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

Updated: October 19, 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. Ryan Douglas Osborne Scholarship of Excellent Character

    Funded by
    Ty Kroner
    Open to high school students at Warren High School in Ohio.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Robin Foster Be Kind Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paul
    Open to seniors at James A. Beneway - Wayne Central High School who plan to attend college.
    Amount
    $2,145
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. 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
    33

  4. 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
    34

  5. 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
    35

  6. Lia's Legacy Key Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brittney Woodruff
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Georgia pursuing real estate.
    Amount
    $1,015
    Deadline:
    Jul 5, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. 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
    37

  8. 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
    38

  9. 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
    39

  10. 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:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    40

  11. 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
    41

  12. 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
    42

  13. 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
    43

  14. 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, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. 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
    45

  16. 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
    46

  17. Begho Ukueberuwa Creative Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    TJ Lanzetta
    Open to high school seniors planning to study the creative arts.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 28, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Megan Mills Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tracey-Ann Hoeltermann
    Open to women of Caribbean descent in four-year programs pursuing STEM, nursing, pre-med, or pre-vet.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 28, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. HBCU STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrispin Rainford
    Open to first-generation, low-income students studying STEM at an HBCU.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 28, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship

    Funded by
    DiCicco/Hochman
    Open to high school and undergraduate students pursuing zoology, animal biology, or veterinary science.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 29, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pride Resource Network
    Open to first-generation college students who are immigrants, children of immigrants, refugees, or asylum seekers.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Oct 29, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Franita Poke
    Open to women with community service experience who attend or plan to attend an HBCU.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 29, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. J&Y Law Yahouda Yahoudai Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    J&Y Law
    Open to U.S. citizens 18 or older enrolled in college, trade school, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Oct 29, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. Joe D. Martin, Jr. North Star Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joe Martin, Jr.
    Open to Black students from Nashville attending or planning to attend one of Nashville's four HBCUs.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Humanize LLC Gives In Honor of Shirley Kelley Scholarship

    Funded by
    Humanize LLC
    Open to underrepresented minority students raised by a grandparent or guardian, from high school seniors through graduate school.
    Amount
    $600
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. FIAH Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daleth Estrada
    Open to Texas high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    56

  27. Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Philip Benincasa
    Open to Massachusetts high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Lisa Harris Marshall Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    M. Ernest Marshall
    Open to seniors at Narrows High, Giles High, or Giles County Technology Center in Virginia pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in law enforcement.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Oct 30, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who have earned at least 100 Bold Points.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 20265 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    60
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