[Page 2] The 240 Best Easy Scholarships to Apply for in August 2026
Updated: August 17, 2026
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400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Aug 31, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31
Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes32
Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33
Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34
InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge
Funded byInnovateHERsThis scholarship aims to support female students who plan to spend their careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35
American Dream Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students pursuing their Associates in Nursing at FVI School of Nursing and Technology.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes36
American Dream Scholarship for Practical Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Practical Nurses is designed to support FVI students who are in the practical nursing program.Amount$1,500Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37
Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJaedan FordThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38
Mad Genius Scholarship
Funded byFoodStory BrandsThis scholarship aims to celebrate bold ideas, wild creativity, and the kind of thinking that doesn’t always fit inside the lines.Amount$8,000Deadline:Nov 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes39
Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hugh R. Boyd by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40
James G. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of James G. Boyd by supporting students who are following their dreams and pursuing the trades.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes41
Margaret M. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis scholarship honors Margaret M. Boyd by supporting Catholic, U.S. citizen undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing nursing and maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes42
Current Future Finance Scholarship
Funded byCurrentThis scholarship seeks to support students who are ready to make smarter financial moves and reach their goals faster.Amount$3,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43
Lucas Jeffery STEAM Scholarship
Funded byLucas JefferyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are multifaceted and committed to both STEM and the arts.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 19, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44
Redefining Victory Scholarship
Funded byChris & Mary CarnduffBy embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.Amount$20,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45
Diversity in Music Education Scholarship
Funded bySymphonic DistributionThis scholarship will support three aspiring musicians in their musical studies and budding career.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 16, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46
Marcus Yates Giving A Care Scholarship
Funded byMarcus YatesThis scholarship exists to support one person with a sincere passion for music.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner47
Austin Kramer Music-Maker Scholarship
Funded byAustin KramerThis scholarship is designed to encourage and inspire musicians of all levels to express themselves through their own musical creations!Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 28, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner48
Pandemic's Box Scholarship
Funded byCarlynn GreeneThis scholarship will celebrate the stories of positivity and good outcomes that came about for people during the pandemic.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners49
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
Funded bySkin GripThis scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.Amount$24,315Deadline:Feb 4, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
24 winners50
AMPLIFY Digital Storytellers Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship exists to support digital creators looking to start or grow their own digital footprint, by writing online.Amount$1,350Deadline:Apr 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners51
AMPLIFY No Code Scholarship
Funded bySteph SmithThis scholarship is designed to empower creators looking to take the next step in their career as beneficiaries of the "no-code movement".Amount$1,250Deadline:Jul 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners52
Zest for Cooking Culinary Scholarship
Funded byInstapot LifeThis scholarship is for the chefs! It will support anyone who is passionate about cooking or is looking to pursue a culinary career.Amount$1,125Deadline:Apr 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner53
Amelia Michelle Sanford LGBTQIA+ Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySanford familyThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQIA+ student-athletes to assist them in the pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner54
JusticeTheTutor Scholarship (No Essay)
Funded byJustice ShepardThis scholarship aims to help pay for higher education and encourage those who want to make a positive difference through science and technology.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner55
Art of Giving Scholarship
Funded byThe Art of ScholarshipsThis scholarship exists to help students combat the hidden expenses they encounter when obtaining a college, graduate, or professional school degree.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners56
Across Cultures No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBen SchneiderThis scholarship exists to encourage students to respectfully explore cultures different from their own, and to share with their own culture as well.Amount$1,350Deadline:Apr 12, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner57
Verb 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 winners58
Across Cultures "Expand Your Horizons" Scholarship
Funded byBen SchneiderThis scholarship exists to help students broaden their experience of the world and other cultures.Amount$1,113Deadline:Mar 28, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner59
Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
Funded byOUR DESTINY OUR FUTURE FOUNDATIONThis scholarship will support students who volunteer in their community.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners60
