[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in March 2026
Updated: March 9, 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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Funded byGisela DelgadoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes151Light up a Room like Maddy Scholarship
Funded byZale FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Madison Zale by supporting students who are facing adversity and bravely pushing on.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes152Jay Lankford Farrier Scholarship
Funded byJay Lankford Farrier Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jay Lankford by supporting students who share his passion for working with horses.Amount$9,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes153Bold 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes154200 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes155Survey 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes156No 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes157Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Adam Walton
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to continue Adam Walton’s legacy by helping deserving students who are passionate about mental health awareness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes158Love 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes159Taylor 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes160Bold.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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes161Nielsen 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes1621000 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes163300 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes164Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes165$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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes166400 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 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes167Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes168Catholic 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 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169100 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes170Survey 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes171Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes172Best 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 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes173Post 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes174500 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes175Shape 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 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes176Alexandra Rowan Voices of Tomorrow Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra L. Rowan FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alexandra Rowan by supporting women who aspire to become writers and share their voices with the world.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes177J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTindallThis scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.Amount$3,500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes178Best Greens Powder Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpIn recognition of the burden higher education can place on military families, this scholarship seeks to give back to these dedicated families to honor their sacrifices.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes179Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda MitchellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes180