[Page 2] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in August 2026
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100% free.Mattie K Peterson Higher Education Scholarship
Funded byMichael PetersonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Mattie K Peterson by supporting students who are active members of their communities.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 25, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes31Driven By Diamond Foundation Scholarship
Funded byDriven By Diamond FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Diamond Maurice Fisk Jr. by supporting students who share his calling to commercial driving.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 25, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes32Kids’ Minds Matter: Southwest Florida Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byLee Health FoundationSupports students in LMHC, LCSW or Social Work programs at Florida Gulf Coast University who are committed to pediatric mental health and interested in working with Lee Health in Southwest Florida.Amount$15,000Deadline:Aug 26, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes33Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.Amount$1,856Deadline:Aug 27, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes34Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAutel U.S.This scholarship aims to lessen the financial burden of college for hardworking and gifted students who have shown their desire to make a future for themselves in the automotive repair industry.Amount$25,000Deadline:Aug 27, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate35AROC AI/ML Scholarship
Funded byAROCThis scholarship aims to narrow the gap in access to STEM education so that all students can pursue the careers of their dreams.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 27, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes36Hilda Klinger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarin KlingerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hilda Klinger by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 27, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes37Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 28, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVenkata KishoreThis scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 29, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes39Aaron and Ruby Dicks Scholarship
Funded byDicks-BusseyThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Aaron and Ruby Dicks by supporting students in South Carolina who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 29, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes40Eitel Scholarship
Funded byDanielle EitelThis scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 29, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes41Sweet Dreams Scholarship
Funded bySweet Hut Bakery and Food TerminalThis scholarship aims to support students who embody the spirit of community and hope so they can complete their education and become leaders.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelAny42Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics
Funded byWomen in RoboticsThis scholarship aims to honor the impact of Joanne Pransky by supporting women in robotics throughout their education.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes43Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
Funded bySmart Boy StudiosThis scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.Amount$1,315Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Takes minutes44David L. Burns Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurnsThis scholarship will support undergraduate students from Missouri who are pursuing a career in helping people who have struggled with addiction.Amount$2,500Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes45Science and Advocacy Scholarship
Funded byAditi KishoreThis scholarship aims to recognize and support high school students who demonstrate an exceptional passion for science and a commitment to championing its value in their communities and beyond.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Grandmaster Nam K Hyong Scholarship
Funded byHyongIn honor of Grandmaster Nam K Hyong, this scholarship aims to give the gift of education to a hardworking, motivated student.Amount$750Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes47Michael Bryk Memorial Grant
Funded byLogan SimpsonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michael Bryk by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.Amount$3,000Deadline:Aug 30, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes48Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes501000 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 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes51Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52300 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 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes53Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54100 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 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes55Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes56200 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 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes58Nielsen 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, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes59400 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, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes60
