[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in February 2026
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100% free.Courageous 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 minutes91Oscar 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 minutes92Goellner 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 minutes93Kevin 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 minutes94SZA 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 minutes95Foundation 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 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 minutes97Ilya 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 minutes98Larry 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 minutes99Kerry 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 minutes100Special 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 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 minutes102500 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 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes103Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes104Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes105Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes106Hunter Westphal Memorial Michigan Scholarship
Funded byMichigan Nomads HAMCThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes107Bold 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 minutes108Survey 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 minutes109Best 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 minutes110Code 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 School111Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes112Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes113Palette & 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 School114Kenneth 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 minutes115Taylor 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 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 minutes117Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes118Sabrina 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 minutes119Alexander 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 minutes120
