[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
Updated: April 27, 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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100% free.William "Bill" McKee Legacy Music Award
Funded byShaw Financial Group EnterpriseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William “Bill” McKee by supporting young musicians in their educational journey and encouraging excellence, leadership, and a love for music—the very values Mr. McKee instilled in his students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes91Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship
Funded byEdward PellegriThis scholarship will support students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have overcome challenges in their lives.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes92Mark Suren Melkonian Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes93Best 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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes94Survey 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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes95100 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 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes96300 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 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes97200 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 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes981000 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 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes99500 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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes100No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes101Bold.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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes102$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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes103400 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:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes104Sturz Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySturz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Marian Sturz by supporting students who share her kindness, wonder, and strength.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes105EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship
Funded byThe EJS FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes106Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship
Funded byLyndsey ScottThis scholarship will support students who want to pursue futures in both computer science and their other passions outside of class work.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes107EMS Founders Scholarship
Funded byEastern Metal SupplyThis scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.Amount$20,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes108Dorothy Walker Dearon Scholarship
Funded byLassandra WalkerThis scholarship aims to support students who are goal-driven and focused on the fields of biological sciences and public health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes109International Scholarship for Medical and Dental Mission Work
Funded byMichael MindoroThis scholarship seeks to support Christian students who have experience in missions and plan to continue their work in the future.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes110Iannini Prize
Funded byGeorge IanniniThis scholarship aims to support Marlborough High School students who are preparing to begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School111Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes112Students with Congenital Heart Defects Scholarship
Funded bySarah SheeranThis scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.Amount$1,645Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes113Pet Pals Pack Compassion Award
Funded byPet Pals PackThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about completing their college education so they can go on to careers helping animals.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes114Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes115Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byWilliam ShirleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nancy B. Shirley by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes116New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117Sunflowers 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.Amount$2,200Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes118Katie Montgomery Centorbi Scholarship
Funded byThe Katie Centorbi FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Katie Centorbi by supporting students who share her generosity and are pursuing medicine.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes119Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
Funded byD.F. Richard Energy & The Ford FamilyThis scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes120