There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.

Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with October and November deadlines.

Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.

Here are 50 scholarships for Saturday, October 8, 2022.

$1000 Easy Scholarship – Be a Voter Captain
Sponsor: DoSomething
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 8, 2022
Description: Earn volunteer hours and be entered to win a $1,000 scholarship by becoming a Voter Captain and helping others to register to vote. As a Voter Captain, you’ll be joining a group of young people around the US who are also committed to civic engagement and community power.

NEWH | New York Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | New York Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Connecticut, New York, Northern New Jersey or Rhode Island. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

San Diego Press Club Scholarships
Sponsor: San Diego Press Club
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students during the 2022-2023 academic year who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. Applicant must be attending college in San Diego County OR be a permanent San Diego County resident.

TMCF | Deloitte Foundation HBCU Accounting Scholarship
Sponsor: TMCF | Deloitte Foundation
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open undergraduate sophomores majoring in Accounting who attending Jackson State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina A&T State University or Prairie View A&M University.

TMCF | Ivy Beauty Scholarship
Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund | Ivy Beauty
Amount: Up to $4,100
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors at TMCF member-schools who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need.

TMCF | Lowe’s Emergency Scholarship
Sponsor: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Amount: Up to $7,500
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time in an accredited TMCF member-school. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated combination of financial need and merit. Applicant must be at risk of not returning to school or graduating due to an outstanding financial need.

TMCF | Walmart Foundation HBCU First-Generation Scholarship
Sponsor: TMCF | Walmart Foundation
Amount: $6,200
Closing Date: October 10, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time college freshmen at TMCF member schools who are first-generation college students and citizens of the United States. Applicant must be accepted to and prepared to attend one of TMCF’s 47 member schools and have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Sponsor: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
Amount: Up to $100,000
Closing Date: October 12, 2022
Description: Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicant must upload a video to TikTok to help them get to know you and your biggest dreams. From academic goals, to professional aspirations, to personal dreams. Be passionate, be creative, be you, but above all else tell them how winning will help you achieve these goals and live out your dreams. In order for your video to be considered, you must follow Dr Pepper on TikTok, use the challenge sound (Tuition Dreamin’) and use the #DrPepperTuitionContest hashtag – videos including other hashtags will not be accepted.

$1000 Easy Scholarship – Your Plan, Your Vote
Sponsor: DoSomething
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 14, 2022
Description: Whether you’re voting in-person or by mail, make a plan on how you’ll vote in the 2022 midterm elections. You’ll be entered for the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship!

NEWH | San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 14, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to currently enrolled college students attending an accredited college in Northern California with zip codes starting with 936 to 961. Applicant must have a career objective in of the areas of the Hospitality Industry (i.e. Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary/Foodservice, Architecture, Interior Design, etc.)

AmericanTrucks Student Scholarships
Sponsor: AmericanTrucks
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited United States technical institute, secondary votech or tuition bearing apprenticeship program in he traditional building trades (e.g. carpentry, HVAC, electrical or related fields of study.

POISE General Scholarships
Sponsor: Poise Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: October 15, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to residents in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania who are accepted or currently attending a two-year or four-year university, post secondary technical or trade school.

Bruce Fishkin Scholarship
Sponsor: Bruce Fishkin Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 17, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 2022 who are residents or attend high school in one of the following areas: Chicago, Illinois or the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will, Illinois; Las Vegas, Nevada and suburbs of the area, or Fairfield, Greens Farms, Redding or Westport, Connecticut.

PG&E Scholars Program
Sponsor: UNCF | PG&E
Amount: UP to $4,400
Closing Date: October 17, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American high-achieving undergraduate students who are residents of Northern California and pursing STEM degrees.

Sprout Social UNCF Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Sprout Social | UNCF
Amount: Up to $11,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college seniors graduating in May 2023 attending any accredited four-year college, majoring in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

AFLAC Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF | AFLAC Foundation
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 19, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate students who are permanent residents of Columbia, Georgia.

SMPS Foundation Zinsmeyer Scholarship
Sponsor: Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) | UNCF
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: October 20, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are attending an HBCU. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in one of the designated fields: architecture, construction management, engineering, marketing, mass communications, or public relations.

NEWH | Orange County Region Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Orange County Region Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 21, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in the California counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Imperial. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

Michael Jackson Scholarship
Sponsor: UNCF
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: October 27, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students studying communication arts or performing arts who are attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year with at least a 3.0 GPA.

Youth Art Contest
Sponsor: Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer
Amount: UP to $200
Closing Date: October 28, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students 18 years of age or younger who are directly or indirectly affected by cancer. Applicant must submit an original piece of artwork or photo.

$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or an international student with a valid visa. Applicant must log in to Niche or create a free account to apply for the scholarship.

$500 Easy Scholarship – Build Positive Relationships at School!
Sponsor: DoSomething
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: You could win a $500 scholarship by sharing a Welcome Note or Guide with new students in your school. Simply upload a screenshot or photo of you sharing your guide or note and help inspire others to join the movement. You’ll automatically be entered to earn a scholarship.

ACFEF Scholarships for Apprenticeship, Certificate and Post-Secondary Degree Programs
Sponsor: American Culinary Federation
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarships are open to exemplary students who are currently enrolled in an accredited, post-secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice.

Advertisemint Scholarship
Sponsor: Advertisemint
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who are at least 25 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on one of three given prompts related to advertising or social media.

AFCCE Scholarships
Sponsor: Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to college students undertaking a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university with a major in engineering or science and related to the telecommunications field.

American Bullion Scholarship Program
Sponsor: American Bullion, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States who are legal residents of the United States or hold a valid U.S. student visa. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to gold.

Architecture or Construction Management Scholarship
Sponsor: Archways & Ceilings
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at an accredited university. Applicant must be studying Architecture or Construction Management.

Bat Conservation International Scholarships
Sponsor: Bat Conservation International
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are registered and in good standing with a recognized academic institution. Applicant must submit a proposal for research on bats.

Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Cappex
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school and college students in the United States who are/will be enrolled in college within the next 12 months. Applicant must create a Cappex profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular activities, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Cappex for scholarships.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to current high school seniors attending school in the United States. Program recognizes students for their capacity to lead and service, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in high school and college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must explain in 250 words or less why they believe they should be awarded the scholarship.

Dennis Raveling Scholarship
Sponsor: California Waterfowl
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursing an advanced university degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, or other pertinent biological science. Applicant must submit a one page proposal summary description on an original research or management project.

Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Sponsor: Discover Financial Services
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.

Dyslexia/Auditory Processing Disorder Scholarship
Sponsor: Gemm Learning
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in college during fall and who have dyslexia. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to living with dyslexia.

George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
Sponsor: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Contest is open to students in grades 1-12, including home-schooled students. Student must submit a piece of art on a given topic related to North American game birds or animals that may be legally hunted or trapped.

Geraldine “Polly’ Bednash Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CastleBranch
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students admitted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program at an AACN member institution affiliated with CastleBranch (see link for details). Applicant must also have at least a 3.2 GPA in current program or at last school attended.

Good Works Scholarship
Sponsor: Karin Riley Porter – Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and law school students, as well as incoming college freshmen at an accredited U.S. educational institution with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on their leadership and dedication to giving back to the community.

Janie Moore Greene Scholarship Grant
Sponsor: NANPA Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an institution of higher education specializing in the study of photography.

Local Conservation Scholarship
Sponsor: Steve Duckett, Attorney at Law
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who can demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. Applicant must submit a personal statement explaining their dedication to local conservation.

Money Metals Exchange Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Money Metals Exchange
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college and graduate students with an interest in economics, specifically the tradition of the Austrian school. However, students do not need to be an economic major to be eligible. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the economy.

National CPR Foundation Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program
Sponsor: National CPR Foundation
Amount: $500
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are at least 18 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Applicant must be currently or planning to be enrolled in school majoring in a healthcare or education-related field.

National DHIA Scholarship for Veterinary Students
Sponsor: National DHIA
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a college of veterinary medicine in the United States which is accredited by the AVMA Council on Education. Applicant must be in their third or fourth year of the program and must have a declared a track or emphasis area.

National Poetry Competition
Sponsor: The Poetry Society
Amount: Up to £5000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Competition is open to anyone aged 17 or over at the time of entering. International entries are welcome. Applicant must submit a previously unpublished single poem.

National Rice Month Scholarship
Sponsor: USA Rice
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas). Applicant must create a video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to their state.

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one half of their degree and majoring in broadcasting, communications, or a related field at a four-year public or private college or university. Applicant must have a Nebraska connection (graduate of a Nebraska high school or attending a Nebraska college or university).

Nitro College Scholarship
Sponsor: Nitro
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are enrolled in an accredited college or university during the 2022-2023 school year. Applicant must complete a scholarship survey, and answer three short-answer questions.

Patriot’s Pen Competition
Sponsor: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Competition is open to students in grades 6-8 in the United States, its territories and its possessions. Applicant must submit an essay on the following theme: “My Pledge to Our Veterans.”

Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsor: SallieMae
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must complete an online registration form.

Reel Milk Moments Video Contest
Sponsor: American Milk Producers
Amount: Up to $8,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Contest is open to legal residents of Arizona who are 17 years of age or older and are (or will be) enrolled in a post-secondary school (university, college, or community college) in the state of Arizona for the 2022 fall term with at least 12 credit hours. Student must create a “reel” Milk Moment video, lasting 30 seconds or less, featuring their favorite dairy product(s).

Review Your College Scholarship
Sponsor: Unigo
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must provide a star rating and written review of an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning they are or have attended.

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