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Top 31 October Scholarships in 2023
We can’t believe that it is already October. The tenth month of the year means that school is in full swing and we are officially in fall! October is also a month with lots of great scholarships!
Whether you are a high school senior who is in the thick of the admissions process or a current college student in the middle of your semester, you should take some time out of your week to apply for these awesome October scholarships!
Keep on reading to learn about the October scholarships, including deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility!
Jump ahead to:
- Top October scholarships
- How to win October scholarships
- Tips for students in October
- Frequently asked questions about October scholarships
- Explore these other scholarships
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Scholarships360 Exclusive Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.
Sponsored Easy scholarship open to all high school, college, community and graduate students. Sponsored Open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Offered by Mutual of Omaha Open to full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing an actuarial or mathematics degree. Offered by National Association of School Psychologists Open to minority graduate students who are pursuing careers in school psychology. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by The Hertz Foundation College seniors or first-year graduate students planning to pursue a PhD in the applied sciences, mathematics, or engineering. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by Chick-Fil-A Chick-fill-A employees pursuing higher education at two- and four-year institutions, online schools, and vocational/technical schools. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by PD Soros Open to students under 30 years of age who are applying to graduate or professional school and are immigrants or children of immigrants. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by The United Health Foundation (UHF) & National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Open to second-, third-, and fourth-year underrepresented medical students who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by Music For All, Inc. College-bound high school seniors who will pursue a degree in music education and perform at one of the major, national band championships. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Sponsored Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students. Offered by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) High school students in the U.S. wanting to partake in the virtual NSLI-Y program to learn a language critical to U.S. national security. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by Wendy’s & The Heisman Trophy Trust Open to high school senior athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by LULAC National Educational Service Centers Open to Latino college sophomores and juniors with an interest in working in the media and entertainment industry. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by Fashion Scholarship Fund Must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior (graduating this upcoming spring) enrolled in an FSF member school. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by Scholarship America Open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Open to college-bound high school seniors who plan to pursue a major in a strength and conditioning related field and are NSCA members. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Offered by National Strength and Conditioning Association Open to NCSA members in college who are pursuing a degree and career in the strength and conditioning field. This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications. Sponsored Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school students. Sponsored Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.Top 31 October Scholarships in 2023
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students
NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program
Hertz Fellowship
Remarkable Futures Scholarships
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program
Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
Heisman High School Scholarship
NBC Universal Media Scholarship
FSF Case Study Scholarship
Scholarship America Dream Award
NSCA High School Scholarship
NSCA Challenge Scholarship
$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
How to win October scholarships
One of the best ways to increase your chances of winning scholarships during October (or any month, for that matter) is to write a top-notch essay. Grades and test scores are important, of course, but essays are a crucial part of showing scholarship committees who you truly are and what you’re passionate about. A knockout essay will set you apart from the hundreds of other students applying for scholarships. Here are some resources to help you write the best essay possible:
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
- How to write an essay about yourself
- Overview of common scholarship essay prompts
- How to start a scholarship essay (with examples)
- How to write a winning scholarship essay
- How to end a scholarship essay
Tips for students in October
October is a busy time of the year, especially for high school seniors who have their sights set on college next year. Here are some tips to keep in mind this month:
Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1 every year. This application is the single most important key to unlocking need-based financial aid for college, making it a crucial part of the admissions process. Check out our FAFSA 101 guide for tips on completing this important application. For college students who have already completed the FAFSA, don’t forget that you need to renew your FAFSA each year!
Complete your college applications
If you’re a high school senior, you’re likely waist deep in college applications right about now. We know this can be a stressful process, but fortunately we have many resources to help you rock your college applications! Check out the following guides to get started:
- 10 tips for successful college applications
- College Applications: What Looks Good?
- How to Answer the 2022-2023 Common App Essay Prompts
- How to complete Common App Activities Section
- How to complete the Common App Honors Section
- How to Respond to the Additional Information Section of the Common App
- College essay database
- How to ask for a letter of recommendation
Consider financial aid
As you’re applying to different colleges, it’s important to think about what type of financial aid you can expect to receive. Each school has its own financial aid policy, which means you’ll receive different financial aid packages at different colleges. To get a better understanding of how this works, check out the top 12 financial aid questions you should be considering.
