Welcome to the months of September and October 2026.  Listed blow are some great scholarship opportunities for you and all of your friends to apply for during the months of September and October!

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Please check out this scholarship website.  This site even helps you to write the essay  it is called Award Scholar.

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 is another simplified site that allows you to just complete one form that will automatically apply to any scholarships that matches your profile.  Click here

Scholarships with September 2026 deadlines

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Bill Gates Scholarship -

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

The 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars application in the link below.

This $20,000 college scholarship is for high school students graduating during the 2026-2027 school year.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 pm Eastern.

Click here for the Coca Cola Scholarship   

As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact.

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2028 ON FEBRUARY 1, 2027

***We review applications on a rolling basis. We accept a total of 3,000 completed and eligible applications, and will close the application when we reach 3,000 OR on May 1, 2027 - whichever occurs first.

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The Elks Most Valuable Student Award is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to high school seniors pursuing a four-year degree at accredited colleges or universities. The program awards a total of $2.52 million annually, with top winners receiving up to $30,000 over four years.

The 2027 application deadline is November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.

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This scholarship has just opened and the deadline to apply is December 1, 2026.  You must be a high school senior and your counselor must complete the counselor's portion by December 15, 2026.  It pays $10,000 each academic year.  This scholarship needs 3 essays.  

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