There are thousands of scholarships out there. Below you will find many scholarships, most with general eligibility requirements. My goal is to share some lesser-known scholarships with my readers every Saturday.
Don’t wait. Apply for these great scholarships today! And, if you missed the last Scholarship Saturday, check it out. There are scholarships there that are still open! You can also find scholarships on my other scholarship lists, such as scholarships with requirements based on your state, major, grade level, ethnicity, or religion. And, lastly, check out my list of scholarships with August deadlines.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, you are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
Here are 30 scholarships for Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Apprentice Ecologist Essay Scholarship
Sponsor: Nicodemus Wilderness Project
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by showing personal initiative & dedication, demonstrated leadership & self-growth, and project accomplishments & sustainability.
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Sponsor: Arctic Physical Therapy
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of the U.S. or Canada who will be attending a college or university no later than January 2025. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Physical Therapy. Scholarship is open to students of any major.
Asbestos.com Scholarship
Sponsor: Asbestos.com
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students who are at least 18 years of age and enrolled full-time in a U.S. institution. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to mesothelioma and two recommendations.
Back-to-School Sweepstakes
Sponsor: CollegExpress
Amount: $1,300.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who ate at least 13 years of age at the time of entry. Applicant must share on a scale from 1-10 how ready they are for back-to-school.
C.I.P. Scholarship
Sponsor: College is Power
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students age 17 years of age or older who plan to start a program of higher education within 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
CHASA Scholarship
Sponsor: Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA)
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to college and vocational students who are under the age of 25 and who have a diagnosis of hemiplegia or hemiparesis due to any cause, or a diagnosis of pediatric stroke.
Clubs of America Scholarship Award for Career Success
Sponsor: Clubs of America, Inc.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students of accredited U.S. colleges and universities with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay about their career aspirations.
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
Sponsor: McCready Law Injury Attorneys
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate, graduate, and law program students who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to cyberbullying.
Discover Student Loans Scholarship
Sponsor: Discover Financial Services
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are 16 years of age or older. Applicant must sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college and they will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.
Entrepreneur Scholarship Programme
Sponsor: Rapid Formations
Amount: $700.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK and the U.S. Applicant must demonstrate entrepreneurial attitude and leadership skills. Applicant must submit an essay discussing the way the scholarship could help the applicant work towards or develop their entrepreneurial idea.
Excelsior Scholarship Program
Sponsor: New York State Higher Education Services Corporation
Amount: Up to $5,500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to New York State residents who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a SUNY or CUNY college, including community colleges and statutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred University. Applicant must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per term.
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship
Sponsor: Florida Rentals
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are legal residents of the United States. Applicant must submit an essay describing their dream vacation.
Future Educator Scholarship
Sponsor: Mrs. Prindables Gourmet Caramel Apples
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students majoring in education. Applicant must submit an essay on what they believe they can offer to the students of the future.
Hometown Pride Scholarship
Sponsor: The Kryder Law Group, LLC
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies who are U.S. citizens. Applicant must submit an essay explaining why they are proud to be from their hometown or state and what makes it special to them.
K9 Carts Scholarships
Sponsor: K9 Carts
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students studying veterinary medicine or a related field.
