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[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in December 2025

Updated: December 1, 2025

Written by:Elise
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Writing scholarship essays shouldn’t feel like homework. Bold.org essay scholarships reward authenticity and creativity. Here, we rank top options by award amount, deadline, and eligibility so you can apply with confidence.

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  1. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 22, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    91
  2. John Nathan Lee Foundation Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristy Flippins Bartlett
    This scholarship will support students who have been affected by heart disease, either personally or through a family member.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 22, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    92
  3. 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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 23, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    93
  4. 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.
    Amount
    $2,250
    Deadline:
    Dec 23, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    94
  5. 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.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 28, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    95
  6. 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.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 28, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    96
  7. 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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    97
  8. 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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    98
  9. 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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    99
  10. 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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    100
  11. 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.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    101
  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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    102
  13. 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.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    103
  14. 400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    104
  15. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    105
  16. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    106
  17. Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    107
  18. 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.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    108
  19. 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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    109
  20. 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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    110
  21. 200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    111
  22. 1000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    112
  23. 500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    113
  24. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    114
  25. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    115
  26. 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.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    116
  27. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    117
  28. 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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    118
  29. 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.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    119
  30. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    120