AES Engineer Scholarship
$500 scholarship awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the essays that are submitted. You are not required to be in engineering classes to be eligible.
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: Oct 8, 2026
Arts Recognition and Talent Search
Open to students in 10th-12th grade. Recognizes students in the areas of dance, film, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. Prizes range from $250 to $10,000. NOTE: There is a $35 application fee for this program but they have fee waivers.
https://www.youngarts.org/apply
DEADLINE: October 6, 2026
US Bank
Awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. Awards will be randomly awarded to students who apply online and complete Financial Education online learning modules. You do not need to be a US Bank member to apply.
https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank/community/student-scholarship.html
DEADLINE: October 30, 2026
NOVEMBER HAS MANY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! MAKE SURE TO LOOK AHEAD FOR APPLICATIONS THAT CLOSE EARLY IN NOVEMBER!