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September Scholarships
BSF Scholarship Database – September Scholarships (Alphabetical)
Andrew S. Mathers Scholarship
Website: https://andrewmatherslaw.com/andrew-s-mathers-scholarship/
Award Amount: $20,000
Deadline: September 1
Description: Essay scholarship focused on the value of hard work, perseverance, and personal achievement. Applicants submit an essay addressing the annual prompt. See website for current eligibility requirements.
Ascent Foundation – $10K Scholarship Sweepstakes (No Essay)
Website: https://www.ascentfunding.com/scholarships/summer-scholarship-giveaway-10k/
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: See website for current sweepstakes deadline.
Description: No-essay scholarship sweepstakes open to eligible students planning to attend or currently attending college. Entry requires completing an online registration form.
Bachelor's in Nursing Degree Scholarship
Website: https://www.onfgivesback.org/funding-for-nurses/education/bachelors-scholarships
Award Amount: $3,000
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Description: Scholarship is open to students entering their senior year of a bachelor's nursing degree program at an NLN- or CCNE-accredited School of Nursing. A processing fee is required.
Clarence and Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship Program
Website: https://www.darryltaliaferro.org/the-clarence-barbara-taliaferro-scholarship-program/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1 – September 1
Description: Open to high school students and other eligible applicants. A mail-in application is required.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Website: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
Award Amount: $20,000
Deadline: September 30
Description: National scholarship program for current high school seniors in the United States. Recognizes students for leadership, service, academic achievement, and commitment to improving their communities.
Creative Biolabs Scholarship
Website: https://www.creative-biolabs.com/scholarship-program.html
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Late September
Description: STEM scholarship requiring a minimum 3.0 GPA and an essay. Open to students pursuing science-related fields.
Cytilla Olaape Jusannis Scholarship
Website: https://www.cyrillaolapejusannischolarshipfund.com/
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship for students living in American with heritage to Africa.
Daniel Calugar Foundation Merit Scholarship
Website: https://dancalugarfoundation.org/
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: See website for current deadline.
Description: Merit-based scholarship for exceptionally high-achieving students. Applicants must have a minimum 1500 SAT score and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and character.
Deal Spotr Scholarship for High School Students
Website: https://dealspotr.com/scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: Early September
Description: Applicants create a short TikTok or YouTube video explaining how to save money.
Digital Responsibility – Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship Essay Contest
Website: https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 17
Description: Essay scholarship focused on the dangers of texting while driving. Applicants submit a short response about distracted driving awareness and prevention.
Direct Textbook Essay Scholarship Opportunity
Website: https://www.directtextbook.com/scholarship.php
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Mid-September
Description: Essay required.
Don't Text & Drive Scholarship
Website: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/163612-don-t-text-and-drive-scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Late September
Description: Open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Applicants submit a 140-character message about texting while driving.
Equipment Lease Scholarship
Website: https://equipmentleases.com/about-us/college-scholarship/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Early September
Description: Requires an essay of approximately 800–1,000 words.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation Scholarship
Website: https://www.fmamfg.org/foundation/scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 15
Description: Supports students pursuing careers in manufacturing, engineering, welding, metal fabrication, and related technical fields.
GooseTree Law – Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Website: https://www.familydivorcelaw.com/scholarship
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: September 17, 2025
Description: Requires a 500–1,000 word essay.
GoSkills Scholarship
Website: https://www.goskills.com/Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Fall: September 15 • Spring: March 15
Description: Open to female high school and college students. Applicants submit responses and a business plan instead of a traditional essay.
Injury Scholarship
Website: https://www.mayfirm.com/scholarship/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 15 and January 5
Description: Applicants submit an essay discussing ways to reduce distracted driving.
Jones T Shirts – Love Your Career Scholarship
Website: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 10 (Fall) / January 10 (Winter)
Description: Applicants submit a 1,000–3,000 word essay about career goals and education plans.
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/Scholarships/
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Mid-September
Description: Requires an essay and résumé.
No Sweat Scholarship
Website: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Late September
Description: Open to U.S. students age 13 or older. Applicants create a free Cirkled In account.
NurseRecruiter Nursing Scholarship
Website: https://www.nurserecruiter.com/scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: See website for current deadline.
Description: Nursing scholarship supporting students pursuing nursing education. Applicants submit materials demonstrating commitment to the nursing profession.
Point Foundation Flagship Scholarship
Website: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/flagship
Award Amount: Varies (renewable)
Deadline: See website for current dates.
Description: Scholarship for LGBTQ+ and ally students pursuing bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degrees. Applicants demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
Point Foundation – Soul Foundation Scholarship
Website: https://soule-foundation.org/sf-scholarship/
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling application
Description: Scholarship supporting LGBTQ+ youth of color pursuing higher education. Applicants demonstrate academic potential, leadership, and community involvement.
Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Scholarships & Fellowships
Website: https://www.rtdna.org/scholarships-and-fellowships#edbradley
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: See website for current deadline.
Description: Multiple scholarships supporting students pursuing careers in broadcast, digital, and electronic journalism.
Rising Stars Scholarship
Website: https://www.knoxvillecriminaldefenselaw.com/scholarship
Award Amount: Not Listed
Deadline: September 11, 2025
Description: See scholarship website for eligibility requirements and application instructions.
Shout It Out Scholarship
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Late September
Description: Submit a brief response to the annual prompt.
Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship
Website: https://www.ambientedge.com/scholarship/
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Description: Essay scholarship for students whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Website: https://www.abfse.org/scholarship/
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Description: Essay required. Additional application cycle closes March 1.
Writers of the Future Contest
Website: https://writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules-writers/
Award Amount: Varies (cash prizes and publication opportunities)
Deadline: September 30
Description: International writing competition for aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers. Applicants submit original short stories or novelettes.
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