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College Students: scholarships due in October 2026

4 scholarships open to college students with deadlines in October 2026. The earliest deadline is Oct 29, 2026 (Penn Mutual Scholarship Program) and the latest is Oct 31, 2026. The largest award listed is $2,500 to $5,000 from The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (administered by Scholarship America). 1 of 4 need no essay. Sponsors include Capacity LLC (administered by Scholarship America), Sallie Mae, The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (administered by Scholarship America) and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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Penn Mutual Scholarship Program

$2,500 to $5,000 · The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of full- or part-time Penn Mutual employees (levels 18–24) enrolling full-time in undergraduate study.

Deadline Oct 29, 2026, or once 100 applications are received.
13 days left

The Allen Kaiden Scholarship Program

$2,500 to $5,000 · Capacity LLC (administered by Scholarship America) · High school senior / undergraduate

Dependent children, age 25 and under, of full-time Capacity LLC team members with at least one year of employment; high school seniors, graduates or current undergraduates enrolling full-time.

Deadline Oct 30, 2026, 3 p.m. CT.
14 days left

$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship

$2,000 · Sallie Mae · Any

Monthly drawing (sweepstakes) open to students and parents; next entry periods end Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2026.

Monthly drawing; entries don't roll over
14 days left

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

$2,000 · Unigo · Any

U.S. students 13+; short written response (about 250 words).

Frequently asked questions

How many college Students: scholarships due in October 2026 are open right now?

4 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for college Students: scholarships due in October 2026?

Penn Mutual Scholarship Program closes on Oct 29, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Oct 31, 2026.

Which college Students: scholarships due in October 2026 have no essay?

$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship.

What are the biggest college Students: scholarships due in October 2026?

Penn Mutual Scholarship Program ($2,500 to $5,000); The Allen Kaiden Scholarship Program ($2,500 to $5,000); $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship ($2,000).