Scholarships with October Deadlines

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Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up seven different scholarships with October deadlines that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you're interested in finance, democracy, or culinary, there's something for all kinds of students on this list of October scholarships. Prizes top out at $35,000. Find all the details on these scholarships for Fall 2023 below.

Chicago Culinary Museum and Chef's Hall of Fame Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a one-page essay evaluating a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in an accredited culinary or hospitality management program with at least a 3.0 GPA
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 1, 2023
Website: https://www.thechicagoculinarymuseum.org/scholarships/

The Coca-Cola Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the online application. If selected as a semi-finalist, students will need to write an essay and provide letters of recommendation and a transcript
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors graduating in spring 2024
Amount: 150 winners of $20,000 each
Deadline: October 2, 2023
Website: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

AES Engineering Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay of 500–1,000 words answering the questions, "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?"
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students; students do not need to be taking engineering courses to apply
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 8, 2023
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

College JumpStart Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit a 250-word personal statement answering one of three questions related to educational goals and hard work
Eligibility: Open to 10th-12th graders, college students, and non-traditional students attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 17, 2023
Website: https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

American Bullion Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay of 500–1,000 words answering the question, "Why is it beneficial to own gold and silver during times of inflation and economic turmoil?"
Eligibility: Open to full-time undergraduate college students in the United States who are legal residents of the United States or who hold a valid U.S. student visa
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Website: https://www.americanbullion.com/about/scholarship/

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay, both written and audio recorded (3–5 minutes), on the theme, "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?"
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 9-12
Amount: $35,000 for first place with other prizes ranging $1,000–$21,000
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Website: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Financial Goals Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay in 500 words or less describing what steps you will take to build credit in college and how having a good credit score will help you reach your financial goals
Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents 18 or older who are planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a college degree program
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Website: https://www.1fbusascholarship.com/

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