CCAC Monthly Scholarship Listing

This scholarship listing contains local, national, and graduate student scholarships. Please scroll all the way to the bottom of the listing to view all scholarships.

No Local/State Scholarships Due in October

Description:

This scholarship is for students who have cardiac disease or a cardiac deformity. A letter from a licensed physician, official transcripts, letter of recommendation, and personal statement are required.

Eligibility:

• Must have cardiac disease or a cardiac deformity.
• Must be entering or currently attending a US post-secondary institution as an undergraduate/ graduate student.

• Must maintain a full-time status of 12 credits or more with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Must be a United States citizen, national, or permanent resident.

• All applicants must submit official transcript from current academic institution.
• Students must also provide ONE letter of recommendation from a previous or current professor.
• All applicants are REQUIRED to submit a personal statement of no more than 2,000 words and no less than 500 words, describing what obstacles they have had to overcome due to their cardiac disease or deformities.
• All applicants must participate in a personal interview with the President or any of the other delegated board members, if one is so requested by the Foundation.

Award: Varies from $500 - $6,000

Deadline: October 1, 2026

Description:

Applicants must fill in and submit the Application Form designed for that purpose; the Application Form must be published at www.horror.org but may be also be made available in any other way the HWA sees fit. The Applicant must outline how the Scholarship Funds would be spent (an ‘Education Plan’) and how that would benefit the applicant’s career development and submit this Plan as a separate document uploaded with the Application. They may also consider: the quality and potential shown in each applicants’ written work to date; the likelihood that the applicant’s career would benefit from further writing education; the likelihood that the applicant is committed to the horror genre; the likelihood that the applicant will contribute to the development of the genre, including increasing and/or broadening our readership; the applicant’s financial need; and the broad interests of the HWA and the horror genre.

Eligibility:

• Eligibility requirements are different dependent on what scholarship is being applied for so pay attention to eligibility for each individual entry.

Award: $1,250 - $2,500 (3 awards)

Deadline: October 1 , 2026

Description:

Submit a Design or Live URL

Show us how creative you are! The web design can be from the past or present. Your submission will be entered into our semi-annual $1,000 award contest. The winner will also be granted a design critique session with Ken Braun, for any project of your choosing.

Eligibility:

• Only open to students attending school in the United States.
• Applicant must be a student at an accredited school, or be accepted to begin school at an accredited school within 6 months of application.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: October 4, 2026

Description:

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Eligibility:

• Essay required. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: 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?
• High school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility are eligible.
• Engineering courses not required.

Award: $500

Deadline: October 8, 2026

Description:

Chris Jackson was an amazing human being who was smart, insightful and had a razor-sharp wit.

What most people don't know about Chris is how much he struggled to afford his degree in his early years. That degree ultimately helped him build a rewarding and impactful career in technology. Sadly, Chris passed away in the Fall of 2020. To honor his spirit and legacy, the Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship will support undergraduate students who are pursuing a computer science degree. The scholarship will be awarded twice a year.

Eligibility: Applicants will be required to discuss:

• Their interest in pursuing a computer science degree.
• Their career aspirations.
• Why they think they should receive the award.

Award: $5,000

Deadline: October 9, 2026

Description:

At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission to Serve the Community that supports us. We've recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal to be involved in a meaningful way. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer 2 x $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study. One scholarship will be awarded for the Fall semester, and one scholarship will be awarded for the Spring semester each year.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, 2/4 year college/university with a program in construction management, secondary vo-tech school or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in the traditional building trades(e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study). Students pursuing certificate programs or apprenticeship programs are welcome to apply.
• Must be currently attending high school and attending an accredited school in the next academic year to one of the aforementioned programs.

Note: All scholarship applicants are required to submit proof of enrollment* when submitting applications with the button on this page.

Award: $2,500

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Description:

The purpose of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCAF) is to support the mission of the National Strength and Conditioning Association by providing funding for educational and research activities that enhance the practical application of strength and conditioning. All general and specific guidelines for each respective scholarship are outlined at the sponsor website and should be closely read by the applicant to ensure all guidelines have been met prior to submission.

Eligibility:

• All scholarship applicants must be National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) members at the time of application deadline and must be pursuing careers in strength and conditioning.
• Applicants are not eligible to win more than one scholarship in any given year; however, applications can be made in more than one scholarship category in a given year.
• Applicants are eligible to receive up to two scholarships from each category for which they qualify.

Award: $2,000 for each respective scholarship

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Description:

ExtremeTerrain is offering two $2,500 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Proof of enrollment is required along with submission.
• ExtremeTerrain Scholarships are non-renewable, however previous winners who are still eligible may submit a new essay that follows the same criteria. Entries are limited to one essay per student each semester.

• Students must submit a 700 – 1500 word essay here that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands.
• Essays should be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied with proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.

Award: $2,500

Deadline for Spring 2027 Semester: October 15, 2026

Description:

Covering the cost of college expenses for four years without writing a single essay? Sounds too good to be true. It isn't with Niche. We are giving one student $40,000 (our biggest scholarship yet) to help pay for tuition, living expenses, books, and other educational expenses. It's an easy scholarship with no essay required. The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page.

Eligibility:

• All high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year are eligible to apply.

Award: $40,000

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Description:

The scholarship program here at Prevounce is competitive and based upon leadership, academics, and achievements. Only attendees of U.S.-based educational institutions are eligible for these scholarships and all funds will be disbursed directly to the institution.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a career in healthcare or a health related field.
• Must be entering or already established in an accredited, U.S.-based undergraduate program in Fall 2026.
• Completed application.
• Completed essay question (PDF format).
• Submit Transcript(s) (official or unofficial in PDF format).
• Submit copy of resume (PDF format).

Required Items: A personal essay - Please discuss why you are planning to pursue a career in healthcare and how you hope to play a role in preventing illness.

• Must not exceed 650 words.
• Must be typed and double spaced.
• Must be responsive to the topic.
• Do not reuse non-responsive admissions essays.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Description:

The Presidential Scholars Competition is designed for high school seniors and transfer students to compete for scholarships ranging from $2,000 per year to $25,000 per year.

Great news: every single participant is taking home an award. If you aren't receiving one of our named scholarships—the Harden, Presidential, Waldo, or Kaye-Munson—you will automatically receive a one-time $500 competition award!

Eligibility: You may participate in the Fall 2026 scholarship competition if you meet these criteria:

• You have submitted the competition registration form by the registration deadline.
• Have applied and been admitted as a degree-seeking student to NMU for Fall 2027 by the date of the competition for which you will be participating in.
• Have not competed in NMU's Presidential Scholars Competition previously.

Award: Depending upon individual scholarship, awards vary – up to ‘full ride’ (tuition + room and board)

Deadline: Registration deadline: October 19 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time (For Nov. 1-2, 2026)

Registration deadline: October 26 at 8 a.m. Eastern Time (For Nov. 8-9, 2026)

Description:

The VFW established the Voice of Democracy program (VOD) in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regard to democratic ideas and principles. Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the Post, District, state and national level. The 2026-27 theme is: "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."

Eligibility:

• Must be students in grades 9-12 by scholarship deadline.
• Must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions, or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.

Award: $1,000 - $21,000 with a top national prize of $35,000

Deadline: October 31, 2026

Description:

Eligibility:

• Students at any education level, state, field of study, and GPA will be considered.

Award: $25,000

Deadline: October 31, 2026

Description:

The OMC Graduate Scholarship awards $500 to graduate students pursuing accredited programs. This scholarship helps cover tuition, books, and other essential educational expenses, enabling you to concentrate on your academic achievements.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States
• Must be a graduate student currently enrolled in an accredited graduate program at any university or college in the United States.
• Must demonstrate financial need through required documentation.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or meet academic standards.
  

Award: $500

Deadline: October 15, 2026

Description:

The scholarship program here at Prevounce is competitive and based upon leadership, academics, and achievements. Only attendees of U.S.-based educational institutions are eligible for these scholarships and all funds will be disbursed directly to the institution.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a career in healthcare or a health related field.
• Must be entering or already established in an accredited, U.S.-based graduate program in Fall 2026.
• Completed application.
• Completed essay question (PDF format).
• Submit Transcript(s) (official or unofficial in PDF format).
• Submit copy of resume (PDF format).

Required Items: A personal essay - Please discuss how your study will contribute to your short- and long-term career plans with an emphasis on how you hope to impact the future of preventive health.

• Must not exceed 650 words.
• Must be typed and double spaced.
• Must be responsive to the topic.
• Do not reuse non-responsive admissions essays.

Award: $3,000

Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

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