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

This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.

This scholarship seeks to support students with disabilities who are passionate about pursuing trade/vocational programs.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.

This scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who show leadership, responsibility, and a strong commitment to giving back to their community.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary education

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.

This scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.

To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gilbert Tonkin by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their lives.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the resources necessary to succeed.

This scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.

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

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

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 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 life of Kyle Rairdan by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in aviation.

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 and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.

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

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

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

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 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.