Top 32 August Scholarships in 2026

The James W. Lewis Global Leader Scholarship was established to encourage and recognize young leaders who exemplify the values to which Mr. Lewis has dedicated his life and work. These values include a commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating educational opportunities for all, encouraging leadership among youth, community engagement and volunteerism, a global perspective, and innovation and entrepreneurship. To be eligible, you must be a high school student who will be graduating within the next four years. Each year, three (3) hardworking high school students with a dedication to advocacy and community engagement will be awarded $5,000 each. To apply, submit a 500- to 800-word essay in response to the following prompt: Mr. Lewis has an overriding philosophy: "The future of our planet depends on how we prepare the world's youth. Let them dream, explore, and achieve for the betterment of themselves and the global community." How do you embody this philosophy? Which of Mr. Lewis' values do you best embody and demonstrate? Please provide specific examples of each. Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you aged 13 - 24 and leading or contributing to a project that addresses ocean, waterways, and/or climate change issues in your local communities through a creative arts lens? If so, the True Blue Fellowship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Fellowship awards funding of up to $2,500 for 10 such youth-led projects. Participants may be located anywhere in the world and may compete individually or in a group of unlimited size. Applications will be evaluated based on how well the project aligns with the Fellowship Program’s goals, demonstrates issue knowledge, is thoughtful in its approach, is realistic in its goals (which includes the demonstration of an appropriate budget and timeline), and is likely to result in measurable impacts. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Christian Scientist pursuing a degree or certificate at an accredited post-secondary institution? If so, you may be eligible for the Albert Baker Scholarship!  This scholarship is worth up to $5,500 based on financial need. It is offered to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are students of Christian Science and current members of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be able to provide a Christian Science reference.  To apply, applicants must submit an academic transcript, proof of enrollment, and FAFSA. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to explore other Christian scholarships available through Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a high school or college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming school year? Furthermore, do you believe in the importance of making a difference in local communities around the world? If so, you might consider applying for the Global Perspectives Scholarship! To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 words or less in which you answer the year’s given prompt, which typically requires applicants to describe their previous or future interactions with the world around them. As the prompt changes each year, we recommend checking out Rustic Pathways’ site for the most up-to-date information before starting your essay. You also must submit the online application, your most recent transcript, and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The scholarship winner will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses. If you’re passionate about making an impact and are looking for some help to pay off college costs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The DC Mayor’s Scholars Undergraduate Program is available to residents of DC who are pursuing or planning to pursue their first associate or bachelor's degree. Students who are enrolled in one of the participating colleges or universities are eligible to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need and satisfactory academic promise. The scholarship awards up to $4,000 per year. While Associate's degree students can receive the scholarship for up to four years (totalling $16,000), Bachelor's degree students may receive it for up to six years (totalling $24,000). Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

How would you like to earn over $5,000 to put toward your college education? If you're a college student from Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky, you may qualify for the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship! Worth $5,500, this scholarship is open to college students residing in select counties of these states (see list of counties in eligibility information section below) who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program. 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. To apply, interested students must submit a one-page essay (a statement of career interests), a resume of activities and leadership, a recent academic transcript, and a letter of recommendation from an educator, academic advisor/counselor, employment supervisor, or a community leader with whom the student interacts. The letter should provide key details about the interactions between the recommender and the applicant, and should highlight the applicant's personality, work habits, and skills. If you'd like to discover more scholarships, there are plenty of other Ohio scholarships, Indiana scholarships, and Kentucky scholarships available through Scholarships360!Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student in the U.S. with a need for speed (i.e. previous participation in a race)? If so, you might consider applying for the Race Entry Student Scholarship! This $500 scholarship is funded by Race Entry, an online race registration company, in order to support students’ pursuit of health and self-improvement through race participation. In order to apply, you must write a 1,000-2,000 word essay describing what inspired you to participate in a race, the challenges you faced, and what you learned from the experience. If you’ve run a race before and can beautifully detail the experience through words, we encourage you to apply! The scholarship cycle runs from January 1st to August 15th of each year.Show Less

The Rainbow Chamber Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors or undergraduate students who are residents or planning to attend college in Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo, or Yuba counties, California and self-identify as LGBTQIA+ or as an ally.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student living with a documented disability? If so, the HPFY Beyond Disability Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the top applicant with a disability who will be attending an undergraduate program in the United States. To be considered for the scholarship, interested applicants must submit a ~500-word essay "that speaks to [their] personal trials and triumphs in life related to [their] disability and how it has defined the person [they] are today." If this sound like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming student at an undergraduate program in New Jersey? Further, do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability? If so, you may be eligible for the Jack Scura Fund Annual Scholarship. Each year, the scholarship provides a $10,000 scholarship to the top New Jersey applicant with a disability, distributing the award evenly over the recipient's upcoming Fall and Spring semesters. To apply, interested students must submit a 600-800-word essay answering "Recount a time you have faced a challenge or setback in your life. How has this experience molded you into the person you are today?" In addition, they must submit documentation of their disability, a transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation, a resume, and a completed Media Release Form. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student from Alaska who was in the top 10% of your class at the end of your junior year? Further, do you plan on attending one of the University of Alaska campuses? If so, the UA Scholars Award may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the award is granted to many academically impressive, incoming freshmen at all of the University of Alaska campuses. The award is distributed in the amount of $1,500 per semester for eight semesters, provided the Scholar remains eligible. In addition to the monetary reward, Scholars receive automatic acceptance to their University Honors College and are eligible to receive a renewable $1,500 annual housing scholarship applied toward the cost of living on campus. If you're an incoming, academically impressive UA (University of Alaska) student from Alaska, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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 BensonScholarship@gmail.com to apply. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a college upperclassman pursuing a degree in science or engineering (with a focus on aerospace/aeronautical sciences)? If so, consider applying for the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Awards! Each year, the awards grant $5,000 scholarships to up to five full-time undergraduates at four-year universities who are working towards a science or engineering degree. In order to apply, you must submit a completed application, personal statements (~900 words in total), two letters of recommendation, and a college transcript. If you’re passionate about science or engineering, we encourage you to reach for the stars and apply!Show Less

The Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award provides female, post-secondary geoscience students with monetary support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. It is to be used to help defray travel, lodging, registration fee, and other expenses associated with the presentation of the awardee's research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. In addition to presenting research results in oral or poster format at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, applicants must be the presenting author of their abstracts. The awardees will be selected on the basis of the science in the submitted abstract and the quality of the statement of purpose. If you're a female geoscience student planning on presenting research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, we encourage you to apply. Rock on!Show Less

Medical students with a desire to serve medically underrepresented communities, be sure to check out the Health Care Scholars United Program! Each year, the program awards $7,000 to multiple second-, third-, and fourth-year underrepresented medical students who are dedicated to serving underserved communities. In addition to the monetary reward, recipients will be required to complete their program requirements between December and June following the application deadline. Some of these include: completing 200 service-learning hours in an underserved community, writing a report on a community health project, creating a poster to be displayed at the program's culminating event, and participating in and presenting at this event. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details!Show Less

The AABB Future Leader SBB Scholarship Awards Program is an incredible scholarship program open to individuals enrolled, accepted for enrollment in, or who have recently completed a program leading to Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification in an AABB-accredited institution. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit an application in one of the following three categories: a scientific paper reporting experimental work, an analytical or interpretational review on transfusion medicine topics, or an innovative educational syllabus on transfusion medicine topics. Submissions are limited to 3,000 words and must include an abstract of <250 words. Recipients of the scholarship receive a $1,500 honorarium. If you're an incoming or current student pursuing a program leading to an SBB certification, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an American or Canadian citizen or permanent resident wanting to pursue a career in roofing? Further, are you passionate about innovation and/or sustainability? If so, consider applying for the Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program! This year, Castagra is awarding a $1,500 scholarship and a $500 scholarship to help two lucky applicants pursue their roofing dreams. While postsecondary students are preferred, those who are not in university may still apply so long as they fit the other guidelines and are passionate about entering the roofing industry. In order to apply, applicants must submit a 2-4 minute video OR a 500-1000 word essay detailing their educational and career goals, objectives, and how they will contribute to the roofing industry. Special consideration will be given to those who are passionate about sustainability and/or innovation. If you’re passionate about roofing and want to earn some money to help push your journey forward, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a prospective or current student enrolled in a cosmetology program? If so, consider applying for the Arnold M. Miller “Find-a-way” Cosmetology Student Scholarship! The scholarship is open to incoming and current cosmetology students who are at least 18 years old. The scholarship is hosted by Beauty Changes Lives, a non-profit organization that supports students in the cosmetology field. Their mission is to empower the next generation of beauty professionals and build confidence in the industry for clients and the community. The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation provide the funds for this scholarship. The foundation honors Arnie Miller, an entrepreneur whose determination and "Find-A-Way" attitude inspired this scholarship. In honor of Arnie, one scholarship worth $15,000 is awarded every year to one determined, aspiring cosmetology student. If you are a cosmetology student looking for some help with tuition, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a woman of at least 17 years of age with minor children and demonstrated financial need? Further, are you currently pursuing a first degree at a post-secondary level of education whose degree program is adding to the level of education you've already accomplished (ex: bachelor’s after associate’s, advanced degree after a bachelor’s)? If so, consider applying for the Education Support Award! Each year, the award grants up to $5,000 to five (5) lucky applicants who meet the above criteria and who will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the upcoming school year. In order to apply, you must fill out an online application and answer five (5) short-answer and one (1) essay question. If you’re a degree-seeking mother with minor children and you need some financial assistance, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Health and fitness are of utmost importance in our lives, affecting our abilities to move and thrive. If you're a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for any health or fitness-related field, Shape Plus may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! To qualify for the $1,500 scholarship, individuals must be current or incoming post-secondary students pursuing a career and enrolled in at least one of the following majors or another health-related major: Health Policy, Health Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Athletic Training, Personal Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Health and Physical Fitness, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Sports and Recreation Management, Nursing, Dentistry. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to explore other STEM scholarships and athletic scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The National Federation of the Blind of Oregon Scholarship provides financial assistance for college or graduate school to blind residents of Oregon.

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!Show Less

Are you a newly admitted master’s degree or certificate student at the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies? If so, consider applying for the University of Denver's College of Professional Studies Graduate Impact Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards a one-time $750 award to multiple newly admitted master’s degree and certificate students at University College (University of Denver's College of Professional Studies). While all new University College students are welcome to apply, individuals from underrepresented populations , first-generation students, and those employed in the non-profit sector or who are highly engaged in giving to their community are especially encouraged to apply. Bear in mind that applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Eradicating Food Deserts Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to a US citizen or permanent resident who is attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university in the upcoming Fall semester and writes the best essay on "How the United States can eradicate the problem of food deserts in impoverished areas.” Applicants should use data from the government, private agencies, or non-profits to support their argument, and must have a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to apply. If you're an incoming or current post-secondary student in the U.S. with a passion for eradicating food deserts, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less