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Last updated on October 13, 2025

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

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  1. You Deserve It Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Art of Scholarships
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can afford the expenses they’ll encounter.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New York
    • Background: Low-income and/or first-generation to go to college
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing

    Funded by
    Marie Browne-Lileika & Meredith Jose
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rose Browne by supporting students who are pursuing nursing degrees.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an RN, BSN, or MSN degree
    $500
    Only 14 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship

    Funded by
    DiCicco/Hochman
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Zoology or veterinary sciences
    $1,000
    Only 14 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Barreir Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Felipe Barreiros
    This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial barriers that often prevent talented students from accessing higher education opportunities.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • Background: From a single-family, low-income household
    $1,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship

    Funded by
    Eldorado Tools Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about construction or manufacturing so they can make a difference in the field.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Construction or manufacturing
    $500
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. GlamSmart Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shantinique Hendricks
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students, especially young women, pursuing degrees or certifications in STEM or real estate.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Identity: African American, Black, or from another underrepresented group
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Real estate or STEM
    • State: Alabama
    $500
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hodgdon Family
    This scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Religion: Christian
    $5,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Reimagining Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to pursuing careers in education and molding minds.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Education
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  10. Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
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  11. Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matlock
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Business or international business
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    $5,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Wicked Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Love Island Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Lewis Ohana Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support low-income students so they have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Virginia
    • Education Level: High school seniors and undergraduate freshman
    $1,050
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. 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 16 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
    • Religion: Christian
    • Race: African American
    $2,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Terran Jordan
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Race: Black
    • Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stockwell Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor and continue the impact of Robert Stockwell by supporting Learn 4 Life students in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Learn 4 Life student
    • Field of Study: Science
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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