August Scholarships

Introduction to August Scholarships

Whether we like it or not, school is just around the corner, and so are those August scholarships!

This post highlights twenty scholarships for students of all kinds to apply for throughout the month of August. As always, some of these August scholarships are open specifically for students who meet certain eligibility requirements related to major, home state, residence, or GPA. However, we also list plenty of scholarships in this post that are open to a wider range of students.

Want a quick scholarship tip? The more specific you can get with the types of scholarships you apply for, the better! So, even if you've been lacking in your summer scholarship search, let this August scholarships post be a launching pad to help you start (or reignite) your search for scholarships before the school year starts up again!

So, without further ado, keep scrolling for my list of August scholarships!

25 scholarships to apply for in August

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: This no essay scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students in the US.

  • Amount: $10,000

    Deadline: September 2

    Eligibility: Open to high school, college and graduate students in the US. 

  • Amount: $25,000 total

    Deadline: September 30

    Eligibility: Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Must be a US citizen.

  • Amount: $50,000 total

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Open to students ages 13 and older. 

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Open to all students 17 and older!

  • Amount: Varies, but it's usually between $1,000 and $2,500!

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Open to high school juniors and seniors interested in attending a Christian college or university.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 1

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college students who are planning to pursue a degree in an education-related field.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 1

    Eligibility:  Forte is awarding $3,000 in scholarships this year to business majors or minors to help fund your education and launch your career.

  • Amount: up to $5,000

    Deadline: August 1

    Eligibility:  Open to individuals in the nursing or teaching professions. Applicants must be pursuing required CEUs or advanced degrees.

  • Amount: $1,500

    Deadline: August 1

    Eligibility: This college scholarship of $1,500 is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, participation and leadership in school activities and work experience, and interest in pursuing a career in the health and fitness-related fields.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: August 5

    Eligibility: Open to African American women pursuing a degree in an area leading to a career in STEM or financial services. Priority consideration will be granted to applicants attending an HBCU or the University of Miami. Must be enrolled as an incoming college junior. 

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: August 6

    Eligibility: Open to underrepresented minority students classified as sophomores or juniors who are enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year public or private HBCU. Must have a declared major or interest in STEM.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: August 12

    Eligibility: Open to full-time undergraduate students attending a 4-year accredited college or university in the United States. Must be majoring in a field of science or engineering, including life sciences or science education, with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering. Minimum 3.5 GPA.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 15

    Eligibility: Open to students passionate about Marketing/Public Relations/Communications Fields.  Applicants must be residents of the USA or Canada.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 15

    Eligibility: Open to students pursuing STEM-related degrees.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 15

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and college students living with documented disabilities.

  • Amount: $500

    Deadline: August 15

    Eligibility: Open to college students with interests in rodeos of all disciplines.

  • Amount: $5,312.50

    Deadline: August 17

    Eligibility: If you’re a college student from Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky, you may qualify for the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship. Students attending HBCUs or UNCF-Affiliated schools may receive special consideration. Additionally, preference is given to students who are interested in majoring in education and/or a STEM related field. All applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered.

  • Amount: $250 - $1,000

    Deadline: August 27

    Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college students

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Open to minority students who intend to pursue, or are currently pursuing, a course of study that would enable them to teach in an accredited school in Indiana.

  • Amount: $1,500

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!” (250 words or less)

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility: In 150 words or fewer, answer: "What is your primary goal for going to school?"

  • Amount: $500

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility:  Students will submit their maps and cartography-related technical or research posters for a chance at one of two $500 prizes

  • Amount: $500

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility:  Students must be attending college or university no later than January and have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year.

    Must also be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

     

  • Amount: $500

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility:  Students will submit their maps and cartography-related technical or research posters for a chance at one of two $500 prizes

  • Amount: $500 to $5,000

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility:  The Pizza Hut Foundation awards scholarships for education to students who prove leadership in and community involvement in our Pizza Hut communities and exhibit financial need.

  • Amount: $750

    Deadline: August 31

    Eligibility:  Are you a middle school, high school, or college student in the United States who believes in the importance of democracy? If so, submit the best 30 to 60-second PSA (Public Service Announcement) video addressing the question “How can our nation truly offer liberty and justice for all?”

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