Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.).
August and September are the two months of the year that are most commonly associated with all things back to school for students of all years.
For high school students - particularly juniors and seniors - September signifies the start of a big year filled with all things related to the college admissions process: researching schools, writing essays, taking standardized tests, going on college tours, and of course, applying for scholarships!
Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, the start of a new school year is undoubtedly a great time to kickstart (or restart!) your journey with applying for scholarships.
In this post, we highlight nearly 25 awesome September scholarships. Scroll down to search through the opportunities, apply for ones you're eligible for, and secure that bag!
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students of all years. Must be a US resident, DACA recipient, or international student currently studying in the US.
Amount: $25,000
Deadline: September 27
Eligibility: Open to high school, college and graduate students in the US.
Amount: $50,000 total
Deadline: September 29
Eligibility: Open to US high school and college students ages 16 and older. All you need to do to apply is create an account.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in the US.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to all students 13 and older!
Amount: Varies, but it's usually between $1,000 and $2,500!
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school juniors and seniors interested in attending a Christian college or university.
Amount: $4,500
Deadline: September 1
Eligibility: Open to currently employed early childhood and out of school time educators and providers who enroll in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family Studies, Child Care Administration, etc. Must be a US citizen and Massachusetts resident.
Amount: $7,500
Deadline: September 4
Eligibility: Open to students who are enrolled in an accredited US law school or, where applicable, accredited US colleges and universities. Commitment to/interest in serving the Asian Pacific American community is considered.
Amount: up to $7,500
Deadline: September 1
Eligibility: Open to students who attend an eligible higher education institution in South Dakota. Recipients may participate in the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship program for the equivalent of four academic years (eight consecutive fall and spring terms), or until attaining a baccalaureate degree.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1
Eligibility: Open to students participating in a 4-year hospitality program at any college or university within the United States of America. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: August 4
Eligibility: Open to low-income Chicago student residents who are enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program.
Amount: Full-tuition
Deadline: September 8 (regular application deadline)
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors who are citizens of the US, planning on enrolling in an accredited four-year US college or university.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 13
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled full-time in a graduate program related to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, or public health/policy.
Applicants are not required to be Hispanic; an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required. Open to US citizens and DACA recipients.
Amount: Full cost of attendance
Deadline: September 15
Eligibility: This full-ride scholarship is open to minority, pell-eligible high school seniors who are planning to enroll in a four-year degree program in the US. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Amount: The monthly stipend rate for Global Scholar awards will vary by country, grant activity and academic/professional rank for teaching projects.
Deadline: September 16
Eligibility:The Fulbright Global Scholar Award allows U.S. academics and professionals to engage in multi-country, trans-regional projects.
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 20
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate school students who are interested in pursuing a career in dentistry.
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 20
Eligibility: Open to currently enrolled high school and college students. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.).
Amount: Full-tuition
Deadline: September 26
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with financial need who are attending high school in the US (citizenship not required).
Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: PABJ offers two scholarships - one for four-year undergraduate students and one for community college students. Must live in the Philadelphia area and be interested in/pursuing a degree in journalism or a related area of study.
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to all law school students and those planning on enrolling within 12 months.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be a US citizen to apply.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25/4.0.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30
Eligibility: Open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Must be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
Check out these posts to learn about more scholarships with deadlines in upcoming months: