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August 2017 Summer Scholarships

June 29, 2017 9:18 AM
by Susan Dutca-Lovell
Make the most out of your summer break this year (and secure some financial aid for the fall) by applying for free college scholarships. While it may not feel like it, fall semester is about two months away and now is the prime time to apply for scholarships since you’re probably not overwhelmed with school, homework and other activities. Why not take the opportunity to help pay your tuition bill while kicking up your feet this summer? Stay ahead of the game and apply for these August scholarships:

Make the most out of your summer break this year (and secure some financial aid for the fall) by applying for free college scholarships. While it may not feel like it, fall semester is about two months away and now is the prime time to apply for scholarships since you’re probably not overwhelmed with school, homework and other activities. Why not take the opportunity to help pay your tuition bill while kicking up your feet this summer? Stay ahead of the game and apply for these August scholarships:

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  1. The H.O.P.E. Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $1,000

  2. Spirit Button Academic Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $2,000

  3. NeW Young Women's Essay Contest

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 1, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $1,000

  4. Calvin L. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 14, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $1,000

  5. The California Federation of Republican Women's President Ronald Reagan Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 15, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $2,000

  6. American Fire Sprinkler Association Second Chance Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 29, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $1,000

  7. WHS' NEXTGen Border Security Contest

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 30, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $2,500

  8. Vectorworks Design Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $10,000

  9. Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $7,000

  10. The Zale Parry Scholarship

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $6,500

  11. The Mario Cugia Italian Studies Scholarship Program

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $6,500

  12. CHASA Scholarship for Childhood Stroke Survivors

    Scholarship Application Deadline: August 31, 2017
    Maximum Scholarship Award: $3,000

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