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[Page 2] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025
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August 25, 2025
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Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCAmount
$2,500Deadline
Jan 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
- Gender: Woman
- Experience: Currently working full-time
31Dr. Monique Dupree Scholarship for BIPOC Students
Funded byF Squared Physical TherapyAmount
$5,000Deadline
Only 4 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Monique Dupree by supporting and inspiring future physical therapists.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Physical therapy
32Jimmie “DC” Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Sullivan FamilyAmount
$3,550Deadline
Jan 19, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Jimmie “DC” Sullivan by supporting students who are involved in athletics in their community.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Student-athlete and/or student-coach
- Experience: Community service experience
33Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Background: Athlete
34José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.- Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
- Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
35Skybrook Men's Golf Association Scholarship
Funded bySkybrook Golf MGAAmount
$2,200Deadline
Apr 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support student golfers who need financial assistance to further their educational goals.- State: North Carolina
- Sport: Golf
- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Financial need
36Filipino-American Scholarship
Funded byLee CortezAmount
$1,810Deadline
Oct 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.- Experience: Must have community service experience
- Ethnicity: Must be Filipino
- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
37Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
Funded byAshlynn JohnsonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
- Field of Study: Art
38Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanAmount
$1,906Deadline
Only 1 day left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.- Background: From a single-parent family
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
39S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship
Funded bySophie's Mart LLCAmount
$1,790Deadline
Apr 30, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Community service experience
- State: South Carolina or Georgia
40Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonAmount
$2,080Deadline
Jan 14, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.- Ethnicity: Black
- Gender: Male
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
41Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyAmount
$5,650Deadline
Jan 02, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.- State: California
- Background: First-generation
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
42David Mann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMann FamilyAmount
$4,000Deadline
Only 3 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of David Mann by supporting individuals who share his generosity and are pursuing careers in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).- State: Nebraska
- Field of Study: Firefighting or EMS
- Education Level: High school senior or recent high school graduate
43Ironworkers Scholarship in Memory of Ron V. Howell Sr.
Funded byHowell FamilyAmount
$560Deadline
Feb 04, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ron V. Howell Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for ironworking.- Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
- Field of Study: Ironwork
44HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainAmount
$3,000Deadline
Oct 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.- Race: BIPOC
- State: Washington
- Background: Health Care Careers Pathways Program mentee
- Plans: Applying to health professional schools this year
45Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTheodore FamilyAmount
$900Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Desired Career Field: Human services
- Background: Caribbean-descent
46David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurnsAmount
$3,000Deadline
Only 3 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support undergraduate students from Missouri who are pursuing a career in helping people who have struggled with addiction.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- State: Missouri
- Major: Nursing, counseling, mental health, social work, etc.
47Tanner Morse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPam BlassAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 20, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Tanner Morse by supporting passionate students who are pursuing their dreams on and off the court.- State: Maine
- Education Level: High school senior
- Sport: Basketball
48Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewAmount
$4,300Deadline
May 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: North Carolina
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
49Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDashanna K McNeil Memorial ScholarshipAmount
$655Deadline
Jul 13, 2026Education Level
AnyTo honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.- Education Level: High School, Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's
- Career of interest: Nursing or a related field
- Location: Planning to attend an accredited nursing institution
50Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarchelloAmount
$2,000Deadline
Mar 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Polson High School
- State: Montana
- College Plans: Will attend a two or four-year college
51CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerAmount
$755Deadline
Apr 05, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
- Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
- Background: ROTC or the armed forces
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
52Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezAmount
$1,100Deadline
Oct 27, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.- Background: First-generation college student
- Heritage: At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
53Maddison Frye Scholarship
Funded byJasmine ChristensenAmount
$520Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to bring awareness to how epilepsy affects people’s lives in order to alleviate some of the difficulties those with epilepsy face.- State: West Virginia
- Background: Epilepsy
- Education Level: High school student
54Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainAmount
$3,500Deadline
Only 17 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.- School Name: University of South Carolina
- Field of Study: Nurse-Midwifery
55Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie L Brown Jr.Amount
$1,500Deadline
Only 20 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.- Experience: Must have community service experience
- Education: High school senior interested in attending an HBCU or current undergraduate student at an HBCU
56Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLoved Ones of Hannah DollickAmount
$15,000Deadline
Only 21 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hannah Dollick by supporting aspiring female pilots who are self-motivated and dedicated to aviation.- Career Field: Aviation
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Alaska
57Old Florida Vibes Scholarship
Funded byOld Florida VibesAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Environmental conservation, wildlife management, activism, etc.
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate or graduate student
58Edward Dorsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey DorseyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support Black students as they pursue higher education, enabling them to succeed and become the business leaders of tomorrow.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black
- GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Business administration or finance
59Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 3 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible60
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scholarship is easiest to get?
In terms of effort, the 'easiest' scholarship award to win is the no-essay scholarship. These take very little time to apply for, making them a cost-effective form of financial aid. Besides time spent and effort, you should also consider the volume of applicants when you think about what scholarships are the easiest to win. There's always a trade-off: scholarships with low time commitment applications will have greater competition, and scholarships that require more time to apply for will have less competition.
How to start an essay for a scholarship?
Open with a short anecdote that illustrates why you're studying the field you've chosen, or a story that shows your drive to succeed. Convince donors that you have a clear vision for the future and you're worth investing in. There are several steps students can take to take their scholarship essays to the next level. Click here to read our full guide on how to write a scholarship essay.
How do I win essay scholarships?
The most important part of the essay application is simply finishing it. Many high school students and college students won’t even bother to apply for essay scholarships. As a result, just turning in an application that meets all of the requirements and answers the prompt places you ahead of a good chunk of your peers.