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

Updated: October 19, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Finding scholarships for women can be frustrating — but you’re not alone. Bold.org curates the best opportunities designed to support women pursuing higher education, ranked by amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.

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  1. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    Open to young women at Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania who plan to study business.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    61
  2. Camille S. Amantine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Camille Amantine
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are low-income, first-generation, or BIPOC.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    62
  3. Allyson Texley Engineering Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Allyson Texley
    Open to female four-year undergraduates studying mechanical engineering.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 7, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    63
  4. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Suneetha
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students with nonprofit or volunteering experience.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 15, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    64
  5. Delaware Mothers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Corey Lee
    Open to low-income mothers in Delaware pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 22, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    65
  6. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in art or health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    66
  7. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    Open to low-income Black or Native American high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $3,003
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    67
  8. Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexandra Bigley
    Open to Black female high school seniors who are low-income and first-generation college students.
    Amount
    $1,404
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    68
  9. Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cave Family
    Open to female undergraduate nursing students in California.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    69
  10. Eden Alaine Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Forner
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who have lost an immediate family member.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    70
  11. Gloria Johnson Marvelous Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adrian Warren
    Open to Black women in Florida who are high school seniors or undergraduate students.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 8, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    71
  12. Coach Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Derek Jindra
    Open to female high school seniors in California who play basketball.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 9, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    72
  13. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    Open to Hayward High School seniors in Wisconsin with financial need.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    73
  14. Ella's Gift

    Funded by
    Janice Gabe
    Open to women and gender-nonconforming students who have faced mental health or substance use challenges.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 20, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    74
  15. Raquel Merlini Pay it Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    raquel Merlini
    Open to single or divorced mothers pursuing a college or graduate degree and a career in medicine.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 22, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    75
  16. Dr. Noelle Olson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Olson Family
    Open to female seniors at Big Lake High School in Minnesota.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    76
  17. Balbina Ferrufino De Soto Scholarship for Latina Nurses

    Funded by
    Eileen O'Grady and Soledad Soto
    Open to Latina high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    77
  18. Dead Parent Society Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dead Parent Society
    Open to Monroe County, Alabama high school seniors who have lost a parent or guardian.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    78
  19. Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts Scholarship for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Registered Nurse Students

    Funded by
    Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered nursing programs.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 31, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    79
  20. Poynter Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Poynter Foundation
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are single parents and have a 2.8 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    80
  21. Jack Saunders Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Jack Saunders
    Open to college seniors, recent bachelor's graduates, and first-year law students with volunteer experience pursuing law.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    81
  22. Erica Payne Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erica Payne Memorial Scholarship
    Open to low-income women ages 18 to 25 in the Midwest planning to attend college or trade school.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    82
  23. Earnestine Clay Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daphne Mack
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Missouri or Arkansas pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 9, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    83
  24. Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Page
    Open to Missouri high school seniors pursuing teaching, business, cosmetology, or the trades.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    84
  25. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    Open to female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    85
  26. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    Open to high school and college students ages 13 to 20 with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    86
  27. Hazel & Olive Sweet Horizons Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hazel and Olive
    Open to female high school seniors impacted by domestic violence who plan to attend a two- or four-year college.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    87
  28. Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haley burrow
    Open to mothers in high school or college who are pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    88
  29. Lisa M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Advanced Software Products Group, Inc. [ASPG, Inc]
    Open to Collier County, Florida high school seniors pursuing technology or business.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    89
  30. CL Proferes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abigail Williams
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in insurance or actuarial science.
    Amount
    $9,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    90