Scholarships with Deadlines in August

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Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up seven different scholarships with August deadlines that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you're interested in politics, running, or teaching, there's something for all kinds of students on this list of August scholarships. Prizes top out at $2,500. Find all the details on these scholarships for Summer 2022 below.

Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay of at least 800 words discussing your vision of electronic design, engineering, and manufacturing in the global economy. Also include a short bio video or short written essay describing yourself, your history, why education is important to you, and how you will use your scholarship money.
Eligibility: Open to current, full-time students at accredited American universities or colleges, with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 1, 2022
Website: https://pcb-solutions.com/scholarship/

In the Driver's Seat Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay of at least 750 words on the importance of being a safe and educated driver and steps that can be taken to become safer on the road.
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in either high school or college
Amount: Two winners of $500 each
Deadline: August 1, 2022
Website: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

Race Entry Student Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay between 1,000 and 2,000 words explaining what inspired you to run a race, what challenges you faced, and what you learned through the experience.
Eligibility: Must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university
Amount: $500
Deadline: August 15, 2022
Website: https://www.raceentry.com/race-to-inspire-scholarship

Mrs. Prindables Educator Scholarship

How to Apply: Complete the application and write an essay on why you want to be an educator and what you believe you have to offer the students of our future.
Eligibility: Open to incoming or current college students majoring in education
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 18, 2022
Website: https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-scholarship/

Make Me Laugh Scholarship

How to Apply: In 250 words or less, describe a funny or embarrassing incident in your life.
Eligibility: Must be 14 years of age or older and a legal U.S. resident
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship  

Active Life Scholarship for Political Expression

How to Apply: Complete the application, including answering the questions of why is it important for you to be politically active and one way you've expressed your political views.
Eligibility: Open to current college or graduate school students or adult learners
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Website: http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-political-awarenes/

iVein Health & Wellness Scholarship

How to Apply: Write an essay of 800 to 1,000 words promoting a practical approach to a healthy lifestyle during the college years and how these habits can be sustained over a lifetime.
Eligibility: Must be a current full-time undergraduate/graduate student attending an accredited U.S. university or college with a GPA average of at least 3.7
Amount: Two winners will each receive $2,500
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Website: https://www.ivein.com/scholarship/

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