Top 54 August Scholarships in 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a current postsecondary student at any college or university in the U.S. who is passionate about their field? You might consider applying for the Clubs of America scholarship! Dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one hardworking student each year. In order to apply, you must write an essay of 600 words or less about how your current studies will help you achieve success in your future career. Applicants also have the option of submitting a Youtube video that is 5 minutes or shorter in length. If you have passion for your field of study and are looking for some help to pay off educational expenses on your journey to your dream career, we encourage you to apply! The scholarship cycle runs from September 1st to August 31st of every year.

The William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship is open to Black and Hispanic/Latine individuals from Indiana who are planning to teach in an accredited school in Indiana upon graduation. Applicants must be first-time undergraduate students and must agree in writing to apply for teaching positions in Indiana and, if hired, teach in Indiana for at least three years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent academic years, a recipient must reapply for the scholarship each year and maintain the cumulative grade point average (GPA) required for admission to the institution’s school of education or at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent if the school does not require a minimum GPA. If you're an aspiring Black or Hispanic/Latino teacher from Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Perfect Plants Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full- or part-time in a course of study at a community college or university leading to a career in the horticultural industry. To apply, interested students must submit a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 500 - 1,000 word essay describing how they developed an interest in horticulture and their experiences in the field, as well as how receiving the scholarship would benefit them. If you're an incoming or current college student with a passion for horticulture, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you an undergraduate student majoring in education (and with prospects of teaching/educating in the future)? If so, we may have a great opportunity for you! Each year, Mrs Prindables offers a $1,000 scholarship to help future educators fund their undergraduate education. In order to apply, you simply must submit an essay of around 500 characters in which you detail what you believe you have to offer the students of the future. Although Mrs Prindables is a gourmet caramel apple company themselves, they believe in the value of education and want to help you on your educational journey. If you’re passionate about education and are looking for some help to pay off college, we encourage you to apply!

This "Massachusetts Nurses Association Disability Scholarship" is open to current college students attending a part-time or full-time degree program who have a family member with an occupationally impairing disability, and who work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector. To apply, interested students must create a one- to two-minute video sharing what they’ve learned from their loved one with a disability, and publish it on YouTube with the title “Massachusetts Nurses Association Disability Scholarship Contest.” Be sure to include this scholarship link (https://erisaattorneys.com/massachusetts-nurses-association-disability-scholarship-for-college-students-with-family-member-suffering-with-a-disability/) in the description and share your video on Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire’s Facebook page for a chance to win. Keep on reading to learn more!

The Fielding Law Group Scholarship Contest is back and offering $1,000 to one U.S. college student who creates the best video or essay on why they want to be a lawyer. If you prefer the video route, simply record a one- to two-minute video explaining your passion for law in plain English. Don't worry about being perfect - they want to hear your honest thoughts. Publish your video to your YouTube channel with the title "Fielding Law Group Scholarship Contest" and include this link (https://www.fieldinglawgroup.com/scholarship-for-college-students.html) in the description. Then, share your video on the Fielding Law Group Facebook page and your own. If video isn't your thing, you can alternatively submit a 1,000-1,500 word essay instead. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to earn funding toward your law education!

The Herbert Law Office Scholarship Contest is back and offering a $1,000 award to the most impressive U.S. college student who can showcase their passion for law through a video or essay. If you want to go the video route, simply record a one- to two-minute video explaining why you want to become a lawyer in plain English. Don't worry about being perfect - they want to hear your honest thoughts. Publish your video to your YouTube channel with the title "Herbert Law Office Scholarship Contest" and include this link (https://www.herbertlawoffice.com/scholarship-for-college-students) in the description. Then, share your video on the Herbert Law Office Facebook page and your own. If video isn't your thing, you can submit a 1,000-1,500-word essay instead on why you want to become a lawyer. Don't miss out on this amazing chance to earn funding for your law education!

The Jack G. Lezman Scholarship Contest is back and offering a $1,000 award to the U.S. college student who submits the best video or essay explaining how bankruptcy laws promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. If you'd prefer to go the video route, simply record a one- to two-minute video, publish it to your YouTube channel with the title "Jack G. Lezman Scholarship Contest" and include this link (https://www.jacklezman.com/scholarship-for-college-students/) in the description. Then, share your video on the "Law Office of Jack G Lezman, PLLC: Charlotte Bankruptcy Attorney" Facebook page and your own. If video isn't your thing, you can alternatively submit a 1,000-1,500 word essay instead, and email it to [email protected]. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to earn funding toward your education!

The Russell & Lazarus Safety Scholarship Contest is back! The Russell & Lazarus Personal Injury Trial Attorneys are excited to award $1,000 to the U.S. college student who submits the best video or essay explaining how lawyers make the world a safer place. If you choose the video route, simply record a one- to two-minute video, publish it to your YouTube channel with the title "Russell & Lazarus Safety Scholarship Contest" and include this link (https://www.russellandlazarus.com/safety-scholarship-for-law-students/) in the description. Then, share your video on the Russell & Lazarus Personal Injury Trial Attorneys Facebook page and your own. If video isn't your thing, then you can submit a 1,000-1,500-word essay on the topic instead, and email it to [email protected]. Don't miss out on this amazing to earn funding for toward your education!

The Sodowsky Law Firm Scholarship is back and offering a $1,000 scholarship to a U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that will discuss one of the following: (1) How you believe you can contribute to society as a lawyer, (2) the most important attribute a lawyer should have, or (3) why you would never want to be a (fill in the blank) attorney. To be eligible, you must be an enrolled student in an accredited U.S. college or university. To enter, record a video, no longer than 3 minutes, discussing one of the topics defined above. You must appear at least once in the video, and the voiceover must be in your voice. Title the video "Sodowsky Law Firm Scholarship | your full name" and include this link (http://www.sodowskylaw.com/safety-scholarship-for-law-students/) in the description. Share your video on the Sodowsky Law Firm Facebook page and on your own YouTube channel or on your publicly-shared, Facebook page. If you're interested, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

The Benson Law Firm Scholarship Contest is back and offering a $1,000 award to the U.S. college student who creates the best video or essay explaining how bankruptcy laws help small businesses and promote economic growth. If you go the video route, be sure to keep submissions to one to two minutes in length, and publish your video on YouTube with the title "Benson Law Firm Scholarship Contest" and include this link (https://bensonbankruptcyattorney.com/scholarship-for-college-students/) in the description. Then,  share your video on the Benson Law Firm Facebook page and on your own Facebook page. If video isn't your thing, you can submit a 1,000-1,500 essay instead, and email it to [email protected] to apply. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

This "City of Boston Disability Scholarship" is open to college students attending a part-time or full-time degree program who have a family member with an occupationally impairing disability, and who work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector. To apply, interested students must create a one- to two-minute video sharing what they've learned from their loved one with a disability, and publish it on YouTube with the title "Feigenbaum City of Boston Disability Scholarship Contest." Be sure to include this scholarship link (https://erisaattorneys.com/City) in the description and share your video on Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire's Facebook page for a chance to win. Keep on reading to learn more!

The ConfidentWriters.com Scholarship Essay Contest is an amazing opportunity for all students to showcase their writing skills and win a scholarship. With a first prize of $700, second prize of $500, and third prize of $300, this contest asks students to utilize their writing skills in exchange for the chance to win. Applicants must submit a 500-700 word essay on one of the given prompts, which typically relate to writing and the educational landscape. If you're a student wanting to test your writing abilities, we encourage you to apply! Don't miss out on this chance to show off your writing skills and earn money for your education.

Are you a current high school senior who has been accepted into a nursing program? If so, consider applying to the Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship! Each year, Cascade Healthcare Solutions offers a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse. In order to apply, students must submit an essay in which they detail the impact that they hope to make as a nurse. Essays will be evaluated based on quality, thoughtfulness, and relevance to the topic. If you have dreams of being a nurse and want to put your writing skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is majoring in and planning on pursuing a career in a health or fitness-oriented field? You might consider applying for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one such student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements both in and out of school. In order to apply, you must answer a series of three essay questions and complete the online application. If selected as a finalist, you will also be asked to send in your transcript and one letter of recommendation. If you’d like some financial help on your journey to improve others’ health, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current postsecondary student studying the criminal justice field? Alternatively, are you a high school senior or graduate who will be soon enrolled in a postsecondary institution to study criminal justice? If either applies, you might consider applying for the Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship! Dedicated to fostering the education of students who are excellent representatives of the criminal justice field, the scholarship awards $500 to one hardworking student each year. In order to apply, you must submit the online application and a 1-2 page essay describing long-term goals in the criminal justice field and how the scholarship will help you achieve them. If you’re passionate about criminal justice and are looking for some help to pay off educational expenses, we encourage you to apply!