October Scholarships

Accident Survivor Scholarship
Sponsor: Todd J. Leonard Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is available to survivors or immediate family members of survivors, of car accidents, medical malpractice, or other incidents where someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Applicant must be a current college student.

Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must be planning to participate in full-time study abroad for at least one full semester outside of the United States.

Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies
Sponsor: Evans Scholars Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have a strong caddie record and excellent academics. Applicant must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average. Applicant must plan to attend an institution with an Evans Scholars Program (list of institutions available on website).

Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsor: Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a HVACR training program at an accredited school. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically for military veterans.

CPFI Scholarship
Sponsor: Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Amount: $250
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students in good standing in an accredited North American pharmacy college/school or training program, as well as a current member of the national CPFI organization.

Create Real Impact Contest
Sponsor: Impact Teen Drivers
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years. Applicant must create an original work showcasing their idea for a solution or strategy to fix the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving.

CVP Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Community Veterinary Partners
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending college or who will be attending college or graduate school in the next year. Applicant must have a love for animals.

Double D. Trailers Scholarship
Sponsor: Double D. Trailers
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in high school, college or university within the United States who are following a curriculum path leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in horses either through ownership or involvement in equine organizations and activities.

Dream Big Scholarship
Sponsor: RentLingo
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to any student (including international students) 18 years or older currently attending a college or university. Applicant must submit a short online form and essay on their dream job.

FSF Case Study Competition
Sponsor: Fashion Scholarship Fund
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled at one of the 60 member schools listed on the FSF website. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must be considering opportunities in the fashion industry after graduation.

Garcia, Artigliere & Medby Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Garcia, Artigliere & Medby
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted or attending an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a law school or nursing student or an undergraduate student with a declared major related to law or nursing. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to elder care.

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture, veterinary medicine, or other fields of study. Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, or St. Johns County.

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2018-2019 academic year. This is the first deadline. Deadline II is January 7, 2019, and Deadline III is March 4, 2019.

Jacqueline Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Jacqueline Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to any student preparing to enter or already attending an accredited degree-granting college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree and who themselves or whose parents were victims of a violent crime.

Lexli Esthetic Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Lexli
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age and are currently enrolled in an anesthetician-specific training program at an accredited esthetic, cosmetology or beauty school.

Lithuanian Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Lithuanian Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students of Lithuanian heritage.

Make Your Mark Contest
Sponsor: my529
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Contest is open to Utah students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contestant must submit a bookmark design.

NEWH | Arizona Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network |Arizona Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Arizona or New Mexico. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

NHHF Scholarship
Sponsor: National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program in dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), pharmacy, nursing, public health or health policy. Applicants are not required to be Hispanic, however, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in NHHF Scholars Alumnus activities is required. Student must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent lawful resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Paramount Builders, Inc. Scholarship
Sponsor: Paramount Builders, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time, U.S. undergraduate students seeking a degree in marketing, business management, sales or a related field. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay answering three given prompts related to home building.

PowerScoutSmart Energy Home Scholarship Award
Sponsor: PowerScout
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current, full-time students at an accredited American/Canadian university or college with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay and/or video about a clean tech topic of interest.

Price It Here, Inc. Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Price It Here, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time U.S. undergraduate students who are actively pursuing a degree in marketing, business management, sales or a related field. Applicant must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Student must submit an essay on given topics related to technology and business.

Raymond Davis Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate students with an academic and/or research focus in a field related to imaging.

SHRM Student Scholarship Program
Sponsor: SHRM Foundation
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are SHRM members enrolled in a degree program that is HR-related (e.g. business, psychology, HR, org development, etc.)

Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Sponsor: Wine Country Gift Baskets
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the spirit of giving.

Students with Heart Scholarship
Sponsor: Students with Heart Foundation
Amount: Up to $6,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who suffer from any Cardiac disease or deformity.

MensWeddingBands.com Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: MensWeddingBands.com
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 2, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college/university in the United States. Applicant must submit a video on a topic related to “weddings and/or marriage.”

Smart Spender Scholarship
Sponsor: PromoCodeWatch
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 2, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to permanent residents of the United States who are entering or attending a post-secondary institution in the United States. Applicant must be a U.S. resident or international student with a valid visa. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to saving money while attending school.

Academic Excellence Award
Sponsor: Global Teletherapy
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 3, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school during the 2018-2019 academic year with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be taking responsibility to improve his or her community and must share an essay on the topic.

Future U.S. Nurse Scholarship
Sponsor: TravelNurseSource
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 5, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are first-time undergraduate students with at least one semester completed in an accredited U.S. nursing school with at least a 2.5 GPA.

Lawrence Bar Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Lawrence Bar Association
Amount: Up to $4,500
Closing Date: October 5, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current law school students in the United States who demonstrate a clear desire to further the aims of the legal profession. Applicant must have primary residence within the Greater Lawrence cities and towns (Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Methuen).

Vertus Hardiman Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 5, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a HBCU during the 2018-2019 academic year with at least a 3.0 GPA.

AES Engineering Scholarship
Sponsor: AES Engineering
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 6, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a successful life. Scholarship is open to all majors.

Video Contest Scholarship for Students Who Enjoy Writing
Sponsor: Cool Club
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: October 7, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students worldwide. Applicant must create a video on given topics related to productivity or procrastination.

Bridging Scholarships
Sponsor: American Association of Teachers of Japanese
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: October 11, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in any field of study who will be participating in a study-abroad program in Japan. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

American Honda Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Honda Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $2,750
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to minority male students who are classified as undergraduate students at any accredited four-year college or university within the United States and enrolled in one of the STEM fields. Applicant must be a permanent resident of a targeted area of Los Angeles (Carson, Compton, Harbor City, Long Beach, Lynwood, Watts, Willowbrook, or Wilmington).

BEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a BEA Member institution. Applicant must be studying radio, television, or other electronic media.

Olin E. Teague Scholarship
Sponsor: National Space Club
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and plan to pursue careers in the aerospace fields.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Scholarships
Sponsor: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers.

YoungArts Competition
Sponsor: National YoungArts Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 10-12 who have talent in visual, literary, design or performing arts. There is a $35 application fee, but it can be waived if you meet requirements.

Zombie Scholarship
Sponsor: OfficeFurnitureOnline
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending a college or univeresity. Applicant must choose five items from the scholarship provider’s website and create your zombie destroyer.

AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanMuscle
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.

AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanTrucks
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, secondary votech or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in he traditional building trades (e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study.

ANNA Educational Scholarships and Grants
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details.

API Study Abroad and Intern Abroad Scholarships
Sponsor: API Study Abroad
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to API program participants. There are multiple scholarships with specific requirements – see website for details. In addition to general scholarships, there are scholarships specifically open to community college students, military veterans, non-traditional students, students with disabilities, minority students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.

Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to master’s level students who are currently enrolled in a health education program at an accredited college or university in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate health education majors who attend an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
Sponsor: Branson Show Tickets
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15. 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and homeschooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams.

Business Research Guide Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsor: Business Research Guide
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who have been accepted to or are enrolled at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors and disciplines, with particular consideration given to women studying entrepreneurship, business management, or a closely related field.

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Sponsor: Pony Parts
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who will be enrolled in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics related to cars.

Custom Plush Toys Scholarship
Sponsor: Custom Plush Toys
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. Citizens who are enrolled full-time with an accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit two recommendations and a resume.

DEED Educational Scholarships
Sponsor: American Public Power Association (APPA)
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students attending an accredited institution in the United States. Applicant must be working toward a career at an electric utility. Applicant must also be attending school in a county with at least one DEED member utility and be sponsored by a DEED member. See website for specific information.

Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduate students pursuing doctoral study in the field of cancer nursing research and preparing for careers as nurse scientists.

ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarship
Sponsor: ExtremeTerrain
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are/will be pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems during the spring term.

Get Educated Online College Scholarship
Sponsor: Get Educated Online
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited online program located in the USA with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on what an online college degree means to them.

Hasner Law Scholarship
Sponsor: Hasner Law
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a college or university in the United States during the 2018-2019 academic year who are undergraduate, graduate, or law students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

Healthcare Administration and Management Scholarship
Sponsor: Healthcare Administration Degree Programs
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying healthcare administration and management. Applicant must submit an essay on their career plans in the area of healthcare administration and why they have chosen the field.

JRC Insurance Group Scholarship
Sponsor: JRC Insurance Group
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited public or private university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to life insurance.

Pelican Water Sustainability Scholarship
Sponsor: Pelican Water Systems
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the United States. Applicant must submit a video on a given topic related to ending plastic pollution.

Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Pretty Photoshop Actions
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Photoshop.

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Amount: Up to $1,750
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a field related to one of the disciplines represented by SHAPE (health education, physical education, physical activity, dance, sport).

Scholarly Paper Competition
Sponsor: National Opera Association
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Competition is open to any interested author. Applicant must submit a paper on any topic related to opera.

Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur
Sponsor: GreenPal
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are enrolled in a college of business with at least a 3.5 GPA. Applicant must demonstrate high ambition and a desire to be an entrepreneur or business owner.

Sheriff’s Association of Texas Youth Scholarship
Sponsor: Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to sons, daughters, and grandchildren of sheriffs, former sheriffs, sheriff’s office employees or peace officers in the state of Texas who are currently enrolled in college.

#ShesConservative Essay Contest
Sponsor: Network of Enlightened Women
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia who are female and a high school student or currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on why they are a “proud, conservative woman.”

Skinner Law Firm Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: Skinner Law Firm
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in an accredited United States college or university during the 2018-2019 academic year. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cyberbullying.

Student Loan Hero Scholarship
Sponsor: Student Loan Hero
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students actively enrolled (at least part-time) in a college or university who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit an essay answering three personal questions related to finances.

Texas Railroad Peace Officers Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarships is open to current college students in the state of Texas who are pursing a degree in Criminal Justice and a career in law enforcement.

The Music Center Spotlight Program
Sponsor: The Music Center
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Program is open to Southern California high school students who have talent in Acting, Non-Classical Voice, Classical Voice, Non-Classical Dance, Ballet, Jazz Instrumental and Classical Instrumental. Applicant must submit an audition video.

Veterinary Scholarships
Sponsor: Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed two semesters of veterinary education and are pursuing completion of the professional program. Applicant must be a graduate of a Nebraska High School or State of Nebraska approved Home School program.

Yorkville Blankets ASD Scholarship
Sponsor: Yorkville Blanket Company
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have been accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary education program who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or have an immediate family member who has ASD.

Youth Awards
Sponsor: Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 15, 2018
Description: Award is open to Latino high school seniors who excel both inside and outside the classroom, who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are Permanent residents, DACA, U.S. Citizens, or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must be from the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Northern California, Phoenix, or Washington, DC areas.

NEWH | San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 16, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Northern California with zip codes starting with 936 to 961. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

Improving Senior Living Scholarship
Sponsor: Caregiver Connection Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college as well as current college students. The scholarship is open to any student in any major, although the scholarship is ideal for students enrolled in any health care major including but not limited to: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Speech Language Pathology, etc. Applicant must submit an essay on how their major effects senior care.

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Sponsor: Wendy’s Restaurants
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in one of the 43 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations and sponsored by their school. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Magic Carpet Music Scholarship
Sponsor: Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 18, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to young individuals or students of Riverside County (California) and citizens of the United States. Applicant must be at least 17 years of age by deadline and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Competition consists of a live performance at the Competition in vocal, instrumental (soloist) or original composition.

Sand Crest SEO Scholarship Contest
Sponsor: Sand Crest SEO
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 18, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must create a personal video sharing information about themselves, such as their hobbies, what they are studying, and what career they want to have after graduation.

Lendedu Scholarship
Sponsor: Lendedu
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 19, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and full-time college students who are U.S. citizens with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to financial literacy.

National Scholarship for College Students with Disabilities
Sponsor: DisABLEDperson, Inc.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 19, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students with a disability who are enrolled full-time in a two or four-year accredited college or university in the United States and who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay on their best experience of a “Random Act of Kindness.”

Small Business Scholarship
Sponsor: Insureon
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: October 19, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to any citizen and resident of the United States, District of Columbia and its territories and possessions who are current undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay about their favorite small business.

Women’s Educational Grant
Sponsor: Kentucky Farm Bureau
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: October 19, 2018
Description: Grant is open to female members of Kentucky Farm Bureau for at least one year prior to application who are a non-traditional student interested in resuming her education after leaving school to fulfill either family or work-related responsibilities.

$1,000 October Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal residents of the United States and international students with valid visas. Applicant must login or create an account with Niche.

Actuarial | Minority Scholarship
Sponsor: Mutual of Omaha
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are pursuing an actuarial or mathematics-related degree, with the goal of pursuing an actuarial career. Applicant must be a member of one of the following minority groups: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Alaskan Eskimo or other. If selected, student must successfully complete a summer internship at Mutual of Omaha’s home office (paid housing, competitive hourly rate of pay, financial incentives, etc.)

Diabetes Council Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Diabetes Council
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and prospective college students who have Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2). Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Scroll to the bottom of the page for scholarship information and application.

GSF Scholarship
Sponsor: Good Samaritan Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current Nursing students. Applicant must provide a letter of intent, letter of recommendation, copy of an unofficial transcript, color photo, and a professional resume.

Tayloright Scholarship
Sponsor: Tayloright
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 20, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to enrolled or accepted college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to internet marketing.

4-H Youth In Action Awards
Sponsor: 4-H
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 22, 2018
Description: Award is open to 4-H members/recent alums who are between the ages of 16 and 19 years of age.

Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: October 22, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to African-American students who will be studying abroad in the 2018-19 academic year within the continent of Africa.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Applicant must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

O Captain, My Captain Scholarship Slam
Sponsor: Power Poetry
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current and former high school students who are under the age of 25. and will be attending a college in the U.S. Applicant must submit a poem on, “Who or what has had the greatest influence/impact on your life.”

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Sponsor: U.S. Bank
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: October 26, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in college by Sept. 1, 2018. Applicant must complete a scholarship application and all eight Financial Genius for Life education modules available at the scholarship website.

New Energy College Scholarship
Sponsor: Greenshine
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 28, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are lat least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to green energy technology.

Steel Scholarships
Sponsor: Association for Iron & Steel Technology
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: October 30, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited North American university. Applicant must be majoring in engineering/engineering technology majors and have at least a 2.5 GPA.

AceableAgent Higher Education Scholarship
Sponsor: AceableAgent
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current university, post-graduate, community and technical college students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay or video on what home is to them.

ACFEF Scholarships for Apprenticeship, Certificate and Post-Secondary Degree Programs
Sponsor: American Culinary Federation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to exemplary students who are currently enrolled in an accredited, post-secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice.

AFCCE Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to college students undertaking a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university with a major in engineering or science and related to the telecommunications field.

American Association of Japanese University Women Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Association of Japanese University Women
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to female students enrolled in an accredited California college or university who have junior, senior, or graduate standing in the school year 2018-2019. Applicant must demonstrate a desire and intent to fulfill a leadership role in their chosen field of study and be a contributor to U.S.-Japan relations and cultural exchanges.

American Bullion Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Bullion, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States who are legal residents of the United States or hold a valid U.S. student visa. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to gold.

Architecture Scholarship
Sponsor: Archways & Ceilings
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited university. Applicant must be studying Architecture.

Back to School Scholarship
Sponsor: Cirkled In
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must create a free Circkled in account and submit an essay on their three must-have items.

CARiD Scholarship
Sponsor: CARiD
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students between the ages of 16 and 20 who will be enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester. Applicant must create a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry.

Carpet & Flooring Liquidators Scholarship
Sponsor: Carpet & Flooring Liquidators
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduating high school seniors with acceptance to an accredited school or an undergraduate student at an accredited institution within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on why they are a good candidate for the scholarship. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Choice Hotels IFAEF Scholarship
Sponsor: IFA Educational Foundation | Choice Hotels International
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university with studies in business, hospitality or franchise management. Applicant must have sophomore, junior or senior college class standing and be a U.S. citizen.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors attending school in the United States. Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and service, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Community Service Scholarship
Sponsor: GreenMatch
Amount: £1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students worldwide. Applicant must submit an essay on a community service activity or initiative they have participate in and what green living means to them.

Conquering Adversity Scholarship
Sponsor: Polson & Polson, P.C.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in any accredited community or junior college, undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on how they have overcome a hardship.

Construction Management Scholarship
Sponsor: Archways & Ceilings
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited university. Applicant must be studying Construction Management.

County Office Scholarship
Sponsor: CountyOffice.org
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens 16 years of age and older who are either in their senior year of high school or currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a local government office.

Dennis Raveling Scholarship
Sponsor: California Waterfowl
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursing an advanced university degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, or other pertinent biological science. Applicant must submit a one page proposal summary description on an original research or management project.

DevMountain Scholarship
Sponsor: DevMountain
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who will be enrolled in a school no later than Winter 2018. Applicant must submit a video on a given topic related to technology.

Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship
Sponsor: International Franchise Association Franchise Education and Research Foundation
Amount: $4,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major or primary focus in one or more of the following areas of study – business, finance, marketing, food service, hospitality, franchising, or entrepreneurship.

Domestic Abuse Prevention Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashby Law
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a graduate, undergraduate, or law program in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit a resume, transcript, and an essay on a given topic related to domestic abuse.

DontPayFull Scholarship
Sponsor: DontPayFull
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States. Applicant must answer three questions related to online shopping and retail.

Fraternal Scholarship
Sponsor: Catholic Order of Foresters
Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 for four years)
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors who are members of the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Geraldine “Polly’ Bednash Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CastleBranch
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution affiliated with CastleBranch (see link for details). Applicant must also have at least a 3.2 GPA in current program or at last school attended.

I Heart My School Scholarship
Sponsor: Abodo
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years or older who are attending or will be attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on what makes their school awesome.

Kidguard for Education Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Kidguard for Education
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit a personal essay, internet safety, bullying OR social media.

Leadership Essay Contest
Sponsor: U.S. Naval Institute | Dr. J. Phillip London | CACI International
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Contest is open to junior officers, 0-4 (LCDR/MAJ) and below, from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to leadership.

Marriott Foundation IFAEF Scholarship
Sponsor: IFA Educational Foundation | Marriott Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university with studies in business, hospitality or franchise management. Applicant must have sophomore, junior or senior college class standing and be a U.S. citizen.

yProjectorLamps Scholarship
Sponsor: MyProjectorLamps
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 years of age or older who are currently attending an accredited high school, college, or university. Applicant must be in good standing and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to multimedia and data visualization in the classroom.

NAB Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship
Sponsor: North American Bancard
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are at least 18 years of age with at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to payments.

NANPA Summit College Photography Scholarship
Sponsor: NANPA Foundation
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who love nature and photography. Student does not need to be a photography major to apply. Applicant must submit photographs per the requirements.

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Sponsor: National Eagle Scout Association
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors through college juniors who are Eagle Scouts.

National Poetry Competition
Sponsor: The Poetry Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Competition is open to anyone aged 17 or over at the time of entering. International entries are welcome. Applicant must submit a previously unpublished single poem.

National Rice Month Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Rice
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Applicant must create a video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to their state.

Oberlo Student Contest
Sponsor: Oberlo
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada who are currently enrolled in college. Applicant must submit an essay on “the next big thing in e-commerce.”

Patriot’s Pen Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 6-8 in the United States, its territories and its possessions. Applicant must submit an essay on the following theme: Why I Honor the American Flag.”

Quit Smoking Scholarship
Sponsor: EcigaretteReviewed
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in a high school, college or university in the United States who are at least 14 years of age. Applicant must share how smoking has affect their life and what they have done to raise awareness about smoking cessation.

Scholarship for Women in Business
Sponsor: Market Inspector
Amount: £1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to women who have been studying at an undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Native English-speaking country who has started their own business.

There’s No Place Like Home Scholarship
Sponsor: Invitation Homes
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores and juniors between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on what they took (or are planning to take) to college to make their new environment feel like home.

Tobacco-Free Life Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: Tobacco Free life
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarships is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to tobacco.

Towel Supercenter College Scholarship
Sponsor: Towel Supercenter
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolling as a freshman for the first time in the Spring 2019 semester. Applicant must submit a personal essay on one of five given prompts.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $30,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Program 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. Applicant must submit a 3-5 minute essay on this year’s theme; “Why My Vote Matters”

Wheelhouse Scholarship
Sponsor: Wheelhouse
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a valuable lesson or how the applicant chose the college they are attending.

Women in Marketing Scholarship
Sponsor: Blue Soda Promo
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to female students who have completed at least 60 credits who are studying Marketing or Advertising.

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.