These are the scholarships with July deadlines that you should be applying for

Check out these scholarships to see how much money you can earn

A great way to keep your writing skills sharp over the summer (and possibly earn thousands of dollars while you’re at it) is to apply for scholarships. Here are 8 scholarships with July deadlines that you won’t want to miss.

For the scientist:

Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program. This scholarship is open to graduate or undergraduate students at an accredited college or university for the Fall of 2015 semester. Applicant must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related life science field. You could receive up to $10,000, Apply by July 27.

For the future lawyer:

The d’Olveira & Associates College Scholarship. Scholarship is open to students pursuing college degrees or certifications in law school, paralegal studies, legal assistant studies, court reporting, or any other law-related field from community colleges, technical schools, or business schools. You could win $1,000. Apply by July 30.

Bud Siegfried Scholarship. Applicant must be currently enrolled at a college or university in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on how an injury attorney can make a difference in a situation and an essay about a service the student has performed in the last three weeks that has made a difference in the student’s life. You could win $1,000. Apply by July 31.

For the doctor or nurse-to-be:

Doctor on Demand Scholarship. Scholarship is open to any student enrolled in a pre-med or health related field of study at at a four-year, accredited college or university for the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to why they want to enter the medical field. You could win $5,000. Apply by July 31.

TopMedicalAssistantSchools.com Scholarship Program. Scholarship is open to students who will be attending a college or university in the fall of 2015. Applicant must submit an essay on why they want to pursue a career in the medical field. You could win $500. Apply by July 31.

For the writer:

Platt Family Scholarship. Scholarship is open to students who were full-time, undergraduate students in an American college or university during the Spring semester. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to Abraham Lincoln. You could win $1,500. Apply by July 31.

Goedeker’s College Scholarships. Scholarship is open to incoming college freshmen and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay on why attending college is important to them. You could win $500. Apply by July 31.