[Page 3] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in February 2026
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100% free.W. M. Batson Inclusive Scholarship
Funded byBatson FamilyThis 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.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.Amount$755Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes62Memorial 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 minutes63Jackanow 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$2,300Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes64Katherine 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 minutes65Barbara 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes66Dr. 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 minutes67Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship
Funded bySteven WilsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 1, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68Joe 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 minutes69Janet 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 minutes70Eric 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$800Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie BorinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.Amount$5,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes72Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes73Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
Funded byAmy WiseThis scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes74Catholic 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75Survey 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes76Nielsen 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes77Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers
Funded byMooreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes78Wicked 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, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes79Wicked 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, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes80K-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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes81SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes82Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes83Taylor 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes84Best 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes85Survey 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes86Bold 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes87Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
Funded byHoward FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.Amount$6,000Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes88Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes89400 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:Feb 28, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes90
