Top 166 Leadership Scholarships in August 2026

Are you a high-achieving high school senior who will need financial help to attend the college(s) of your dreams? If so, consider applying for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship! This prestigious scholarship offers winning applicants up to $55,000 per year. In addition to monetary awards, winners receive college planning support, advising, and networking opportunities. The scholarship is funded by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded more than $222 million in scholarships. The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship typically accepts applications from August until mid-November, each year. If you’re an academically excellent high school senior looking for some financial help to attend college, 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. 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 passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture or a related field? If so, then you should consider applying for the AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship! This scholarship is intended to support graduating high school seniors and current college students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a food-related program. Awards vary between $1,600 and $3,200. All scholarships include admission to the AFA Leaders Conference (excluding travel). Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 25, have a 2.5 minimum GPA, and have a passion for food, agriculture and/or natural resources.  This one of the many agriculture scholarships that can be found on Scholarships360. We encourage you to apply for this scholarship and explore others that you could qualify for as well!Show Less

The Terry Foundation was established in 1986 by Houstonians Howard Terry and Nancy Terry out of a desire to help young people to help themselves. The Foundation’s goal is to strengthen the state of Texas by supporting Texas high school graduates who demonstrate the promise of future leadership. To be eligible for this $25,000 scholarship, applicants must be residents of Texas who plan to attend the University of Texas-Austin. Terry Scholars are selected from a highly competitive applicant pool of incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional leadership, character, and scholastic ability. Family income and financial need are also considered.  If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, then we encourage you to check out other Texas scholarships available through Scholarships360. Best of luck!Show Less

The C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Florida. Students who demonstrate leadership through participation in school activities, community service, and citizenship are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have shouldered extra responsibilities such as working throughout their high school career to help provide support for siblings or family.Show Less

The green industry is a great one for the environmentally conscious, widely encompassing businesses and activities that serve to benefit the environment and conserve natural resources. To celebrate those working in this industry, especially the horticulture, viticulture, landscaping, and other related fields, the Rick Pankow Foundation Scholarship annually awards up to $2,000 to individuals studying any of these fields. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be Washington state high school seniors or adult learners who will be entering a two- or four-year horticulture, landscaping, viticulture, or related program. To apply, interested students must complete an application and submit a personal statement, letter of recommendation, and transcript (if available). Applicants' academic achievements, community/school involvement, leadership activities, and financial need will also be considered. If you're going green and would like to earn some green for college, we encourage you to apply! While you're here, don't miss our other Washington scholarships, environmental health scholarships, and natural resources scholarships. Happy applying!Show Less

Ready to secure some cash for college? If you’re an incoming Texas State freshman planning to study a business field, the TSU Rodeo Austin Scholarship is just for you! This $16,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors planning on majoring in any business field at Texas State University. Applicants must have financial need, be graduating from a high school located in Texas, and have a record of leadership experience within their school or community. Additionally, applicants must be in the top 15 percent of their graduating class and have a minimum SAT/ACT score of 1060/21. If you’re on the hunt for similar scholarships, don’t forget to explore Scholarships360 for more Texas scholarships and business scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Do you have a parent or grandparent who has been involved in golf course management in Alabama? Specifically, have they been a AGCSA (Alabama Golf Course Superintendent's Association) member for five or more consecutive years? If so, you're in luck! Named in honor of a former PGA (Professional Golfers' Association) Vice President, the Donnie Arthur Legacy Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to three (3) children and grandchildren of members of the Alabama Golf Course Superintendents Association (AGCSA) who have held membership for at least five years. Applicants must also have been accepted to or be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership, and outside employment. If this scholarship sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to check out these Alabama scholarships and golf scholarships. Don't miss out on this tee-rific scholarship opportunity!Show Less

Medical and science-related research is a consistently important, critical field needed to help defeat and find cures for some of the deadliest and common illnesses in our world. For that reason, Creative Biolabs is kindly offering a $1,000 scholarship to students planning to enter the field and make a difference in the world. To qualify for the Creative Biolabs Scholarship Program, students must be postsecondary students majoring in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or molecular biology. They must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world. To be considered for the scholarship, simply submit a scholarship application, your current transcript, a recommendation letter, and either (a) an 800-1,000-word essay or (b) a PowerPoint of 10–12 pages with detailed lecture notes. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more details.Show Less

Are you a book-loving, current or incoming post-secondary student who has demonstrated leadership in their school and/or community? If so, Headway's Scholarship for Book Lovers may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one (1) high school senior, current undergraduate, or graduate student who holds a minimum 3.0 GPA and submits (1) a complete transcript of grades, (2) an essay or video, and (3) a letter of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! 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 a female student considering an MBA and looking for resources to fund your education? If so, consider applying for the Forté MBA Fellowships! The Forté MBA Fellowships are open to female students enrolled in MBA programs at any Forté partner school. The scholarship is funded by Forté, an organization that launches women into fulfilling careers through access to business education and to a community of determined, successful women. Their Forté Fellowships are prestigious awards recognized within the business school community that exhibit recipients' exemplary leadership, diverse backgrounds, and commitment to advancing women in business. Each year, the fellowship provides awards of varying amounts to help lucky MBA students pay for their educational expenses. If you’re an aspiring MBA student looking for help to pay off your education, we encourage you to apply to a Forté partner school! Once accepted, you will be considered for the Forté MBA Fellowships.Show Less

Are you an ROTC student who wants to improve your language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills? If so, consider applying for the Project GO Scholarship! The Project GO Scholarship is open to ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) and PLC (Marine Platoon Leaders Class) students planning to improve their language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills. Applicants must also be willing to remain in ROTC or PLC for the duration of their program. The scholarship is sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense that provides strategic direction, supports policy development, and provides oversight for the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on present and future requirements related to language, regional expertise, and culture. The DLNSEO also offers a portfolio of programs that provide language support for the Department. Recipients of the DLNSEO's Project GO Scholarship are awarded the full expenses to cover living costs and accommodations for their program. If you’re an ROTC or PLC member passionate about intercultural communication, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Presidential Scholars Competition is a prestigious, in-person or virtual contest offered by Northern Michigan University, allowing incoming Wildcats to compete for a whopping 200+ scholarships, including the NMU Leadership Scholarships! To qualify, students must have been accepted and be planning to enroll in Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan, and be planning to enter NMU in the upcoming Fall semester. Applicants must also have received a minimum 3.5 GPA at their previous institution. The NMU Leadership Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity offering $2,000 per year to 11 selected Presidential Scholars (10 first-time students and 1 transfer). To compete in the Presidential Scholars Program (for the Leadership Scholarship), which consists of small group activities and an interview, incoming Wildcats must submit the competition registration form by the registration deadline and indicate their interest in the Leadership Scholarship. Those applying for the Leadership Scholarship must also submit a short essay detailing one of the activities on their leadership/involvement resume. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Presidential Scholars Competition!Show Less

Are you a rising high school junior or senior who holds a leadership role within your school's government or honors society? If so, consider applying for the United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship! Each year, the program offers two students per state a $10,000 scholarship. In addition to the monetary award, winners receive the opportunity to participate in Washington Week. This is a mandatory week-long stay in Washington, D.C. in which you will be able to partake and witness meetings with the Senate leaders, Supreme Court justices, many other important officials, and even the U.S. President! In order to apply, you must contact either your high school principal, counselor, history teacher, or state selection contact to receive an application. This is an amazing opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes experience in Washington D.C. and earn a college scholarship, particularly for students interested in pursuing a career in government and/or politics. With that said, if you’re interested, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a recent graduate of a California high school who believes in the importance of free speech, science, and the separation of church and state? If so, consider applying for the Nickelson Family Essay Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one such applicant who submits the best 300-700-word essay in response to the given year's prompt. For the current year, applicants may discuss one (or more) of the following topics: separation of church and state, being good without religion, living in a secular society, Christian nationalism, or religious bigotry. If you're graduating or have graduated from a California high school and this sounds 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 undergraduate student who is a part of Drum Corps and is or will be majoring in music in college? If so, you may be eligible for the Jim Ott Scholarship! This scholarship, named in honor of the legendary Jim Ott, renowned for his brilliant brass arrangements for Drum & Bugle Corps such as the Stockton Commodores, Concord Blue Devils, and Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps, annually awards $5,000 to one impressive current or incoming college student who is part of a Drum Corps. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, and you'd like to honor Jim's legacy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Robert and Jane Lee Endowed Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from Oviedo or Paul J. Hagerty High School, Florida. Students planning to attend Seminole State College of Florida are eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you an incoming or returning undergraduate student and a New Hampshire resident who is enrolled or will be enrolling in college in the upcoming Fall semester? Further, do you have a minimum 2.0 GPA? If so, the Granite Edvance Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! There are four types of Granite Edvance Scholarships available: The Granite Edvance Leadership & Community Service Scholarship, The Granite Edvance First Generation College Student, The Granite Academic Excellence Scholarship, and The Granite Edvance Life Experience Scholarship. To apply, interested students must submit an essay answering one of the types of scholarship's respective prompts. If you're a New Hampshire resident enrolled in an undergraduate program more than half-time, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. P.S.: Bear in mind that the application deadline for four-year students is in May, while the deadline for two-year and trade school students is in July.Show Less

The Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award is available to graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates who are actively engaged in health and social justice issues. Students who show passion for activism through any art form such as drawing, poetry, graffiti, animation, ceramics, etc., are welcome to apply.Show Less

The William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are entering college as freshmen with experience in breeding, managing, and showing Jersey cattle and who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Students seeking an associate or bachelor's degree are eligible to apply.Show Less

Epsilon Omicron Kappa Scholarship provides financial assistance to Greek American women from Massachusetts who are interested in attending college or graduate school.

Are you a prospective or current college student and member of the Catholic Order of Foresters (COF)? If so, you might be interested in applying for the COF Fraternal Scholarship! The scholarship is open to COF members who host a "Feeding God's Children" event, participate in COF's "Alternative Break", or serve as a religious instructor at any level. The Catholic Order of Foresters, a society of fraternal benefit in the U.S., offers the scholarship to help its members through financial support and service to the Catholic community. Every year, COF selects multiple applicants to receive $1,000 to use toward their college or university of choice. If you're a college student passionate about your Catholic faith, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Woody and Louise Reed Bridge to Life Scholarship provides financial assistance to burn survivors and their families or caregivers. Students planning to pursue a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or Ph.D. are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need.Show Less

The Jay Moum Memorial Scholarship seeks to honor Jay Moum’s life by supporting graduating high school seniors planning to attend college and/or vocational school the following year. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a love for the game of golf, character excellence and academic performance. In 2026, two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2026 and winners will be announced June 20, 2026. About Jay Moum Jay Moum was a great man with a big personality and a bigger heart. He grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and lived to golf in the summer and hunt in the winter. He was tremendously talented at both disciplines and enjoyed those activities with his family. After high school, Jay attended Bimiji State College and played on the golf team while pursuing a degree in Education. He taught for several years before moving to Arizona and starting an amazing career in the road striping industry. By the end of career, he was respected and loved across the country. Along the way he raised and amazing son, John. He retired in 2014 to spend time with his friends and family traveling, connecting, and doing the things he loved. He started a second family and had a beautiful daughter Kia. He passed away too soon in May of 2020. Jay loved kids and was big on education! He helped many young people pursue ambitions by offering to buy sports equipment, pay for lessons and instruction, and for the creation of opportunities. He believed in young people’s potential and was always excited to watch them grow. Creating scholarship opportunities was always a dream of Jays. We hope to keep the dream alive perpetually.Show Less

The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Student Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors, who have participated in the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow program and wish to attend college.Show Less