Scholarships due in October 2026
Only scholarships with a confirmed deadline this cycle. Some others may also close around this time but don't have an exact date confirmed yet, so check the full list too.
19 scholarships have a confirmed deadline in October 2026. Work out which ones you qualify for first, then start with the earliest date. Need more time to prepare? Look at the other months or the scholarships due in the next 30 days.
Apply before October ends (19)
- Appraisal Institute Education Trust Scholarship$2,000–$3,000
Appraisal Institute Education Trust
Undergrad sophomores and up, or grad students, studying real estate appraisal, land economics, or an allied field can get a $1,500 tuition-only scholarship from the Appraisal Institute Education & Relief Foundation, judged on academic excellence with a personal statement, resume, and two recommendation letters.
Apply by Oct 1, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026 - QuestBridge National College MatchAmount varies
QuestBridge
QuestBridge matches high-achieving, low-income high school seniors with full four-year scholarships at its partner colleges, covering everything with no loans required.
Apply by Oct 1, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Marshall ScholarshipAmount varies
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Americans with a 3.7 GPA or higher can win funding for graduate study at any U.K. university. You apply as a senior or recent graduate, with a campus endorsement, a campus interview and three recommendation letters.
Apply by Oct 1, 2026 - AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships$7,500–$12,000
Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation
Undergraduate sophomores and juniors, and seniors heading into grad school, in engineering, computer science, data science, environmental science or industrial safety can win $7,500, with one top applicant getting $12,000. You also commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel company.
Apply by Oct 5, 2026 - YoungArts National Arts Competition$250–$10,000
National YoungArts Foundation
Young artists ages 15-18, grades 10-12, can compete nationally in fields like classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing. Winners get $250, and those invited to National YoungArts Week can earn up to $10,000 plus ongoing career support.
Apply by Oct 6, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Fulbright U.S. Student ProgramAmount varies
U.S. Department of State (administered by IIE)
Graduating seniors, recent graduates and early-career professionals can get a grant to study, research or teach English abroad, with more than 1,800 awarded a year. Students apply through their campus Fulbright advisor, who usually sets an earlier internal deadline.
Apply by Oct 6, 2026 - Rhodes Scholarship (United States)Amount varies
Rhodes Trust
Seniors and recent graduates (age 18 to 23, or under 27 with a recent degree) can win fully funded graduate study at Oxford. Each of 16 U.S. districts chooses two scholars a year, and you need a university endorsement and five to eight letters of recommendation.
Apply by Oct 7, 2026 - Fashion Scholarship FundAmount varies
Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF)
This combines a case study competition with scholarship money for undergrad and grad students in fashion design, merchandising, or business, and there's a separate track for community college students too.
Apply by Oct 12, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - ANNA ScholarshipsAmount varies
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Nursing students and practicing nurses working toward further education in nephrology nursing can apply for these scholarships and awards.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Evans Scholars Program$125,000
Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation
Golf caddies with at least two years of strong service, a 3.0 GPA or better, financial need, and demonstrated leadership can win full tuition and housing worth more than $125,000 over four years.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Blood Cancer United Scholarship for Blood Cancer SurvivorsAmount varies
Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Students who've been diagnosed with a blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, can apply, judged on academic achievement and a personal essay.
Apply by Oct 15, 2026 - PayrollOrg Money Matters Scholarship$1,000–$5,000
PayrollOrg (formerly American Payroll Association)
PayrollOrg gives out one $5,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships to students ages 17-25 attending or planning to attend college in the U.S. or Canada. Winners are picked based on personal essays rather than any specific major.
Apply by Oct 16, 2026 - NCWIT Aspirations in Computing AwardAmount varies
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)
Young women, and gender-diverse and non-binary students in grades 9-12 pursuing computing and technology, can earn National or Regional Affiliate Winner, Honorable Mention, or Rising Star recognition, opening doors to further scholarships, internships, and community. There's no fixed cash award at the high school level; the prize structure and perks vary by year and region.
Apply by Oct 27, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship$1,500–$25,000
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Awards range from $1,500 to $25,000, but you have to be working as a Chick-fil-A Team Member at a franchised, company-owned, or affiliated restaurant when you apply. It's not open to the public, but the money can go toward any accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Apply by Oct 27, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - U.S. Bank Student ScholarshipUp to $20,000
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank runs this sweepstakes-style program with awards up to $20,000, open to high school seniors and current college students who register during the entry period, no essay required, though eligibility rules still apply. It's not merit- or need-based; winners are picked at random. Your entry comes from learning modules in the Zogo app, and the award tier scales with how many you finish: 25+ modules for up to $2,500, 50+ for $5,000, 75+ for $10,000 and 150+ for $20,000.
Opens Jul 1, 2026 · Due Oct 30, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship$1,000–$35,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
High schoolers in grades 9-12 record an audio essay on a patriotic theme for this VFW competition, which hands out more than $1.6 million nationally to winners every year.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - Mike Rowe Works Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship$1,000–$20,000
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
This $10 million fund hands out awards from $1,000 to $20,000 for tuition, tools, and fees to graduating seniors, grads, or GED recipients headed into a trade certification or associate degree program at an accredited technical or vocational school.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026 - VFW Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest$500–$5,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
This patriotic essay contest is only open to students in grades 6-8, not high schoolers, and you submit it through a local VFW Post. There's $55,000 in national awards up for grabs, with $5,000 going to the national first-place winner and at least $500 to each state winner.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026 - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Scholarship$2,500
American Culinary Federation (ACF) Education Foundation
Graduating seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA heading into a culinary, pastry, or foodservice program can get $2,500 a year for up to four years. There's a separate $2,500 award for students already enrolled, with a slightly lower 2.75 GPA requirement.
Apply by Oct 31, 2026Last verified Sep 30, 2026