Top 108 October Scholarships in 2024

Are you a big fan of The Walking Dead, or maybe Z Nation? Ever thought about what you would do in the case of a zombie apocalypse? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! Each year, this scholarship awards $2,000 to the applicant who, in 250 words or less, best describes their escape plan if there were a zombie outbreak at their school. The scholarship is offered by Unigo in hopes of helping some creative, zombie-obsessed students pay off some of their postsecondary education. If you’ve been inspired by the zombie shows and movies from the past few decades and have come up with a plan of your own, we encourage you to apply to the Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship! It’s due exactly when you’d expect: on Halloween.Show Less

The US Bank Student Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship opportunity for U.S. residents aged 17 or older who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a post-secondary institution to receive help funding their education. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple incoming and current undergraduate students who complete some of the U.S. Bank's "financial education lesson" modules. Each module takes approximately 1-2 minutes to complete, and the more that students complete, the more money they become eligible to earn. Applicants who complete 25+, 50+, 100+, and 200+ modules are eligible to receive $2500, $5000, $10,000, and $20,000, respectively. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a high-achieving student academically? You might consider applying for the College JumpStart Scholarship! The College JumpStart Scholarship is open to students in grades 10 to 12, as well as traditional college-age and adult learners. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines on April 15th and October 17th each year. Two lucky students are awarded the College JumpStart Scholarship each application cycle. The scholarship is funded by corporate donations to the College JumpStart, an organization whose motto is “Hard work. Perseverance. Love of learning. These are the traits that the College JumpStart Scholarship rewards.” This scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit only–no financial need or any other factors are considered. If you’re passionate about using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Keyera Energy-Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Alberta residents and high school graduates who are pursuing a degree or diploma in fields related to the oil and gas industry. This includes (but is not limited to) business, communications, sciences, engineering, technical programs, and information technology. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, reside in Alberta, and have themselves (or have a spouse or parent who has) maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies. Applicants must also be undergraduate underclassmen and be enrolled full-time in a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta. If you're eligible, take advantage of this incredible chance to further your education and career goals!Show Less

Are you a college-bound, academically impressive high school senior looking to attend Western Wyoming Community College? If so, you may be eligible for their Superior Student Scholarship Award! Each year, the scholarship awards $4,500 per semester to multiple incoming Western Wyoming Community College students who have a minimum 3.75 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 27. In order to apply, interested students must submit three (3) letters of recommendation and a personal statement about why they deserve the scholarship. If you're a high school senior and a future Mustang, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school or college student with an interest in film or video creation? Further, do you want to put these skills to the test for the chance to win a scholarship? If so, the $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, IvyPanda's $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship awards $1,000 and $500, respectively, to the first- and second-place winners from any country who make and submit a short, creative video on one of a few available topics. Applicants' videos must be between 60 and 90 seconds long and be related to one of the year's topics. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The American Bullion Scholarship Program is calling all currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate students at accredited colleges or universities in the United States! This is your chance to showcase your writing skills and/or knowledge of the benefits of holding metal assets and win some money for college. To be eligible, you must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid U.S. student visa. Winners will be asked to provide proof of enrollment before receiving their award. To apply, just submit a 500-1,000 word essay answering the given year's prompt relating to metal assets. Keep on reading to learn more, and if you apply, good luck with your application!Show Less

The Forward Steps Scholarship is dedicated to empowering foster youth from Colorado to achieve their academic goals and pursue their passions. This scholarship is exclusively available to Colorado residents with a background in the foster care system who plan to attend or are currently attending a postsecondary institution in Colorado. Each year, the scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $3000/per scholar/per semester to cover unmet financial need while pursuing a postsecondary education. If you're a Colorado resident who has been in foster care and will be attending an in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take a step forward towards your future, and keep on reading to learn more. Bear in mind that while scholarships are accepted on a rolling basis, priority deadlines fall on May 31st for the Fall semester and October 31st for the Spring semester.Show Less

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are funded by Paul and Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants and American philanthropists who established the program to "give back to the country that had afforded their family such great opportunities."  Through this scholarship, they hope to help continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans achieve leadership in their chosen fields and partake of the American dream. Each year, their Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans award up to $90,000 to multiple students under 30 years of age who are applying to graduate or professional school and are immigrants or the children of immigrants. The application for the 2025-26 academic year is open and due by October 31, 2024. Selection criteria focuses on accomplishments that show creativity, originality, and initiative and  is open to college seniors, students applying to graduate school, and those who are in the early stages of graduate school. All applicants must be planning to be enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program in the US in the 2025-26 academic year. In addition, applicants must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline. Eligible New Americans include green card holders, naturalized citizens, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, individuals born abroad who graduated from both high school and college in the US, and the US-born children of two immigrants. Full eligibility requirements can be found here.Show Less

The Anna and John Kolesar Memorial Scholarship is an award worth CAN $1500 that recognizes and rewards academic excellence in students enrolled full-time in a program of study in an Alberta publicly funded post-secondary institution in a Faculty of Education. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons, and must have Alberta residency (whether through themselves or through their parents/partners). Additionally, applicants must be graduating from an Alberta high school in the current academic year, be from a family where neither parent obtained a university degree, and be enrolled full-time in a program of study in an Alberta publicly funded post-secondary institution in a Faculty of Education. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to honor the legacy of Anna and John Kolesar while pursuing your academic dreams!Show Less

The NMU Presidential Scholars Competition is an amazing opportunity for incoming freshmen and transfers to Northern Michigan University (NMU) to earn money towards their educational expenses. Applicants must be current high school seniors or transfers who have applied and been admitted as degree-seeking students at NMU for the upcoming Fall semester. To be considered, applicants must hold at least a 3.5 GPA and apply by the competition registration deadline, then be willing to take part in an interview with the program committee. Each year, ~26 applicants are awarded a full-ride scholarship through the program, and an additional 200 students earn between $1,000 and $3,000 toward their tuition. If you're an incoming NMU student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a mentored postdoctoral fellow or instructor who is training for a career in blood cancer research and/or treatment? If so, the Career Development Program-Fellow Awards may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Career Development Program-Fellow Awards provides 3 years of salary support for top-performing postdoctoral fellows and instructors who are preparing to become blood cancer researchers. Applicants should be engaging in basic, clinical, or translational research to help understand and treat hematologic malignancies and relevant premalignant conditions. The maximum award recipients can earn per year is $70,000. The minimum stipend/salary going directly to the awardee is $65,000/year. Fellow awardees may also be eligible for an additional childcare stipend of up to $3,600 per year. If you're a postdoctoral fellow or instructor working to become a blood cancer researcher, we encourage you to apply!Show Less