october scholarships
AES Engineering Solutions
Due: October 8, 2023
Award Amount: $500
AES will award $500 to a graduating senior. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question. For more information please visit: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Heisman Scholarship
Due: October 17, 2023
Award Amount: $6500-$5,000
The 2023 application for The Heisman High School Scholarship program presented by Acceptance Insurance is currently open. All High School students graduating as part of the class of 2024 are encouraged to apply. Applicants will have the chance to win up to a $5,000 college scholarship along with the possibility of attending and being highlighted during the ESPN televised Heisman Trophy Presentation Ceremony. Community-minded scholar-athletes can learn more and apply:
https://heismanscholarship.com/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Amount: $2,000
Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question:"Imagine that your high school/college has been overrun with Zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive."
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Wings Over America Scholarship
Application opens October 1
Deadline: TBD
College scholarships to dependent children and spouses of all US Navy personnel –officer and enlisted – active duty, retired, honorably discharged or deceased who served within Naval Air Forces. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic merit,
community service, extra-curricular activities and character. online application
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Due: October 2, 2023 by 5:00 PM
Award Amount: varies
Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for one of 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships.
www.coca-colascholars.org for more details or click here to apply
Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship
Award Amount : $1,000
Due: October 31, 2023
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must :
A.) Be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
B.) Be able to demonstrate a commitment to environment conservation using past and
Present volunteer, professional or educational experiences.
Scholarship Application - Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship (studentscholarships.org)
Dell Scholars
Amount: $20,000
Due: December 1, 2023
Requirements to Apply:
Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 (UC Merced GEAR UP makes you eligiable!)
Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA