[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in March 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 minutes151Randy King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNot Your Average Bear FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.Amount$50,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes152A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes153Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHerich FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ryan T. Herich by supporting students who are seeking to better understand the role of culture in shaping the world.Amount$10,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Mary Alice Kramer Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Funded byLiane FoerderThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Mary Alice Kramer by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes155Light 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 minutes156Alex Haro Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTa’lor SandulThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Alex Haro by supporting students from his school as they prepare to pursue college.Amount$800Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes157Love 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 minutes158Taylor 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 minutes159200 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 minutes1601000 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 minutes161500 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 minutes162Survey 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 minutes163No 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 minutes164Nielsen 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 minutes165Miley 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 minutes166Bold.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 minutes167Post 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 minutes168Shape 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 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 minutes170$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 minutes171Bold 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 minutes172Jay 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 minutes173400 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 minutes174Peyton 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 minutes175Conscious 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 minutes176Sabrina 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 minutes177300 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 minutes178Survey 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 minutes179Catholic 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 minutes180