[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in May 2026

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeune-Mondestin by supporting students who are passionate about making a difference in the world through health.

This scholarship aims to monetarily assist women of color in pursuing higher education to free up their time and resources and allow them to focus on obtaining leadership roles and effecting necessary change.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.

This scholarship exists to support high school seniors or undergraduate students from Minnesota who swim, dive and/or synchronized swim.

This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edward Bolton by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kyle Rairdan by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in aviation.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Diana Wagner by supporting students from her local community who share her passion for helping others.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Siv Anderson by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare.

This scholarship aims to support students who are living with transverse myelitis and demonstrating resilience and optimism.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Tom Farrell by supporting students who share his passions and skills.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jon Cook by supporting self-sufficient students pursuing ongoing education in the healthcare field who have work experience as a CNA, paramedic, EMT, firefighter, home health caregiver, personal care attendant at a nursing home, or with home health and emergency services.

This scholarship aims to honor the memories of Duane and Diane Whitmire by supporting the students they cared so much about.

This scholarship aims to honor an incredible legacy and the vital role nurses play in our communities by supporting students who demonstrate a strong commitment to service, empathy, and patient care.

This scholarship seeks to support students who enjoy tinkering, building, and experimenting, and who want to use those skills to help others.

The community that loved DK aims to honor DK by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Sports Broadcasting or Sports Journalism.

This scholarship aims to honor Joseph’s life by providing financial relief to qualified students who need help financing their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor a wonderful aunt’s optimistic outlook on life by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support motivated students pursuing careers in business, sales, education, or entrepreneurship.

This scholarship will support a high school senior pursuing a career in the mental health field.

This scholarship seeks to keep the memory of Jason David Anderson alive by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in order to help people who struggle with addiction.

This scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Hassan Homami by supporting first-generation immigrants who are pursuing their academic dreams.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about medicine, not for prestige, but out of a genuine desire to serve others.

This scholarship seeks to support students in New York who are pursuing careers in healthcare so they have the necessary resources to achieve their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.