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Last updated on March 10, 2026

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

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  1. W. M. Batson Inclusive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Batson Family
    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.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Minnesota
    • Background: Strong character, volunteerism, and promotion of inclusivity
    • Experience: Athlete
    $3,000
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker
    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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman or sophomore
    • Field of Study: Mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
    • Background: ROTC or the armed forces
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $755
    Only 25 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Memorial Scholarship for Logan Matthew Israel

    Funded by
    Catarina Dionisio
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Logan Matthew Israel by supporting students who share his passion for helping others.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Field of Study: Healthcare (mental health, therapy, nursing, psychiatry, medicine, etc.)
    • School Name: Academy at Palumbo
    $2,000
    Deadline:May 08, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Max Jackanow
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Has lost a loved one to suicide
    • School: University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or Grand Canyon University
    $2,800
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Springer
    This scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.
    • Religion: Christian
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Experience with speech or debate and forensics
    $2,100
    Deadline:May 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Barbara A. Walker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Amanda Elzy High School
    • State: Mississippi
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • ACT Score: 18 or higher
    $1,055
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darius Provost-Evans
    This scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Location: East Houston area school districts (Channelview ISD, Galena Park ISD, Sheldon ISD)
    $1,500
    Deadline:Apr 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emily Tsai
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.
    • State: California
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
    • School: Arroyo High School
    • Education Level: High school senior or recent graduate
    $1,020
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Zachary Boettcher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service.
    • Field of Study: Civil service
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: MN
    $5,500
    Deadline:Apr 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelams Family
    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.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: George Washington Carver High School
    • School Location: Columbus, Georgia
    $1,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. 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
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. 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
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Susie Green Scholarship for Women Pursuing Education

    Funded by
    Jessica Green
    This scholarship seeks to honor Susie Green’s legacy by supporting women returning to education who embody Susie’s strength, capability, and resolve.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, vocational, or professional degree student
    • Age: 35+ years old
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Career change or second career
    $9,000
    Deadline:Mar 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stitt
    This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher if in high school; 3.3 or higher if undergraduate
    • Field of Study: Aerospace or aeronautics
    • Degree Level: High School senior or undergraduate
    • State: Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington
    $22,500
    Deadline:Mar 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Arne Hyson Memorial Scholarship: Studies in Mental Health and Related Healthcare

    Funded by
    Hyson family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Location: Northern California
    • Background: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Mental health or related healthcare
    $4,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Bynes
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Age: At least eighteen years old
    • School: Howard University
    $500
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Schlosser Healthcare Risk Equilibrium Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elliot Omanson
    This scholarship aims to honor Mario Schlosser by supporting students who want to reform healthcare with technology.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Computer science, health informatics, applied math, or data science
    $1,000
    Only 3 days left!
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  18. Koehler Family Trades and Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Koehler Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.
    • Field of Study: Engineering or the trades
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    $500
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. James T. Godwin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cybrix Group, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of James T. Godwin by sharing his encouragement of learning with others while supporting those affiliated with the military.
    • Background: Has a military family member (veteran or active duty)
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school, undergraduate or graduate
    $7,000
    Only 3 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    • School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
    $5,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
    $500
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Tebra Laney Hopson All Is Well Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tebra Hopson All Is Well Scholarship Inc
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tebra Laney Hopson by supporting students who share her love of learning.
    • State: Texas
    • Education Level: High school student
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Transgender Future Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chloe Sheppard
    This scholarship seeks to support transgender students who are passionate about improving the world for those following in their footsteps.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender Identity: Transgender or non-binary
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Beatrice Diaz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Truppa
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Education or business administration
    • Preferred County: Hays County
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Bob and Joan Miller Community Service Award

    Funded by
    Herman Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Bob and Joan Miller by supporting students who share their commitment to service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New York
    • County: Rockland County
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ginger Zappa
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: From a single-parent or blended-family home
    $3,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Fuiava Environmental Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nathan Fuiava
    This scholarship aims to support young Samoans who feel a responsibility to care for our environment, guided by the values of fa‘a Samoa—respect, service, family, and love for the land and sea that sustain us.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Pacific Islander, students from American Samoa preferred
    • Field of Study: Environmental science, protection, etc.
    $1,500
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or above
    • Interests: Disability advocacy, disability justice, special education training/certification
    • Background: Living with a disability, supporting disabled communities/families
    $500
    Only 4 days left!
    One Click Apply
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