Scholarships for October 2021
Christen Arafeh 
October is more than pumpkins, ghosts, and candy. It is prime scholarship season. Don't miss out on these scholarships with October deadlines!
College Scholarships with October Deadlines
A great scholarship application typically includes the following: A complete application with no sections left blank, a well written essay, an official transcript, a thorough letter (or letters!) of recommendation, and sometimes even a resume. Without having these readily available, your applications will take much longer to complete, and you’ll probably be uninspired to put in the time and effort needed to successfully submit the application.
A great scholarship application typically includes the following: A complete application with no sections left blank, a well written essay, an official transcript, a thorough letter (or letters!) of recommendation, and sometimes even a resume. Without having these readily available, your applications will take much longer to complete, and you’ll probably be uninspired to put in the time and effort needed to successfully submit the application.
October Scholarships by Deadline
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are majoring in Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or Neurolinguistics Programming who are currently operating research related to smoking cessation.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an HVACR training program at an accredited school. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically for military veterans.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a disability diagnosis from any person qualified to make a diagnosis.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Grants are open to residents of Illinois who are enrolled at least half-time at an ISAC-approved Illinois two- or four-year college. There is a grant available to dependents of police or fire officers and dependents of correctional officers.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will be majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math).
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students of Lithuanian heritage.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited medical school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic, racial, or other minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their community.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students accepted into a U.S. university as a pre-law undergraduate or attending law school. Applicants must submit an essay sharing the area of law they intend to pursue.
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in East Pennsylvania or Southern New Jersey. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in the California counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Imperial. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to advanced-level undergraduate and graduate students with an academic and/or research focus in a field related to imaging.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students during the 2021-2022 academic year who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. Applicant must be attending college in San Diego County OR be a permanent San Diego County resident.
Award Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who suffer from any Cardiac disease or deformity.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 3, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in Tennessee, Arkansas, or Mississippi. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)
Award Amount: Up to $1000
Deadline: October 3, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students in the United States. Applicant must submit a web design.
Award Amount: Up to $5000
Deadline: October 5, 2021
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 on a given topic related to financial challenges they had to overcome growing up.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 5, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant. Applicant must be applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student’s academic institution.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay or video on a given topic related to overcoming a challenge.
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: October 10, 2021
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 whether they believe “obesity” should be classified as a disability under the ADA.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to Black students who attend a college or university within Synovus’ regional footprint of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Applicant must be majoring in or intending to major in any field applicable to banking and the financial services industry.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 13, 2021
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 whether they believe “obesity” should be classified as a disability under the ADA.
Award Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: October 14, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students studying communication arts or social science who are attending a UNCF college/university during the 2020-2021 academic year with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 14, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to non-traditional female residents of Dearborn County (Indiana) who are enrolled or plan to enroll in Fall 2022 in an accredited post-secondary educational institution or program.
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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 the traditional building trades (e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study.
Award Amount: $4,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships are available with specific requirements. See website for details.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $4,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate health education majors who attend an accredited college/university in the United States or a U.S. territory.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $3,500
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students attending a two- or four-year accredited American college. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to personal finance.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio. Applicant must have a career objective in the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students who are or will be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning. The foundation offers multiple scholarships.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,750
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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).
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Competition is open to any interested author. Applicant must submit a paper on any topic related to opera.
Award Amount: $15,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2021-2022 academic year. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and financial needs.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents who are at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled, or will be enrolled within the next three months, in a college or university in the United States. Applicant must be a mother or an expectant mother.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are SME student members. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements – see website for details.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: October 15, 2021
Description: Competition is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18 who have talent in visual, literary, design, or performing arts. There is a $35 application fee, but it can be waived if you meet the requirements.
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: October 16, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students majoring in any field of study who will be participating in a study-abroad program in Japan. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 17, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 2021 who are residents or attend high school in one of the following areas: Chicago, Illinois or the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will, Illinois; Las Vegas, Nevada and suburbs of the area, or Fairfield, Greens Farms, Redding or Westport, Connecticut.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 18, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 18, 2021
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. Each category will be limited to 400 applicants, so get your application in early!
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: October 19, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 20, 2021
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 resident of the United States and international students with valid visas. Applicant must login or create an account with Niche.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 20, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 12, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be freshman at a post-secondary institution of higher learning and those currently in their freshman year of school at the post-secondary level. Applicant must attend, or plan to attend, an in-state post-secondary college, university or technical school.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 28, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to African American students enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year HBCU who are college seniors (class of 2022).
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 29, 2021
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.)
Award Amount: Up to $700
Deadline: October 29, 2021
Description: Contest is open to students in elementary, middle, and high school. Each level of schooling has a different essay prompt involving the spreading of awareness about stomach cancer.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 30, 2021
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, DACA students, LGBTQ students, STEM majors, and student athletes.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 30, 2021
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).
Award Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: October 30, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who is at least 16 years of age or older and are enrolled as a current undergraduate student as of September 1, 2022. Applicant must complete financial lessons to be entered.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are at least 25 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given prompts related to advertising or social media.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited university. Applicant must be studying Architecture or Construction Management.
Award Amount: $20,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to all students enrolled in a community college, junior college, undergrad or graduate institution located anywhere in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay explaining how they will raise public awareness about combating issues they have experienced on campus.
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursuing an advanced university degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, or other pertinent biological science. Applicant must submit a one-page proposal summary description of an original research or management project.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students with dyslexia and/or auditory processing disorder who are attending college/university in the U.S./Canada during the current academic year.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 1-12, including home-schooled students. Student must submit a piece of art on a given topic related to North American game birds or animals that may be legally hunted or trapped.
Award Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on their leadership and dedication to giving back to the community.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who can demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. Applicant must submit a personal statement explaining their dedication to local conservation.
Award Amount: Up to £5000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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: “How Can I Be a Good American?”
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in a mortuary science program at an ABFSE accredited school in North America who is not related to an owner of a funeral home currently in operation.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school, college, and university students worldwide. Applicant must submit a video on experiencing issues and how they handle the challenges.
Award Amount: Up to $30,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
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; “America: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Award Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: October 31, 2021
Description: Scholarship is open to students 14 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 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.
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About the Author
Christen is the founder of Hive Education. She is passionate about helping families navigate the college application and admissions processes. She helps students set goals to work towards their own debt-free degrees with her personalized scholarship searches, scholarship courses, and by sharing her scholarship strategies that won her over $900,000 in for her own college education. With four years of experience in higher education, two years working with teens in inner city high schools in New Orleans, and starting her first college consulting company during a pandemic in 2020 she strives to make college accessible for everyone, especially for first generation, low income, and minority students. In her spare time she loves to share her love for books with her daughters. You can find her on Facebook.
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