[Page 2] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in September 2026

This scholarship honors the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting graduate students pursuing a career in mental health, so that future clinicians are equipped to help people facing mental illness and addiction.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cash Ryder Lanspeary by supporting students who share his love for drawing and the arts.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

This scholarship will support a student who loves math.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Charlene Howard by supporting students who share her commitment to education.

This scholarship seeks to honor Marsha Cottrell’s dream by supporting students who are studying to become art therapists.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. by continuing his legacy of helping others reach heights that they were told were not possible.

This scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.

This scholarship aims to honor Barbara’s life by supporting students who love reading to encourage them to maintain their passion for books.

This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Taejhiana Diandra Walker’s compassion, resilience, and zest for life.

This scholarship seeks to support women who are passionate about pursuing higher education so they can overcome any obstacles in their way.

This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.

This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.

This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sharon Oshatz by supporting students who are pursuing careers in emergency services.

This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.

The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in healthcare engineering or electrical engineering so they can complete their education.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.

This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!

This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing careers or majors in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, or related fields such as Zoology/Animal Biology and Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.

This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to help individuals facing breast concerns.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.