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[Page 7] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025
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Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship
Funded byDr. Terran JordanAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Age: 18+ years old
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Race: Black
- Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
181Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.Amount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
- Religion: Christian
- Race: African American
182Connie Mack Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySaloneAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy of Connie Mack by supporting student-athletes who demonstrate his strong commitment to athletics, community, and generosity.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Souderton High School or North Penn High School
- State: Pennsylvania
- Background: Student-athlete
183Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatlockAmount
$5,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Business or international business
- Gender: Female-identifying
184Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderAmount
$5,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities by reducing the expenses of tuition and books.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- School Type: HBCU
- GPA: 2.7 or higher
- Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
185Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStockwell FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor and continue the impact of Robert Stockwell by supporting Learn 4 Life students in their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Learn 4 Life student
- Field of Study: Science
186Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to empower women who are not only passionate about STEM but also dedicated to using their skills to serve and uplift their communities.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Passionate about community service
- GPA: 3.3 or higher
- Field of Study: One of the following STEM related majors: Astronomy, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Statistics
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
187Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMonk FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Identity: Minority
- Field of Study: Culinary arts or STEAM
188Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byJensen FamilyAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 04, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting students following in her footsteps and pursuing arts.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
- States: MI, OH, or IN
189D. Cox Music Technology Scholarship
Funded byWilliam BellingerAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of D. Cox by supporting students who are passionate about music technology.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music technology (composer, audio engineer, producer, sound designer, etc.)
190Ethics in Law Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$3,500Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support Christian mixed-race students in their journey to become cross-cultural leaders in the legal field.- Identity: Mixed-race
- Religion: Christian
- Field of Study: Law
- Education Level: Undergraduate or college graduate with a bachelors
- Background: At least a 3.75 GPA and a 1500 SAT score or equivalent ACT score
- Experience: Work experience
191Sola Family Scholarship
Funded byMariko SolaAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Child of a single mother
192Medical Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of medical students so they can overcome the financial hurdles of higher education.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Medicine
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
193Nursing Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with patients through the field of nursing.- Education Level: Graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: South Carolina
- Field of Study: Nursing
194College Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate good problem-solving skills so they can achieve their academic and professional goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: South Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 GPA
195National Business Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousAmount
$3,500Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of great business leaders as they prepare to pursue their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- Religion: Christian
- Background: Athlete
- Field of Study: Business
- Experience: Non-profit volunteering experience
- Identity: Female
- Scores: 3.75+ GPA, 1500 SAT or ACT equivalent score
196I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 06, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
- History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
197Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLiving Chronic FaithAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student who has had direct or indirect experience with a chronic illness.- Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Experience: Direct or indirect experience with a chronic medical condition
198Track to the Trades
Funded bySupplyHouseAmount
$25,000Deadline
Nov 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support current and future tradespeople on their paths toward successful careers in the trades.- Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
- Field of Study: Plumbing, HVAC, electric, or a closely-related field
- Background: Legal resident of the U.S.
- Qualities: G.R.I.T. (generosity, respect, innovation, and teamwork)
199Laurette Scholarship
Funded byAdvocates for AutismAmount
$1,590Deadline
Nov 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Background: ASD
200Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship
Funded byEscobarAmount
$20,000Deadline
Nov 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Florida
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Religion: Christian and involved in church
- Field of Study: Engineering
201Dennis A. Hall Memorial Scholarship for the Creative Arts
Funded byJeremy HallAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 12, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dennis A. Hall by supporting students who share his love for the creative arts.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Creative arts (physical medium)
- Background: Nature lover
202LeNise M. Watson-Hudson Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byHudsonAmount
$3,000Deadline
Nov 12, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of LeNise M. Watson-Hudson by giving some much-needed support to single parents who are pursuing their educational ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- School: Howard University
203Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship
Funded bySTERLINGAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Early childhood education, development, or teaching
204Ann Holiday Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnwar ArmstrongAmount
$1,550Deadline
Nov 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ann Holiday by supporting students pursuing higher education at HBCUs.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: North Carolina A&T State University
205Christine Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCole & Associates, Inc.Amount
$1,500Deadline
Nov 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christine Wilson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil engineering.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Civil engineering
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Missouri or Arizona
206Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTomi Management Enterprises LLCAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Karen Randall McClain by supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore or higher
- School Type: HBCU
- Race: African American
- Educational Background: Graduated from a Pittsburgh Public High School
207Richard (Dunk) Matthews II Scholarship
Funded byRichard "Dunk" Matthews II Welding ScholarshipAmount
$1,600Deadline
Nov 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor Richard Matthews by supporting students pursuing a career in the trades.- Education Level: High School Senior or Trade School Students
- Career aspiration: Trades
208College Connect Resilience Award
Funded byHome Infusion OptionsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support resilient students balancing academics and chronic care so they can succeed in all of their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Diagnosed with a chronic illness
209Robert & Sharon Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLee familyAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Robert and Sharon Lee by supporting the next generation of individuals pursuing medical careers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Health or medical sciences
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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.