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Top 12 August Scholarships in 2023
August is the last month of summer and the upcoming school year will probably be on your mind. While some students will not go back to school until early September, we know that many of you will be doing your back to school shopping and wrapping up your summer reading.
Whether you are a rising high school senior, a brand new college freshman, or entering your senior year of college, August is also a great time to apply for scholarships.
Jump ahead to…
- Top August scholarships
- How to win scholarships in August
- Tips for students in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Explore these other scholarship categories
Top 12 August Scholarships in 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Scholarships360 Exclusive
Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Boomer Benefits Scholarship
Offered by Boomer Benefits
Open to adults age 50+ who are returning to school for a bachelors or graduate degree.
Richard B. Watkins Scholarship
Offered by Collins + Co.
Open to Black college (and community college) students studying public relations, marketing, social media, or related fields.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Aug 19, 2023Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Awards
Offered by Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Open to college upperclassmen who are pursuing a degree in science or engineering, with a focus in aeronautical sciences.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Aug 10, 2023Education Support Award
Offered by Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
Open to low-income mothers (with minor children) pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
Aug 1, 2023$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.
$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Sponsored
Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school students.
Niche $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship
Sponsored
Easy scholarship from Niche open to all high school, college, and graduate students.
How to win scholarships in August
Just like every other month, writing a great essay is key to boosting your chances of winning an August scholarship! Fortunately, we have a host of resources designed to help you write a knockout essay. Check out the following guides to get started:
- How to write a 250 word essay
- How to write a 500 word essay
- How to write an essay about yourself
- Overview of common scholarship essay prompts
- How to start a scholarship essay (with examples)
- How to end a scholarship essay
- How to write a winning scholarship essay
Tips for students in August
College Students
- Most college students will be starting classes again, so you should make sure that you have your books and other required materials before the first day of the semester.
- Financial success starts by building positive habits. Every college student should read these tips to learn more about budgeting, saving money, and building credit.
Rising high school seniors
- The first semester of senior year is extremely busy. Classes, sports clubs, college applications, and other activities will pack your schedule. That’s why smart students will complete a draft of their main admissions personal statement before the start of the school year.
- Same thing goes for your applications. Having a draft of your personal statement, as well as a completed Common App or Coalition Application will put you ahead of the game! Here are some tips on rocking your scholarship applications and essays!
Frequently asked questions
What month should you apply for scholarships?
Every scholarship has a different timetable for applications, which makes applying for scholarships a year-round activity. That being said, you’ll see more scholarships accepting applications during the fall and winter months. As a result, August is a great time to dive deeper into your scholarship search! Check out our free scholarship search tool to get started.
How many scholarships should I apply for?
You should apply to as many scholarships as you can, while also keeping quality in mind. While it’s fine to apply for a few easy scholarships, you’ll have better luck applying to scholarships that are tailored to your specific interests and goals. You should also check out local scholarships, which are less competitive and easier to win!
When should you start looking at scholarships?
It’s never too early to start applying for scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. There are even scholarships for middle school students! So while it’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships, you should start searching for scholarships more rigorously during the summer after your junior year and throughout your senior year of high school. Check out our top scholarships for high school seniors to get started!
