USA Scholarships
October Scholarship Deadlines
October Scholarship Deadlines
Scholarships and fellowships with application deadlines in October. Plan ahead and make sure you have enough time to prepare your documents and application.
U.S. Bank Student Scholarship 2026 - Up to $20,000
The U.S. Bank Student Scholarship is a nationwide sweepstakes that ties free Zogo financial literacy modules to scholarship drawings worth up to $20,000. Legal residents of all 50 states and DC who are high school students at least 17 and headed to accredited two- or four-year colleges, or undergraduates and trade students enrolled with at least six credits, can register, download the U.S. Bank version of Zogo with access code USB26, and complete modules from February through October 2026. Prize tiers rise at 25, 50, 75, and 150 modules, with the grand prize drawing after modules completed by 30 October 2026.
Phyllis B. Price Memorial Scholarship 2026
KAMO (Kingdom Authority Ministries Outreach) awards three Phyllis B. Price Memorial Scholarships each year to underrepresented students of color pursuing STEAM degrees at accredited US four-year colleges or universities. Two winners receive $500 and one receives $1,000 toward tuition, fees, books, supplies, and course equipment. You need a 3.0 GPA, completed FAFSA with Submission Summary uploaded, full-time enrollment with at least one year of undergrad remaining, and a personal statement plus two-minute video. Letters of recommendation go directly from writers to [email protected]. Applications open 30 April 2026; the 2026-27 cycle deadline is 31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship 2026 - $2,000 Unigo
Unigo's Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship awards up to $2,000 to one legal U.S. resident age 14 or older who writes a creative 250-word survival plan for a campus overrun by zombies. Residents of all 50 states and the District of Columbia may apply if they are enrolled or will enroll in accredited postsecondary study by fall 2031. Apply at unigo.com by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on 31 October 2026.
SAFE Scholarships 2026 - Turf Management
The Sports Field Management Association, through the Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE) Foundation, awards scholarships starting at $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students in turfgrass and sports field management. Programs include the Dr. James Watson scholarships (Toro-sponsored), Dr. Fred Grau award for top two-year students, Paul Zwaska diversity scholarship (Beacon Athletics), and Darian Daily Legacy awards. Apply online by 15 October 2026.
ROI Biologicals Scholarship 2027 - $10,000
ROI Biologicals awards a $10,000 scholarship to one US student pursuing agricultural science at an accredited college or university. Applicants need a 3.0 cumulative GPA, legal US residency, and enrollment or acceptance in an agricultural science program. Selection weighs academic achievement, financial need, and short-answer responses. The 2024 cycle closed 1 October 2024; watch roibiologicals.com for the next form.
John Foy Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship 2026
John Foy & Associates awards $2,500 through the Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship to one US college or graduate student who has battled leukemia or whose life was affected by it. Atlanta personal injury firm John Foy accepts either a 500-to-1,000-word essay or a two-to-three-minute YouTube video on how leukemia shaped your education, plus an official transcript. Undergraduate and graduate students at accredited US institutions, including incoming freshmen, may apply only through the form on johnfoy.com. The published deadline is October 15, 2026. Winners are announced publicly through media and the firm website.
Sports Gear Swag $1,000 Scholarship 2026
Sports Gear Swag awards one $1,000 scholarship each cycle to a US student who writes a 500-word essay on competitive sports, sportsmanship, or youth athletics. You must be eighteen or older, a legal US resident or valid student visa holder, and either accepted to or enrolled full time at an accredited US college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student. There is no GPA minimum. Submit through the online form with a shareable essay link by 1 October 2026. The Sugar Land, Texas retailer may publish the winning response and uses the prize for tuition, books, housing, or other education costs.
ACS Public Interest Fellowship 2027 - DC
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy hires one recent US law school graduate each year as a Law Fellow at its Washington, DC headquarters. The one-year, full-time fellowship pays salary and benefits while you support progressive constitutional policy programs, events, and research. Applicants need strong writing, organization, and public-interest commitment. CareerOneStop lists an annual deadline around 29 October; confirm openings at acslaw.org.
ClothingRIC Student $1000 Scholarship 2026
ClothingRIC''s Student $1000 Scholarship helps full-time undergraduates at accredited US colleges who are in good standing and active in their communities. The coupon and deals site asks you to complete its online questionnaire about your goals, how the award would affect your studies, and practical money-saving tips for students. Winners receive $1,000 toward tuition, paid to the student''s US institution. Applicants under 18 need parental permission. Past cycles closed October 30 with winners announced in late November; expect a similar fall window for 2026 and confirm dates on clothingric.com because the page sits behind bot protection.
Schneider Electric SkillPointe Scholarship 2026
The Schneider Electric SkillPointe Scholarship from the SkillPointe Foundation and Schneider Electric pays up to $2,500 to US citizens training for smart-building careers. Up to twenty winners each cycle receive tuition support sent by ACH directly to an approved community college, technical school, or certificate program in electrical, HVAC, IT, security, or building automation. You must be at least sixteen, pursue non-degree trade training, and submit two original 250-word essays through the SkillPointe portal. Previous winners and Schneider or SkillPointe employees cannot apply. The annual deadline is typically 31 October.
PlagCheck Essay Contest 2026 - $1,000 Prize
PlagCheck runs an annual essay contest for college students aged 18 and older who write 500 words in English on AI, academic integrity, and the future of education. One winner receives $1,000 USD paid by PayPal, bank transfer, or card. Submissions must be original with no AI writing tools. Upload through the form at plagcheck.com/essay-contest by 1 October 2026.
Sound Money Scholarship 2026 - Up to $2,500
Money Metals Exchange and the Sound Money Defense League award the Sound Money Scholarship to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who write about economics, monetary policy, and the Austrian free-market tradition. The 2026 contest pays up to $2,500 per tier, funded by a gold endowment. Apply with essay, transcript, and resume by 31 October 2026.