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

The 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.

This 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.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.

This scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.

This scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.

This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!

This scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.

This scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.

This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.

This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.

This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.

This scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.

This scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.

This scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander Effect—the lasting ripple of kindness, generosity, and joy that continues to inspire and transform lives.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship will help support high school seniors who live in Missouri.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to further their careers in the energy sector.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are not only pursuing their education but also serving as primary caregivers for a loved one with a disability.