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Last updated on March 16, 2026

[Page 6] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in March 2026

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  1. Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Mitchell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Leadership experience in school, extracurriculars, or in the community
    • Location: South Carolina
    $2,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    151

  2. Poynter Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Poynter Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
    $10,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    152

  3. Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Crockett Memorial Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) or medical
    $2,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    153

  4. American Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charleen Cabay
    This scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.
    • Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
    • Background: Community service or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    154

  5. Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Sports Experience: Tennis
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
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  6. Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacey Sprenkel
    This scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: California
    • Gender: Woman
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    156

  7. Therese Ingelaere Murray Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jack Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Therese Ingelaere Murray by supporting students who plan to become teachers.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: North Carolina
    • Field of Study: Teaching
    $2,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    157

  8. Jean Ryan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerry Hawkins and his Brothers
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jean Ryan by supporting students at her school as they prepare to graduate and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: Garner High School
    • State: Texas
    $650
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    158

  9. Sammy Meckley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Meckley
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sammy Meckley by supporting students in Maryland who are involved in extracurricular activities.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: Maryland
    • Experience: Involved in extracurricular activities
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    159

  10. Matthew Hoover Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Hoover Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Matthew Hoover by supporting student-athletes who are preparing to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Athlete
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
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    160

  11. Best Greens Powder Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Live it Up
    In 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.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Family Background: At least one parent has served in the U.S. military
    $3,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    161

  12. Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Trueba Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New Mexico
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    162

  13. Redefining Victory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris & Mary Carnduff
    By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.
    • Education Level: Any
    $20,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    163

  14. Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Page
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
    • State: Missouri
    • Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    164

  15. Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Roberts
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    165

  16. Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lewis Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Diverse extracurricular experience
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    166

  17. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Lennon Baldwin

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lennon Baldwin by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • School: Morristown High School
    $2,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    167

  18. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.
    • State: Colorado
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • GPA: 3.0
    $3,500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    168

  19. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
    $2,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    169

  20. My Brother's Keeper Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ministries of Restoration
    This scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Michigan
    • Religion : Christian
    • Background: Church/Community Service
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    170

  21. Alexandra Rowan Resilience in Writing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexandra L. Rowan Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Alexandra Rowan by ensuring that her passion for language and storytelling continues to inspire generations to come.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Has experienced blood clots or a clotting disorder
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: English, creative writing
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    171

  22. Alan Perlow Scholarship

    Funded by
    Perlow
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
    • Financial Status: Demonstrates FInancial Need
    $754
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    172

  23. Alexandra Rowan Voices of Tomorrow Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexandra L. Rowan Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alexandra Rowan by supporting women who aspire to become writers and share their voices with the world.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: English, creative writing
    $3,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
    173

  24. Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship

    Funded by
    McVeigh Family
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
    174

  25. Environmental Kindness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Myers
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.
    • Field of Study: Environmental studies (preservation, conservation, etc.)
    $500
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
    175

  26. Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award

    Funded by
    The Grant Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Active in school, extracurriculars, and volunteering
    • Interests: Agriculture, business, marketing, culinary, hospitality, education, human services, health, medical sciences, information technology, media arts, skilled trades, or STEM
    • State: Washington
    $1,000
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
    176

  27. George W. Jones, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Richardson Community Band
    This scholarship seeks to support students who desire to continue their musical involvement throughout their years of higher education and beyond.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Participates in band
    $750
    Only 19 days left!
    One Click Apply
    177

  28. Se Vale Soñar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Jimenez
    This scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.
    • State: Arizona
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
    $1,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
    178

  29. Coach Doc Ryan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryan family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Coach Doc Ryan by supporting students who share his passion for athletics.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: Terrell High School
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Student-athlete
    $6,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
    179

  30. Catherine Jirak Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Brydon Group
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.
    • Background: Employee or dependent of an employee of Rotation Digital
    $2,000
    Only 20 days left!
    One Click Apply
    180
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