College Scholarships Ending in October 2013

by MyCollegeGuide.org

Over the next few months, many new college scholarship applications will become available online. Check out our list of scholarships due in October.

The college scholarship season is in full swing. Over the next few months, many new scholarship applications will become available online. This month, there’s something for nearly everyone.

Check out these college scholarship programs with applications due in October 2013:

AES Engineering Solutions: If you’re interested in engineering, you can apply for this $500 scholarship. Winners are chosen based on the character demonstrated in a minimum 500-word essay, not on GPA. Deadline: October 4.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships: Students from low-income families can apply for this scholarship worth $20,000. You’ll need to submit an application, essay, high school transcript, recommendation (aka Support Form) and income verification, plus you’ll need your high school counselor to verify for your academic info. Allow at least two weeks to complete all the application materials. Check out the state scholarship programs available, too. Deadline: October 25.



Coca-Cola Scholars Program: Are you a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.0? Then you can apply for this achievement-based scholarship program for a chance to get a $10,000 or $20,000 scholarship. Deadline: October 31.

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship: If you’re a fan of “The Walking Dead” TV show, this might be the perfect $1,500 scholarship for you. Simply write a 250-word “plan to avoid Zombies, including where you would hide and the top five things you would bring with you to stay alive” if your high school was overrun with Zombies. Deadline: October 31.