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Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in August 2025
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August 25, 2025
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Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byDr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.Amount
$3,805Deadline
Jun 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThe Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.All students are eligible1Bassed in PLUR Scholarship
Funded byEarth LyonsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who find inspiration in EDM and festival culture and who are passionate about furthering their education.- Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, incoming college student, or current undergraduate or graduate student
- Age: 18 or older
- Interests: Music
2Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byDenese McPhersonAmount
$2,750Deadline
Nov 08, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.- Field of Interest: Automotive
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
3Mad Genius Scholarship
Funded byFoodStory BrandsAmount
$8,000Deadline
Nov 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to award geniuses in the making by helping scholastic and/or artistic geniuses hone their crafts.- Background: Exceptionally creative, inspired, and motivated to achieve in creative fields
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
4David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterAmount
$2,700Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.- Education Level: High school senior
5Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTaha FamilyAmount
$2,600Deadline
Dec 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African
- Major of Interest: STEM or the arts
6Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship
Funded byBulkthreads.comAmount
$515Deadline
Jun 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a marked difference in the world.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
7ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship
Funded byACHE of Southern CaliforniaAmount
$6,000Deadline
Only 16 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Health administration, public health or nursing
8Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchwinkendorf FamilyAmount
$4,785Deadline
Apr 18, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Education Goals: Will attend trade school
9Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded byBria AlexanderAmount
$1,200Deadline
Dec 12, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
10Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Antonie Bernard Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChris ThomasAmount
$1,100Deadline
Nov 07, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Antonie “Tony” Bernard Thomas by supporting a student who is pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Military service member, police officer, or family of military or police
11Alger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLily RannacherAmount
$550Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
12Slater Miller Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiller FamilyAmount
$3,950Deadline
Oct 24, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.- Education Level: Trade school student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
13A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship
Funded byFatherly Advice Life CoachAmount
$1,050Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing higher education in order to uplift other women.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school or graduate student
14Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew E. Minor Awareness FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2026)
15Mema and Papa Scholarship
Funded byThe Cheetah FundAmount
$600Deadline
Apr 12, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Pennsylvania
16Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: Illinois
17Sandy’s Scholarship
Funded byDykshoorn FamilyAmount
$2,100Deadline
Dec 06, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Sandy Dykshoorn by supporting students who share her calling to healthcare and/or human services.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: New York
- Field of Study: Healthcare
18Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamAmount
$1,040Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
19Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded byCheesman FamilyAmount
$10,240Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
- Debt Status: Has student loan debt
- Background: Was/is a first generation student
20Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship
Funded byThe Pereira FoundationAmount
$3,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Technology, arts, or business
- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Financial Status: Low-income
21Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzAmount
$1,200Deadline
Only 10 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.- Field of Study: Culinary arts
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
22Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarggi LowenbergAmount
$15,000Deadline
Only 30 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Oregon
- Background: First-Generation College Student
23Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHowie FamilyAmount
$3,275Deadline
Mar 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Albert Howie by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
- Current or Future School: Del Mar College
24Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonAmount
$6,100Deadline
Apr 30, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.- State: Ohio
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
25Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavezAmount
$655Deadline
Oct 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Has lost one or both parents
- Passion: Sports
26Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scholarship
Funded byChristan McDonald LetoAmount
$2,000Deadline
Only 16 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to start a chain reaction of support by helping passionate students make a difference in people's lives and in advancing the field of nuclear medicine.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Desired Career: Nuclear medicine technologist
27Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLowe FamilyAmount
$600Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.- Education: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: Volunteering or community service
- Major: History
28Shaffer Family First Responder Scholarship
Funded byKyle DiDio-ShafferAmount
$3,700Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to help first responder families while investing in the next generation in order to express gratitude and commitment to those who serve and protect us every day.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: Child of a Delaware first responder (firefighter, police officer, paramedic, military personnel, or dispatcher)
- Goals: Will attend an accredited college or university
29Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship
Funded byCariloopAmount
$8,500Deadline
Only 7 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.- Background: Current student who is or was the main caregiver in their family and/or community
- Background: Low Income
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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.