Top 56 August Scholarships in 2024

Are you a Massachusetts resident (of at least one year) who is enrolled in an in-state, public or independent university? Further, are you pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Health Professions, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Economics, or Business degree? If so, the Massachusetts High Demand Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $8,750 and up to $17,500 per year, respectively, to Massachusetts residents enrolled part-time and full-time in Massachusetts public colleges. Applicants must also be studying an eligible "high demand" discipline (see full list of majors below). To apply, interested students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and submit an official transcript from their current institution to OSFA. 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 or college student interested in government and/or public policy? If so, the International Policy Pitch Contest may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $250 to the applicant who submits the best 3-page essay OR 3-minute video in response to the prompt "As a government official, you are tasked with addressing urgent issues that require immediate attention. Your constituents have entrusted you to act on their behalf concerning these critical issues or problems. Consequently, you have formulated a bill, regulation, or policy that directly targets these particular issues or problems. Please share your proposed solution." The scholarship committee is "interested in recommendations that address urgent societal issues—whether they concern the environment, education, healthcare, or any other area requiring immediate attention." While only the top applicant will receive the $250 monetary reward, the top three competitors and ten semi-finalists will receive certificates of merit and recognition on the YIP website. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, 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. The scholarship is funded by Castagra, a company that produces sustainable roof coatings. 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 partaking in nursing research that will advance the specialized practice of emergency nursing? If so, the Sigma/Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Grant may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Grant awards $6,000 to go towards the funding of a research project working to advance the practice of emergency nursing. All relevant research topics will be considered, but priority will be given to research studies relating to the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) research initiatives. While the principal investigator must be a registered nurse with a master's degree, team members may be from other disciplines or may be nurses without master's degrees. Preference will be given to applicants who are members of both ENA and Sigma, but it is not a requirement to apply. To be considered for the scholarship, interested teams must submit their applications to the ENA Foundation (NOT Sigma). Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you an adult student aged 50+ who has returned to school? You might consider applying for the Boomer Benefits Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all students aged 50+ who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges or universities within the continental U.S., and are maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The scholarship is funded by Boomer Benefits, a licensed insurance agency. Each year, 2 lucky students are awarded this scholarship in the amount of $2,500. If you’re an older student returning to school, we encourage you to apply!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 require 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 and follow the Rustic Pathways Instagram account to apply. The top applicant will be awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses, while the four runners-up will receive $250 each. 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 Account SPARK STEM Scholarship Fund is funded by the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, a national community foundation that focuses on “building vibrant societies by uniting and strengthening the collective power of Arab American giving. Each year, their Account SPARK STEM Scholarship Fund awards up to $10,000 to multiple Arab American/MENA students who have been accepted to an undergraduate Data Science or Data Analytics program (including computer science with a focus on machine learning) at a U.S. university. This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years. Students who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

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.Show Less

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

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

The NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors or rising college freshmen majoring in business, finance, economics, or public policy-related fields. Each year, it awards $1,000 to one (1) such student due to a belief in the importance of the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation, microeconomic analysis of policy issues, resource allocation and decision modeling, cost/benefit analysis, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics. If you're a business-oriented graduating high school senior or rising college freshman, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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!Show Less