Updated October 13, 2026
Closing in October
Deadlines that land this month. This list is rebuilt every week.
- Veterans of Foreign WarsVFW Patriot's Pen Essay ContestUp to $5,000 (national first place)Due Oct 31
- Veterans of Foreign WarsVFW Voice of Democracy ScholarshipUp to $35,000 (national first place); state winners at least $1,000Due Oct 31
Coming up next
- Jack Kent Cooke FoundationCooke College Scholarship ProgramUp to $55,000 per yearDue Nov 11
- Elks National FoundationElks Most Valuable Student Scholarship$1,000 to $7,500 per year (four-year awards)Due Nov 12
- Michael & Susan Dell FoundationDell Scholars Program$20,000 plus laptop, book credits, and supportDue Jan 12
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTexas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardTuition Equalization Grant (TEG)Set by your school (contact its financial aid office)Due Jan 15Texas