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[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in October 2026

Updated: October 19, 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. Grace In Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grace In Action Mission Inc.
    Open to high school juniors and seniors who are first-generation immigrants active in their church.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    121

  2. Michelle Bellamy Memorial Scholarship for African American Women in Tech

    Funded by
    Crisjana Bellamy
    Open to African American women pursuing four-year undergraduate degrees in technology.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    122

  3. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.
    Open to graduate students pursuing veterinary medicine.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    123

  4. HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Originals 3D Prints
    Open to HBCU freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with campus leadership experience and a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    124

  5. Faithful Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ayokunnumi Oluwakuyide
    Open to Black freshmen, sophomores, and juniors at the University of Notre Dame studying business, finance, or economics.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 21, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    125

  6. Carlos Flores (Rocking through Kindness) Grant

    Funded by
    Phillip Cardon
    Open to Texas high school students who play an instrument and plan to pursue music.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 22, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    126

  7. Loren Joseph Myers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gregory Howard
    Open to LGBTQ+ male U.S. citizens ages 18 to 25 who are high school seniors, college freshmen, or trade school students pursuing design or landscaping.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 23, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    127

  8. Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pereira Foundation
    Open to BIPOC, low-income high school seniors and undergraduates with volunteer experience pursuing technology, arts, or business.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    128

  9. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson
    Open to female students in Puerto Rico at any level, from high school through graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    129

  10. Sue & Arthur Pawprint Scholarship for Veterinary Medicine

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to graduate students pursuing veterinary medicine.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2026
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    130

  11. JBI Tax Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    JBI Tax Service
    Open to underrepresented minority high school seniors in Florida.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    131

  12. Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatilua Family
    Open to Pacific Islander college and graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    132

  13. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    Open to Pennsylvania undergraduates at four-year colleges pursuing healthcare, science, or education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    133

  14. Trudgers Fund

    Funded by
    C.Louis Gable
    Open to low-income undergraduate and trade school students in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 26, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    134

  15. Kim Brock Memorial Scholarship for Women in Chem

    Funded by
    Kate Brock Nutrition
    Open to female undergraduate students at two- or four-year colleges studying chemistry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 26, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    135

  16. Fieldwork Support Scholarship

    Funded by
    Triston Batchelor
    Open to Panola College students in Texas entering their final semester of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    Nov 27, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    136

  17. Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muschalek Family
    Open to students in Texas studying or planning to study history or architecture.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 27, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    137

  18. Aaron B. O’Reggio - Young, Gifted, & Black Scholarship

    Funded by
    K D
    Open to Black male-identifying undergraduate and trade school students pursuing computer science.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 27, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    138

  19. NBEAA Advocate for Electric Vehicles Adoption Scholarship

    Funded by
    North Bay Electric Auto Association
    Open to high school seniors and college or trade students in Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County, California, in STEM or policy.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 27, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    139

  20. John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Douglas Horton
    Open to underrepresented minority or first-generation students in North Carolina pursuing health or physical education.
    Amount
    $2,100
    Deadline:
    Nov 29, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. Sheila Chau Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nathan Chau
    Open to Christian college juniors and seniors, age 25 or older, studying education.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family
    Open to BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students at HBCUs who are pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to students with at least a 3.0 GPA pursuing careers in baking, pastry, or culinary arts.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch
    Open to Pennsylvania high school student-athletes in any sport.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. PrimePutt Putting Mat Scholarship for Women Golfers

    Funded by
    PrimePutt
    Open to female high school seniors, college, and graduate students who play golf.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. James N Iademarco Biotech Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carol Ann Guarino
    Open to undergraduate students at four-year colleges studying or pursuing careers in biotechnology.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to women in four-year nursing programs with at least a 3.5 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Grover Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Deep Grover
    Open to trade school students and high school seniors planning to attend trade school.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    Open to bachelor's and master's degree students studying STEM.
    Amount
    $3,165
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. Samantha Kolesnik Survivor Justice Scholarship: Fighting Rape by Deception

    Funded by
    Samantha Kolesnik
    Open to college and graduate students in law, gender studies, political science, or sociology who fight rape by deception.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    150
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