[Page 6] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in October 2025

This scholarship honors the legacy of lives changed at EFY—not only among the youth who attend but especially among the counselors who give their whole hearts and testimonies each summer.

This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ryan Yebba by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing a career in mental health treatment.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.

This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.

This scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.

This scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.

This scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.

This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.

This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.

This scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.

This scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for dance.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.

This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of James Diorato by supporting the next generation of pilots and aviators and reducing the financial burden of entering the field.