[Page 3] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
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Funded bySkylar's HopeThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.Amount$755Deadline:Apr 21, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes61Greg London Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLondon FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg London by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and is pursuing a career related to mental health.Amount$4,600Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes62Heart of Service Scholarship – In Memory of Officer Katelyn Tully
Funded byConor ClarkThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible career and life of Katelyn Tully by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 15, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes63Dave Russell Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades
Funded byRussell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dave Russell by supporting students who are pursuing the skilled trades.Amount$3,550Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes64Lawndale High Alumni Scholarship
Funded byLawndale High Alumni Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to support students preparing to graduate from Lawndale High School so they can embark on their college journeys and achieve success in their careers.Amount$2,400Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65Ambition Scholarship "ii"
Funded byLife Empowerment MinistriesThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.Amount$525Deadline:Jun 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes66Holly Hallinean Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPatrick HallineanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Holly Hallinean by supporting and encouraging students who share her calling to the nursing profession.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Memorial 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 minutes68Gustavo Ortiz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOrtiz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.Amount$2,700Deadline:Apr 15, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes69Lia's Legacy Key Scholarship
Funded byBrittney WoodruffThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Lia Kay Sparks by supporting aspiring real estate students who reflect her passion, resilience, and desire to build a brighter future.Amount$1,050Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes70Steve’s Drive Scholarship
Funded byItcelina HarmonThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore more opportunities after high school.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Grammy and Pappy Scholarship
Funded byThe Cheetah FundThis scholarship seeks to support students from rural areas who are finishing high school and pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 12, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes72Phillip Morales Memorial Art Scholarship
Funded byMorales FamilyThis scholarship honors the passion of Phillip Morales by supporting students from his hometown who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment to the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes73Anthony W. Paschal, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPaschalThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anthony W. Paschal by supporting students from his alma mater as they prepare to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes74Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySonjanita MooreThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$1,060Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75Maynard and Adonna Moreland Scholarship
Funded byFriends of the Moreland and Rawson familiesThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Maynard and Adonna Moreland by supporting students who need assistance pursuing higher education.Amount$750Deadline:Apr 27, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes76Serve Greater Scholarship
Funded byLindsay BatesThis scholarship seeks to honor Ivadell Vernon by supporting students who share her passion for going above and beyond in the name of service.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes77John C. Flynn Memorial Math Scholarship
Funded byStephen BatesThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of John C. Flynn by supporting students who share his love for math.Amount$625Deadline:Apr 20, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes78Kevin David Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools
Funded byKevin DavidThis scholarship seeks to support students who have received special education services and are devoted to continuing their education.Amount$3,025Deadline:May 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes79Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.Amount$555Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes80Bridge Program Parent-Led Scholarship
Funded bySequoia WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic commitment, resilience, and financial hardship, recognizing that success is not defined by grades alone but by perseverance and growth.Amount$515Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes81Kerry Damiano/Oasis Scholarship
Funded byOasis World Outreach MinistryThis scholarship aims to support Judeo-Christian values in the education space by uplifting students who strive to both learn and share these values at a higher level.Amount$24,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes82RJ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKachina EdmistenThis scholarship aims to honor the life of RJ by supporting students in Arkansas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes83Chellez Brand Scholarship
Funded byThe Chellez BrandThis scholarship seeks to support students from underrepresented communities who are passionate about arts.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes84Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes85Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes86Tandy Law Firm Scholarship
Funded byTandy Law Firm LLCThis scholarship aims to support aspiring lawyers who are committed to making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes87Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes88Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is in review89Breeze Sports Scholarship
Funded byPacific Coast Medical Billing & CodingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about sports and are committed to building a future in the industry.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes90
