[Page 6] The Top Scholarships for Women with Upcoming Deadlines in August 2025
August 25, 2025


Browse fully hosted female student scholarships, awarded directly by Bold.org. Updated regularly with new, exclusive opportunities.














Chronic Boss Scholarship
Funded byChronic Boss CollectiveAmount
$11,000Deadline
Feb 17, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is meant to support women with autoimmune diseases who have an entrepreneurial spirit.- Gender: Woman
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate
- Must have: One or more chronic/mental health conditions, entreprenurial spirit
Scholarship is awarded to
11 winners151C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisAmount
$2,095Deadline
Jun 18, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Engineering
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners152TRAM Purple Phoenix Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$10,000Deadline
Jul 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to empower survivors of intimate partner violence so they can thrive and achieve their dreams.- Education Level: Current undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student or high school senior accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Survivor of intimate partner violence
- Experience: History of leadership and community service or volunteer work
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners153Southwest Investment Advisors Scholarship
Funded bySouthwest Investment Advisors, Inc.Amount
$4,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to empower women to join the finance field so they can boost representation and make a difference in the industry.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Finance
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners154Lisa Sanders Scholarship
Funded byLisa SandersAmount
$2,000Deadline
Mar 20, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support women who are preparing to pursue higher education by reducing the burden of tuition.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: New York
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Music therapy
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners155Mary D. Scholarship
Funded byRyanAmount
$1,900Deadline
May 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary D. Ryan by supporting female students who are pursuing their educational goals later in life.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Age: 25+
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, or Connecticut
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner156Female Athleticism Scholarship
Funded byBozick FamilyAmount
$2,500Deadline
Aug 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to recognize the hard work and dedication of female athletes by supporting them as they prepare to pursue higher education.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Athlete
Scholarship is in review157Tamurai's Adventure Scholarship
Funded byTammy MichaelsAmount
$2,000Deadline
Jun 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will help students who have lost a family member to a terminal illness and are pursuing a career in the medical field.- Desired Career Field: Medical field
- Background: Has a parent who has died or is battling an illness
- Education Level: Any
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners158Minority Women in LAS Scholarship
Funded byFriends of AmabelAmount
$2,000Deadline
May 02, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Law, science, or arts
- Identity: Immigrant or the child of immigrants
- Race: African American
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner159Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterAmount
$1,100Deadline
Jul 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate pursuing a two or four-year degree
- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- Background: First-generation student
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners160The Heart of the Game Scholarship
Funded byWard SerrillAmount
$5,333Deadline
Aug 13, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is designed to support first-generation, female high school seniors from the class of 2021 who show passion and heart in their lives.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner161Mary Schonfield PA School Scholarship
Funded bySchonfieldAmount
$9,350Deadline
Oct 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support adult learners who are studying to become Physician Assistants.- Age: 27 years old or older
- Field of Study: Becoming a Physician Assistant
- Gender: Female
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner162Vicki Sartin's Purpose in Nursing Scholarship
Funded byVicki SartinAmount
$3,000Deadline
Aug 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is for single mothers who are pursuing a degree in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
- Career/degree: Nursing (for the single mother)
- Background: Single mother
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners163Global Girls In STEM Scholarship
Funded byGlobal STEM AcademyAmount
$1,500Deadline
Feb 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support deserving girls who are dedicated to pursuing STEM careers so they can achieve their dreams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Gender: Female-identifying
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners164FAR Impact Scholarship
Funded byRohit PrasadAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved students by providing financial assistance to lower the cost of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Public Service
- Identity: First-generation, woman, and a historically disadvantaged minority
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners165La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship
Funded byCrystal CastorenaAmount
$1,075Deadline
Apr 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support pregnant and/or teen parents earning their education.- Background: Pregnant and/or teen parent or children of teen parents
- Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior, trade school, community college or undergraduate
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners166Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship
Funded byShalom JohnsonAmount
$5,000Deadline
May 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Age: 17-21 years old
- Race: African American
- Background: Single mother
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner167Anne DiSerafino Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byDiSerafinoAmount
$1,483Deadline
Apr 10, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support one female artist who is pursuing a fine arts education at any 4-year college or university.- Area of Study: Arts major/minor
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner168Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeAmount
$10,000Deadline
Jul 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- State: California, Washington, or Oregon
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners169Indigenous Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byRoberta TomAmount
$600Deadline
May 30, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support an indigenous woman studying STEM.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Gender: Female
- Major: STEM
- Race/ethnicity: Affiliation with an indigenous tribe
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner170Moms on the Rise (MoThR) Scholarship: Empowering Young Mothers Through Education
Funded byTria BullardAmount
$8,665Deadline
May 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support young, teenage mothers so they can further their education and achieve their educational goals.- Background: Teen mom
- Education Level: High school student
- State: Washington or Oregon
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners171Polish American Women's Scholarship
Funded byPolish American Heritage and Community FoundationAmount
$4,100Deadline
Jun 09, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support women of Polish ancestry as they pursue their academic and professional goals.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Rhode Island)
- Experience: Involved in community service or leadership
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- Background: Polish or Polish-American heritage (This does not need to/WILL NOT be listed on your profile)
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners172Ambition Scholarship
Funded bySubmerge AestheticsAmount
$550Deadline
Jan 31, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner173Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenAmount
$20,000Deadline
Mar 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.- Education Level: Any
- Race: Underrepresented Minority
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners174Judy Ann Watland Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHeather OakleyAmount
$1,425Deadline
Dec 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to help single mothers who are pursuing higher education so they have the support they need to complete their degrees.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Religion: Christian
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Single mother
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner175Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramAmount
$3,200Deadline
Apr 16, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Career Field: Nursing
- Location: PA or DE
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners176Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship
Funded byTuan TaAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Asian American
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Mental health
Scholarship is in review177Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 08, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York or Georgia
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners178Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls
Funded byRichardson FamilyAmount
$1,565Deadline
May 10, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.- Race: African American
- Gender: Female
- State: Florida
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners179Stephanie Staggers Curtis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStephanie's Perfect GiftAmount
$1,130Deadline
Jan 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support single mothers fron North Carolina or South Carolina who are balancing their education with their parental duties.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: Single mother
- State: South Carolina or North Carolina
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners180
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Many organizations offer female scholarships to support female undergraduates of all academic years including: sophomore, juniors, and seniors pursuing a college education—especially in underrepresented areas like STEM fields and marine biology. These scholarships often consider factors such as community involvement, leadership potential, and plans to pursue graduate study at an accredited university. Students with financial hardship can absolutely apply for more money during their undergraduate studies.
The Miss America Foundation's largest award is valued at up to $10,000. Some of their awards are renewable up to four years, making them an invaluable resource for female students who demonstrate financial need. Other high-dollar-amount providers include the Dell Scholarship Program and several Bold.org scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility often includes being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, maintaining a minimum GPA, and being in your senior year of high school or currently enrolled in an accredited college. Applicants are typically expected to demonstrate academic merit, career goals, and a commitment to closing the gender gap through leadership or achievement.