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[Page 4] Best Essay Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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  1. Ubuntu Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • Location: Harlem, New York
    • GPA: 3.0
    $500
    Only 2 days left!
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  2. Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stager
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Shelia Matteson Stager by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Single-parent
    • GPA: 3.75 or higher
    • State: New Jersey
    $645
    Only 2 days left!
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  3. Jennifer Gephart Memorial Working Mothers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Andrew Gephart
    This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Gephart, mother of two and military spouse, whose work not only supported her children but also added meaning to her life while she made a difference in the lives of those she served and who worked alongside her.
    • Background: Mother
    $3,000
    Only 2 days left!
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  4. Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Scholar Budget
    This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Only 3 days left!
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  5. Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Davis
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: First generation college student and experience with mental health challenges
    $500
    Only 3 days left!
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  6. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    This merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.
    • Education Level: High school student or 2025 graduate
    • Age: 14-18 years old
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Only 4 days left!
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  7. T's Golf Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    T's Golf Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to thank veterans, active military, and their families for their sacrifices by making college more accessible to their dependents.
    • Sport: Golf
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: a current active duty/reservist or honorably discharged Veteran or have a family member who is active duty military or an honorably discharged veteran.
    $4,000
    Only 4 days left!
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  8. Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Singh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine/healthcare
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $2,000
    Only 4 days left!
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  9. Scott W. Trades Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Visionary Handyman LLC
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scott by encouraging students to follow in his footsteps and pursue the trades.
    • Education Level: Trade student
    $1,100
    Only 4 days left!
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  10. Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Sheehan
    This scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.
    • Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $500
    Only 4 days left!
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  11. Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Martha R. Arias
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.
    • Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financial Need
    $7,500
    Only 5 days left!
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  12. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship at Maine East

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols
    This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Maine East High School (District 207)
    • Location: Park Ridge, Illinois
    $2,000
    Only 5 days left!
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  13. Earnest Jane Scholarship

    Funded by
    Raunie Lindberg Bailey
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost loved ones to drug abuse or suicide so they have the resources necessary to continue in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Experience: Has lost a family member to substance use disorder or suicide
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • State: Utah
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    $2,000
    Only 5 days left!
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  14. Ginny Biada Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Biada Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Ginny Biada’s legacy by supporting undergraduate students with big goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • State: Ohio
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $1,500
    Only 6 days left!
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  15. Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.
    • Background: Military veteran or child of a military veteran
    $1,000
    Only 6 days left!
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  16. River City Ringers of Omaha Scholarship

    Funded by
    River City Ringers of Omaha
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about handbell ringing so they have the encouragement they need to continue pursuing their craft.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Handbell ringer
    $500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. Social Anxiety Step Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bell Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students with anxiety who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.
    • Background: Anxiety disorder
    $500
    Only 7 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    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.
    • State: New York
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    $2,500
    Only 7 days left!
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  19. Gregory Chase Carter Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carter Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gregory Chase Carter by supporting students with monetary aid so they can achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Background: Community service experience
    $500
    Only 7 days left!
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  20. CH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund Scholarship

    Funded by
    CH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to building a better world through their future careers.
    • Field of Study: STEM-related (engineering, environmental sciences, construction, or economics)
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, or high school senior or high school graduate admitted to a higher education institution
    $5,000
    Only 7 days left!
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  21. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
    $4,000
    Only 7 days left!
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  22. HigherLearningPreps Scholarship

    Funded by
    Saidia Jacobs
    This scholarship seeks to empower and invest in a local student's academic journey in order to ease the financial burden of college and encourage their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Location: NYC or Westchester, NY
    $500
    Only 7 days left!
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  23. Evan T. Wissing Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katy Uhl
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: Colorado
    $1,000
    Only 7 days left!
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  24. Bob Bartnett Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bartnett Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bob Bartnett by supporting students who share his passion for selfless service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • School: North Hunterdon High School
    $2,500
    Only 7 days left!
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  25. Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship

    Funded by
    Arlett Gutierrez
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: BIPOC
    • State: California
    • GPA: 2.7 GPA or higher
    • Background: Disability
    $1,000
    Only 8 days left!
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  26. Waves of Inspiration Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dolphin Doodle Fund
    This scholarship seeks to inspire and assist students who are passionate about the arts so they can overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Passion: Arts
    • Location: Virginia
    $3,000
    Only 8 days left!
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  27. Dr. Tom Farrell Future Leaders of Maine Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Future Leaders of Maine Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Tom Farrell by supporting students who share his passions and skills.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Maine
    • Future College: University of Maine
    • Background: Leadership skills
    $15,000
    Only 8 days left!
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  28. Sgt. Albert Dono Ware Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    United African Organization
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Commitment to community service
    $10,000
    Only 8 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Holly Springs Direct Primary Care Health Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Holly Springs Direct Primary Care
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and saving lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • School Name: Apex High School, Apex Friendship High School, Holly Springs High School, Cary High School, Green Level High School, Middle Creek High School, Millbrook High School, or Fuquay-Varina High School
    $1,500
    Only 8 days left!
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  30. STLF Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dylan Young
    This scholarship aims to support students who are leaders in their communities and who devote their time to helping others.
    • Background: Volunteering and organization experience
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate student, or trade school student
    $500
    Only 8 days left!
    One Click Apply
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