[Page 3] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in August 2026
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100% free.Sweet Dreams Scholarship
Funded bySweet Hut Bakery and Food TerminalThis scholarship aims to support students who embody the spirit of community and hope so they can complete their education and become leaders.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelAny61Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes62Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes63Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes64Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes65300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes66200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes67Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes69Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes70Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes71Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes72400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes731000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes74No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes75K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes76Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes77Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes78Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes79100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes80$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe 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.Amount$25,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes81Jesus Baez-Santos Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandra CruzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes82Old Florida Vibes Scholarship
Funded byOld Florida VibesThis scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes83Coal Country Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byThe Bugz FamilyThis scholarship aims to support women from coal mining families who are choosing to build the future through STEM.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes84Ella Katherine Harris Memorial Scholarship for Bakers
Funded byHarris FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ella Katherine Harris by supporting students who share her love for baking.Amount$2,500Deadline:Sep 4, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes85Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship
Funded byCounseling 360This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes86Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship
Funded by1540 Productions Ltd.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.Amount$2,500Deadline:Sep 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes87W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2026 Legacy Scholarship
Funded byTongThis scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.Amount$20,000Deadline:Sep 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes88Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
Funded bySloane StephensThe Doc & Glo Scholarship, created by tennis champion and philanthropist Sloane Stephens, will award six students the opportunity to pursue their education and achieve their dreams. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.Amount$15,000Deadline:Sep 7, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes89The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
Funded byThe Concrete Rose Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes90
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