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

Updated: November 9, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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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  1. Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to students 16 and older who complete a free YouGov survey.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    91

  2. Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to students with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing careers in baking, pastry, or culinary arts.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    92

  3. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to women in four-year nursing programs with at least a 3.5 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    93

  4. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    Open to bachelor's and master's degree students studying STEM.
    Amount
    $3,165
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    94

  5. Shaffer Foundation of Delaware First Responder Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Shaffer Foundation of Delaware, Inc.
    Open to Delaware high school seniors who are children of first responders and plan to attend college or trade school.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    95

  6. Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who complete more than 10 free Lucid surveys.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    96

  7. Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school students exploring Christian colleges who sign up for free Christian Connector resources.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    97

  8. PrimePutt Putting Mat Scholarship for Women Golfers

    Funded by
    PrimePutt
    Open to female high school seniors, college, and graduate students who play golf.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    98

  9. David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch
    Open to Pennsylvania high school student-athletes in any sport.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    99

  10. Samantha Kolesnik Survivor Justice Scholarship: Fighting Rape by Deception

    Funded by
    Samantha Kolesnik
    Open to college and graduate students in law, gender studies, political science, or sociology who fight rape by deception.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    100

  11. Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in Catholic colleges.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    101

  12. Bold Rewards Extension No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who use the free Bold Rewards browser extension.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    102

  13. K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to all high school, college, and graduate students who are K-pop fans.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    103

  14. James N Iademarco Biotech Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carol Ann Guarino
    Open to undergraduate students at four-year colleges studying or pursuing careers in biotechnology.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    104

  15. Grover Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Deep Grover
    Open to trade school students and high school seniors planning to attend trade school.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    105

  16. Faithful Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ayokunnumi Oluwakuyide
    Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at the University of Notre Dame studying business, finance, or economics.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    106

  17. LaVelle McCoy Memorial Aviation Scholarship

    Funded by
    McCoy Family
    Open to Arizona high school, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in aviation.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 2, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    107

  18. India Terrell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Terrell Crooms
    Open to Black high school seniors and undergraduate students in North Carolina.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    108

  19. Bright Lite Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bright Lite Charity
    Open to low-income high school seniors, college, and trade school students in New York with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    109

  20. It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tinidor Foods
    Open to Filipino students from immigrant, refugee, or asylee families in high school, college, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 4, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    110

  21. "The Porter" A Star Will Shine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reyna Porter
    Open to Black college freshmen and recent high school graduates in Metro Atlanta, Georgia.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    111

  22. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins
    Open to female students in Kansas or Nebraska pursuing careers in healthcare, including mental health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    112

  23. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez
    Open to first-generation high school seniors of Puerto Rican heritage pursuing social work, psychology, or other social sciences.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Dec 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    113

  24. CML Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherie McArthur
    Open to first-generation undergraduate students at HBCUs who plan to pursue music.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    114

  25. Rose M. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Eric Jackson
    Open to Detroit Public Schools Community District high school seniors planning a two- or four-year degree.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    115

  26. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    Open to Black undergraduate students at HBCUs who have volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    116

  27. Mental Health Profession Scholarship

    Funded by
    Worldwide Mental Health Foundation
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates who have faced a mental health challenge and study psychology, counseling, or social work.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    117

  28. Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander
    Open to students of color or first-generation students in high school, college, or trade school.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    118

  29. Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black Girls Go Global
    Open to low-income Black female high school seniors pursuing STEAM.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    119

  30. Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    Open to bachelor's nursing students at four-year universities in Washington or Idaho.
    Amount
    $20,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    120
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