Top 22 Private Scholarship Opportunities for September 8th – 30th, 2025
CAP’s Weekly Private Scholarship List September 8th – 30th, 2025
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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 22 Private Scholarships for the weeks of September 8th – 30th, 2025:
NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 8, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship invites young leaders to share their passion for a cause they actively advocate for. NSHSS wants to hear about the actions you’ve taken to make a real difference and the drive behind your dedication. Applicants must be NSHSS high school members graduating in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028. Applicants must submit an educator recommendation letter. It is optional but students may submit pictures, videos or media showing their leadership in action. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
Digital Marketing Scholarship by 10x Digital:
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: September 10, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Digital Marketing Scholarship by 10x Digital is available to a high school senior or undergraduate student who is looking to offset the cost of their business, tech, marketing or communications degree. Applicants must major or plan to major in a field related to digital marketing. Applicants must also plan to take at least 10 credit hours. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship:
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Claes Nobel, of the Nobel Prize family and Co-founder of NSHSS, was a passionate advocate for environmental causes. In fact, his favorite greeting was “Good Earth to you!” He encouraged all of us to treat every day as if it were Earth Day by taking action and doing our part to preserve, protect, and tend to this wonderful planet we call home. The NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship will be awarded to NSHSS high school members graduating in 2025, 2026, 2027, or 2028. Applicants must submit an educator recommendation letter. It is optional but students may submit pictures, videos or media showing their leadership in action. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
Amount: Last Dollar Scholarship for Low-Income Families
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Students must be Pell-eligible and be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. Additionally, a student must plan to enroll in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. For American Indian/Alaska Native students, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. An ideal candidate will have an outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10 percent of their graduating class); demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities); and exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.). Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
$1000 Scholarship for Book Lovers:
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship will be awarded to support students fueled by their love of reading and dedicated to advancing their education. Applicants must be in their final year of high school, secondary school, (upper) secondary school graduates, or current college or university undergraduates. They must enroll at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school within the United States for the entire academic year in which the Scholarship is awarded. Applicants must demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community. A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at the applicant’s school or a member of the community that has worked with the applicant in a supervisory role must be submitted. Applicants may either submit an essay or a video essay. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: September 15, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Marie Palello Scholarship will be awarded to students who are of 50 percent or more of Italian extraction demonstrating leadership, community service, and high academic achievement. For over sixty years, Marie Pallello served as the Executive Secretary of The Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. This scholarship is given to perpetuate her legacy as one of the reasons the JCCIA has flourished. In order to be given priority consideration for the Marie Palello Scholarship, the applicant is required to be of 50 percent or more of Italian extraction and a resident of Illinois, have demonstrated leadership and community service experience, and have high academic achievement. Applicants must be enrolled or admitted into an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants are encouraged to send two letters of recommendation. This scholarship is non-renewable. Students may reapply annually for consideration in the annual selection process. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the JCCIA for more information.
The Kulpa Future Leaders Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Kulpa Future Leaders Scholarship aims to support individuals who have demonstrated resilience in the face of medical and financial challenges by providing financial aid for higher education. This scholarship is designed to empower recipients by easing the financial burden of college and university studies, enabling them to focus on achieving their academic and career goals. Applicants must be high school seniors, graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates. Applicants must have a history of medical challenges or have lived in households facing significant medical debt. The selection committee will review applications based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership qualities, and the impact of medical and financial challenges on the applicant’s educational journey. Applicants may submit an optional supplement to their application by providing a brief video explaining how this scholarship would impact them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Kulpa Health Innovations Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Kulpa Health Innovations Scholarship is designed to support students to develop innovative solutions to improve healthcare access and affordability. The program seeks to fund projects creatively addressing the challenges of medical debt, healthcare delivery, or the intersection of technology and health services. This award is open to students enrolled in accredited educational institutions pursuing degrees or certificates related to healthcare innovation. Students must demonstrate a clear plan for project implementation and impact measurement. Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, impact potential, and alignment with the foundation’s mission. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to pitch their projects to a panel of experts in healthcare and philanthropy. Applicants may submit an optional supplement to their application by providing a brief video explaining how this scholarship would impact them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Kulpa Care Access Program:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Kulpa Care Access Program is designed to provide short-term financial assistance for healthcare expenses to individuals and families facing unexpected medical costs. This initiative seeks to prevent financial distress and ensure uninterrupted access to necessary medical treatments without the burden of immediate out-of-pocket expenses. Recipients will be selected based on financial need, severity of medical condition, and lack of adequate insurance coverage. Applicants may submit an optional supplement to their application by providing a brief video explaining how this scholarship would impact them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Melissa Kulpa Lacrosse Scholarship for Girls:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Melissa Kulpa Lacrosse Scholarship for Girls aims to empower young women who aspire to excel in lacrosse and pursue educational opportunities. Established in honor of Melissa Kulpa, an All-American Division 1 lacrosse player from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, this scholarship seeks to support talented athletes who face financial barriers, much like Melissa did during her youth. Applicants must be high school lacrosse players intending to play at the collegiate level. The selection committee will review applications, including those of Melissa Kulpa, former coaches, and other notable female lacrosse figures. They will assess each candidate’s athletic achievements, academic record, financial need, and potential for positive impact on and off the field. Applicants may submit an optional supplement to their application by providing a brief video explaining how this scholarship would impact them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
The Jason Kulpa Academic Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 – $2,000
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Jason Kulpa Academic Scholarship is designed to support students with learning disabilities in pursuing higher education. The scholarship recognizes these students’ unique challenges and aims to provide financial assistance to help them succeed academically and prepare for a fulfilling career. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students diagnosed with a learning disability or ADHD who plan to attend or are currently attending an accredited university or college. Applicants must have demonstrated academic effort and a strong desire to overcome educational hurdles. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of the Kulpa Foundation. The committee will evaluate the essays for insights into each applicant’s resilience, determination, and academic potential. Finalists may be invited for a video interview to discuss their educational goals and how the scholarship would help them achieve these. Applicants may submit an optional supplement to their application by providing a brief video explaining how this scholarship would impact them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Brady Kulpa Dog Scholarship Fund:
Amount: $250
Closing Date: September 16, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The Brady Kulpa Dog Scholarship Fund aims to provide financial and educational support for students facing economic hardships to strengthen their bond with dogs and improve their mental health and overall quality of life. High school seniors may apply. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
$1,500 Annual Students’ Scholarship:
Amount: $500 – $1,000
Closing Date: September 17, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: StudyCorgi’s Annual Students’ Scholarship supports creative students in their movie-making skills. Two winners will receive the prizes: a $1,000 scholarship for first place and $500 for the runner-up. To participate, applicants need to be a current high school, college, or university student. Applicants need to create an original video on one of the topics below: (A) How AI can enhance online education and learning outcomes; (B) The ethical challenges and opportunities of using ChatGPT; (C) The personal and professional development opportunities that AI offers for career growth and lifelong learning. Use Google Drive or Dropbox to upload the video. Please, don’t set the file to public access before the collection of submissions starts. Subscribe to StudyCorgi’s first and second YouTube channels. Leave a like and share the Scholarship video description on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Write an email StudyCorgi with “StudyCorgi Video Scholarship Submission” in the subject line and include the following information in this particular order: (1) The link to the video; (2) A screenshot confirming your subscriptions to StudyCorgi’s YouTube channels; (3) A screenshot confirming the Scholarship video description shared on social media; (4) A thumbnail of your choice (this one is optional); (5) Proof of enrollment; and (5) The answer to the question: “How did you learn about the StudyCorgi Scholarship?” Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $500
Closing Date: September 20, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: At DDSRank, we understand the value of investing in the future of dentistry. While our business is offering SEO for dentists, we also want to help future dentists make it through school. That’s why we’ve created The DDSRank Dental Scholarship. To help them afford to pursue a career in dentistry, we will award one aspiring dental student a scholarship to go towards the cost of tuition or books for their 2024 fall semester. Students studying to be a dentist or dental hygienist are eligible to apply. To apply, applicants must be enrolled in high school (seniors only), college or graduate school. Enrollment will be verified by DDSRank. The essay must be submitted with the applicant’s full name, address, telephone number, name of high school or college they are attending, school address, current gpa, grade level, and anything else we should know about the applicant. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 22, 2025
Open To: High School & In-College Students
Description: The NSHSS Foundation Business & Public Policy Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in business, finance, economics, or public policy, encouraging those who are passionate about making a positive impact in these fields. NSHSS invites applicants to share their inspirations, experiences, and dedication to their chosen major, whether through academic achievements, personal stories, or involvement in related activities. NSHSS seeks individuals who are committed to exploring the economic, financial, and policy issues that shape our world and are driven to create meaningful solutions for global challenges. Applicants must be high school students of all grade levels. Applicants must submit an educator recommendation letter. Please visit the scholarship’s website or contact the National Society of High School Scholars for more information.
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship:
Amount: Full COA
Closing Date: September 26, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: High school seniors, the 2024 National College Match is now open. The National College Match is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, students from low-income backgrounds can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. Through the National College Match application, students who have excelled academically despite financial hardship can highlight their unique story and stand out in the college admissions process. In the fall, QuestBridge selects top applicants as Finalists and students are able to rank up to 15 colleges to be matched” – admitted early with a Match Scholarship – to the college that appears highest on their list and is able to match with them. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship:
Amount: $20,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Applicants must be current high school or home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025 academic school year. They must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: Have something on your mind? Let it out, or better yet shout it out. Give your thoughts a voice and earn free college money at the same time. Our Shout It Out Scholarship committee wants to know what you have to say. Whether it’s a message for the world or just a quick “hi mom,” this is your opportunity to speak up and win money for college. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up and cash in. 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.
DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: The Defensive Driving Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to a high school senior or college student, to assist tomorrow’s leaders with their financial responsibilities with regards to furthering their education. Students must enroll in the semester beginning no later than Fall 2025. Home-schooled students may apply so long as their course of study is equivalent to a high school senior. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
TrophyCentral Sportsmanship Scholarship Award:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: TrophyCentral will award a scholarship to a qualifying high school senior, to be applied to their first year’s tuition to a college or university. The ideal candidate attends a registered public or private high school in the U.S.; have a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or equivalent through the first semester of their junior year; have demonstrated a unique or special form of sportsmanship, kindness or compassion; and will be starting college September 2025. Although not required, special attention will be given to applicants who are the first in their generation to attend college; or entering a branch of the military (ex. ROTC). Applicants must submit 1-2 written references. References must include name, address and phone number of the person supplying the reference. The name of the college the student will be attending and the semester date of their start and any other information the applicant would like to include in support of their application may be included; this section is not required for the application. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Equal Opportunity No-Essay Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: The world is rigged in favor of people with unearned advantages. Socioeconomic status, race, gender, health, country of origin, and a host of other factors deeply influence one’s ability to ascend in the world. As a small way to help create a more equal playing field, this scholarship exists to support motivated high school, undergraduate, or graduate school students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them. The scholarship is open to students from any field of study. Any underrepresented minority who has ambition and need will be considered. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
Ascent & Scholarships360’s $1000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway:
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2025
Open To: High School
Description: The Ascent & Scholarships360’s $1000 Stress-Free Scholarship Giveaway is open only to students who are legal residents of one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia, and who are enrolled in a high school, degree program, at least half-time; or parents who currently have a child enrolled as a student meeting the aforementioned qualifications. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary. Purchases do not increase odds of winning. Please visit the scholarship’s website for more information.
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