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Last updated on October 6, 2025

[Page 6] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in October 2025

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  1. Gardner Family EFY Field Staff Scholarship

    Funded by
    Curtis Gardner
    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.
    • Religion: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Age: 19-35 years old
    • Background: Has served as an EFY field staff member during this summer, last summer, or the summer before in one of the following roles: counselor, leader counselor, building counselor, assistant coordinator, health coordinator, or coordinator
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Thrive Aspire Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thrive Alliance Global
    This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • State: Maryland
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. MJ Strength in Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caitlin Beck
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Full-time student
    $2,500
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Yebba Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate at a two-year college
    • Desired Degree: Bachelors and/or Masters
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    $1,800
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    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.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Special education
    $10,000
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    West Family
    This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.
    • Background: Child of a parent with ALS
    • Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
    • Education Level: Current or prospective college student
    $5,250
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott/McDaniel
    This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Has overcome barriers
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec

    Funded by
    Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
    This scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Law
    • State: Texas
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Trudgers Fund

    Funded by
    C.Louis Gable
    This scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.
    • Background: Addiction struggles, but currently sober
    • Education Level: Undergradutate
    • Financial Background: Low-Income
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Qwik Card Scholarship

    Funded by
    Qwik Card Inc
    This scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    $1,500
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seto Family
    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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or social work
    $10,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship

    Funded by
    Roach Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Community College Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    JUCO AI
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Mclean Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeanine Mclean
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Music industry
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. ADP Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pruitt Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: Maryland
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
    • Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
    • Field of Study: STEAM
    • Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
    $3,100
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Phoenix Opportunity Award

    Funded by
    Long John Nguyen
    This scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: First-generation college student and low-income
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Abbey's Bakery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abbey's Bakery
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.
    • Background: Passionate about mental health
    • Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Schum
    This scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. SLL Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Lorenzini
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.
    • School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least six months
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. Sue Murray Memorial Scholarship for Dance Students

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for dance.
    • Field of Study: Dance
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mazzetti Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    $2,500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson
    This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Location: Puerto Rico
    • Gender: Female
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania

    Funded by
    Global Grafx, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
    • Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
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  30. James Diorato Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of James Diorato by supporting the next generation of pilots and aviators and reducing the financial burden of entering the field.
    • Field of Study: Aviation
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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