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Last updated on December 1, 2025

[Page 4] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025

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  1. Anthony Belliamy Memorial Scholarship for Students in STEAM

    Funded by
    Patricia Belliamy
    This scholarship aims to uplift minority students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) and who embody Anthony’s values.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, trade, or vocational student
    • Background: Volunteering and leadership experience
    • Identification: Minority
    • Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEAM)
    $2,250
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Vision of Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Makenna Wayman
    This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Music
    $500
    Only 23 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muschalek Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Christopher T. Muschalek by supporting students in Texas who share his passions.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: History or architecture
    $1,000
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Scholarship for Nurses with Chutzpah

    Funded by
    The Polsky Family Trust
    This scholarship aims to support students who are bravely pursuing their academic and professional dreams in the field of nursing.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student or graduate student
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Field of Study: Nursing (RN, APRN, MSN, or DNP)
    $25,000
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • State: California, Oregon, or Washington
    • Field of Study: Humanities (English, history, etc.)
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
    $500
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Black & Jones Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black & Jones Attorneys at Law
    This scholarship seeks to financially support high school graduates from the Rockford area pursuing vocational education at accredited trade schools, helping them build successful careers in essential trades.
    • College Plans: Enrolled in or enrolling in trade school
    • Education Level: High school senior (2025 or 2026))
    • Location: Northwestern or north-central Illinois
    $25,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Wood Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.
    • Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
    • State: Arkansas
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mazzetti Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    $2,500
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Current or former student of a public high school in NYC
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Bick First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Individualized Education Pathway Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Rasmussen
    This scholarship seeks to lower the financial barrier to higher education by supporting students with learning disabilities as they make the transition to college.
    • Background: Has a learning disability and/or had an IEP (Individualized Education Program) in high school
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Masters Family
    This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Interest: Fine arts (plein air painting preferred)
    $1,500
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Bick Mile Square Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Location: Hoboken, New Jersey, or a ten-mile radius (Union City, Jersey City, Bayonne, Newark, and Elizabeth)
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Marcia Bick Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Financial Need
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: International student in the U.S.
    $5,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shevy Nejad
    This scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
    • Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • State: Maryland
    $2,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Schalk
    This scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
    $2,200
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daelyn Chaney
    This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Type of Education: Trade or vocational
    • State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
    • Major/Career of Interest: STEM
    • Background: First generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    This scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Niche College No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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