Check back in 2026 for October 2026 scholarships.
#100for100 Scholarship
Sponsor: DoSomething
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Did you know that from Memorial Day to Labor Day the roads get way more dangerous for teens? It’s called the 100 Deadliest Days—and during this time, teen crash rates go way up. Pledge to drive distraction-free by downloading the Safe Summer Driving Kit, choosing a favorite safety tip (glove-box phone stash, Do Not Disturb mode, passenger DJ…), and recording your very own 30 second road-safety PSA and pledge to share with your crew.
Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsor: Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a HVACR training program at an accredited school. In addition to the general scholarship, there is a scholarship specifically for military veterans.
Community Service Scholarship
Sponsor: Anidjar & Levine
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students with at least a 3.0 who have a history of serving their community in a volunteer role. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to community service or leadership.
Disability Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited college or university. Applicant must have a disability diagnosis from any person qualified to make a diagnosis.
George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
Sponsor: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
Amount: Up to $1,000
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
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.
Grant Program for Dependents of Correctional Officers
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Grants are open to residents of Illinois who are enrolled at least half-time at an ISAC-approved Illinois two- or four-year college. There is a grant available to dependents of police or fire officers and dependents of correctional officers.
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture, veterinary medicine, or other fields of study. Applicant must be a resident of one of the following Florida counties: Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Nassau, or St. Johns County.
Law School Diversity Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: October 1, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have shown academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed at least one semester of classes at an accredited law school. Applicant must be a member of an ethnic or racial minority or any individual who demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career.
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