[Page 4] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in January 2026

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

This scholarship aims to support students in Alabama who are pursuing careers as first responders or as nurses.

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 exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for 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 seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.

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

This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.

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

This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.

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

This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.

This scholarship aims to reward deserving business students and assist them in funding their educational goals.

This scholarship aims to support law students who are driven to pursue their passion for justice and advocacy, empowering them to explore their legal career aspirations and make informed decisions about their future in the legal field.

This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ron V. Howell Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for ironworking.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jean Gwyn by supporting current oncology nurses.

This scholarship aims to support exceptional student-athletes who have overcome obstacles in life to continue working towards their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ryan H. Stripling by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in writing.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph A. Venuti by supporting aspiring marine science students so they can cover their educational expenses.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Donovan Harpster by supporting students who share his dream of teaching high schoolers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are employees or family members of employees of ProGuard Security Services.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.