[Page 3] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in December 2025

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dickinson L. Howell by supporting students who are pursuing STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented young men who are pursuing careers in the trades.

This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

This grant seeks to support therapists on the BetterHelp platform so they can continue their important work.

This scholarship seeks to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who are studying to become therapists.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible for students with limited support systems or other struggles in life.

This scholarship aims to support single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising children.

This scholarship aims to inspire young students to embrace their creativity, pursue their goals, and choose a path that truly aligns with who they are.

This scholarship aims to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of students pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

The American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students at FVI in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to help these students achieve their academic and career aspirations in their professional fields.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.

This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.

This scholarship will support students who have been affected by heart disease, either personally or through a family member.

This scholarship aims to uplift minority students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) and who embody Anthony’s values.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.

This scholarship aims to support students who are bravely pursuing their academic and professional dreams in the field of nursing.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.

This scholarship seeks to lower the financial barrier to higher education by supporting students with learning disabilities as they make the transition to college.

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 scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.

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 aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.

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 the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.