Last Minute Scholarship Deadlines: August 2010

August 11, 2010 | posted by Tia Peterson.

Listed below are scholarships that have deadlines in August. If you’re in need of some additional money for college, here is your chance. We’ve got 9 (count it – NINE) scholarships with August deadlines that you can still make if you hurry. Some were listed in our previous post on summer 2010 scholarships. The ones that are new are marked “NEW.“

In case you haven’t yet, you should head over to www.fastweb.com to find even more scholarships that are right for you and your specific goals and background. Signing up at fastweb.com is free. They have a Scholarship Directory you can browse to find scholarships by school, organization, interest, religious affiliation, and more.

August Scholarship Deadlines

“Where’s FRANKIE the Diploma Frame?” Scholarship Photo Contest
Deadline: August 13, 2010
Award: $500.00
Eligibility: Full time students, age 18 and up.
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SuperFuture Scholarship
Deadline: August 15, 2010
Award: $5000.00
Eligibility: Open to all students who are legal U.S. Residents or international students with valid visas.
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America s Next Top Namer Award
Deadline: August 15, 2010
Award: $2500.00
Eligibility: Must currently be enrolled in a university and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
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Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay Contest
Deadline: August 20, 2010
Award: $5000.00
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 and enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
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AFSA Second Chance Scholarship Contest
Deadline: August 25, 2010
Award: $1000.00
Eligibility: Open to all students in college or trade school.
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I Don’t Want to Pay for College Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Award: $1000.00
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Award: $1000.00
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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NEW: ‘Do Over’ Scholarship
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Award: $1000.00
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
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NEW: NRAEF Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
Deadline: August 18, 2010
Award: $2500.00
Eligibility: For culinary students. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be first-time freshmen.
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Note: If you are still in need of money to cover your college tuition and/or expenses, be sure to visit the Private Student Loan Marketplace to get learn about, compare, and decide on the right student loan option for you.

Written by Tia Peterson

Tia Peterson is a single mom living in Tucson, AZ. She is a contributing editor to the College Money Insider blog. She can be reached at tpeterson@overturecorp.com.

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