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Last updated on December 29, 2025

[Page 2] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025

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  1. Skybrook Men's Golf Association Scholarship

    Funded by
    Skybrook Golf MGA
    This scholarship seeks to support student golfers who need financial assistance to further their educational goals.
    • State: North Carolina
    • Sport: Golf
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Financial need
    $2,200
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Fire and EMS Academy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matt Linton
    This scholarship aims to honor and encourage people who dream of entering fire or EMS professions but need help paying for the schooling they need to get there.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Fire or EMS
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Christian E. Vines Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Vines
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they transition from high school to college so they have all of the resources they need to thrive.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • State: Massachusetts
    $1,658
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Ava Wood Stupendous Love Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Wood
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ava Wood by supporting students who choose compassion over comparison, bravery over conformity, and stupendous, wholehearted love over everything else.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Extracurriculars: Plays a sport
    $615
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
    • State: California
    • Background: First-generation
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
    $6,400
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Evelyn Blackwood by supporting students who share her calling to serve others through nursing.
    • State: Washington or Idaho
    • Education Level: Enrolled in the School of Nursing of a four-year Bachelor’s Program
    $20,000
    Deadline:Feb 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Boddu Football Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    This scholarship will support a high school senior who plays football.
    • Sport : Football
    • States: MI or VA
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kacie Allen-Pride
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.
    • Field of Study: Social work, behavioral science, human services, or substance abuse counseling
    • Gender: Male
    • Race: Black
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $1,300
    Deadline:Feb 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sophie's Mart LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Community service experience
    • State: South Carolina or Georgia
    $1,790
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)
    This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • State: California
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Arts
    $1,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
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  11. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
    $4,384
    Deadline:May 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Andrew Lopez Anesthesia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christian Kamiya
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Andrew Lopez by supporting students who embody his perseverance and determination and have taken the hand they were dealt and changed their own future.
    • Field of Study: Nurse anesthesia
    • Education Level: Doctoral student (currently enrolled or have been accepted)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Josephine's Light Nursing Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and love ones of the St. John family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Josephine St John by supporting students who share her dedication to nursing and giving back.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Attending school in Rhode Island
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $4,100
    Deadline:Apr 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dashanna K McNeil Memorial Scholarship
    To honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.
    • Education Level: High School, Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's
    • Career of interest: Nursing or a related field
    • Location: Planning to attend an accredited nursing institution
    $655
    Deadline:Jul 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Bettie Lott and Vera Times Public Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Bettie Lott and Vera Times Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Bettie Lott and Vera Times by supporting students who are committed to advancing public health.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Location: Clayton County, Georgia
    • Field of Study: Public health or a related field (epidemiology, medicine, research, nursing, etc.)
    $10,000
    Deadline:Mar 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marchello
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Polson High School
    • State: Montana
    • College Plans: Will attend a two or four-year college
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. W. M. Batson Inclusive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Batson Family
    This scholarship seeks to encourage students to be empathetic and inclusive so that all of their peers can feel accepted, regardless of the struggles they may face.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Minnesota
    • Background: Strong character, volunteerism, and promotion of inclusivity
    • Experience: Athlete
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
    • Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
    • Background: ROTC or the armed forces
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $755
    Deadline:Apr 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Springer
    This scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.
    • Religion: Christian
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Experience with speech or debate and forensics
    $2,100
    Deadline:May 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
    • School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
    $2,050
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Barbara A. Walker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Amanda Elzy High School
    • State: Mississippi
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • ACT Score: 18 or higher
    $1,055
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darius Provost-Evans
    This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Location: East Houston area school districts (Channelview ISD, Galena Park ISD, Sheldon ISD)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emily Tsai
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.
    • State: California
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
    • School: Arroyo High School
    • Education Level: High school senior or recent graduate
    $1,020
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelams Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life, generosity, and enduring legacy of Eric B. Nelams by supporting students from his alma mater as they graduate and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: George Washington Carver High School
    • School Location: Columbus, Georgia
    $700
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: California, Oregon, or Washington
    • Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
    $500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Bick First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $30,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $3,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    $10,000
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Masters Family
    This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Interest: Fine arts (plein air painting preferred)
    $1,500
    Only 2 days left!
    One Click Apply
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