[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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100% free.Oscar 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 minutes91Goellner 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 minutes92Kevin 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 minutes93SZA 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 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 minutes95Tate 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 minutes96Ilya 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 minutes97Foundation 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 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 minutes99TLau "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 minutes100Larry 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 minutes101Post 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 minutes102Sabrina 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 minutes103100 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:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes104300 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:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes105200 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:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes1061000 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:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes107500 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 minutes108No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline: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 minutes110Survey 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 minutes111Hunter 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 minutes112Bold.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 minutes113$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 minutes114Mrs. 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 minutes115400 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 minutes116Bold 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 minutes117Love 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 minutes118K-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 minutes119Niche 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 minutes120