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Last updated on January 12, 2026

[Page 3] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in January 2026

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  1. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $500
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Hollingsworth
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by blood disorders so they can continue their education and raise awareness.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Impacted by a blood disorder, personally or through a family member
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

    Funded by
    Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Ohio
    • School Name: Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School
    $2,500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coleman Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Experience: Volunteering and extracurricular experience
    $5,000
    Only 8 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Mental Health Profession Scholarship

    Funded by
    Worldwide Mental Health Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
    • Desired Major: Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field
    $1,000
    Only 11 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Richard W. Vandament Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Vandament
    This scholarship acknowledges the significance of equipping students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in instrumental music.
    • Desired Career Field: Music
    • Field of Study: Instrumental music
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate at a 4-year college or university
    $500
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Lynn Welding Next Generation in Welding Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lynn Welding Co.,
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of welders so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees and begin their careers.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Welding
    $2,500
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Dental Hygiene Basics Future Educator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship aims to celebrate dental hygienists who aspire to teach, mentor, and lead the next generation of oral health professionals.
    • Education Level: Graduate student in a master's program
    • Current Career: Dental hygienist
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Kim Moon Bae Underrepresented Students Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Kim
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  10. Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Webster Therapy Center
    This scholarship aims to help students focus more on their studies rather than having to worry about financial concerns.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Communication sciences and disorders
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. Marion Jones Memorial STEM Award

    Funded by
    Mia Jones
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue degrees in mechanical engineering or related STEM fields.
    • Education Level: High school senior accepted into a two or four-year college program
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • State: Cleveland, Ohio or surrounding area
    $500
    Only 14 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. Judah Spinner Scholarship

    Funded by
    Judah Spinner
    This scholarship aims to change lives by opening doors to stable, well-paying careers through vocational education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Goals: Will attend trade school
    $1,000
    Only 14 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. Board Exam Support Scholarship

    Funded by
    Triston Batchelor
    This scholarship seeks to honor the hard work of occupational therapy students, reflected by their academics and volunteerism, and to support them in their final months of school.
    • Education Level: Associate student in their final semester
    • School Name: Panola College
    • Field of Study: Occupational therapy
    • GPA: At least 3.3
    $1,620
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Jase Davidsaver RN Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tiffany Davidsaver
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jase Davidsaver by supporting male students pursuing nursing education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Male
    • Desired Career: RN
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Stacey Vore Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jason Rivera
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Sport: Wrestling
    $2,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor Khai Perry's spirit, life, and memory by embracing the qualities he exhibited the most while he was here and paying it forward to support those in need.
    • State: Massachusetts
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. $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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. 400 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 400 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $4,000
    Only 16 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. 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 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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