[Page 3] The 210 Best Scholarships for Women in October 2026

This scholarship honors C. Jack Pearce by supporting students enrolled in accredited law programs in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

This scholarship will help support female students at Woodland Hills High School pursuing a business degree.

This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, with a preference for underrepresented minorities and first-generation college students.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of female engineers by affirming that there is a place at the table for them and helping to remove financial barriers to get there.

This scholarship honors Priscilla Shireen Luke by supporting undergraduate and graduate students with non-profit or volunteering experience who are devoted to community service.

This scholarship supports low-income mothers in Delaware who are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

This scholarship supports BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts or health fields who are passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship aims to support any Black/African America female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student with a commitment to bettering her community.

This scholarship honors the memory of Madison Victoria Keith by supporting female California undergraduates (associate or bachelor's) pursuing a nursing major.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost close family members and fought to continue pursuing their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor Gloria Johnson and the struggles she overcame by supporting other single mothers and encouraging them to go after their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating Hayward High in Wisconsin.

In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship is designed to support divorced or single mothers with an opportunity to pursue the education she deserves.

This scholarship honors Dr. Noelle Olson by supporting female-identifying seniors at Big Lake High School in Minnesota who plan to pursue a four-year STEM degree.

This scholarship honors Balbina Ferrufino de Soto by supporting Latina high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing nursing (BSN, MSN, or DNP).

This scholarship supports incoming college freshmen from Monroe County, Alabama who have lost a parent or guardian, honoring their memory as they pursue an undergraduate degree.

This scholarship supports any undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN) program at an accredited university in the United States may apply for this scholarship opportunity. 

This scholarship supports single parents of school-aged children who are undergraduate or graduate students with a 2.8 GPA or higher, helping them pursue their own degree while raising their kids.

This scholarship honors Jack Saunders by supporting bachelor's seniors/graduates and first-year law school students with volunteering experience who plan to use the law to make a difference.

This scholarship honors Erica Payne by supporting low-income, female-identifying Midwest residents ages 18-25, who are high school seniors or diploma/GED recipients from the past seven years planning to attend college or trade school.

This scholarship honors Earnestine Clay by supporting undergraduate and graduate students in Missouri or Arkansas pursuing careers in education or teaching.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.

This scholarship supports North Carolina female high school juniors and seniors with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteer or non-profit experience who demonstrate perseverance and a passion for community involvement.

This merit-based scholarship supports high school students and current undergraduates (ages 13-20) with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteering experience who plan to pursue a four-year degree and have demonstrated significant social impact in their communities.

This scholarship supports female high school seniors personally impacted by domestic violence who plan to pursue a two- or four-year college degree.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.

This scholarship honors Lisa M. Hamilton by supporting Collier County, Florida high school seniors pursuing technology or business.

This scholarship honors CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing insurance or risk management.