[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in March 2026
Updated: March 10, 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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100% free.Peyton 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 minutes151Best 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 minutes152Survey 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 minutes153Love 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 minutes154Bold 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 minutes155100 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 minutes156300 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 minutes157200 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 minutes1581000 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 minutes159500 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 minutes160No 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 minutes161Taylor 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 minutes162Sabrina 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 minutes163Miley 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 minutes164Post 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 minutes165Bold.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 minutes166$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 minutes167Nielsen 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 minutes168400 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 minutes169Conscious 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 minutes170Catholic 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 minutes171Survey 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 minutes172Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Amount$754Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes173My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes174Matthew Hoover Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew Hoover FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Matthew Hoover by supporting student-athletes who are preparing to attend college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Sammy Meckley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMeckleyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sammy Meckley by supporting students in Maryland who are involved in extracurricular activities.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes176Best 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 minutes177Alexandra 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 minutes178Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes179Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott Crockett Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes180