Scholarships with Fall Semester Deadlines

These scholarships have expired. We'll be updating this blog post in the spring. Please visit our other scholarship blog posts to see current scholarships you can apply for.

As the school year begins, now's a great time for students to apply to some college scholarships. We found five opportunities below that all have deadlines in the upcoming fall semester, so it's perfect timing for students to review scholarship details and complete requirements. There's something for all kinds of students, whether they enjoy books, design, or cars. Prizes top out at $10,000. Review the entire list below.

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship

How to Apply: Create a video of no more than 3 minutes on one of five topics related to Mustangs and automotives.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents who will be enrolling in postsecondary education in the next semester
Amount:  $500
Deadline: October 15, 2023
Website: https://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-scholarship-video-contest  

Atlas Shrugged Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay between 800 and 1,600 words on one of three topics related to the book Atlas Shrugged
Eligibility: Open to high school students, college undergraduates, and graduate students
Amount: First place of $10,000 with additional prizes between $50 and $2,500
Deadline: November 6, 2023
Website: https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/atlas-shrugged/

Cards Direct Scholarship

How to Apply: Design a holiday card
Eligibility: Must be at least 17 years old and already accepted or enrolled in an educational organization
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Website: https://www.cardsdirect.com/scholarship.aspx

WebstaurantStore Foodservice and Hospitality Scholarship

How to Apply: Write a 500-word essay describing how you became interested in a Culinary Arts or Hospitality career and what you hope to bring to the industry.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled full time or part time, or plan to be enrolled, in a college or culinary arts school majoring in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a closely related field with either a GPA of 2.5 or higher or 2 years of work experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry.
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Website: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/foodservice-hospitality-scholarship/

Brooklyn Injury Attorney's Scholarship

How to Apply: Submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words on the topic of the use of self-driving cars and who should be liable when an accident occurs
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a U.S. college program, interested in or seeking a law degree
Amount:  $500
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Website: https://brooklyn-injury-attorneys.com/scholarship/

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