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What are some October scholarships I should be applying for?

It's October, and I'm trying to keep up with scholarship deadlines. Do you guys know of any scholarships due this month? I could really use some pointers on where to apply.

a year ago

Absolutely, I can definitely help with that. There are numerous scholarships with deadlines in October. Here are five that you might want to consider:

1. The Horatio Alger Scholarship: This is for high school seniors who have displayed a commitment to community service and have faced significant adversity. It awards up to $25,000 to students who have financial need and have exhibited perseverance, integrity, and dedication.

2. AES Engineering Scholarship: This scholarship is unique because it doesn't focus on your grades or test scores. Instead, they want to see a 1000-word essay on a topic they provide. The award amount is $500.

3. The Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest: This competition requires high school students to write and record a three-to-five-minute essay on a patriotic theme. The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship.

4. David Hudak Memorial Freethinking Students of Color High School Essay Competition: This scholarship is for high school students of color who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist and/or secular. Students are required to write an essay, and the award ranges from $200 to $3,000.

5. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship: This scholarship is for high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. It's a highly competitive program that rewards leaders with a commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year, with each receiving a $20,000 scholarship.

Make sure to check out each scholarship's respective website for the most accurate and up-to-date information, including the deadline and application process. The more scholarships you apply for, the better your chances, so keep up the good work. Good luck with your scholarship applications!

a year ago

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