Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

National Poetry Competition 2015

Competition is open to anyone 17 years of age or older. Individuals from all countries are welcome to submit a previously unpublished poem.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/national-poetry-competition/

CARiD Scholarship

Scholarship is open to students enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester who are between the ages of 16 and 20 years old. Applicant must submit a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.carid.com/scholarships.html

Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship

Scholarship is open to college or university students in good standing at an accredited public or private U.S. university. Applicant must be enrolled in a Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Engineering, or Computer Science degree program (undergraduate or graduate).

Award: $2,500

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.buildium.com/women-in-technology-scholarship/

BEST VALUE SCHOOLS STEM SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN

Scholarship is open to female students currently attending or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution (undergraduate or graduate) who are majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program (STEM). Only the first 50 completed applications received will be considered.

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.bestvalueschools.com/stem-scholarship-for-women/

American Bullion Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to gold and retirement.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: https://www.americanbullion.com/scholarship/

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in spring/summer 2016. Applicant must demonstrate critical financial need, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.

Award: Up to $22,000

Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015

More info: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicant must submit their “one of a kind” goal in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receive 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student with a one of a kind story by submitting a story on the student’s behalf.

Award: Up to $100,000

Deadline: Oct. 19, 2015

More info: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/

The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund

Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 17, 2015

More info: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

JEN Scholarships

Scholarship is open to high school and university students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education or industry. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. Applicants should see website for details.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.jazzednet.org/node/1300

Helicopter 2050 Challenge

Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are between the ages of nine and 16 years of age. Applicant must share their vision or design for the helicopter of 2050.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.helicopter2050.com/?opt=contest-about

Get Educated Online College Scholarship

Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited online program located in the USA with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on what an online college degree means to them.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.geteducated.com/free-college-scholarships/20-distance-learning-scholarships

Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship

Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and home schooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx

AES Engineering Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a successful life. Scholarship is open to all majors.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 7, 2015

More info: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Snap Scholars Digital Marketing Scholarship

Scholarship is open to current and potential college students. Applicant must submit an article on a given topic related to digital marketing.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Oct. 5, 2015

More info: http://www.snapagency.com/blog/scholarship-contest/

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award

Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in one of the 43 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations and sponsored by their school. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Oct. 2, 2015

More info: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

Asian Women in Business Scholarship

Scholarship is open to women who are at least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who are enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution.

Award: Up to $5,000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=811&nodeID=1

Doodle 4 Google

Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google.

Award: $30,000

Accepting Submissions on: Oct. 19, 2015

More info: http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest

Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are current students and will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-scholarship-video-contest

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshmen and sophomores who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must have financial need. Applicants selected for the program will complete work sessions during each summer break in Washington, D.C. If selected, student will be given an annual salary, benefits package and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies.

Award: Up to $18,000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html

HACU IES Abroad Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students

This scholarship is for students attending Hispanic-Serving institutions that are members of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must apply to, be accepted to, and enroll in a summer, semester, or academic year IES Abroad program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0. Priority is given to first-generation college students and/or Federal Pell Grant recipients. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Award: up to $5000

Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015

More info: http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/scholarships/hacu-ies-abroad-scholarship

Williams-Mystic/Joseph Conrad Ocean Essay Contest

This essay contest is for high school seniors and college undergraduates of any major who are attending an accredited college or university. To qualify, applicants must submit a fiction or nonfiction essay between 1,000 and 5,000 words about any topic and in any genre as long as the ocean or a major body of water is the primary setting or aspect of concern. See website for complete details.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015

More info: http://mystic.williams.edu/conradcontest/

Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students

This scholarship is for minorities who are enrolled as full-time college undergraduate students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be majoring in actuarial science or mathematics with the goal of pursuing an actuarial career. Applicants must have passed at least one actuarial exam and completed at least 24 semester hours. If selected, applicants must complete one summer internship at Mutual of Omaha's home office in Omaha, Nebraska, and therefore, must be willing to relocate to Omaha, Nebraska, for the summer. All applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, or recipients of refugee status from the US Department of Homeland Security.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Oct. 20, 2015

More info: http://www.mutualofomaha.com/careers/diversity/internships-scholarships.php#section2

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 27th class in 2015, the Foundation has provided over 5,550 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $56 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Award: $1000-$20,000

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.VgnTh7SrQy5

HotelsCheap General Scholarship for Higher Learning

HotelsCheap.org 

This scholarship is for legal residents of the United States who are at least 16 years of age. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary academic institution in the United States. To apply, applicants must answer four personal, open-ended, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written will be considered finalists.

Award: Oct. 15, 2015

Deadline: $1500

More info: http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship

Hal Leonard Collegiate Scholarship

Jazz Education Network (JEN)

This scholarship is for deserving university students entering or continuing their collegiate jazz studies. Applicants should demonstrate financial need related to college tuition and/or school related expenses. Recipients must participate in a jazz class or ensemble during the school year after the scholarship is granted. Recipients also must volunteer at the Annual JEN Conference in the year of nomination (students age 18 and up only).

Award: $1000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: https://www.jazzednet.org/Student_Scholarship_Program_Guidelines

Future Engineers Scholarship Program

Kelly Services

This scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students who will hold sophomore or junior status during the 2015 calendar year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States during the 2015 calendar year and be accepted into a School of Engineering. Scholarships will not be awarded to freshman or seniors who will be graduating on or before June 2015. Applicants also must have a 3.0 GPA and be US citizens, resident aliens, or in the case of candidates from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, a US national. Criteria for consideration include providing documented proof/verification of acceptance into the College of Engineering, outstanding potential to excel, and an intention to pursue a career in the field of engineering.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: Future Engineers Scholarship Program

MyProjectorLamps.com Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are in their final year of high school or are currently enrolled as college undergraduates in an accredited program in the United States. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be 16 years of age or older, have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher, and be considered in good standing at their current institution. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must create a one-page essay detailing their ideas about the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms; see website for more details.

Award: $500

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015

More info: http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarships.html

Cochlear Americas Graeme Clark Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors to mature aged students who have been accepted to a university, and current undergraduate and graduate university students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be hearing impaired and have a Nucleus Cochlear Implant. Applicants must have applied to or be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school and have a 2.5 GPA or better. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Cochlear ideals of leadership and humanity. Applicants must be residents of the United States or Canada.

Award: $2000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015

More info: http://tinyurl.com/qyksgfv

Students with Heart Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who have cardiac disease or a cardiac deformity. To qualify, applicants must be entering or currently attending a US post-secondary institution as undergraduate or graduate students and maintain a minimum status of part-time (six credits). Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. A letter from a licensed physician, official transcripts, letter of recommendation, and personal statement are required.

Award: $500-$6000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.studentswithheart.org/scholarships.html

SCHOLARSHIPS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Scholarships.com is celebrating the heritage, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans from September 15 to October 15. Not only have Hispanics and Latinos made a profound and positive influence on the U.S. through their strong devotion to family, work, and education, but they have helped shape the national character through their rich, culturally-diverse and multiethnic traditions. In recognition of Hispanic and Latino students' hard work and contributions, they have compiled a list of scholarships to provide further opportunities for higher education and academic success. Explore these and more scholarships as they aim to further the accomplishments and success of the Hispanic and Latino population.

Click here for scholarship info: http://tinyurl.com/q9sgj6y

2015 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards

The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards promotes young leaders who demonstrate leadership in the classroom and community in an effort to encourage their peers to use education as a vehicle for success. Now, it's your turn to be recognized as a leader in your community. High School Seniors.

Award: $1000-$3000

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015

More info: http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2015/forms/login.php

AZ Earn to Learn $4000

The Earn to Learn Program is available for those starting college in 2016 or 2017 (currently high school juniors or seniors or community college students).

Earn to Learn is a partnership with Arizona’s three state universities (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona) and utilizes federal and university funding.

Award: $4000

Deadline: Complete the Application Process today! Space is limited and awarded on a first come first serve basis.

More info: http://www.azearntolearn.org/eligibility/participant-survey/

Khan Academy Breakthrough Junior Challenge

From now until October 7, Khan Academy and Breakthrough Prize are seeking video submissions that explain a challenging and important concept or theory in mathematics, life sciences, or physics. If you’re between 13 and 18, and you have a passion for explaining ideas and concepts creatively, you can enter the Breakthrough Junior Challenge!

There are great prizes to be won, including a $250,000 scholarship for you, a $50,000 award for your teacher, and a state-of-the-art $100,000 science lab for your school.

Award: $250,000

Deadline: Oct. 7, 2015

More info: https://www.breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/

College Scorecard

The White House is hoping to take a bite out of America's ever-growing student debt crisis with a new way to inform prospective students about college costs and job prospects.

The College Scorecard provides data about nearly every post-secondary institution in the U.S., including two-year and four-year colleges and universities. Students can search for the average cost, graduation rate, salary after attending and more.

Here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Cooke College Scholarship Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is pleased to announce that the application for the Cooke College Scholarship Program is now open. This award, now in its third year, provides high-achieving students with financial need up to $40,000 a year for college. The deadline for applications is November 3, 2015.

Award: up to $40,000

Deadline: Nov. 3, 2015

More info: http://www.jkcf.org/

Marshall Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to American students to enable them to study in the United Kingdom. To qualify, applicants must be US citizens, have a bachelor's degree from a four-year US college, and have a minimum 3.7 GPA. See website for more information.

Award: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.marshallscholarship.org/about/generalinfo

Raymond Davis Scholarship

Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)

This scholarship is for undergraduate students who have completed two academic years of study and for graduate-level students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have an academic and/or research focus in a field related to imaging. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited institution pursuing an academic degree. Applicants do not have to be members of IS&T.

Award: $1000

Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.imaging.org/ist/membership/davis.cfm?AwardCode=RS

$1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition that recognizes students who are committed to using education to better their life and that of their family and/or community.

Applicants must be 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. Applicants must write a 250 word personal statement that answers one of four questions, which will be judged based on content and not writing style.

Amount: $1000

Deadline: Oct. 17,  2015

More info: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

Khan Academy's SAT Reading & Writing practice for free!

Through Khan Academy's SAT Reading & Writing practice, you'll be able to answer grammar questions in full passages, the way they will appear on the exam. Now they have made it so you can practice individual grammar skills and master them for the SAT.

Click here: http://tinyurl.com/o4qgsl7

College Fly-in programs for 2015

College Fly-in programs for 2015. Visiting campus is one of the most important steps in deciding if a particular college is right for you. Most colleges offer weekend programs where students can spend a couple nights on campus, and get to know the students and faculty who bring the college to life.

Click here for the full list from College Greenlight: http://tinyurl.com/ns3mhaa

Carleton College Fly-in Program! Deadline is Sept. 3

Deadline Sept. 3!!! Carleton Fly-in Program! An all expenses paid program brings roughly 60 students to campus for three days and two nights. It is open to all prospective high school seniors, but the selection committee will prioritize students from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Students of color, first-generation college students, and low-income students are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Info: http://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/TOC/