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October

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Apply: https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarship

A scholarship opportunity open to students who display the courage to pursue what’s possible, display strength in managing challenges, and share wisdom with others. The Equitable Excellence scholarship requires that applicants be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year, and are a US citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.

Opens: 10/1

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JMJ Phillip Group Scholarship

Apply: https://jmjphillip.com/jmj-phillip-stem-scholarship/

JMJ Phillip Group is an executive search firm specializing in the manufacturing, supply chain, and technology sectors. They offer one annual $1,000 scholarship for graduating high school students and students looking to contribute to the US economy in the near future through their STEM degrees. The JMJ Phillip Group scholarship is open to students who will major or are majoring in STEM

Deadline: 10/1, 1/1, 3/1, 6/1

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Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship

Apply: https://www.seetheclarity.com/about/scholarship.html

Eye Associates offers scholarships to students looking to achieve their college educational goals while demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities. They award scholarships to sincere and dedicated students interested in community building. Applicants should be accepted to an accredited college or university for full-time enrollment within the next six (6) months; or, you have been accepted to an optometry school and expect to enroll full-time as an optometry student within the next six (6) months.​​​​​​

Requirement to attach a 500-800 word essay and discuss the following questions in essay format:

  • How you plan to use your education to serve the community?

  • How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals?

  • Why Eye Associates should select you for this scholarship?

Deadline: 10/15

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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Scholarships

Apply: https://www.nsca.com/foundation/nsca-scholarships/#scholarship_1

Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students who are or will be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. The foundation offers multiple scholarships.

Opens: 8/1

Deadline: 10/15

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Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship

Apply: https://www.shapeamerica.org/scholarships/billkanescholarship.aspx

This award is open to any student officially recognized as an undergraduate school-based health education major at an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Must be currently enrolled full-time (12 hours) at a college or university for both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year during which the student is applying. The student must have sophomore, junior or senior status at the time of application. Applicants must have a minimum, current overall grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.

Deadline: 10/15

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Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Apply: https://www.drpeppertuition.com/

Dr. Pepper is awarding over $125,000 in tuition. What do you dream of achieving? Tell us your one of a kind goal and how you plan to make an impact on the world for your chance to compete to win up to $125,000 in tuition. Feel free to say what inspired you to achieve it, things you’ve done to achieve it, or what you plan on doing to achieve it.

Deadline: 10/18

 

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Apply: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Eligibility: HS Senior. Demonstrate critical financial need. Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and be a United States citizen

Opens: 8/1

Deadline: 10/25

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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
Apply: https://www.pdsoros.org/apply/online-application

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships seeks 30 New Americans who work towards making significant contributions to US society, culture, or their academic field. Annually, they intend to support 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—pursuing graduate school in the United States. You must be planning to be enrolled full-time in a graduate program in the 2024-2025 academic year to apply in the fall of 2023. You can apply to the Fellowship at the same time that you apply for graduate school or in your first two years of the program you're seeking funding for in 2024.

Deadline: 10/31

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American Culinary Federation

Apply: https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ACF/Education/Scholarships/

Amount: $1,500-$2,500

Eligibility: Seniors, GPA 2.5 or higher, pursuing degree in culinary or pastry arts.

Deadline: 10/31

 

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

"Imagine that your high school or college 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).

Seriously, this is a real scholarship!

Deadline: 10/31

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IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship

Apply: https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video

Accepting submissions from current high school, college, or university students from any country. The winners will be required to send proof of their academic status or enrollment.​ Record an original video on one of their given topics. It is allowed to make animated videos as well as film yourself or your friends.

Deadline: 10/31​​

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Voice of Democracry Audio-Essay Program

Apply: https://www.vfw.org/VOD/

The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. To apply, record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. You will submit the recording, typed essay and this completed entry form. Your Voice of Democracy entry must be submitted to a participating VFW Post.

Deadline: 10/31

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Association of Women in International Trade Scholarship

Apply: https://www.wiit.org/wiit-scholarships

A merit-based scholarship awarded twice per year to support and encourage women studying all aspects of International Trade, including trade policy and negotiations, global business and supply chains, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more. Applicants must identify as female and be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university or college, either full-time or part-time as undergraduate Juniors or Seniors, or be enrolled in graduate studies.  â€‹Applicants should complete an essay on a relevant international trade topic which can either be a bespoke essay submission or an appropriately formatted academic paper from current classwork on a relevant topic. Submissions are required to be submitted to info@wiittrust.org

Deadline: 11/1

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