October is packed with scholarship opportunities for high school seniors, including the Class of 2026.
These awards range from local to national programs, offering everything from $500 to fully funded tuition. Families and students should mark their calendars now—many deadlines fall early in the month.
Key Deadlines to Watch
October 1
JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarship – For students with a minimum 3.6 GPA and acceptance to a U.S. college; requires transcripts, a letter of reference, and acceptance letter.
Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarships – Up to $20,000 for high school juniors/seniors pursuing flight training or aircraft mechanics. Must meet age, residency, and medical requirements.
Golden Door Scholarship – Fully funded for students with DACA, TPS, or undocumented status and high financial need.
UNC-Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship – Prestigious full-ride scholarship for outstanding students.
October 2
Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship – $1,000 for students attending or accepted into an accredited U.S. school.
October 5
Responsify Scholarship – $1,000 for undergraduate or graduate students; open to domestic, international, and undocumented students.
October 8
AES Engineering Scholarship – $500 award based on character and essay submission; open to seniors and college students.
October 10
Money Matters Scholarship – $5,000 scholarship awarded based on an online quiz tied to financial education materials. Open to juniors, seniors, and college students.
October 11
Olin E. Teague Scholarship – $4,000 for U.S. citizens pursuing aerospace careers.
October 15
American Muscle Student Scholarship – $2,500 for students pursuing college or trade/technical programs.
Extreme Terrain Student Scholarship – $2,500 for students in environmental or sustainability-related studies.
University of Texas at Austin Forty Acres Scholarship – Full-ride program for incoming UT Austin freshmen.
Robertson Scholarship – Full tuition, room, and board for students applying to Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill with demonstrated leadership.
October 21
Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship – Up to $25,000 for Chick-fil-A team members pursuing higher education.
Neuroscience Research Prize – $1,000 for original high school neuroscience research projects.
October 28
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing – $500, plus national/regional recognition, for women and gender-diverse students in computing fields.
October 31
Voice of Democracy Scholarship – Up to $35,000 for students (grades 9–12) submitting an audio essay on democracy and patriotism. Learn more
Big Future Scholarship – $500–$40,000 for seniors who complete key college planning steps through the College Board’s BigFuture platform.
Texas Christian University Academic Scholarships – Varying awards based on GPA, test scores, and rigor of coursework.
Texas Music Educators Association Scholarship – For students pursuing music education degrees leading to teacher certification in Texas.
European Wax Center Experts in Wax Scholarship – $3,000 for cosmetology/esthetics students; requires a video essay and proof of enrollment.
Why It Matters
Scholarships can significantly reduce the cost of college, and many October deadlines are fast approaching. From full-ride opportunities to smaller awards that add up, students are encouraged to apply to as many as possible.
Next Steps for Class of 2026 Families
Review eligibility requirements carefully.
Gather necessary documents early (transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation).
Submit applications before deadlines—some fall within the first week of October.
Find more scholarships like these in our SBISD Scholarship Guide.
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