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[Page 2] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in September 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. Filipino-American Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Cortez
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.
    • Experience: Must have community service experience
    • Ethnicity: Must be Filipino
    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
    $1,810
    Only 28 days left!
    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
    $1,125
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    $2,130
    Deadline:Jan 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. 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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  6. HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain
    This scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • State: Washington
    • Background: Health Care Careers Pathways Program mentee
    • Plans: Applying to health professional schools this year
    $3,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Servela Theodore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Theodore Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Desired Career Field: Human services
    • Background: Caribbean-descent
    $900
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris F Fish
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Vermont
    • Field of Study: Teaching
    $1,100
    Deadline:Oct 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. 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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  10. Silver Maple Fund Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Silver Maple Fund
    This scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Location: Midwest resident
    • Field of Study: Humanities
    • Physical Traits: Red hair
    $5,500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Heritage: At least one parent of Puerto Rican descent
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice
    $1,100
    Deadline:Oct 27, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Maddison Frye Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jasmine Christensen
    This scholarship seeks to bring awareness to how epilepsy affects people’s lives in order to alleviate some of the difficulties those with epilepsy face.
    • Background: Epilepsy
    • State: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    $520
    Only 14 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. No Limits Athletic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kai Wayman
    This scholarship aims to support student-athletes with disabilities who have shown resilience, leadership, and passion in their athletic pursuits while working toward higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Has a disability and/or special needs
    • Involvement: Participates in sports
    • Location: East Coast (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, VT, PA, WV, DC)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. 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
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Hannah Dollick Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Loved Ones of Hannah Dollick
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hannah Dollick by supporting aspiring female pilots who are self-motivated and dedicated to aviation.
    • Career Field: Aviation
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: Alaska
    $15,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Delta Beta Psi Sorority, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Xavier M. Monroe by supporting underrepresented students on their path to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Armstrong Family Legacy Scholarship for Future Ministry Leaders

    Funded by
    Armstrong Family
    This scholarship aims to support individuals who have a desire to give back to the world through charity and education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Desired Career: Ministry
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Kim (House) Tyner Pilot Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer House
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kim Tyner by supporting students who share her passion for learning to fly.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Field of Study: Aviation or aeronautics
    • Age: 25 years old or younger
    $15,000
    Deadline:Sep 17, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $2,000
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    PILC
    This scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Has a disability
    $2,500
    Only 1 day left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Solgaard Scholars: Access Oceanic Studies for LGBTQ+ Students

    Funded by
    Solgaard Design Inc. x The Solgaard Nyx Foundation
    This scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in preserving the ocean and seeking to broaden their impact.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Major/Field: Ocean health and preservation: sustainability, oceanic health, etc.
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    $5,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gail Saunders
    This scholarship will support one high school senior or undergraduate black student who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Career Field: Medical
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black
    $1,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Barbara Cain Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Radtke Family
    This scholarship aims to honor Barbara’s life by supporting students who love reading to encourage them to maintain their passion for books.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Passion: Loves books
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Joybridge Mental Health & Inclusion Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joybridge
    This scholarship seeks to empower the next generation of changemakers dedicated to advancing mental health research, promoting brain health awareness, and fostering diversity in psychology and neuroscience.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, public health, or a related field
    • Identity: Minority
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $845
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Kyleen Carlson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kyleen Carlson
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers in cosmetology so they can enroll in the programs of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school graduate who will pursue cosmetology school
    • State: Arizona or Washington
    • Field of Study: Cosmetology
    $500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Dr. Sami Shafiq-Barker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carl Barker
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Sami Shafiq-Barker by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Pharmacy
    $2,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Jay Curry Eternal Garden Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Reny
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Horticulture, botany, landscaping, or a related field
    $1,000
    Only 7 days left!
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  30. Linda Fontenot Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yalonda Wright
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Linda Fontenot by supporting single mothers throughout their education.
    • Background: Single mother
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Financial Background: Has financial need
    • Education Level: Currently Enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a college program
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Age: 17-24 years old
    $1,000
    Only 8 days left!
    One Click Apply
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