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[Page 5] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025
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August 25, 2025
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Jay Curry Eternal Garden Scholarship
Funded byMichelle RenyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 27 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Horticulture, botany, landscaping, or a related field
121FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaAmount
$2,000Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.- Education Level: Class of 2025 high school senior or current undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
- Location: Texas
122Linda Fontenot Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYalonda WrightAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 28 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda Fontenot by supporting single mothers throughout their education.- Background: Single mother
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Financial Background: Has financial need
- Education Level: Currently Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a college program
- Race: Black/African American
- Age: 17-24 years old
123USMC Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLennon FamilyAmount
$750Deadline
Sep 29, 2025Education Level
AnyIn honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Experience: Volunteering experience
- Desired Career Field: Medicine, education, public health, or another field that benefits others
124Phoebes in Philanthropy Scholarship
Funded byLove My Phoebe, Inc.Amount
$1,500Deadline
Sep 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a BIPOC female student over the age of 30 who is pursuing higher education.- Gender: Woman
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Age: 30 years or older
- State: Georgia or New York
- Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
125Online ADHD Diagnosis Mental Health Scholarship for Women
Funded byADHDAdvisor.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Sep 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for academic success and personal development by supporting female students who recognize the importance of mental health and prioritize it while attending college.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Citizenship Status: Citizen or permanent legal resident
126Wilmington Delaware Scholarship
Funded byCorey LeeAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support inner city kids of Wilmington, Delaware, by lowering the financial burden of college as they begin their pursuit of college education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Resident of Wilmington, Delaware
127Annie Pringle Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBOSOMiiAmount
$500Deadline
Sep 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to help individuals facing breast concerns.- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or certificate student
- Field of Study: Breast navigation, imaging, or lactation
128John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship
Funded byDouglas HortonAmount
$1,400Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton by supporting students in NC.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Background: Experience working with children and non-profit/volunteering experience
129Alberta Bean Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBreanna LeeAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- State: Missouri
- GPA: 3.0 or above
130Diabetes Impact Scholarship
Funded byAlexis BookAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support college students with diabetes, as they pursue a career that helps other people with diabetes.- Education level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Career path: Medical, research and development, business, etc. Interest in helping people with diabetes or other autoimmune conditions.
- Background: Must currently have some form of diabetes (Type 1 or 2, MODY, LADA, 3C, Gestational, Neonatal, etc.)
131Erase.com Scholarship
Funded byErase.comAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their educational goals in the legal field in order to make a difference.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Criminology or legal studies
132RodentPro.com® Animal Advocate Scholarship
Funded byRodent ProAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in a wildlife-focused field of study.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Incoming college freshman or current undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Any discipline directly related to the care and welfare of animals
133Silver Maple Fund Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySilver Maple FundAmount
$5,000Deadline
Oct 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Location: Midwest resident
- Field of Study: Humanities
- Physical Traits: Red hair
134Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAutel U.S.Amount
$25,000Deadline
Oct 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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.- Education Level: 2025 high school graduate, enrolled in trade school
- Field of Study: Automotive repair
135Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship
Funded byCollins FamilyAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who share Everett’s love for music as they pursue higher education.- Field of Study: Music
- School: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- GPA: 2.3 or higher
136Earl Pascua Filipino-American Heritage Scholarship
Funded byJohn Vincent DeniegaAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 06, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support Filipino-American graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM or history.- Education Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
- Major: STEM or History
- Race/Ethnicity: Filipino-American
137Crowned to Lead HBCU Scholarship
Funded byCrowned to LeadAmount
$2,500Deadline
Oct 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting and celebrating young women of color who are boldly stepping into leadership—both on campus and in their communities.- Education Level: High school senior or college freshman
- Gender: Female-identifying
- School Type: HBCU
- GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
138Stephen LeCornu Routh Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to provide funding to high school and undergraduate students in Tennessee who are studying to become engineers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Location: Tennessee
- Field of Interest: Engineering
139Byte into STEM Scholarship
Funded byCampbell FamilyAmount
$4,250Deadline
Oct 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Black learners pursuing STEM across traditional and non-traditional pathways so they can overcome any hurdles they face.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, or bootcamp participant
- Field of Study: STEM
- Race: Black
- Background: Community service involvement
140Lisa M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAdvanced Software Products Group, Inc. [ASPG, Inc]Amount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Lisa M. Hamilton by supporting deserving young women who are passionate about technology and business.- Education Level: High school senior (2025)
- School Location: Collier County, Florida
- Field of Study: Technology or business
141Dr. Tien Vo Healthcare Hope Scholarship
Funded byTien VoAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to offer encouragement and tangible support to students facing financial hardship while pursuing careers in healthcare.- Background: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
142Dr. Tien Tan Vo Imperial Valley Healthcare Heroes Award
Funded byTien VoAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support “healthcare heroes” who are working and serving their communities, all while furthering their education at local colleges and institutions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Currently working or has previously worked in healthcare
- Location: Imperial Valley, California
143Dr. Tien Vo Federal Agents To-Be and Public Service Scholarship
Funded byTien VoAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to become federal agents or public servants in order to strengthen their communities.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Desired Career: Federal agency or related to the administration of justice, criminal justice, homeland security, border patrol, or public service
144Dr. Tien Tan Vo Cosmetics & Cosmetology Scholarship
Funded byTien VoAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the cosmetics industry so they can complete their education and thrive in their profession.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Beauty, cosmetology, barbering, or related programs
145Clarice Kanouse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTrista BudzynskiAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 10, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support low-income students from challenging backgrounds who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- State: Michigan
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
146Kylee Govoni Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea CintronAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kylee Govoni by supporting students who share her resilience so they can complete their academic training and continue on to impactful careers.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Pediatric nursing
147Catrina Celestine Aquilino Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJeanne AquilinoAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: First-generation student
- Citizenship Status: US Citizen
- Field of Interest: Law and/or medicine or healthcare
148Breast Cancer Awareness Scholarship in Memory of Martha Dickinson
Funded byElizabeth MettilleAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 12, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Martha Dickinson by supporting students who have been impacted by breast cancer.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Maryland
- Background: Impacted by breast cancer
149TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) Ult Group Scholarship
Funded byA fellow MOAAmount
$27,650Deadline
Oct 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.- Financial Status: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
- Background: Fan of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
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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.