[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in February 2026
Updated: February 2, 2026
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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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100% free.Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes121100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes122Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes123Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes124Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes125No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes126500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes1271000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$10,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes128200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$2,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes129300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis 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$3,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes130K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes131Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes132Evans Construction Scholarship
Funded byEvans Construction IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.Amount$4,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes133Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes134Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes135$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe 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$25,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes136Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes137Hunter Westphal Memorial Michigan Scholarship
Funded byMichigan Nomads HAMCThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes138Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Funded byHipple Family & FriendsThis 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes139Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes140Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School141Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes142Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes143Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes144Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes145Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes146Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School147Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship
Funded bySteven WilsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes148Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes149Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes150