Top 51 August Scholarships in 2026

Are you a college-bound high school senior with diabetes who is residing in the United States or Puerto Rico? If so, Beyond Scholars may be a great opportunity for you! Beyond Scholars is a program of Beyond Type 1, offering scholarships of up to $5,000 for high school & home-schooled seniors with diabetes who will be entering college in the upcoming Fall. If this scholarship sounds like a fit 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 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 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 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 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. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Incoming Freshman: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is open to students entering The University of Southern Mississippi as a freshman. Students who are members of Phi Kappa Theta are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student who will be studying at an institution of higher education in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada? If so, the Amber Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,000 and $6,000 to help three students who will be pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada. Interested students of any nationality are eligible, so long as they submit a Statement of Purpose in which they describe why they deserve the funding for their studies. If you have dreams of studying in the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, or Canada, 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

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

Are you a post-secondary student in the U.S. who has attended a rodeo before? If so, you might consider applying for the Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship! Dedicated to supporting rodeo enthusiasts of all backgrounds, the scholarship awards $500 to one passionate applicant each year. To apply, you must submit a 750-1,500 word essay in which you explain what inspired you to attend a rodeo, and what you learned through the experience. Winners will also have their photos posted on Rodeo Ticket’s social media and website. If you’re a rodeo-goer who wants to detail your experience(s) through writing, we encourage you to apply!  The scholarship cycle runs from January 1 to August 15th of each year. 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 [email protected] to apply. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.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

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!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 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 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

Have you been accepted to or plan to be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program this upcoming academic year to study computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field? Further, do you believe in the importance of improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology? If so, consider applying for the Generation Google Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 USD or $5,000 CAD to winning applicants with the strongest essays and other application materials. The scholarship is offered by Google in order to “help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field.” While any student who meets the minimum qualifications may apply, women and racial/ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. With that said, if you’re an aspiring computer science or engineering student who believes in the importance of diversity in the field, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a college sophomore or upperclassman who is enrolled in a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) or University Aviation Association (UAA) member institution? If so, you may be eligible for the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards a minimum of $1,000 to up to five (5) full-time undergraduates studying aviation at NBAA or UAA member schools. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Patina Network Community Scholarship Program aims to empower and support Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women and allies. We hope to help foster education opportunities by providing this small boost of financial assistance to under-resourced New York State students who demonstrate academic potential, community engagement, and financial need. This scholarship is open to students of all backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to Patina Network’s mission of empowering and supporting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or trade school) in the United States. Applicants must be based in New York State (attending a school located in New York State or having a home address in New York State), demonstrate financial need, and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!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 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

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 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

Are you a North Dakota resident currently pursuing an in-state graduate degree program with a nurse practitioner focus? Further, do you have a passion or interest in health policy? If so, you may be eligible for the NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) graduate student from North Dakota who has completed at least 24 credit hours of graduate coursework and is studying to become a nurse practitioner in their home state. To be considered, applicants should also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a 1-2 page essay about the impact they hope to make on health policy and the legislative process in their future career as a health practitioner, as well as how they plan to become involved in health policy and which health policy topics interest them. If you're from North Dakota, are enrolled in a graduate program to become a nurse practitioner, and have a passion for health policy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less