[Page 3] The 210 Best Scholarships for Women in August 2026
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Finding scholarships for women can be frustrating — but you’re not alone. Bold.org curates the best opportunities designed to support women pursuing higher education, ranked by amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility.
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100% free.Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes61Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school while working full-time.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes62Allyson Texley Engineering Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAllyson TexleyThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of female engineers by affirming that there is a place at the table for them and helping to remove financial barriers to get there.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 7, 2027Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes63Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes64Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra BigleyThis scholarship aims to support any Black/African America female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student with a commitment to bettering her community.Amount$1,404Deadline:Mar 1, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65Gloria Johnson Marvelous Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAdrian WarrenThis scholarship aims to honor Gloria Johnson and the struggles she overcame by supporting other single mothers and encouraging them to go after their goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 8, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes66Coach Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Funded byDerek JindraThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 9, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCoogan FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating Hayward High in Wisconsin.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 14, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68Raquel Merlini Pay it Forward Scholarship
Funded byraquel MerliniThis scholarship is designed to support divorced or single mothers with an opportunity to pursue the education she deserves.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 22, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes69Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic women in high school from Illinois as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes70Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 20, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes72Markforged Distinguished Women Engineers Grant
Funded byMarkforgedThe grant will be awarded to a woman studying any engineering field at a top-tier technical university program in the US.Amount$4,585Deadline:Nov 19, 2021Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner73The Heart of the Game Scholarship
Funded byWard SerrillThis scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.Amount$5,333Deadline:Aug 13, 2021Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner74TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) MOA Scholarship
Funded byA fellow MOAThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.Amount$53,285Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes75Amplify Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThe Amplify Women in STEM Scholarship exists to support one ambitious young woman in pursuing a STEM degree and reaching her dreams.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jan 1, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners76Amplify Green Innovation Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to support those who have a burning desire to provide for the wellness of our planet through ambitious goals and contributions to reverse the effects of climate change.Amount$2,650Deadline:Mar 1, 2021Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners77Amplify Continuous Learning Grant
Funded bySteph SmithThe Amplify Continuous Learning Grant exists to encourage and support determined, impactful, and bold students to continue their love for education and seek the most out of their education.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners78Melissa Boston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Boston FamilyThis scholarship was established to honor the memory of Melissa Boston who, in January 2019, tragically lost her battle with Cancer at the age of 36.Amount$1,266Deadline:Nov 2, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner79Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
Funded byHoward FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.Amount$6,750Deadline:Mar 17, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners80Jean Ramirez Scholarship
Funded byJR98 IncThis scholarship will support students who are immediate family members of a suicide victim.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes81Run With Meg Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs
Funded byMeghan TakacsThis scholarship exists to support the mental health and success of females entrepreneurs.Amount$2,950Deadline:Dec 31, 2020Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner82Chronic Boss Scholarship
Funded byChronic Boss CollectiveThis scholarship is meant to support women with autoimmune diseases who have an entrepreneurial spirit.Amount$11,000Deadline:Feb 17, 2024Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
11 winners83Prime Mailboxes Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byPrime MaliboxesThe Prime Mailboxes Women in STEM Scholarship exists to encourage incredibly impactful women to continue their pursuit of a STEM degree.Amount$800Deadline:Apr 5, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner84Show your Mettle - Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byConnie OzmerThis scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing degrees and careers in IT or STEM so they have the necessary resources to achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner85Verb Women In Business Scholarship
Funded byVerb Technology Company, Inc.This scholarship is open to all female high school, college, and graduate students, and will be awarding two students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and building a career in business.Amount$1,926Deadline:Apr 11, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners86Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship
Funded byCariloopThis scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$7,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners87AB Foundation Scholarship
Funded byAB Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship will support college bound students who were pregnant during their high school years or children of teen mothers.Amount$10,220Deadline:Oct 1, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner88Women in Sports Scholarship
Funded byAshley WardThis scholarship will support women pursuing careers in sports.Amount$2,550Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner89La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship
Funded byCrystal CastorenaThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.Amount$1,075Deadline:Apr 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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