October Deadlines

Be Bold Scholarship

Requirements: The $25,050 "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest

B) Determined

C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.

Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating.

Application: Be Bold Scholarship Application 

Amount: $25,165

Due Date: October 1, 2023

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Requirements: 

• Current high school students attending a school in the US who will graduate during the 2023-2024 school year. 

• US citizens, US nationals, US permanent residents, or refugees

• Expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution

• Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework 

Application: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholars Application 

Amount: $20,000

Due Date: October 2, 2023

College JumpStart Scholarship

Requirements: To apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

1) You are a high school 10th, 11th or 12th grader -OR- you are an undergraduate college student or non-traditional student. There are no age limits.

2) You are a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

3) You are currently attending or you are planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational or trade school in the U.S. Online programs also qualify.

4) You must be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.

Application: Jump Start Scholarship Application

Amount: $1,000

Due Date: October 17, 2023

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Requirements: The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the deadline, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, previous Voice of Democracy first place state winners, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.

Application: Voice of Democracy Scholarship Application

Amount: $30,000

Due Date: October 31, 2023

US Bank Scholarship

Requirements: College-bound student accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate student (for at least 6 credit hours per semester) as of September 1, 2024, at an eligible, accredited two- or four-year U.S. brick-and-mortar or online college or university (specifically excluding trade and vocational schools).

Application: US Bank Scholarship Application 

Amount: $20,000

Due Date: October 30, 2023

National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

Requirements: High school graduating students from rice-growing states — Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.

Application: National Rice Month Scholarship Contest Application

Amount: $2,000-$5,000

Due Date: October 31, 2023