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[Page 5] Best Essay Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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  1. Foundation 4 Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    North Dakota Safety Council
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • State: North Dakota
    • Background: Is affected by or advocates against drunk and impaired driving
    $2,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Chineye Emeghara’s Outside the Binary: Black Women in Tech Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chineye Emeghara
    This scholarship aims to support young women who are multifaceted in their interests and pursuits so they can achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Race: Black
    • Background: Interest in technology but also outside of the field
    $1,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. Mark Green Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaTonya Green
    This scholarship seeks to help provide higher education opportunities to underprivileged and underserved students.
    • Education Level: High school junior, high school senior, or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    $3,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Sarah Eber Child Life Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Pollitt
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sarah Eber by supporting students who share her passion for helping children.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Health or family services
    $1,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. Dream Big Enough Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grimes Family
    This scholarship aims to help fund students’ pursuits of dreaming bigger dreams, being tough-minded optimists, and pursuing opportunities larger than their current conditions.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Montevallo High School
    • State: Alabama
    $1,000
    Only 15 days left!
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  6. Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thompson
    This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.
    • Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Education
    $4,000
    Only 15 days left!
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  7. Jeannine Schroeder Women in Public Service Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Andrea Beck
    This scholarship will support a woman who is passionate about public service and making a difference.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Gender: Woman
    • Experience: Volunteering or non-profit
    • Major: STEAM or Public Service
    $10,000
    Only 15 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. FMA College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship seeks to motivate students who are pursuing careers in which they’ll study floods and create solutions to reduce the impacts of floods on people and communities.
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Location: Attending an accredited college or University in California, Nevada, or Hawaii
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior Year)
    $5,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation
    This scholarship will support an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in pediatric medicine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate and graduate
    • Major: Pediatric medicine
    $5,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  10. 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.
    • Field of Study: Math or science
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Medford High School
    • State: Massachusetts
    $2,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  11. Empowering Black Women in Tech

    Funded by
    Accusoft Corporation
    This scholarship seeks to empower and support talented Black women who are passionate about technology and demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic pursuits.
    • Education Level: Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a college or university
    • Race: Black
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Technology-related field
    $3,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  12. David Ford / HDR College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of David Ford by supporting students who share his passion for water resources.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Civil engineering, focus on water resources
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $10,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  13. Colorado Pain Care - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Colorado
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. Midwest Pain Clinic - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Nebraska
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  15. Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Indiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  16. Central States Pain Clinic - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Iowa
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  17. River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Louisiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  18. Interventional Pain Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Florida
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  20. Spinal Recovery Center - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Pain & Spine Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Stuart Air Show IDOT Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bednarz

    Funded by
    Stuart Air Show
    This scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Steve Bednarz by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and aviation.
    • State: Florida
    • Major: STEM-related
    • Career Field: Aviation
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $3,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. Illinois Pain & Spine - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Background: Pursuing a program specific to a position as a radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistance, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity

    Funded by
    Wagner and Young
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Wyoming or Colorado
    • Field of Study: Business or Economics
    • GPA: At least 3.5
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Major: Civil engineering
    • Location: Attending college in CA
    $10,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. SCFU Scholarship for HBCU Business Students

    Funded by
    The Social Change Fund United
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) pursuing business-related degrees.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Major: Business-related
    $40,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Woodbridge VA State Burner's MC College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Woodbridge VA State Burner's MC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • College Plans: Will attend an HBCU
    • State: Virginia
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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