October
K-Pop Fan No-Essay Scholarshilp
Apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/K-POP-fan-no-essay-scholarship/
The K-Pop Fan No-Essay Scholarship is a $500 award for fans who celebrate the artistry, creativity, and impact of K-Pop. Open to students of any education level and GPA, this scholarship aims to honor the passion and connection that K-Pop inspires. Whether it’s the music, the performances, or the stories behind the songs that have impacted you, this is your chance to celebrate what K-Pop means to you.
Deadline: 10/1
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100for100 Scholarship
Apply: https://dosomething.org/action/100-for-100
Record and upload your road safety PSA and you’ll be eligible for one of the $1,000 Safe Summer Scholarships!
Deadline: 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:
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How you plan to use your education to serve the community?
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How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
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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 Part-Time and Full-Time Degree Seeking Students (Associates Degree/Undergraduate Degree/Graduate Degree-Masters/Doctoral) 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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Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars
Apply: https://apply.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/
Chick-fil-A has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue their education in college, vocational, or graduate school programs.
Deadline: 10/28
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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
Apply: https://www.pdsoros.org/apply/online-application
The eligibility requirements include your status as an immigrant or a child of immigrants, your age, and your academic standing. They do not look at school, GPA, or test score range. You’ll fill out eligibility and demographic questions, share information about your educational and New American background, and then you will have to submit relevant transcripts, a resume or CV, two essays, and then register three to five recommendations.
Deadline: 10/30
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Amount: $10,000
Apply: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/atlas-shrugged/
The Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must write an essay of between 800 and 1,600 words on one of the three topics listed on the sponsor's website in order to be considered for this award. The topics concern the book, Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. If interested in applying visit the link above, and request a free ebook to get started. Write about Ayn Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged for a chance to win up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes. The contest is free to enter and is open to all students in 9th grade through graduate school.
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, be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry arts, or foodservice-related major.
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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Lindsey Vonn Foundation Scholarship
Apply: https://www.lindseyvonnfoundation.org/scholarships
LVF Scholarships support specific enrichment and sports programs like camps, lessons, trainings, competitions, and creative workshops. They do not fund college tuition, application fees, or general school expenses. Application windows: Spring: Jan 1–Mar 31 | Fall: Aug 1–Oct 31. Reminder: Must be 10–18 years old. One application per cycle. Scholarships up to $5,000.
Deadline: 10/30
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BigFuture Scholarships
Apply here. Qualify by completing steps on your Big Future dashboard. Complete each step by the following deadlines for your class year to earn your entries for $500 and $40,000 scholarships. The earlier you complete each step, the more chances you’ll have to win.
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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/
Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
Deadline: 10/31