[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
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Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 1, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes151Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes152Wesley Beck Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeck FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Wesley Beck by supporting students who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes153Kaylee Xiong Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of Kaylee XiongThis scholarship aims to honor Kaylee Xiong’s incredible light by supporting students who share her passion for design.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh School154Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Funded byTiara SweatThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes155Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaura TerbrackThis scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes156Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes157The Wander Fund Scholarship
Funded byHeidi HyndThis scholarship seeks to honor the adventurous legacies of Sally Wise and John and Carolyn Horst by supporting students who are passionate about travelling.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes158Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship for Future Airline Pilots
Funded byMichael MulliganThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who are preparing to pursue professional pilot training.Amount$100,000Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes159Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeacon Light StoriesThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Clara Hall Earle by supporting students who are preparing to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes160Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Amount$525Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes161Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded byDaniel BunkerThis scholarship aims to uplift passionate and creative students so they can pursue careers in theater and share their gifts with the world.Amount$50,000Deadline:May 4, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes162NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 4, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes163Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship
Funded byThomas AntonucciThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary educationAmount$1,000Deadline:May 5, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes164John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$12,000Deadline:May 5, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes165Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 5, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes166Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 6, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes167Z Creativity Scholarship
Funded byZeiders American Dream TheaterThis scholarship aims to honor the spirit of creativity and artistic excellence at the heart of the mission of Zeiders American Dream Theater.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes168Ethan Joner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEthan Joner Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan Jones by supporting students who are pillars of their community.Amount$27,000Deadline:May 6, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169Sarah Hebert-Lane Scholarship
Funded byHebert-Lane FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Sarah Hebert-Lane and her commitment to living life to the fullest by supporting the next generation of students who share her connection with nature.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes170Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship
Funded byMs Ida Mae'sThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes171Patriot Metals Future Builders Scholarship
Funded byPatriot Metals, LLCThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of makers and doers who will build a better future for themselves and those who follow them.Amount$500Deadline:May 7, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes172Timothy Reyes Stuckman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEdward StuckmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Timothy Reyes Stuckman by supporting students who are committed to using education to make a positive impact.Amount$500Deadline:May 7, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes173Gwendolyn G. Smith Scholarship
Funded byRaven SouthallThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gwendolyn G. Smith and keep her legacy alive by supporting students who have big dreams of working in a healthcare profession.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes174Edward Bolton Arts and Education Scholarship
Funded byBoltonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edward Bolton by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Vivian Srouji Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySrouji FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes176Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 9, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes177Tre'Shaud Littell Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySherelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tre’Shaud Littell by supporting students from Geneva High School in New York.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes178Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes179Anderson Engineering Scholarship
Funded byCharles AndersonThis scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.Amount$143,000Deadline:May 10, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes180
