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

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.

This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.

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.

This scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.

This scholarship aims to help students focus more on their studies rather than having to worry about financial concerns.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of welders so they have the resources necessary to complete their degrees and begin their careers.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to celebrate dental hygienists who aspire to teach, mentor, and lead the next generation of oral health professionals.

This scholarship acknowledges the significance of equipping students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in instrumental music.

This scholarship aims to change lives by opening doors to stable, well-paying careers through vocational education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue degrees in mechanical engineering or related STEM fields.

This scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!

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.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by mast cell diseases so they can overcome the difficulties they face and achieve their dreams.

This scholarship supports female-identifying students from North Carolina who are the first-generation college students and pursuing a degree in STEM.

This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.

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.

This scholarship seeks to support young women who are passionate about wrestling and have been impacted by their participation in it.

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.

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.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.

This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.

This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.