[Page 5] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in October 2025

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.

This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Robert and Sharon Lee by supporting the next generation of individuals pursuing medical careers.

This scholarship will support a student from New Jersey.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Karen Randall McClain by supporting students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

This scholarship seeks to support resilient students balancing academics and chronic care so they can succeed in all of their goals.

In recognition of the enduring effects of the war in Ukraine, this scholarship aims to give students who have been impacted by the conflict the opportunity to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.

This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Calvin C. Donelson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the trades.

This scholarship aims to support students with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence in the workforce.

This scholarship seeks to fulfill EJ Johnson’s dream of uplifting students who are trying to overcome their past after going through incarceration.

This scholarship honors the legacy of lives changed at EFY—not only among the youth who attend but especially among the counselors who give their whole hearts and testimonies each summer.

This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.

This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.

This scholarship aims to help international students pursue their college education in the US.

This scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.

This scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.

This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.

This scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.

This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.