$500 Easy Scholarship: Ripple Effect
Sponsor: DoSomething
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Most of the pollution impacting our waterways originates in our very own communities, due to improper trash disposal. And, 80% of our litter can actually be found on our coastlines. When trash isn’t disposed of correctly, it can be carried by rainwater into storm drains and eventually into rivers, lakes, and oceans, where it pollutes water, harms wildlife, and disrupts ecosystems. Create + submit your very own Ripple Effect PSA. You’ll help raise awareness about proper trash disposal and inspire others to protect our waterways. You’ll be eligible for a $500 scholarship! (For AZ, CA, CO + TX members).

$1,000 College Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their college.

$1,000 Graduate School Survey Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current graduate students and alumni who have graduated within the last four years. Applicant must take a short survey on their graduate school.

$1,000 Local Survey Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Sweepstakes is open to all U.S. residents over the age of 18. Applicant must take a short survey on their local area.

$1,000 Pay It Forward Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students. Applicant must answer a few simple questions to help thousands of college bound students learn about their college.

$2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsor: Niche
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
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.

A Better Financial Future Scholarship
Sponsor: Smarter College
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to all residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are age 17 or older at the time of entry.

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.
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who will be enrolled in college during the current academic year who have a Baha® device.

Appily Easy College Money Scholarship
Sponsor: Appily
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who will be attending college in the future. Applicant must create a Appily profile (if they don’t have one already), share about their extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer activities, and then search Appily for scholarships.

Aspiriant Impact Scholarship
Sponsor: Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate-level CFP Board Registered Program. Applicant must also be from an underrepresented population within the financial planning profession in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation, AND/OR must have a demonstrated financial need, as explained in an essay to be submitted during the application process.

Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Sponsor: Cedar Education Lending
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students, adults looking to head back to school, current college students, and anyone looking to attend college or graduate school within 12 months. Applicant must submit a short form.

Building Bridges Scholarship
Sponsor: National Parent Volunteer Association
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have a commitment to volunteering and making a difference in their communities.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Up to $20,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
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.

College JumpStart Scholarship
Sponsor: The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay on their educational goals or how these scholarship will help them attain their goals.

College Raptor Scholarship
Sponsor: College Raptor
Amount: $2,500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to student who are enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2028) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. Applicant must sign up with College Raptor (free) and submit an essay one of four given topics related to college.

Courage to Grow Scholarship
Sponsor: Courage To Grow
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
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.

Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Creative Biolabs
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students worldwide who are current undergraduate or graduate students studying in a science related field. Applicant must have a cumulative average grade of a B (3.0 GPA).

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Sponsor: Digital Responsibility
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students in grades 9-12 and current college or graduate school students. Applicant must complete a short form and share a 140-character statement explaining why they will not text and drive.

FACT Scholarship
Sponsor: Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and incoming and current college students. Scholarship is only open to FACT members and their immediate family members.

Graeme Clark Scholarship
Sponsor: Cochlear
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending college during the current school year who have a Nucleus Cochlear Implant.

I Can Do Anything Scholarship
Sponsor: The Scholarship Collective
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school, undergraduate, graduate, community college, trade and vocational school students in the United States who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college. In less than 100 words, applicant must share their biggest goal in life.

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