30+ Scholarships with August 2026 Deadlines

The following scholarships include opportunities for high school students, undergraduate, graduate school, and adult students.

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1st Financial Bank Financial Goals Scholarship. This is a monthly scholarship open to US residents aged 18 and older who are planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a college degree program. This is an essay-based scholarship that centers around the importance of incorporating financial literacy into one’s college career. The deadline is the last day of every month. Award of $2000.  

Achieve Today Scholarship. This scholarship is open to current college students aged 18 and older who are willing to create a video about overcoming obstacles through the use of personal development principles. Award is $2000. Deadlines are August 31st and December 31st.  

ADHDAdvisor’s Mental Health Advocate Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors, and current undergraduate and graduate students committed to helping others with emotional and mental health support. Award is $1000. Deadline is August 1st.  

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative. This scholarship is open to students ages 13 -21 who have completed environmental or conservation projects. Award is $1750. Deadline is August 31st.  

Boomer Benefits Scholarship. This scholarship is open to adult students who have returned to school to complete their degrees. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents age 50 or older. Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges or universities within the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Multiple awards at $2,500. Deadline is August 27th.  

Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in university aviation programs. Four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who are dedicated to blogging on a weekly basis about flight training, flying, school, and their interest in aviation. The deadline is August 15th.  

Cappex Easy Money Scholarship. This scholarship is open to US students 13 years of age or older and currently planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university, or trade school) located in the United States within four years of the Sweepstakes. Award is $1,000. Deadline is August 31^st.  

CREW Chicago Scholarship. This scholarship is open to female undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students pursuing careers in real estate, construction, urban planning, or other related fields who have an interest in building a future in commercial real estate in the Chicago area. Award of $5000. Deadline is August 31st.  

Employment BOOST Academic Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and 2-year and 4-year college students in the US with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. This scholarship is open to students pursuing any major. 1 scholarship will be given to a student pursuing any major and a 2nd scholarship will be given to a student pursuing business or STEM fields. Deadlines are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Awards of $1000.  

Ethical Torch Essay Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12 residing and enrolled in schools in specific Arizona or California counties. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) awards a total of $5,000 in scholarships to the top 5 winners in an essay contest about ethics. The deadlines are August 2nd, September 27th, and October 11th depending on the county in which the student resides.  

Florida Stormwater Association Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to graduate students at Florida colleges and universities. Students must be studying engineering, natural science, public administration, or a related field with an interest in stormwater. The minimum award amount is $2,000 per recipient. The deadline is August 7th.  

Future Educator Scholarship. This scholarship is open to current and incoming college students majoring in education. Award is $1000. This scholarship is offered by Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples. Deadline is August 1st.  

GAEP Environmental Scholarship. This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students majoring in the environmental field at an accredited college or university located in the State of Georgia. The award is up to $1,000. Deadline June 15th.  

Hometown Pride Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students. The award is $1000 and the deadline is August 31st.  

Innovation in Education Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school and college students who have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others with a GPA minimum of 3.0. The award is $500 and repeats monthly. Open to students in the US and Canada. The deadline is the 20th of every month.  

LawnStarter Lawnpreneur Scholarship. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, current 2-year, 4-year, and graduate college students who have started or plan to start a lawn care business. All academic majors are welcome. Award is $1000. Deadlines for this scholarship are August 20th and December 31st.  

Leaders Save Lives Scholarship. This scholarship is from the American Red Cross. This scholarship is open to high school and college students including trade schools or community colleges Simply organize a blood drive within these time frames. Awards of up to $2500. Deadlines are: December 15th-January 15th, & June 1st- August 31st.  

Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is open to individuals in nursing or teaching professions who are pursuing required CEUs or advanced degrees. Awards of up to $5,000 per individual. Deadlines are May 1st, August 1st, and December 15th.  

Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship. This scholarship is open to African American women residing in underserved Chicagoland areas seeking to obtain their real estate license OR attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The award is up to $700. The deadlines are February 20th, April 24th, July 3rd, and August 20th.  

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in Athletic Training, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health-related major. Award of $1500. Deadline is August 1st.  

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is open to women, at least 17 years of age who are a mother with minor children. Students must be pursuing a first degree at a postsecondary level of education pursuing a degree at a not-for-profit, accredited institution or program in the U.S., and be low-income. Multiple awards up to $5,000. Deadline is August 1^st.  

Race To Inspire Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students who are able to verify enrollment for college at an accredited university inside the U.S.A. during the fall semester of the same year the essay is submitted. Must write a short essay explaining what inspired you to run, what challenges you faced, and what you learned through the experience. Prepare an essay sharing your race story between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length. Award is $500. Deadline is August 15th.  

Rodeo Ticket Student Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students who are able to verify enrollment for college at an accredited university in the USA during the fall semester of the same year the essay is submitted. Students must write a short essay. Deadline is August 15^th. Award is $500.  

Santa Rosa Ninety-Nines Aviation Scholarship This scholarship is open to female students who are planning a career in any area of aviation, with flight training or education in mind. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, and they must reside within 300 miles of the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa. The award is $5,000. The deadline is August 15th.  

SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at a college or university, who are pursuing STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Deadline is on a rolling basis (12 awarded per year). Award is $2,500. This scholarship is open to students worldwide and there are no age restrictions.  

The Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students currently enrolled, or recent high school graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education with the goal of a career in the criminal justice field. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled in classes for the current year. Must write an essay. Award is $500. Deadline is August 1^st.  

The Turco Munoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship. This scholarship is open to enrolled undergraduate, graduate, and law school students who have been advocates for survivors of domestic violence. This is a renewable $1000 scholarship and honors academic performance, employment, volunteer experience, financial need, and plans after graduation. Applicants must have a genuine intention to serve survivors of domestic violence after graduation. Deadline is August 18th.  

Transformer Association Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in degree programs who have exhibited an interest in transformers or power conversion design through course work or other activities, and who might be considering a career in the transformer industry. The award is $2,500. The deadline is August 1st.  

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Awards. This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students who are working towards a science or engineering degree. Applicants must be majoring in a field of science or engineering, including life sciences or science education, with application to fields in space science or aerospace engineering. Multiple Awards were given. Award is $5,000. Deadline is August 12th. 

Wang Ji Thong Family Scholarship. This scholarship is open high school seniors and college students who come from refugee and immigrant communities in Northeast Ohio. Three winners will receive an initial $2,500 award and an opportunity to shadow health professionals at ASIA's International Community Health Center (ICHC). Additionally, a one-time renewable $500 book scholarship will be awarded to recipients who submit a report of progress after one year and agree to mentorship with award winners from other years. The deadline is August 1st.  

White Coat Investor Scholarship This scholarship is open to graduate students who are studying one of the following majors; osteopathic medicine, podiatry, dentistry, law, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, CRNA, anesthesiologist assistant, veterinarian medicine, or physical therapy and occupational therapy students if the program leads to a doctorate degree. 10 scholarships are awarded of $25,000 each. The deadline is August 31st. 

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This information has been compiled by Jean O’Toole and The Scholarship Team at Connections101.  *Please note that information can change about any given scholarship. Scholarships are not guaranteed to be offered every year. The Scholarship Team at Connections101 encourages every family to verify at the information link provided that the scholarship is being offered during the current or upcoming year.  

Jean O’Toole is an educational consultant and author of the bestselling book, Scholarship Strategies Finding and Winning the Money You Need. Over the past 15 years, she has helped tens of thousands of students in the United States. Individuals collectively have been awarded millions of dollars by applying her scholarship strategies.  In 2008 she co-founded Connections101, a company specializing in providing motivational tools for scholarship searching. It is her goal to empower students to design their paths to their future without college debt. For more information about Jean/s scholarship strategies and resources, visit www.connections101.com. FB: @ScholarshipStrategies, Linkedin: Jean O’Toole scholarshipstrategiesteam@gmail.com