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

Updated: April 6, 2026

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. Noam Nicholson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lift Every Voice Today
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Noam Nicholson by supporting students who share his passion for optometry.
    Amount
    $1,300
    Deadline:
    Apr 11, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    91

  2. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    92

  3. Desiree Jeana Wapples Scholarship for Young Women

    Funded by
    Albert Wapples
    This scholarship aims to support female high school students in Hampton, Virginia so they can be financially prepared for college.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    93

  4. John Geremia Memorial Industrial Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Siblings of John
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of John Geremia by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the skilled industrial trades.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 12, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    94

  5. Cass Mosson Leadership in Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mosson
    This scholarship will honor the life of Cass Mosson and help support an Indiana band student pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 12, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    95

  6. David Mann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mann Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of David Mann by supporting individuals who share his generosity and are pursuing careers in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 12, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    96

  7. UPAC Native American Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Utah Professional Archaeological Council
    This scholarship aims to support Native American students who are pursuing higher education related to archaeological work.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    97

  8. Hanif Michael Martin Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Sonja Kelly
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Hanif Michael Martin by supporting students who share his interest in the automotive field.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    98

  9. Christal Carter Creative Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carter Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory and creativity of Christal Carter by supporting students who share her calling to the arts.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    99

  10. Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices

    Funded by
    Penrose Press, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support a student who is passionate about telling lesser-known stories and has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    100

  11. Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kissane Family
    This scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    101

  12. Be Great NC Scholarship

    Funded by
    Royal Family
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation college students who need assistance earning their degrees so they can pay it forward to future generations of their families.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    102

  13. Linda Kay Monroe Whelan Memorial Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Whelan family
    This scholarship will support a low-income high school senior in California who is planning to pursue a college education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 13, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    103

  14. Amber Lark Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Lark
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Amber Lark by supporting students who share her calling to the field of cosmetology.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    104

  15. Tardus Beach Volleyball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tardus Wealth Strategies
    This scholarship aims to bridge the gap between high school and college so that beach volleyball players can continue to thrive in their athletic pursuits.
    Amount
    $20,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    105

  16. Payton S. Osborn Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Payton
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Payton S. Osborn by helping students follow in his footsteps.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    106

  17. Simon Strong Scholarship

    Funded by
    Humphrey
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Simon M. Humphrey by supporting underrepresented students along their educational journey.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    107

  18. Arlin Diaz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diaz
    This scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Arlin Diaz by continuing her legacy of courage and compassion in supporting the aspirations of students with epilepsy.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    108

  19. New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diaz Family
    This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.
    Amount
    $8,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    109

  20. Angelia Zeigler Gibbs Book Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adrienna Brown
    This scholarship aims to support high school seniors by providing the funds necessary to purchase college books.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    110

  21. William L. Keltz Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather Keltz
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of William L. Keltz by supporting students who are interested in studying engineering in college.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    111

  22. Robin Irving Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Irving Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Robin Irving’s lifelong commitment to education and her passion for mathematics by supporting students who share her interests.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    112

  23. Mark D. Schwarck Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela Boswell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mark D. Schwarck by supporting students who have encountered barriers in their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    113

  24. Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hodgdon Family
    This scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    114

  25. John Woolley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janelle Boksanski
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Woolley by supporting students who share his affinities for things such as nature, travel, tennis, photography, and computer science.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    115

  26. Velarde-Brandt Northern New Mexico Cultural Preservation Scholarship in Memory of Jennifer Kristen Brandt

    Funded by
    John Brandt
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are connected to the culture of their families and communities.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 20263 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    116

  27. Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tyra-Ochoa Family
    This scholarship will award a high school senior interested in a career in the medical field, music, or the trades.
    Amount
    $5,300
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    117

  28. Walsh Family Foundation Scholarship Honoring Brian, Christopher and David Walsh

    Funded by
    Walsh
    This scholarship seeks to honor Brian, Christopher, and David Walsh by supporting students who attend their alma mater high schools and have been impacted by a loved one’s addiction.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    118

  29. Jose Montanez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Berndt Family
    This scholarship will support high school seniors in PA and NY who were in the foster care system as they go on to pursue undergraduate or trade school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    119

  30. Unleashable Scholar

    Funded by
    Unleashed Veterinary Dermatology
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of veterinary students so they can achieve their career goals in specialty veterinary medicine.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 20264 days left!
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    120
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