[Page 2] The 120 Best Scholarships for Women in October 2026

This scholarship supports female high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing fashion business, fashion design, merchandising, styling, marketing, entrepreneurship, or another fashion-related field.

This scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship supports Christian undergraduate and graduate students from Western Illinois who are pursuing pastoral or evangelistic ministry studies.

This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This initiative seeks to support young women who are high school seniors or first-year college students who are pursuing their higher education.

This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.

This scholarship supports low-income female high school seniors and undergraduates who are athletes and have overcome barriers to pursue their dreams.

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

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing psychology, counseling, social work, or a related major toward a career in mental health care.

This scholarship aims to honor Richard and Rebecca Whiddon's memories by supporting students who will carry on their light.

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

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

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 aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.

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 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 seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

This scholarship supports low-income high school juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.

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

This scholarship will support three aspiring musicians in their musical studies and budding career.

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.

The grant will be awarded to a woman studying any engineering field at a top-tier technical university program in the US.