[Page 2] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in January 2026

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.

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.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Evelyn Blackwood by supporting students who share her calling to serve others through nursing.

This scholarship will support a high school senior who plays football.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.

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.

This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Josephine St John by supporting students who share her dedication to nursing and giving back.

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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Bettie Lott and Vera Times by supporting students who are committed to advancing public health.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.

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.

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.

This scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.

This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.

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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.

This scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.

This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.

This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.

This scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.