Top 31 Private Scholarship Opportunities for August 12th – 31st, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List August 12th – 31st, 2025
Looking for scholarships to help fund your education? College Aid Pro presents its latest weekly selection of private scholarships, tailored to meet a wide array of student needs. From high school graduates to current undergraduates and those considering studying abroad, you’ll find potential opportunities here. Act fast, as deadlines are near! Take a look at the list and keep in mind that increasing your application submissions directly increases your likelihood of receiving financial support.
Here’s a look at CAP’s curated private scholarship list with scholarship opportunities that have deadlines closing within the next week.
Top 31 Private Scholarships for the weeks of August 12th – 31st, 2025:
Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship:
Amount: $4,500
Closing Date: August 12, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled or accepted into an aviation management program. Candidates should possess a passion for aviation and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and selflessness. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from those qualified to comment on their career aspirations and qualifications, especially as they relate to business aviation. One letter must be from a member of the aviation department faculty at the institution where the applicant is currently enrolled. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 12, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: This scholarship is named for the late Janice K. Barden, who was active in the aviation community for decades and who served as chair of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition Local Committee eight times, more than any other person in NBAA history. Through the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, NBAA Charities annually awards undergraduates studying aviation-related curricula at NBAA and University Aviation Association (UAA) member institutions. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the aviation department faculty at the institution where they are currently enrolled. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Nancy Hall Memorial Scholarship for Women in Material Handling and Supply Chain:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 14, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Nancy Hall Memorial Scholarship was created to offer financial aid to women who are pursuing careers in material handling, warehousing and heavy equipment. This scholarship is open to any students that are located within the United States and are either entering or are currently enrolled in college in 2023. The student must express an interest in pursuing a career in material handling or warehousing in their application. Proof of college acceptance is required if the applicant is currently in high school. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship is open to NSHSS high school and college members, of all levels, with a dedicated passion for conservation, sustainability, environmental policy, or preservation for the Earth. Applicants must submit an educator recommendation. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
Mila Boyd Law Offices Scholarship Contest:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Every year, our firm grants a scholarship to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer. Applicants must record a one- to two-minute video explaining why they want to be a lawyer. Applicants should use plain English and speak honestly. Applicants must publish the video to their YouTube channel and title the video “Mila Boyd Law Offices Scholarship Contest.” A link that can be found on the scholarship’s website must be included. If submitting a video is not possible, applicants may also submit a written essay explaining why they want to be a lawyer. All submissions are due by August 15th each year but applications are accepted year round. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Brylak Law Safety Scholarship for College Students:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Every year, our firm grants a scholarship to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on how lawyers make the world a safer place. Applicants must record a one- to two-minute video explaining how lawyers make the world a safer place. Applicants should use plain English and speak honestly. Applicants must publish the video to their YouTube channel and title the video “Brylak Law Safety Scholarship Contest.” Applicants must also include the link available on the scholarship’s website. If submitting a video essay is not possible, students must submit a written essay explaining how lawyers make the world a safer place. All submissions are due by August 15th each year but applications are accepted year round. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Fielding Law Group Scholarship Contest:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Every year, our firm grants a scholarship to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer. Record a one- to two-minute video explaining why they want to be a lawyer. Applicants should use plain English and speak honestly. Publish the video to your YouTube channel and title the video “Fielding Law Group Scholarship Contest.” Applicants must include the link available on the scholarship’s website. If submitting a video essay is not possible, applicants must submit a written essay explaining why they want to be a lawyer. All submissions are due by August 15th each year but applications are accepted year round. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Herbert Law Office Scholarship for College Students:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Every year, our firm grants a scholarship to the U.S. college student who creates the best video essay that elaborates on why they want to be a lawyer. Record a one- to two-minute video explaining why they want to be a lawyer. Applicants should use plain English and speak honestly. Publish the video to your YouTube channel and title the video “Herbert Law Office Scholarship Contest.” Applicants must include the link available on the scholarship’s website. If submitting a video essay is not possible, applicants must submit a written essay explaining why they want to be a lawyer. All submissions are due by August 15th each year but applications are accepted year round. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Drummond Law Firm Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Drummond Law Firm Scholarship may be awarded to one of the following: (A) high-school student currently in a JROTC or Boy Scout Explorer program that has been accepted to and will be attending a post-high school institution in the United States; (B) a student currently enrolled in a college and a member of their college’s ROTC program; or (C) a US Military Veteran that is currently enrolled in post-high school institution or graduate school. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their instructor of JROTC, ROTC or a former military supervisor. Any other documentation that the applicant would like to be considered may also be submitted. Applications must be completed by August 15th each year but applications are accepted year round. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
HPFY Beyond Disability Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Health Products For You is proud to offer scholarships to high school seniors who have been accepted to a college or to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school program. As a premium online retailer offering health and wellness products, medical supplies and home care medical equipment, we understand the challenges faced by those impacted by physical, cognitive, and mental disabilities, not just for the patient but also for caregivers. Our scholarship program aims to encourage and support undergraduate and graduate students who have not let their disability impede their life and ambitions. The scholarship program also recognizes and rewards selfless individuals who care for those in need, give back to their communities, and do their part in making the world a better place for all. The applicant must have a documented disability. To apply, students must email the following: their personal information, including full name, date of birth, mailing address and phone number; proof of enrollment which can be an enrollment certificate or transcript of their most recent GPA; their medical documentation; their essay; and any supporting documents or letters of recommendations from teachers, mentors or advisers that the applicant would like the selection committee to consider. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors (Grad Year 2024) or rising college freshmen who are pursuing a degree in, or closely related to, one of the following disciplines: Business or Business Administration, Finance or Economics, and Public Policy. The scholarship supports majors that educate students in the importance of the role of economic and political factors in public decision-making and policy formulation; microeconomic analysis of policy issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and applications to specific public policy topics. An educator recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: August 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Speak Up! Scholarship will be awarded to high school students with the graduation years of 2025 and 2026. NSHSS created the scholarship for students with a demonstrated passion for communications. This includes but is not limited to the following classes/clubs: Journalism or Mass Communications (including Broadcast, Radio, Newspaper); Marketing or PR; Yearbook; Literary Magazine; Public Speaking (including Debate Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations); and Visual Communications (including Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Video/AV). Majors and careers in the communications field can include but are not limited to journalism, photojournalism, writing, editing, publishing, marketing, public relations, and social media. An educator recommendation letter must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
College Aid Pro’s $1,000 MyCAP 2.0 No-Essay Parent Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 19, 2025
Open To: Parents of High School Students
Description: Introducing the only scholarship designed for parents. No essay. No stress. Just a few simple steps—and you could win $1,000 toward your college costs.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 20, 2025
Open To: Parents of High School Students
Description: Perfect Plants is a family owned nursery operating on the same property and principals that were established in 1980 with the purchase of the family farm. As second-generation growers, we are proud of our industry and know how important it is to cultivate further interest and education in horticulture. Applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled into a course of study leading to a career in the horticultural industry. Two letters of recommendation from two of the following choices must be submitted: a member of the faculty of your school or college; a professional member of the horticultural field; a community leader; or an employer or supervisor. Applicants must submit the required attachments to Perfect Plants directly. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Global Perspectives Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 29, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Rustic Pathways is offering the Global Perspectives Scholarship to a high school or college student attending an accredited college or university in 2024. Applicants must follow Rustic Pathways on Instagram. Selected finalists will be asked to create and submit a short video for the final round. The prompt will relate to the essay submission on teen summer opportunities and their most meaningful summer experience. Two students will receive the grand prize of $1,000. Four students will receive prizes of $250 each. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: August 30, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program was developed to support individuals pursuing a career in roofing (or a similar field), who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability. Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field. Similar fields must be applicable to the building industry (construction, waterproofing, etc.). We understand that college is not for everyone. We will consider applicants that are not planning to attend school, if they fit the other guidelines and can prove that they are dedicated and passionate about entering the industry. Your application must include what the scholarship funds will be used for, if selected. Castagra Products, Inc. employees and their family members are ineligible. The winner will receive a $1500 USD award and the runner-up will receive a $500 USD award. Awards are not renewable, but applicants may reapply to the program each year that they meet eligibility requirements. Applicants may submit a video or written essay. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program was developed to support individuals pursuing a career in roofing (or a similar field), who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability. Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field. Similar fields must be applicable to the building industry (construction, waterproofing, etc.). We understand that college is not for everyone. We will consider applicants that are not planning to attend school, if they fit the other guidelines and can prove that they are dedicated and passionate about entering the industry. Your application must include what the scholarship funds will be used for, if selected. Castagra Products, Inc. employees and their family members are ineligible. The winner will receive a $1500 USD award and the runner-up will receive a $500 USD award. Awards are not renewable, but applicants may reapply to the program each year that they meet eligibility requirements. Applicants may submit a video or written essay. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
A Bold Life No-Essay Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: To encourage people to create an adventurous and exciting life as they define it, this scholarship exists to support a student who will do what it takes to live life to the fullest. The scholarship is open to all students and non-students from any field of study. The only requirement is that you’re committed to overcoming fear and relentlessly pursuing a life that will leave you fulfilled. Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to verify their academic enrollment status by providing a copy of their most recent transcript. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
$500 “$$$ Isn’t Everything” No-Essay Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: When people start seeing dollar signs, they can become blind to the more important things in life. We each get a precious, short time on earth, and there can be tremendous pressure to spend the majority of it focused on money. This scholarship exists to help a student or graduate worry a little bit less about money, and to help them get a bit of time back to focus on the important things. This scholarship is open to people of all backgrounds and education levels. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Platt Family Scholarship Essay Contest:
Amount: $250 – $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Platt Family Scholarship Essay Contest is designed for students who are undergraduate students in an accredited American college or university during the Spring 2024 semester (or equivalent semester that takes place and concludes between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024). The deadline is designed to give these students time to finish their essays, if need be, after final exams. Applicants do not have to be an American citizen, but they need to be attending an American college or university during the eligibility period. The contest is not open to high school students. Entries must contain a minimum of 1,500 and a maximum of 5,000 words. Applicants must include the name of their college or university with their entry and all contact information (regular and email address) must be put on the essay proper. To be fair to all applicants, the use of any artificial intelligence writing software, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini, is strictly forbidden and will result in the essay being rejected. All essays that are forwarded to the judges will be scanned with AI-detecting software, and those essays that indicate the use of AI will be rejected at the sole discretion of The Lincoln Forum. Prizewinners will be required to attest in writing that they did not utilize AI in the creation of their winning essays before they will receive their award. The essay may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the award’s website for more information.
Charmaine Letourneau Scholarships:
Amount: $2,000 – $7,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Charmaine Letourneau Scholarship is awarded each year to a deaf or hard of hearing person who will attend an academic or training program at a qualified institution. Priority is given to individuals who demonstrate involvement in deaf and hard of hearing organizations, school or community leadership, commitment to and diligence in studies, and likelihood the program of study will lead to employment or further educational opportunities. Applicants may be pursuing an academic or training program at a qualified post-secondary or vocational school in Alberta. Alternatively the educational institution could be outside Alberta if it specializes in programming for deaf or hard of hearing students. Applicants must also have demonstrated knowledge (whether basic or fluent) of sign language. Two reference letters from people who have known the applicant for at least six months, and be able to comment on how the applicant meets the criteria, must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NextStepU Win Free Tuition Giveaway:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NextStepU Win Free Tuition Giveaway will be given to students who register on NextStepU.com during an eligible drawing period and opt in to Win Free Tuition will qualify. Sweepstakes is open to students aged 15 or older who are in college, and will be enrolled in college within three years from August 31, 2024. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Law Enforcement Family Member Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Law Enforcement Family Member Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled at either an accredited law school or an accredited university. The student must have a family member (such as a parent, spouse or sibling) who is or was an active duty member of law enforcement, including reserve officers and retired, deceased or disabled officers. A certified copy of the applicant’s current transcript confirming satisfaction of the eligibility requirements is required. Unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship:
Amount: $1,750
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative has engaged tens of thousands of young volunteers from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999. The goals of the Initiative are to elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects; empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities; and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. The scholarship will be awarded annually to the authors of the top-ranked Apprentice Ecologist essays. Applicants must enroll in or attend an accredited post-secondary (undergraduate at college or university) educational institution. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by demonstrating initiative, leadership, and environmental stewardship in their project. While there is no minimum or maximum length for essays, most of our past winners have written essays that ranged from about 750 to 1,500 words long. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Scholarships can be fun. Take a break from the boring application routine and make us laugh. That’s right; we want a real LOL moment. Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing, but funny, story to share. We’ll promise to laugh with you, not at you. The point is that not all scholarships have to be serious. Relax and have fun. The only thing serious about the Make Me Laugh Scholarship is the money you could win towards your college education. This award is for U.S. students. Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident and must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information. Applicants must be currently enrolled or enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship will be awarded to students who graduate from a publicly supported high school at least one year early. The scholarship may be used toward tuition and fees and any remaining funds shall be remitted to the student. This scholarship may not be used for remedial course work. Applicants must have had legal settlement in Indiana for at least the last two semesters prior to graduating from high school. Applicants must have attended a publicly supported high school on a full-time equivalency basis for at least the last two semesters before they graduated. They must have been awarded a minimum of a Core 40 high school diploma by the end of grade 11, including any summer course work completed by July 1 of the year of graduation. They must not have been enrolled in a publicly supported high school for any part of a fourth year (grade 12). The Indiana Department of Education uses data reported by the student’s high school to verify their eligibility for the scholarship. The deadline for the applicant’s high school to report this data to the Indiana Department of Education is October 30, 2024. Moreover, the complete list of eligible institutions is available on the Commission’s website. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for more information.
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: At Florida Rentals we know how hard you work all semester. Studying, stressing, and late night writing can take their toll. We think you deserve a vacation, or at least to dream about one. Unfortunately, dream vacations and college tuition can be expensive. To help with these costs, we are awarding a student a scholarship to put towards his or her education. Eligible students should submit a 1,000 word essay. Essays will be judged based on content, style and creativity. One essay per entrant only. They must include their name, college or university at which they are enrolled, mailing and email address. Applicants must be currently accepted to or enrolled at a college or university. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact Florida Rentals for more information.
RentHop Apartment Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The RentHop Apartment Scholarship will be awarded to eligible undergraduate students in bachelors and associate degree programs in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to our company culture. A graduating high school senior may apply. Students must apply using their school email address. If the school does not provide one or does not allow students to send or receive external emails via the school affiliated email address, then students may still apply using their personal email. We will ultimately need to verify the student’s eligibility upon submission via a PDF file of their acceptance letter or proof of enrollment. Application deadlines are April 30 and August 31. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The RealtyHop Scholarship will be awarded to eligible undergraduate students and high school seniors working towards a bachelor and/or associate degree program in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to our company culture. Students must apply using their school email address. If their school does not provide one or does not allow students to send or receive external emails via the school affiliated email address, then students may still apply using their personal email. We will ultimately need to verify your eligibility upon submission via a PDF file of your acceptance letter or proof of enrollment. The application deadlines are April 30 and August 31. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Kelley & Canterbury, LLC Alaska Curiosity Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Kelley & Canterbury, LLC Alaska Curiosity Scholarship is a scholarship for an Alaska high school senior or college student who is enrolled in a two-year to five-year institution (college, graduate school, law school, etc.) in Alaska in 2023. To apply for this scholarship, students must create a short (2-4 minute) video and answer one of the following prompts: (A) What motivates you to continue your education? How are you going to overcome challenges in college and continue to invest in yourself? (B) What is one issue that you are dedicated to solving? Did you have an opportunity that surfaced from adversity that you had courage and curiosity to address? And what steps have you taken so far to do so? Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Gerald Miller Aspiring Criminal Defense Law Student Scholarship:
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Gerald Miller is thrilled to offer a scholarship to support law students who aspire to become criminal defense lawyers and open their own law firm after graduation. The Aspiring Criminal Defense Lawyer Law Student Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance and empower future legal professionals to overcome challenges they may encounter during their studies. Applicants must be enrolled, or enrolling, as a student in an accredited law college or university in the United States. They must have a clear vision of opening their own firm or solo law office after graduation; and must comply with IRS rules to qualify for the tax-free benefits of the scholarship. Employees and affiliates of Gerald Miller are not eligible. The applicant’s current college or graduate school transcript or, if not already enrolled, their acceptance letter to a college or graduate school must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Danny Russell Law Firm LLC Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: August 31, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Danny Russell Law Firm, LLC will be awarding a scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2024-2025 semester. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for Fall 2024-2025. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the firm for more information.
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