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Last updated on December 15, 2025

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

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  1. ADHDAdvisor Scholarship for Health Students

    Funded by
    ADHDAdvisor.org
    This scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Built for Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Baker
    This scholarship aims to reward deserving business students and assist them in funding their educational goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
    • Field of Study: Business
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law Students

    Funded by
    Realign, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support law students who are driven to pursue their passion for justice and advocacy, empowering them to explore their legal career aspirations and make informed decisions about their future in the legal field.
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Ironworkers Scholarship in Memory of Ron V. Howell Sr.

    Funded by
    Howell Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ron V. Howell Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for ironworking.
    • Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Ironwork
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Ryan Stripling “Words Create Worlds” Scholarship for Young Writers

    Funded by
    CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ryan H. Stripling by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in writing.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Interest: Writing
    $2,500
    Deadline:Feb 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Jean Gwyn Memorial Student Loan Repayment Scholarship for Oncology Nurses

    Funded by
    The family of Jean Gwyn
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jean Gwyn by supporting current oncology nurses.
    • Field of Study: Oncology nursing
    • Background: Student debt
    • Education Level: Graduated student
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Frederick J. Salone Memorial Basketball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship aims to support exceptional student-athletes who have overcome obstacles in life to continue working towards their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Plays basketball
    $750
    Deadline:Feb 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Wilson
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.
    • Background: Member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Darran Cherep Remembrance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melinda Demeo-Cherep
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Field of Study: Pursuing a career as a police officer or law enforcement officer
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 07, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. FIAH Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daleth Estrada
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
    • Location: Texas
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 07, 2026
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  11. Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

    Funded by
    Tariq Aslam and Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Muslim
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Joseph A. Venuti Marine Science & Conservation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boston Reefers Society
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph A. Venuti by supporting aspiring marine science students so they can cover their educational expenses.
    • Field of Study: Majoring in marine science with a focus on the conservation of reef environments
    $5,000
    Deadline:Feb 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harpster Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Donovan Harpster by supporting students who share his dream of teaching high schoolers.
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Croft Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.
    • Location: Calhoun County, Alabama
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: At least 3.0
    $2,140
    Deadline:Feb 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Summer Chester Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keishanae Williams
    This scholarship seeks to support high school students in Texas who have generous spirits.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: TX
    $2,500
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. ProGuard Security Services Scholarship

    Funded by
    ProGuard Security Services
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are employees or family members of employees of ProGuard Security Services.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Career : Security Services
    $2,500
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swanberg
    This scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Colorado
    • Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paris Family Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black or African American
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Location: Texas
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
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  19. Brayden Blankley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brad Blankley
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brayden Blankley by supporting students who are attending trade school.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Education Plan: Will attend a trade school
    • State: Pennsylvania or Florida
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Keri Sohlman Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Mingle
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Keri Sohlman by supporting students in New Jersey who are passionate about mental health and/or education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Study: Mental health or education
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Travis Ely Collegiate Angler Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    CarecoTV LLC
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Travis Ely by supporting students who share his passion for angling as they pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Angler (fishing, bass fishing, etc.)
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Joieful Connections Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joieful Connections
    This scholarship seeks to support students with developmental or intellectual disabilities so they can pursue higher education.
    • Background: Developmental and/or intellectual disability
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $25,000
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Audra Dominguez "Be Brave" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cindy Dominguez
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Audra Dominguez by supporting students who face adversity with bravery and strength.
    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Atluri
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Priscilla Shireen by supporting students who share her devotion to service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
    • GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Kendall Ross Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Osterfoss and Corey Siegel
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kendall Ross by supporting the next generation of talented chefs.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    $7,500
    Deadline:Feb 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Harvest Scholarship for Women Dreamers

    Funded by
    Harvest Goal Collective
    This scholarship seeks to support self-motivated, community-minded, and resilient women who are dreamers and doers, recognizing that when women dream out loud, everything grows.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 18, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Grace In Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grace In Action Mission Inc.
    This scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: First-generation immigrant
    • Religion: Involved in church
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 18, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    RACE Cancer Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peter J. Musto by supporting students who have been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Has been affected by cancer
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 18, 2026
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  30. Nekkanti Accounting Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in accounting so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive.
    • States: MI or VA
    • Degree: Accounting
    • Degree Level: HS senior or current undergraduate
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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