47 Wicked Awesome October Scholarships
Roses are red, college ain’t cheap, but these October scholarships are worth a peep 👀
Did you see? 33 Awesome Scholarships Due in September
October scholarships that college students, high school students, and graduate school students can apply for now!
Debt from college is higher than ever thanks to the continually rising tuition rates. And student loan debt is the kind of debt that sticks with you for life.
That’s why:
It’s crucial to tap into every financial resource you can before considering taking on student loans. When it comes to figuring out how to pay for your college education, scholarships are an avenue worth exploring.
Contrary to popular belief:
You don’t need to be a “perfect” student to qualify for scholarships! Nor do you need a 4.0 to win one – lots of college scholarship applications weigh factors other than your GPA.
And some scholarships pick their winners with random drawings. Which means, anyone can win.
I rounded up 47 college scholarships with October deadlines and compiled them into a list below. So instead of searching for current opportunities for hours on end, you can use that time to finish more applications!
Check out the video below for a highlight reel of the top scholarships available this month.
October Deadline Scholarships
Haven’t started college yet? These October scholarships for high school seniors might be a better fit.
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Dr. Alexanderia K. Lane Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates and trade school students Demographic Major / Field Any -
GojiCenter Animation ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Graphic Design, Animation, VFX -
Chris Jackson Computer Science Education ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Computer science -
Ninja Transfers Entrepreneurship ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be interested in starting your own clothing line
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Barbie Dream House ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Students with Heart Foundation ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsApplicants must provide a letter from a licensed physician, declaring that the applicant suffers from any cardiac disease or deformities. No medical records, including progress notes will be accepted.
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“Be the Change” Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.3 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have community service or leadership experience
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Nitro Pay For College No-Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
“Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship – OctoberEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsOpen to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, and Humanitarian Parolees who are currently enrolled high school/home-school students expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
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Shining Stars Scholarship – OctoberEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsSuper easy to enter!
Must be enrolled in a degree program at least half-time, or technical skills training program in a high school or post-secondary educational institution.
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Web Design Scholarship – FallEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
The Rhodes Scholarship for United StatesEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.7 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust completed an undergraduate degree (normally a Bachelor’s degree) by July with an academic background and grade that – at a minimum – meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen full-time course at the University of Oxford.
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Servant Ships ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Environmental ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Environmental engineering, Conservation, Alternative/renewable energy -
Social Change Fund United ScholarshipEligibility
Open to 3rd year undergraduates, 4th year undergraduates, graduate students, students pursuing post graduate certifications Demographic Major / Field Mental Health -
Dounya Discala ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust have overcome adversity.
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AES Engineering ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Chadwick D. McNab Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Computer Related, Tech, Computer science -
Cuervo Rincon Scholarship of Excellence for LatinasEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.8 + Major / Field Any -
AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships – SpringEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, students in secondary votech school or tuition bearing apprenticeship program Demographic Major / Field Traditional building trades, Construction management -
Mary Schonfield PA School ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Physician Assistant -
Barbara A. Cooley Master’s ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Health Education -
Bill Kane Undergraduate ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic GPA 3.2 + Major / Field Health Education -
Extreme Terrain’s Student Scholarships – SpringEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Biology, Environmental Studies -
Prevounce Preventative Health ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Healthcare Related -
Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship – FallEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsEligibility: you have been accepted to an accredited college or university and are going to be enrolled full-time within the next six (6) months; OR you have been accepted to an optometry school and are going to be enrolled as a optometry student within the next six (6) months.
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Craig Huffman Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Aviation -
NSCA Foundation ScholarshipsEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Strength and conditioning-related Additional RequirementsMultiple scholarships available with varying requirements. Applicants must be NSCA members.
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Sharen and Mila Kohute ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Dr. Ifeoma Ezebuiro Ezeobele Africans in Nursing ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Nursing -
College JumpStart ScholarshipEligibility
Open to 10-12th grade high school students Demographic Major / Field Any -
Chick-fil-a Leadership ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students, graduate students, vocational/technical school students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including Dwarf House Group, LLC (Dwarf House, Truett’s Chick-fil-A, Truett’s Luau, Chick-fil-A of Edgewater, Truett’s Grill)) at the time of application.
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Chick-fil-A True Inspiration ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduate students, graduate students, vocational/technical school students Demographic GPA 2.5 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be an employee at a franchised, company-owned and/or affiliated restaurant (including Dwarf House Group, LLC (Dwarf House, Truett’s Chick-fil-A, Truett’s Luau, Chick-fil-A of Edgewater, Truett’s Grill)) at the time of application.
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Slater Miller Memorial FundEligibility
Open to Trade school Demographic Major / Field Trade Additional RequirementsMust have non-profit or volunteering experience
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Innovation In Education Scholarship – OctoberEligibility
Open to High school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any -
Michael Rudometkin Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
MyMozaic Monthly Scholarship Contest – OctoberEligibility
Open to All students at any education level Demographic Major / Field Any -
Michael Passanita Memorial ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Culinary Additional RequirementsStudent must have work experience in the food service industry as well as an interest in supporting locally grown food or growing their own food or herbs.
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Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Pediatric medicine Additional RequirementsUndergraduate and graduate students earning their degree to work in pediatric medicine are applicable for this scholarship. Preference will be given to students specializing in oncology or cancer research in the Pacific NW.
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Keep Going Forward No Essay ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
CX Candy Corn Contest ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, and graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsApplicants must create a free account and complete registration on CollegeXpress to enter for this scholarship.
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society AwardEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic GPA 3.0 + Major / Field Any Additional RequirementsMust be IEEE Computer Society member.
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Lance Stafford Larson Student AwardEligibility
Open to Undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Computer Related Additional RequirementsMust be IEEE student member.
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Harry Potter and the Sorting Hat ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates, graduate students Demographic Major / Field Any -
National Rice Month Scholarship ContestEligibility
Open to High school seniors Demographic Major / Field Any -
American Bullion ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Zombie Apocalypse ScholarshipEligibility
Open to High school students, undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any -
Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder ScholarshipEligibility
Open to Undergraduates Demographic Major / Field Any
Final thoughts on scholarships due in October
Hopefully this list of October deadline scholarships helped you find a few to apply for this month!
Do you know about any others I should include? Leave a comment below!
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About Charlie
Charlie is the co-founder of College Life Made Easy and author of the book 175+ Things to Do Before You Graduate College. She’s a 2015 graduate who teaches overwhelmed students and parents of students how to confidently navigate the whole college thing. As a former broke college kid, she’s passionate about helping students develop the skills they need in order to thrive (instead of just survive), stress less, and actually enjoy the full college experience.