We list 2 verified scholarships for Black students with October deadlines. Awards range from $1,000 to $360,000, and the largest is the QuestBridge National College Match from QuestBridge at Full four-year scholarship (valued over $360,000). The next deadline is October 1, 2026 for the QuestBridge National College Match.
None of these carries a race or ethnicity requirement in the sponsor's published criteria. The lowest GPA requirement in this group is 3.0, and 1 listing publishes no GPA minimum at all. 1 is renewable for more than one year.
Every listing below links to the sponsor's official page and shows the date we last checked it. We do not take a cut of any award and we never charge students.
Compare these scholarships
| Scholarship | Sponsor | Award | Deadline | Min GPA | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 D.C. Future Legal Leaders Scholarship | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP | $1,000 | October 15, 2026 | 3.0 | Open to all · Campus within 60 miles of Washington, D.C. |
| QuestBridge National College Match | QuestBridge | Full four-year scholarship (valued over $360,000) | October 1, 2026 | None stated | Open to all · National |
All 2 listings
2026 D.C. Future Legal Leaders Scholarship
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
HKM Employment Attorneys offers a $1,000 scholarship for students in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program at a campus within 60 miles of Washington, D.C. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA or higher, must be at least 18 at the time of submission, and submit a 250-word essay on the prompt "How I will use my legal education to serve my community," along with an unofficial transcript and a one-page resume. The deadline is October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
QuestBridge National College Match
QuestBridge
The National College Match connects high-achieving students from low-income households with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge's college partners. QuestBridge describes the award as a full four-year scholarship to 55 top colleges valued at over $360,000. The deadline for the current cycle is October 1, 2026. QuestBridge guides applicants toward households earning less than $65,000 a year for a family of four with minimal assets, though this is guidance rather than a hard cutoff.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships for Black students with October deadlines are available right now?
We list 2 verified scholarships for Black students with October deadlines. The nearest deadline is October 1, 2026 for the QuestBridge National College Match, worth Full four-year scholarship (valued over $360,000) from QuestBridge. 2 of our listings in this group have a fixed upcoming deadline; the rest run on recurring annual cycles.
Do I need a high GPA for scholarships for Black students with October deadlines?
Not necessarily. The lowest published GPA requirement among these 2 listings is 3.0, and 1 of them publish no GPA minimum at all. Sponsors that do not state a minimum typically assess applications holistically, weighing essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement alongside grades.
Are these scholarships for Black students with October deadlines only for Black students?
No. None of these 2 listings carries a race or ethnicity requirement in the sponsor's published criteria. They appear here because their other criteria, such as financial need, first-generation status, or HBCU enrollment, reach many Black students. We label every listing so you know exactly what the sponsor requires.
What is the largest of these scholarships for Black students with October deadlines?
The largest is the QuestBridge National College Match from QuestBridge at Full four-year scholarship (valued over $360,000). It is renewable, so the figure reflects support across more than one year. Its deadline is October 1, 2026.
How do you check that these listings are accurate?
Every listing is read off the sponsor's own page before it goes live, and each one records the date it was last checked plus a note saying what was confirmed. Anything a sponsor does not publish, such as an award amount or a GPA floor, is left blank rather than guessed. Listings we cannot verify are held back rather than published.
When should I start a October scholarship application?
Give yourself at least four weeks before a October deadline. Recommendation letters are the usual bottleneck, because teachers and counsellors need two to three weeks' notice and are handling many requests at once. Transcripts can take a week to be issued. Essays benefit from being written, left alone for several days, then edited with fresh eyes.