Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are 48 college scholarships and contests with October 2015 deadlines. Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.

Anders Tjellstrom Scholarship
Sponsor: Cochlear
Amount: $2,000 – renewable for up to four years, assuming the scholarship recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA or better.
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who have a Baha® device.

Asian Women in Business Scholarship
Sponsor: Asian Women In Business
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to women who are at least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who are enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution.

Financial Success for Single Mothers Scholarship
Sponsor: Fuzy Inc.
Amount: $750
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to single mothers who are current college students enrolled in at least six units at a two-year college, trade school, four-year college, or graduate school.

Graeme Clark Scholarship
Sponsor: Cochlear
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students with a Nucleus Cochlear Implant.

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Legal Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Sponsor: Paralegal411
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are at least 18 years of age. Applicant must be a current college student enrolled at an accredited college or university who is pursuing a paralegal related degree OR a high school student who has been accepted to a college and plans to pursue a paralegal degree program.

Raymond Davis Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to advanced-level undergraduate or graduate students with an academic and/or research focus in a field related to imaging.

Save the Frogs! Art Contest
Sponsor: Save the Frogs!
Amount: $100
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Contest is open to anyone, regardless of age, with a talent for art. Applicant must submit a cool frog piece of art.

Students with Heart Scholarship
Sponsor: Students with Heart Foundation
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who suffer from any Cardiac disease or deformity.

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
Sponsor: Wendy’s Restaurants
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 2, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in one of the 43 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations and sponsored by their school. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

WRLA Scholarship – Scholarship link no longer available
Sponsor: Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA)
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Oct. 2, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are a full or part-time employees or dependents of an employee of a WRLA retail, affiliate or associate member company.

Snap Scholars Digital Marketing Scholarship
Sponsor: Snap Agency
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 5, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current and potential college students. Applicant must submit an article on a given topic related to digital marketing.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Sponsor: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 6, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are receiving the Federal Pell Grant. Applicant must be applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program or internship eligible for credit by the student’s academic institution.

AES Engineering Scholarship
Sponsor: AES Engineers
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 7, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to a successful life. Scholarship is open to all majors.

Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship
Sponsor: MesotheliomaHelp.org
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: Oct. 9, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are 18 years of age or older and are currently enrolled in a college or university within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Mesothelioma.

BEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Oct. 13, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students enrolled in a BEA institution. All scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions.

2015 National Rice Month Scholarship Program
Sponsor: USA Rice
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors (2015-2016 school year) in rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Applicant must make a U.S. grown rice the center of a promotion activity conducted in September.

Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
Sponsor: Branson Show Tickets
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and home schooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams.

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Amount: Up to $18,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshmen and sophomores who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must have financial need. Applicants selected for the program will complete work sessions during each summer break in Washington, D.C. If selected, student will be given an annual salary, benefits package and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies.

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest
Sponsor: Pony Parts
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are current students and will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics.

Doodle 4 Google
Sponsor: Google Inc.
Amount: $30,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google.

Financial Growth for LGBTQ Scholarship
Sponsor: Johnson and Moo Entertainment Law Firm
Amount: $750
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who identify as LGBTQ. Applicant must submit an essay on a given prompt related to LinkedIn.

Future Engineers Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Kelley Services, Inc.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or Canada, and be accepted into the School of Engineering.

General Scholarship for Higher Learning
Sponsor: HotelsCheap.org
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 16 years of age and are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary academic institution in the United States. Applicant must answer a total of four questions.

Get Educated Online College Scholarship
Sponsor: Get Educated Online
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited online program located in the USA with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on what an online college degree means to them.

Helicopter 2050 Challenge
Sponsor: The By Kids For Kids Company
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are between the ages of nine and 16 years of age. Applicant must share their vision or design for the helicopter of 2050.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards – Scholarship link no longer available.
Sponsor: Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and community in an effort to encourage their peers to use education as a vehicle for success.

Interior-Deluxe Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Interior Deluxe
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or a graduate program. Applicant must browse the scholarship provider’s website and write an article on a given topic.

JEN Scholarships
Sponsor: Jazz education Network (JEN)
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and university students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education or industry. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. Applicants should see website for details.

Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor: Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
Amount: Up to $1,750
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate student members of SHAPE.

SmileMarketing Dental Scholarship
Sponsor: SmileMarketing
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited dental school as a full-time student. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the dental profession.

YoungArts Program
Sponsor: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Oct. 16, 2015
Description: Program is open to young artists in grades 10-12 or ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. There is a $35 application fee, but fee waivers are available to qualified applicants.

College JumpStart Scholarship
Sponsor: The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 17, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay.

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Sponsor: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
Amount: Up to $100,000
Deadline: Oct. 19, 2015
Description: Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicant must submit their “one of a kind” goal in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receive 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student with a one of a kind story by submitting a story on the student’s behalf.

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Sponsor: Ayn Rand Institute
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.

Williams-Mystic/Joseph Conrad Ocean Essay Contest
Sponsor: William-Mystic
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay (either fiction or nonfiction) on any topic as long as the ocean or a major body of water is the primary setting or aspect of concern.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Amount: Up to $22,000
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in spring/summer 2016. Applicant must demonstrate critical financial need, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.

AACN Partnership & Student Scholarship Program
Sponsor: CertifiedBackground.com
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution with at least a 3.2 GPA.

American Bullion Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Bullion, Inc.
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to gold and retirement.

Best Value Schools STEM Scholarship for Women
Sponsor: Best Value Schools
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to female students currently attending or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution (undergraduate or graduate) who are majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics program (STEM). Only the first 50 completed applications received will be considered.

Buildium’s Women in Technology Scholarship
Sponsor: Buildium
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to college or university students in good standing at an accredited public or private U.S. university. Applicant must be enrolled in a Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Engineering, or Computer Science degree program (undergraduate or graduate).

CARiD Scholarship
Sponsor: CARiD
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester who are between the ages of 16 and 20 years old. Applicant must submit a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.

GTFO Scholarship
Sponsor: Do Something
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: According to sources, “About 1.69 billion pounds of butts end up as toxic trash each year. Cigarettes = the most littered item on Earth.” Do Something will send the student a free action kit. Applicant must clean up cigarette butts they find anywhere and submit a photo as proof. For every bag (approximately 250 cigarette butts) the student collects, they receive a chance for the scholarship, up to four chances.

MyProjectorLamps Scholarship
Sponsor: MyProjectorLamps
Amount: $500
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms.

National Poetry Competition 2015
Sponsor: The Poetry Society
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Competition is open to anyone 17 years of age or older. Individuals from all countries are welcome to submit a previously unpublished poem.

Veterans United Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Veterans United Home Loans
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to current active-duty service members, veterans of the United States Armed Forces, spouses of a service member or veteran, surviving spouse or child of a fallen service member, or children of a service member or veteran. Applicant must also be currently pursuing a post-secondary degree) at an accredited college or university, or plan to attend a college or university in the following academic year.

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2015
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Note: Please use my scholarship lists as just one of the resources you use to look for scholarships. Here are nine others places to look for scholarships.

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