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Last updated on December 22, 2025

[Page 4] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025

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  1. Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shevy Nejad
    This scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
    • Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • State: Maryland
    $2,000
    Only 5 days left!
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  2. Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 5 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. CF Boleky Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Lague
    This scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: California
    $3,000
    Only 6 days left!
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  5. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
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  6. Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Background: Uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further learning and knowledge application
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Ja-Tek Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Jadin Hutchinson
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.
    • College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
    $500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Rainbow Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Douglas Bicknese
    This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Background: Financial need
    $1,000
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    John & Ilia Walsh
    This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.
    • Field of Interest: Emergency services, Public Safety, Healthcare, Social work, or another community-baed service field
    • State: New York
    $2,750
    Only 7 days left!
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  10. Michael Valdivia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tania Johmann
    This scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.
    • Gender: Male
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background : Experience dealing with anxiety and/or depression
    $4,000
    Only 9 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annabelle Attoh Thompson
    This scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.
    • Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
    $500
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Swift
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Arts
    $1,000
    Only 10 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. Studio Blush Butterfly Scholarship

    Funded by
    Studio Blush, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to work in cosmetology.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Cosmetology
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Ricardo Cortez Legacy of Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Madrid
    This scholarship seeks to empower fathers who are paying child support by providing financial support to help alleviate the burden of college expenses.
    • Background: Single father
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) or University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
    $500
    Only 13 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Hector L. Villarreal Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sallie Smith
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Villarreal by supporting students who share his passion for the aviation industry.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, trade school student, or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Aviation Industry
    $1,000
    Only 13 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    WellSteps, LLC.
    This scholarship is a tribute to Steve Aldana’s immeasurable impact by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Wellness, employee wellness, or public health
    $500
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Dunbar
    This scholarship will support a minority student.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • State: Kentucky or California
    $1,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Barreir Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Felipe Barreiros
    This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial barriers that often prevent talented students from accessing higher education opportunities.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • Background: From a single-family, low-income household
    $1,000
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. Well-Rounded Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Kozlen
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Involved in activities and has studied foreign language
    $500
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noir Bar & Lounge
    This scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Massachusetts
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Physician Assistants of Color Inc.
    This scholarship will support BIPOC college students pursuing a career as a physician assistant.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Program: Physician Assistant
    $5,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Grover Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Deep Grover
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.
    • Desired Degree: Trade School
    • Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
    $5,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

    Funded by
    Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Ohio
    • School Name: Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School
    $2,500
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education
    • State: NC
    • Background: Female student with a child
    • GPA: 3.0+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gray Hughes Investigates
    This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
    $6,000
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens

    Funded by
    Jerel McCrary
    This scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students in CA who are pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • State: California
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Pregnant or parenting teen
    $5,000
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Bonita J. Gribble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brenda Hagenson
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bonita J. Gribble by supporting students in Indiana as they pursue their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
    • Background: From Delaware County, Indiana, or attending Ball State University
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Stiger Technical Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerome Stiger
    This scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Education: Trade school
    $1,000
    Only 25 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $500
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Hollingsworth
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by blood disorders so they can continue their education and raise awareness.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Impacted by a blood disorder, personally or through a family member
    $1,000
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
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