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

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are not only pursuing their education but also serving as primary caregivers for a loved one with a disability.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Earnestine Clay by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing education.

This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have lost close family members and fought to continue pursuing their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Everett Frank by supporting students who share his positive qualities and are determined to live life to the fullest.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of DeeAnn Denney by supporting students who participate in Girl Scouts.

This scholarship aims to support students who attended Ka’ala Elementary and are preparing to finish their high school years so they can thrive in college.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.

To honor Nelson Vecchione’s legacy and to continue his life’s work, this scholarship will be awarded to one student who has experienced adversity in their life and is ready to make a change for the better.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.

This scholarship will honor the life of Carolyn Hawkins and support a high school senior in Tennessee.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jake Stover by supporting Oldham County, Kentucky high school seniors that shared in his diversity of passions for the outdoors, art and entrepreneurial business.

This scholarship seeks to honor Susie Green’s legacy by supporting women returning to education who embody Susie’s strength, capability, and resolve.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor Mario Schlosser by supporting students who want to reform healthcare with technology.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.

This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of James T. Godwin by sharing his encouragement of learning with others while supporting those affiliated with the military.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.

This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.

This scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.

The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.