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[Page 4] Best Essay Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Ubuntu Scholarship
Funded byMelissa SandovalThis scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.- Education Level: High School Senior
- Location: Harlem, New York
- GPA: 3.0
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply91Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStagerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Shelia Matteson Stager by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Single-parent
- GPA: 3.75 or higher
- State: New Jersey
$645Only 2 days left!One Click Apply92Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship
Funded byAndrew GephartThis scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Gephart, mother of two and military spouse, whose work not only supported her children but also added meaning to her life while she made a difference in the lives of those she served and who worked alongside her.- Background: Mother
$3,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply93Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship
Funded byThe Scholar BudgetThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation college student
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply94Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student and experience with mental health challenges
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply95Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.- Education Level: High school student or 2025 graduate
- Age: 14-18 years old
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply96T's Golf Foundation Scholarship
Funded byT's Golf FoundationThis scholarship seeks to thank veterans, active military, and their families for their sacrifices by making college more accessible to their dependents.- Sport: Golf
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: a current active duty/reservist or honorably discharged Veteran or have a family member who is active duty military or an honorably discharged veteran.
$4,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply97Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySingh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine/healthcare
- Background: Volunteering experience
$2,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply98Scott W. Trades Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVisionary Handyman LLCThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scott by encouraging students to follow in his footsteps and pursue the trades.- Education Level: Trade student
$1,100Only 4 days left!One Click Apply99Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award
Funded bySheehanThis scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.- Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
$500Only 4 days left!One Click Apply100Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byMartha R. AriasThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.- Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
- Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financial Need
$7,500Only 5 days left!One Click Apply101Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship at Maine East
Funded byJanessa NikolsThis scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Maine East High School (District 207)
- Location: Park Ridge, Illinois
$2,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply102Earnest Jane Scholarship
Funded byRaunie Lindberg BaileyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have lost loved ones to drug abuse or suicide so they have the resources necessary to continue in their pursuit of higher education.- Experience: Has lost a family member to substance use disorder or suicide
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 3.3 or higher
- State: Utah
- Background: Volunteer experience
$2,000Only 5 days left!One Click Apply103Ginny Biada Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Biada FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Ginny Biada’s legacy by supporting undergraduate students with big goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- State: Ohio
- Financial Status: Low-income
$1,500Only 6 days left!One Click Apply104Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBryent SmothermonTo honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.- Background: Military veteran or child of a military veteran
$1,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply105River City Ringers of Omaha Scholarship
Funded byRiver City Ringers of OmahaThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about handbell ringing so they have the encouragement they need to continue pursuing their craft.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Handbell ringer
$500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply106Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship
Funded byBell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students with anxiety who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.- Background: Anxiety disorder
$500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply107Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Pace FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.- State: New York
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
$2,500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply108Gregory Chase Carter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarter FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gregory Chase Carter by supporting students with monetary aid so they can achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Background: Community service experience
$500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply109CH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund Scholarship
Funded byCH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund, Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to building a better world through their future careers.- Field of Study: STEM-related (engineering, environmental sciences, construction, or economics)
- Education Level: Undergraduate, or high school senior or high school graduate admitted to a higher education institution
$5,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply110Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: North Carolina
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
$4,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply111HigherLearningPreps Scholarship
Funded bySaidia JacobsThis scholarship seeks to empower and invest in a local student's academic journey in order to ease the financial burden of college and encourage their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Location: NYC or Westchester, NY
$500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply112Evan T. Wissing Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKaty UhlThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: Colorado
$1,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply113Bob Bartnett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBartnett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bob Bartnett by supporting students who share his passion for selfless service.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New Jersey
- School: North Hunterdon High School
$2,500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply114Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship
Funded byArlett GutierrezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- State: California
- GPA: 2.7 GPA or higher
- Background: Disability
$1,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply115Waves of Inspiration Scholarship
Funded byDolphin Doodle FundThis scholarship seeks to inspire and assist students who are passionate about the arts so they can overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.- Education Level: High school senior
- Passion: Arts
- Location: Virginia
$3,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply116Dr. Tom Farrell Future Leaders of Maine Scholarship
Funded byThe Future Leaders of Maine FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Tom Farrell by supporting students who share his passions and skills.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Maine
- Future College: University of Maine
- Background: Leadership skills
$15,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply117Sgt. Albert Dono Ware Memorial Scholarship
Funded byUnited African OrganizationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- Background: Commitment to community service
$10,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply118Holly Springs Direct Primary Care Health Care Scholarship
Funded byHolly Springs Direct Primary CareThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and saving lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- School Name: Apex High School, Apex Friendship High School, Holly Springs High School, Cary High School, Green Level High School, Middle Creek High School, Millbrook High School, or Fuquay-Varina High School
$1,500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply119STLF Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship
Funded byDylan YoungThis scholarship aims to support students who are leaders in their communities and who devote their time to helping others.- Background: Volunteering and organization experience
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or trade school student
$500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply120