Tomorrow Starts Today: October Scholarship Deadlines

The cost of a college education can be a nightmare for some people. Seeing those statements for books, room and board, and courses can make you scream! Scholarships help to make it a little less scary. Apply for one of the current opportunities described below for a chance at a real treat. The trick is to find the one that’s perfect for you.

Surety Bond Authority Scholarship

Award: $1,500

Deadline: October 1, 2020

Description: If anyone knows about the importance of financial stability, it’s Surety Bond Authority. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing a career in a business-related field, such as accounting, banking, or finance. As part of the application process, students are to write an essay explaining why they’ve chosen this field of study. 

Apply here.

 

Cheap Auto Insurance Commercial Video Scholarship

Award: $500

Deadline: October 1, 2020

Description: Just as they provide their customers with the best service possible, CheapAutoInsurance.com wants to provide students with the best education possible. This scholarship will be awarded to the student who submits a creative commercial promoting auto insurance and its importance to young high school and college drivers.

Apply here. 

 

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

Award: $1,250 or $1,750

Deadline: October 15, 2020

Description: The Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship was developed to honor deserving students in pursuit of careers in the health and physical education fields. Undergraduate and graduate students who show evidence of leadership, scholastic proficiency, and community service can apply by submitting a completed application and by meeting specific eligibility requirements listed on the website.

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Photoshop Scholarship Program

Award: $500

Deadline: October 15, 2020

Description: Pretty Photoshop Actions recognizes the importance education plays in our personal and professional lives. This scholarship was set up to provide students an opportunity to earn money to further their education and achieve their goals. Along with an application, students are to compose an essay-style Adobe Photoshop tutorial to illustrate an understanding of how Photoshop works.

Apply here.

 

Horatio Alger State Scholarships

Award: $10,000

Deadline: October 25, 2020

Description: Overcoming an obstacle is an award within itself. However, this scholarship offers more to those high school students who have displayed integrity and perseverance through whatever hardship they’ve encountered. State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all states who have a critical financial need.

Apply here.

 

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Award: $2,000

Deadline: October 31, 2020

Description: Brains! Those who hunger for higher education can hone their survival tactics and put a plan together for the apocalypse. Explain how you’d avoid zombies, where you’d hide, and what tools will help keep you alive. Write it all in an essay along with your application and you could make it out with a scholarship in hand.

Apply here.