[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in February 2026
Updated: February 9, 2026
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Writing scholarship essays shouldn’t feel like homework. Bold.org essay scholarships reward authenticity and creativity. Here, we rank top options by award amount, deadline, and eligibility so you can apply with confidence.
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Funded byMarcia ShannonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Shanique Gravely by supporting current and future college students.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 22, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes91Courageous Ministry Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BrewerThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of faith leaders who are interested in going into ministry work.Amount$13,000Deadline:Feb 23, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes92Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie BorinThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.Amount$5,000Deadline:Feb 26, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes93Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes94Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.Amount$10,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes95Ilya Flantsbaum Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySteve FlantsbaumThis scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.Amount$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes96Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes97Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers
Funded byMooreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes98Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship
Funded byAmy WiseThis scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes99Foundation 4 Change Scholarship
Funded byNorth Dakota Safety CouncilThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes100Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship
Funded byHoward FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.Amount$6,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes101TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes102SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes103Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School104Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes105Evans Construction Scholarship
Funded byEvans Construction IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.Amount$4,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes106Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes107Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes108K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes109Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes110Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes111Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes112Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes113Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Funded byHipple Family & FriendsThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes114Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School115Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship
Funded bySteven WilsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes116Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes118$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe 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.Amount$25,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes119Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes120