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[Page 4] The 120 Best Scholarships for Graduate Students in October 2026

Updated: October 19, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Grad school is demanding — between research, classes, and life, finding funding isn’t easy. That’s why Bold.org ranks the top scholarships for grad students, organized by amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.

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  1. 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
    91

  2. 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
    92

  3. Jonathan Wade Lightfoot Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    County Line Wild Game Processing
    Open to U.S. veterans in Texas studying agriculture, animal science, natural resources, or environmental science.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 9, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    93

  4. Jessica's Journey Brain Tumor Survivor Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jessica Blankenship
    Open to pediatric brain tumor survivors in high school, college, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    94

  5. Marie Humphries Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Humphries
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in education or teaching.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    95

  6. Andrew Lopez Anesthesia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christian Kamiya
    Open to students enrolled in or accepted to a doctoral nurse anesthesia program.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    96

  7. 4 Nonno Cancer Courage Scholarship

    Funded by
    Strides 4 Gianluca
    Open to high school seniors, college, and graduate students who have been diagnosed with cancer or are survivors.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    97

  8. Tim Williams Automotive Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Greg Williams
    Open to high school, college, graduate, and trade school students pursuing careers in auto repair.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 21, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    98

  9. DOME Journey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elliot Bendoly
    Open to college seniors, master's students, and bachelor's or master's graduates planning a PhD in business or operations management.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 22, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    99

  10. Scott A. Ross Memorial Automotive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ross Family
    Open to high school, college, trade school, and graduate students pursuing automotive technology or repair.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    100

  11. Susie Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susie Elizabeth
    Open to students in California or Hawaii pursuing careers in education, special education, therapy, behavioral science, or mental health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    101

  12. Christina Rasanen Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    RCES
    Open to graduate students in South Dakota pursuing careers as physician assistants or nurse practitioners.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    102

  13. Therese Ingelaere Murray Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jack Murray
    Open to graduate students in North Carolina studying education who plan to teach long-term.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    103

  14. Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Small
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Northern California pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    104

  15. Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec

    Funded by
    Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
    Open to Texas high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students pursuing law-related majors or careers.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    105

  16. 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
    106

  17. Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    Open to veterans, service members, or military families affected by mental health struggles who are in college, trade school, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    107

  18. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    Open to New York high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in nursing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    108

  19. Diversity in Music Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Symphonic Distribution
    Open to BIPOC high school, college, and graduate students pursuing music creation, curation, or production.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 16, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    109

  20. Ruthie Brown Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Porscha Moore
    Open to working BIPOC students who are adult learners, non-traditional students, or living with a disability.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    110

  21. Prince Justice Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cole Family
    Open to BIPOC students age 17+ with Sickle Cell Disease who are high school seniors or graduates, or enrolled in college, trade school, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    111

  22. Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris F Fish
    Open to Vermont high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in teaching.
    Amount
    $1,600
    Deadline:
    May 26, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    112

  23. Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Anderson
    Open to women rugby players who are high school seniors, undergraduates, trade school students, or graduate students.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    May 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    113

  24. Tammurra Hamilton Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tam’s Beautiful Butterflies
    Open to high school seniors and college, graduate, and trade school students in Illinois or Missouri.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    114

  25. Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Sheehan
    Open to LGBTQ+ students or students affected by mental illness or suicide, from high school seniors through graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 13, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    115

  26. 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
    116

  27. Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bulkthreads.com
    Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 29, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    117

  28. Charles Brown Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robert Brown
    Open to high school, college, trade school, and graduate students pursuing culinary arts.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    118

  29. Larry Jackstien Jazz Piano Community Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jill Jackstien Angerbauer
    Open to Utah high school seniors and college, graduate, and certificate students who play jazz piano.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    119

  30. Learner Math Lover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    Open to students at any education level who love math.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Aug 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    120
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