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

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.

This scholarship supports low-income undergraduate students with a 2.5 GPA or lower who have faced a significant challenge — such as a mental health impact, parenting or caregiving responsibilities, a disability, or being a first-generation college student — but refuse to give up.

This scholarship is organized by members of Sleep Deez’s team as a surprise gift to honor his legacy and continue his mission of supporting students.

The American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students pursuing their Associates in Nursing at FVI School of Nursing and Technology.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.

This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial barriers that often prevent talented students from accessing higher education opportunities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Michael Rudometkin by supporting students who are passionate about community service and making the world a better place.

This scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.

This scholarship aims to raise awareness of the importance of practicing mental healthcare by supporting students who are passionate about the field.

This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but don’t have the funding necessary to live out their goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.

This scholarship supports Midwest high school seniors and undergraduates with red hair who are pursuing humanities fields like anthropology, museum studies, or art history.

This scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.

This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dorothea Elaine by supporting students who are pursuing their graduate studies.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to embark on careers focused on risk management.

This scholarship aims to support BIPOC, first-generation undergraduate students in New Jersey with a 3.5+ GPA pursuing a four-year degree.

This scholarship exists to support college students with diabetes, as they pursue a career that helps other people with diabetes.

This scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Begho Ukueberuwa by helping students live life to the fullest by using their creativity not just as a craft, but as a way to connect, inspire, and make a meaningful difference.

This scholarship aims to support women of Caribbean descent who are first- or second-generation college students pursuing a four-year degree in STEM, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, or nursing.

In honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship supports undergraduate students from immigrant backgrounds — first- and second-generation immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers — who have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about using their lives to help others and make the world a better place.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.