Top 365 Summer Scholarships in 2023

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make a statement about the impact of climate change through writing, artwork, or even dance? You might consider applying for the Ocean Awareness Art Contest! Dedicated to encouraging the next generation to get involved in ocean conservation (and environmentalism as a whole), the contest asks its applicants to create a piece of artwork that reflects an impact/aspect of the current environmental crisis and its effect on the ocean. Each year has a specific theme to focus on, with this year being climate change. If you would like to make a statement about climate change’s impact on the ocean through art, we encourage you to apply!

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

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!

This "City of Boston Disability Scholarship" is open to college students attending a part-time or full-time degree program who have a family member with an occupationally impairing disability, and who work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector. To apply, interested students must create a one- to two-minute video sharing what they've learned from their loved one with a disability, and publish it on YouTube with the title "Feigenbaum City of Boston Disability Scholarship Contest." Be sure to include this scholarship link (https://erisaattorneys.com/City) in the description and share your video on Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire's Facebook page for a chance to win. Keep on reading to learn more!

This "Massachusetts Nurses Association Disability Scholarship" is open to current college students attending a part-time or full-time degree program who have a family member with an occupationally impairing disability, and who work in the public sector or have a family member who works in the public sector. To apply, interested students must create a one- to two-minute video sharing what they’ve learned from their loved one with a disability, and publish it on YouTube with the title “Massachusetts Nurses Association Disability Scholarship Contest.” Be sure to include this scholarship link (https://erisaattorneys.com/massachusetts-nurses-association-disability-scholarship-for-college-students-with-family-member-suffering-with-a-disability/) in the description and share your video on Jonathan M. Feigenbaum, Esquire’s Facebook page for a chance to win. Keep on reading to learn more!

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!

Are you a current postsecondary student studying the criminal justice field? Alternatively, are you a high school senior or graduate who will be soon enrolled in a postsecondary institution to study criminal justice? If either applies, you might consider applying for the Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship! Dedicated to fostering the education of students who are excellent representatives of the criminal justice field, the scholarship awards $500 to one hardworking student each year. In order to apply, you must submit the online application and a 1-2 page essay describing long-term goals in the criminal justice field and how the scholarship will help you achieve them. If you’re passionate about criminal justice and are looking for some help to pay off educational expenses, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current high school senior who has been accepted into a nursing program? If so, consider applying to the Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship! Each year, Cascade Healthcare Solutions offers a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse. In order to apply, students must submit an essay in which they detail the impact that they hope to make as a nurse. Essays will be evaluated based on quality, thoughtfulness, and relevance to the topic. If you have dreams of being a nurse and want to put your writing skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!

The NDUS Native American Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for North Dakota residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes and have been accepted full-time to a North Dakota institution of higher learning or state vocational education program. The application process is simple and can be completed online or by paper. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education! The deadline falls on July 15th of every year.

The Dependent Children Scholarship Program is exclusively designed for dependent children of Tennessee's brave law enforcement officers, firemen, and emergency medical service technicians. If their heroic parents have tragically lost their lives or suffered permanent disabilities while dutifully serving, this scholarship is here to help. Open to full-time undergraduate students attending an eligible Tennessee postsecondary institution, this scholarship offers a chance to pursue one's academic dreams without financial worries. Keep up the good work academically, and this scholarship can support you for up to four academic years. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply.

The American Legion Baseball Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for deserving baseball players to receive between $500 and $5,000 in scholarships each year. Each Department Baseball Committee may select a player from its department to receive this scholarship. While Department Baseball Scholarship Winners receive $500, eight players selected by a scholarship selection committee at The American Legion World Series will receive an additional $2,500 scholarship. One other player, selected as the most outstanding member of the All-Academic Team, will be awarded an additional $5,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients can receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from an accredited high school and must utilize the total award within eight (8) years of their graduation date, excluding active military time. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to further your education and love of baseball!

The Lessons In Your Home Scholarship is an opportunity for college students to pursue their passion for music. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution and studying aspects of music, music business, performance, or production (major or minor in any music school program.). High school seniors are also welcome to apply. To be considered, applicants must provide proof of enrollment, an essay, and any other necessary information. This $500 scholarship can only be used for educational expenses including tuition, books, rooming, and other appropriate expenses. Don't miss out on this chance to further your music education!

Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public university? If so, consider applying for the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 and $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students, respectively. These scholarships can be renewed for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study, so long as winners continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The scholarship is provided by the Louisana Office of Student Financial Assistance.  If you fit their scholarship criteria and have a passion for the natural world (and sciences) around us, we encourage you to apply!

The Alaska Performance Scholarship is a prestigious award for Alaskan residents who have graduated from and excelled in their high school curriculum (including homeschoolers). To be eligible, students must have received a minimum 2.5 high school GPA and performed well on a college or career readiness exam. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college or university in Alaska, or for approved career and technical education programs within the state. However, students must use the scholarship within 6 years of high school graduation and cannot receive the award for more than 8 semesters. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and achieve your dreams!

The NYS Memorial Scholarship is open to current undergraduates in New York State who are the children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the State of New York. Applicants must have graduated from a high school or received a high school equivalency diploma in the United States. If you're an undergraduate student in New York State and have lost a guardian or spouse as a result of injuries sustained while service the State of New York, we encourage you to apply. Honor their legacy today and take a positive step toward your future.

The NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence are open to graduates of New York State high schools who are currently studying full-time and have matriculated in an approved undergraduate program of study in a New York State post-secondary institution. Each year, the program awards up to 2,000 scholarships of $1,500 and 6,000 scholarships of $500 to top scholars from registered New York State high schools. The scholarship must be used within seven years commencing with the first academic year for which the scholarship was awarded. During this period, students are entitled to payment for up to four years of full-time study, or five years if enrolled in a bachelor's degree program approved as a program normally requiring five years of study. If you're a New York resident currently attending a New York State postsecondary institution, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship (WTC) provides access to a college education for children, spouses, and financial dependents of innocent victims who died or were severely and permanently disabled as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America - at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on airline flights 11, 77, 93, and 175 - and the resulting rescue and recovery efforts. Individuals who are survivors themselves of any of these events are also eligible. All applicants must have graduated from a high school within the United States and be studying at a postsecondary institution in New York State. If you are eligible for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply for the chance to earn funding toward your postsecondary education. Keep on reading to learn more.