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

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The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.

This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.

This no-essay $500 scholarship is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who download the free Bold.org app and sign in to unlock it.

This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!

This scholarship aims to celebrate bold ideas, wild creativity, and the kind of thinking that doesn’t always fit inside the lines.

This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.

The Keith Simmons Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Keith Simmons by supporting African American students at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in real estate and making a difference through their careers.

This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.

This scholarship from Eldorado Tools supports undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at U.S. institutions pursuing construction- or manufacturing-related fields — such as construction management, civil or mechanical engineering, or supply chain and logistics — who want to make an impact in the field.

This scholarship aims to support students with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence in the workforce.

This scholarship aims to provide tuition support for Black women with financial need so they can minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.

This scholarship honors Sue & Arthur by supporting master's and doctoral students pursuing veterinary medicine-related programs who plan to become veterinarians.

This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.

This scholarship will support a woman golfer.

This scholarship aims to support students who are researching, writing, and advocating for the expansion of sexual assault and domestic violence legislation.

This scholarship honors LaVelle McCoy by supporting Arizona high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with prior aviation experience who are pursuing a career in aviation.

This scholarship supports Filipino immigrant students (from high school through graduate school) as they pursue their education.

This scholarship honors Deena Collins by supporting female-identifying high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in Kansas or Nebraska with a 3.0+ GPA who are pursuing healthcare (including mental health) careers, with preference for those planning to practice in rural areas.

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