States. The applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother. https://scholarships4moms.net/scholarship-application-for-moms
Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest
Amount: $200
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. States and the District of Colombia who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must submit and essay on the following prompt: “What do you think are the greatest benefits of a college degree?” https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/october-scholarships/
Parking Solutions Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Closing Date: October 15, 2024
Description: Write a 500-word essay on the subject of technology innovation in parking solutions specifically from the perspective as a student. The applicant must be enrolled or due to be enrolled in a university or college, vocational school, technical school, or community college. https://parkingboxx.com/parking-solutions-definitive-guide
Stamps Scholars Program
Amount: Up to full tuition, room and board, and school fees
Closing Date: October 16, 2024
Description: Scholarship program is open to graduation high school seniors and rising college juniors who are driven and talented. To be eligible, applicant must apply for admission at one of the Stamps Scholars partner schools (see website for the list of schools). https://www.stampsscholars.org/
YoungArts Award
Amount: $250-$10,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2024
Description: For students who are visual, literary, or performing artists. Apply to receive opportunities for performances and monetary awards. Must be 15-18 and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. https://youngarts.org/calendar/2025-youngarts-application-closes/
College JumpStart Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grade, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicants must submit a short essay on their educational goals or how this scholarship will help attain their goals. https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
Daniel’s Scholarship
Amount: Up to $40,000, several awards
Closing Date: October 18, 2024
Description: Graduating senior, resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. GPA of 3.0, ACT score of 18 in each category. Meet the financial eligibility requirements. https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/daniels-scholarship-program/overview
Innovation in Education Scholarship
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 20, 2024
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in high school or college within the U.S. with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be a citizen of, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa in the U.S, 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 project and provide supporting documentation. https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Amount: Several awards
Closing Date: October 29, 2024
Description: For 9th-12th grade woman, genderqueer, and non-binary students and their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing-related achievements and interests. U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or individual who meets the requirements of the substantial presence test. https://www.aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars
Amount: Up to $25,000, 12 awards granted
Closing Date: October 30, 2024
Description: For Seniors or Juniors graduating early, currently reside in the U.S., and are/were involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership role in the past 12 months. GPA of 3.0, letter of recommendation required https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Amount: Up to $35,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Description: Record an audio essay, 3-5 minutes, on the theme “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” For students in 9th-12th grade, enrolled in high school or a home study program, and lawful U.S. permanent residents. https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-bLM87nPiAMVTNPCBB1t5Q9cEAAYASAAEgIa9_D_BwE
SP Scholarship
Amount: $2,500, 12 awards available
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Description: The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays. Applicants must be at least 13 years of age and a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13400/sp-scholarship
Sallie Mae “No Essay” Scholarship
Amount: $2,000, 12 awards available
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Description: Open to any high school student, age 17 or older, a legal resident of the U.S., and meet 1 on the 4 requirements listed on the website. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19706/sallie-mae-no-essay-scholarship
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Amount: $2000
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Description: Submit an online written response to the question: “Imagine that your high school has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top five things you’d bring to stay alive.” (250 words or less) Applicant must be 14 years of age or older, and a legal U.S. resident. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest
Amount: $350, plus a renewable scholarship up to $20,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Description: For young women in their sophomore or junior year of high school. Submit no more than two poems. https://www.hollins.edu/nancy-thorp-poetry-contest-entry-form/
Nitro Sweepstake Scholarship
Amount: $2000, one award each month
Closing Date: Current- October 31, 2024 (at the end of each month)
Description: Open to legal residents of the U.S., 17 years old or older, and meet one of the four requirements listed on the website. https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application