[Page 5] The 300 Best Scholarships for Undergraduate Students In October 2026
Updated: October 5, 2026
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If finding scholarships for undergraduate students has felt frustrating, you’re not alone. Applying to scholarships can be time-consuming, and getting the payout you deserve isn’t always as simple as advertised. The best scholarships offer clear rules, quick applications and real funding — and on this page, we rank the top Bold.org scholarships for nursing students based on amount, effort, deadline and eligibility.
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India Terrell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTerrell CroomsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of India Terrell by investing in the future of Black leadership in the fields of health sciences.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes121
It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Funded byTinidor FoodsThis scholarship supports Filipino immigrant students (from high school through graduate school) as they pursue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 4, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes122
Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCollinsThis 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.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes123
Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship honors Henry Walker Sr by supporting African American undergraduate students with financial need who attend an HBCU, maintain a 2.8+ GPA, and have volunteering experience.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes124
Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded byBria AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.Amount$1,100Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes125
Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship
Funded byBlack Girls Go GlobalThis scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School126
Jennifer Geisler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAround the House RepairsThis scholarship honors Jennifer Geisler by supporting undergraduate parents in Western Pennsylvania as they balance pursuing their education with raising their children.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes127
Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship honors public health nurse Evelyn Blackwood by supporting nursing students in a four-year Bachelor's program at a university in Washington or Idaho.Amount$20,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes128
Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduates who have personally overcome or are working to overcome a mental health challenge and are pursuing a degree in a mental health-related field like psychology, counseling, or social work.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes129
'The Edgy Prepster' Scholarship
Funded byMelissa RogersThis scholarship supports female high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing fashion business, fashion design, merchandising, styling, marketing, entrepreneurship, or another fashion-related field.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes130
Deraleau Family Multidisciplinary Scholarship
Funded byDeraleau FamilyThis scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, encouraging them to pursue their diverse interests while serving their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes131
Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWellSteps, LLC.This scholarship honors Dr. Steve Aldana by supporting undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes132
Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMasters FamilyThis scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.Amount$1,500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes133
Edith Scarbrough Memorial Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Funded byScarbroughThis scholarship honors Edith Scarbrough by supporting Head Start teachers (high school graduate through graduate level) with at least one year of work experience who are pursuing further studies in education or child development, with preference for Michigan applicants.Amount$1,200Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes134
Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship
Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship supports Maryland and Virginia undergraduates with at least a 3.2 GPA who have lost a parent, guardian, or caregiver to cancer and are pursuing a service-oriented career.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes135
Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship honors Henry Respert by supporting undergraduate students pursuing medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, or psychology, with preference given to Michigan State University students.Amount$7,500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes136
Vernon Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGood Trouble FoundationThis scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes137
Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher HowellThis scholarship honors Dickinson L. Howell by supporting University of New Hampshire undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM majors, with a preference for engineering students.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes138
How She Works Scholarship for Women's Education
Funded byRachel JaffeThis scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes139
Ellen Randolph Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRandolph FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Randolph by supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate financial need.Amount$3,320Deadline:Dec 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes140
Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes141
Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtThis scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes142
Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShuqiao Excellence AwardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes143
RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.Amount$10,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes144
Courageous Ministry Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BrewerThis scholarship supports Christian undergraduate and graduate students from Western Illinois who are pursuing pastoral or evangelistic ministry studies.Amount$13,000Deadline:Dec 23, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes145
Vision of Music Scholarship
Funded byMakenna WaymanThis scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 24, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes146
RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.Amount$10,000Deadline:Dec 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes147
Kitchen to Campus Scholarship
Funded byJeromy KoThis scholarship aims to support high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students who have worked in a restaurant owned by their family for at least a year.Amount$3,000Deadline:Dec 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes148
Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin BozworthThis scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes149
Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Funded byMarie Browne-Lileika & Meredith JoseThis scholarship honors the memory of Rose Browne by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing RN, BSN, or MSN nursing degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes150
