Last updated on December 15, 2025
[Page 6] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025
Access scholarships that are only available on Bold.org—apply easily for the best essay awards and secure your future funding now.
Apply for 210 scholarships0% Spam.
100% Free.
100% Free.
ADHDAdvisor Scholarship for Health Students
Funded byADHDAdvisor.orgThis scholarship aims to foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and support by supporting the next generation of mental health advocates.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Committed to helping others through emotional and mental health support
$1,000Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply151Built for Business Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BakerThis scholarship aims to reward deserving business students and assist them in funding their educational goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Field of Study: Business
$500Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply152JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law Students
Funded byRealign, Inc.This scholarship aims to support law students who are driven to pursue their passion for justice and advocacy, empowering them to explore their legal career aspirations and make informed decisions about their future in the legal field.- Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply153Ironworkers Scholarship in Memory of Ron V. Howell Sr.
Funded byHowell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ron V. Howell Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for ironworking.- Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
- Field of Study: Ironwork
$500Deadline:Feb 04, 2026One Click Apply154Ryan Stripling “Words Create Worlds” Scholarship for Young Writers
Funded byCREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPYThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ryan H. Stripling by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in writing.- Education Level: High school senior
- Interest: Writing
$2,500Deadline:Feb 05, 2026One Click Apply155Jean Gwyn Memorial Student Loan Repayment Scholarship for Oncology Nurses
Funded byThe family of Jean GwynThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jean Gwyn by supporting current oncology nurses.- Field of Study: Oncology nursing
- Background: Student debt
- Education Level: Graduated student
$1,500Deadline:Feb 05, 2026One Click Apply156Frederick J. Salone Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Funded bySaloneThis scholarship aims to support exceptional student-athletes who have overcome obstacles in life to continue working towards their goals.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Plays basketball
$750Deadline:Feb 05, 2026One Click Apply157Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship
Funded bySteven WilsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Kenneth R. Vessey by supporting students who participate in robotics and are passionate about STEM.- Background: Member of a Suffolk or Nassau County FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC) team
- Field of Study: STEM
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,000Deadline:Feb 06, 2026One Click Apply158Darran Cherep Remembrance Scholarship
Funded byMelinda Demeo-CherepThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Pursuing a career as a police officer or law enforcement officer
$500Deadline:Feb 07, 2026One Click Apply159FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
- Location: Texas
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
$2,000Deadline:Feb 07, 2026160Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Muslim
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
$2,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2026One Click Apply161Joseph A. Venuti Marine Science & Conservation Scholarship
Funded byBoston Reefers SocietyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joseph A. Venuti by supporting aspiring marine science students so they can cover their educational expenses.- Field of Study: Majoring in marine science with a focus on the conservation of reef environments
$5,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2026One Click Apply162Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship
Funded byHarpster FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Donovan Harpster by supporting students who share his dream of teaching high schoolers.- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,000Deadline:Feb 11, 2026One Click Apply163Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCroft FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.- Location: Calhoun County, Alabama
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: At least 3.0
$2,140Deadline:Feb 12, 2026One Click Apply164Summer Chester Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeishanae WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support high school students in Texas who have generous spirits.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: TX
$2,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026One Click Apply165ProGuard Security Services Scholarship
Funded byProGuard Security ServicesThis scholarship seeks to support students who are employees or family members of employees of ProGuard Security Services.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Career : Security Services
$2,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026One Click Apply166Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySwanbergThis scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Colorado
- Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
$1,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026One Click Apply167GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship
Funded byParis Family FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black or African American
- Field of Study: STEM
- Location: Texas
$1,000Deadline:Feb 13, 2026168Brayden Blankley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrad BlankleyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brayden Blankley by supporting students who are attending trade school.- Education Level: High school student
- Education Plan: Will attend a trade school
- State: Pennsylvania or Florida
$2,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2026One Click Apply169Keri Sohlman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew MingleThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Keri Sohlman by supporting students in New Jersey who are passionate about mental health and/or education.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New Jersey
- Field of Study: Mental health or education
$1,500Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply170Travis Ely Collegiate Angler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarecoTV LLCThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Travis Ely by supporting students who share his passion for angling as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Angler (fishing, bass fishing, etc.)
$1,500Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply171Joieful Connections Scholarship
Funded byJoieful ConnectionsThis scholarship seeks to support students with developmental or intellectual disabilities so they can pursue higher education.- Background: Developmental and/or intellectual disability
- Education Level: High school senior
$25,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply172Audra Dominguez "Be Brave" Scholarship
Funded byCindy DominguezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Audra Dominguez by supporting students who face adversity with bravery and strength.- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply173Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship
Funded byMary AtluriThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Priscilla Shireen by supporting students who share her devotion to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply174Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply175Kendall Ross Culinary Scholarship
Funded byNick Osterfoss and Corey SiegelThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kendall Ross by supporting the next generation of talented chefs.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$7,500Deadline:Feb 17, 2026One Click Apply176Harvest Scholarship for Women Dreamers
Funded byHarvest Goal CollectiveThis scholarship seeks to support self-motivated, community-minded, and resilient women who are dreamers and doers, recognizing that when women dream out loud, everything grows.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
$500Deadline:Feb 18, 2026One Click Apply177Grace In Action Scholarship
Funded byGrace In Action Mission Inc.This scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation immigrant
- Religion: Involved in church
$1,000Deadline:Feb 18, 2026One Click Apply178Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRACE Cancer FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peter J. Musto by supporting students who have been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has been affected by cancer
$1,500Deadline:Feb 18, 2026179Nekkanti Accounting Scholarship
Funded byBoddu/NekkantiThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in accounting so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive.- States: MI or VA
- Degree: Accounting
- Degree Level: HS senior or current undergraduate
$500Deadline:Feb 19, 2026One Click Apply180