High School Students: scholarships due in October 2026

3 scholarships open to high school students with deadlines in October 2026. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 ($2,000 No-Essay Scholarship) and the latest is Oct 31, 2026. The largest award listed is $500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) from mikeroweWORKS Foundation. 1 of 3 need no essay. Sponsors include Sallie Mae, Unigo, mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Always confirm on the official site.

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$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
No essay
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Work Ethic Scholarship Program

$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.

Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

$2,000 · Unigo · Any

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

Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

3 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

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

$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship closes on Oct 31, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Oct 31, 2026.

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

$2,000 No-Essay Scholarship.

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

Work Ethic Scholarship Program ($500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100)); $2,000 No-Essay Scholarship ($2,000); Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship ($2,000).