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[Page 3] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025

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  1. Black & Jones Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black & Jones Attorneys at Law
    This scholarship seeks to financially support high school graduates from the Rockford area pursuing vocational education at accredited trade schools, helping them build successful careers in essential trades.
    • College Plans: Enrolled in or enrolling in trade school
    • Education Level: High school senior (2025 or 2026))
    • Location: Northwestern or north-central Illinois
    $25,000
    Only 5 days left!
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  2. Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Wood Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.
    • Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
    • State: Arkansas
    $1,000
    Only 5 days left!
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  3. Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mazzetti Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    $2,500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Current or former student of a public high school in NYC
    $30,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Bick First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $30,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    $30,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Bick Mile Square Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Location: Hoboken, New Jersey, or a ten-mile radius (Union City, Jersey City, Bayonne, Newark, and Elizabeth)
    $30,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $3,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  10. Individualized Education Pathway Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Rasmussen
    This scholarship seeks to lower the financial barrier to higher education by supporting students with learning disabilities as they make the transition to college.
    • Background: Has a learning disability and/or had an IEP (Individualized Education Program) in high school
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    $500
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. 200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    All students are eligible
    $2,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. 1000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $10,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. 500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    All students are eligible
    $5,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    $10,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.
    All students are eligible
    $5,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    All students are eligible
    $25,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Marcia Bick Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Financial Need
    $30,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Schalk
    This scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
    $2,200
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Niche College No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shevy Nejad
    This scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
    • Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • State: Maryland
    $2,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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