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

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Josh Barkley by supporting students in specialized learning plans.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor Joshua’s life by reminding others that seeking help is an act of strength and that every effort to care for oneself and others matters.

This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing a college degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education who demonstrate exceptional positivity, resilience, and a strong attitude toward helping others.

This scholarship will support a student from Utah.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shepherd E. Solomon by supporting underserved students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of John “Sam” Collins by supporting students who share his passions and will continue his legacy.

This scholarship aims to support students as they pursue their higher education goals and enter the legal profession.

This scholarship aims to support students as they pursue their academic ambitions, enter the legal profession, and encourage the next generation to follow them.

This scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.

This scholarship seeks to support students at Virginia Commonwealth University who have prioritized their academics while also spreading their faith on campus.

This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scott A. Ross by supporting students who share his love for the game of golf.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about golf and are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary Jane Chavez by supporting students who are committed to earning their college degrees.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tajia M. Perry by supporting students who are overcoming personal battles.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret E. Lucas by supporting students pursuing special education degrees.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the life, artistry, and generous spirit of Lyn Schneider by supporting students who share her passion for creative expression and her desire to bring light into the world.

This scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Logan Matthew Israel by supporting students who share his passion for helping others.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Susan Cunningham by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers in fields that reflect Kelly’s mission of advocacy, healing, and service.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Eric Faulkner by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school.

This scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Lia Kay Sparks by supporting aspiring real estate students who reflect her passion, resilience, and desire to build a brighter future.