[Page 3] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in March 2026
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100% free.Memorial Scholarship for Logan Matthew Israel
Funded byCatarina DionisioThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Logan Matthew Israel by supporting students who share his passion for helping others.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61Jackanow Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byMax JackanowThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost someone to ease the burden of continuing college after the loss.Amount$2,800Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes62Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean SpringerThis scholarship seeks to support students who participate in Christian forensics organizations in honor of Kathy Springer’s legacy.Amount$2,100Deadline:May 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes63Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Barbara A. WalkerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.Amount$1,055Deadline:Mar 17, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes64Dr. Tujuana Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDarius Provost-EvansThis scholarship aims to honor Dr. Tujuana Hunter’s legacy by supporting students from East Houston-area school districts.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes66Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZachary BoettcherThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service.Amount$5,500Deadline:Apr 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship
Funded byNelams FamilyThis 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes69Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes70Eden Alaine Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFornerThis scholarship seeks to support students who have lost close family members and fought to continue pursuing their goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes71Everett Frank Memorial Just Live Scholarship
Funded byFrank FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Everett Frank by supporting students who share his positive qualities and are determined to live life to the fullest.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes72DeeAnn Denney Memorial Girl Scout Scholarship
Funded byDenney FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of DeeAnn Denney by supporting students who participate in Girl Scouts.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes73Ka ʻOhana Hōʻoli Scholarship
Funded byHōʻoli ʻOhanaThis scholarship aims to support students who attended Ka’ala Elementary and are preparing to finish their high school years so they can thrive in college.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 7, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes74Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.Amount$10,000Deadline:Mar 7, 20261 day left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes75Second Chance Scholarship
Funded byVecchioneTo honor Nelson Vecchione’s legacy and to continue his life’s work, this scholarship will be awarded to one student who has experienced adversity in their life and is ready to make a change for the better.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 8, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes76Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.Amount$13,000Deadline:Mar 8, 20262 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes77Coach Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Funded byDerek JindraThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 8, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes78Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBao FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 9, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh School79Jake Stover "Just One More" Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStover FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jake Stover by supporting Oldham County, Kentucky high school seniors that shared in his diversity of passions for the outdoors, art and entrepreneurial business.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 10, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh School80Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoye Ashby, Sherri Leimer, Jennifer Fields, and Mary MartinThis scholarship will honor the life of Carolyn Hawkins and support a high school senior in Tennessee.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 10, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes81Coach "Frank" Anthony Ciccone Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byJoe FalconiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 10, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes82Susie Green Scholarship for Women Pursuing Education
Funded byJessica GreenThis scholarship seeks to honor Susie Green’s legacy by supporting women returning to education who embody Susie’s strength, capability, and resolve.Amount$9,000Deadline:Mar 11, 20265 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes83Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship
Funded byStittThis scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.Amount$22,500Deadline:Mar 11, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes84Schlosser Healthcare Risk Equilibrium Scholarship
Funded byElliot OmansonThis scholarship aims to honor Mario Schlosser by supporting students who want to reform healthcare with technology.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 14, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, Graduate85Koehler Family Trades and Engineering Scholarship
Funded byKoehler FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 14, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes86Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship
Funded byErin BynesThis scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 14, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes87James T. Godwin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe 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.Amount$7,000Deadline:Mar 14, 20268 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes88Arne Hyson Memorial Scholarship: Studies in Mental Health and Related Healthcare
Funded byHyson familyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.Amount$4,000Deadline:Mar 14, 20268 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes89Tebra Laney Hopson All Is Well Scholarship
Funded byTebra Hopson All Is Well Scholarship IncThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tebra Laney Hopson by supporting students who share her love of learning.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes90
