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

Updated: November 2, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Writing scholarship essays shouldn’t feel like homework. Bold.org essay scholarships reward authenticity and creativity. Here, we rank top options by award amount, deadline, and eligibility so you can apply with confidence.

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  1. Patrick A Arcadi Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darlene Arcadi
    Open to undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at Whittier College.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 27, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Marybelle Huggins Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Cockrell
    Open to Arkansas high school seniors planning careers in nursing or health care.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Lia's Legacy Key Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brittney Woodruff
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Georgia pursuing real estate.
    Amount
    $1,415
    Deadline:
    Jul 5, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Christian E. Vines Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Vines
    Open to Black high school seniors in Massachusetts.
    Amount
    $1,255
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. Maynard and Adonna Moreland Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of the Moreland and Rawson families
    Open to first-generation college-bound seniors at East Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 20, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lorrie Espy
    Open to Georgia high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who plan to attend trade school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. Anthony W. Paschal, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paschal
    Open to high school students at Los Angeles Adventist Academy in California.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    May 17, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. Nyla's Name Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shanna Sweeney
    Open to undergraduate students at the University of Nevada, Reno pursuing risk management, insurance, or finance.
    Amount
    $1,450
    Deadline:
    Dec 15, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    38

  9. Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Croft Family
    Open to high school seniors in Calhoun County, Alabama, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $845
    Deadline:
    Mar 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    39

  10. Barrett's Tours Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Barrett's Tours, LLC
    Open to Nantucket High School seniors or alumni, or Nantucket, Massachusetts residents, continuing their education.
    Amount
    $2,255
    Deadline:
    Apr 17, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. Darcel Lott Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lott Family
    Open to African American undergraduates and graduate students in Minnesota with a 3.0+ GPA pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $5,100
    Deadline:
    Apr 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Moms on the Rise (MoThR) Scholarship: Empowering Young Mothers Through Education

    Funded by
    Tria Bullard
    Open to current and former teen mothers in Washington or Oregon.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Jul 31, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. George D. D. Turner Scholarship

    Funded by
    George Turner
    Open to African American single mothers in two- or four-year undergraduate programs.
    Amount
    $555
    Deadline:
    Nov 22, 202614 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    43

  14. Elliot Hoan Neurodivergent Navigator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elliot Hoan
    Open to neurodivergent high school seniors, college, and graduate students in New England with volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. Rising Star Scholarship

    Funded by
    Priscilla Russo
    Open to Centereach High School seniors pursuing music or arts.
    Amount
    $1,020
    Deadline:
    Feb 5, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. DeShields Foundation for Literacy and Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Naomi Sims
    Open to Black students 18 and older in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia studying finance or education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 8, 2026Last day!
    Education Level
    Any
    46

  17. Heron Wolf Commercial Real Estate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heron Wolf Staffing
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students pursuing commercial real estate.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 9, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Edward C. Kaufman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Marie Carter
    Open to Pennsylvania high school seniors planning careers as paramedics or doctors.
    Amount
    $1,920
    Deadline:
    Nov 9, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. Keith Simmons Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bjorn Simmons
    Open to African American undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 9, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. MedLuxe Representation Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    MEDLUXE LLC
    Open to low-income Black high school, college, and graduate students pursuing health care careers.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 10, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Track to the Trades

    Funded by
    SupplyHouse
    Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are trade school students or high school seniors planning to attend trade school.
    Amount
    $75,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 10, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amoni Perryman
    Open to four-year undergraduates at HBCUs.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 10, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. Ruthie Brown Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Porscha Moore
    Open to working BIPOC students who are adult learners, non-traditional students, or living with a disability.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 11, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. EBG Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gilbert Garner
    Open to Texas nursing students in college, trade school, or graduate school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 11, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Framework Scholarship for Local Business Owners

    Funded by
    Framework
    Open to undergraduate and trade school students who already own and run their own business.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 12, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. Framework Scholarship for Aspiring Local Business Owners

    Funded by
    Framework
    Open to undergraduate and trade school students who plan to start their own local business.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 12, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. Bernard Antonio Andrews Memorial Scholarship 'Because I Can'

    Funded by
    Andrews
    Open to Black mechanical engineering juniors and seniors at eligible universities who are active in NSBE, ASME, or a similar group.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 13, 20265 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    57

  28. L. Renee Burch-Bealer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dixon-Brown
    Open to low-income, first-generation high school seniors and college freshmen in Texas.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 13, 20265 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Bick Mile Square Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    Open to high school, college, and trade school students in the Mile Square area of Hoboken, New Jersey.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 14, 20266 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. James Diorato Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    Open to high school and undergraduate students pursuing careers in aviation.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 14, 20266 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    60
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