[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
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100% free.Students with Congenital Heart Defects Scholarship
Funded bySarah SheeranThis scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.Amount$1,645Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes181Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes182Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byWilliam ShirleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nancy B. Shirley by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes183New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes184Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship
Funded byArlett GutierrezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.Amount$2,200Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes185Katie Montgomery Centorbi Scholarship
Funded byThe Katie Centorbi FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Katie Centorbi by supporting students who share her generosity and are pursuing medicine.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes186Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship
Funded byMcFarlingThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes187Sean Flynn Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean Flynn FoundationThis scholarships aims to continue Sean Flynn’s legacy of love and laughter by supporting high school students who are preparing for higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes188Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
Funded byD.F. Richard Energy & The Ford FamilyThis scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189James B. McKillip Scholarship for Physical Therapy
Funded byTherapeutic Associates Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor James B. McKillip by supporting students who are leaders amongst their peers and are dedicated to lifelong learning.Amount$7,500Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes190Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAura Matilde Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes191Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes192Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes193Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship
Funded byChris SmallThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes194Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
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, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes196Brian J. O'Hara Memorial Scholarship
Funded byO'Hara FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian J. O'Hara by supporting students who share his passion for football.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes197Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes198David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes199Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.Amount$1,200Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes200Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes201Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes202Ryan 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:May 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes203Joseph 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, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes204Wesley 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, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes205Andrew 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, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes206Kaylee 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, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School207Women 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, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes208Aviation 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes209Clara 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes210
