[Page 7] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in January 2026

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

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 will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Bob and Joan Miller by supporting students who share their commitment to service.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.

This scholarship aims to support young Samoans who feel a responsibility to care for our environment, guided by the values of fa‘a Samoa—respect, service, family, and love for the land and sea that sustain us.

This scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.

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

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

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Louis Pegues by supporting students who share his commitment to education, family, and community service.

This scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support transgender students who are passionate about improving the world for those following in their footsteps.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tebra Laney Hopson by supporting students who share her love of learning.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to advancing health equity, wellness, and medical care in underserved communities by engaging in work rooted in empathy and cultural specificity.

This scholarship aims to empower low-income, first-generation students in the Greater Los Angeles Region in California to pursue high-demand trade careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Nellie Delores Blount Boyce by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Susie Elizabeth by supporting students with special needs as they pursue their goals.

This scholarship aims to support students from rural high schools who are preparing to attend college and pursue law.

This scholarship will support a female high school student who practices Christianity.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hawk Houghton by supporting students who spread positivity to their schools and communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Liam O’Connor by supporting students who share his passions.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education so they can benefit from all of the opportunities available to them.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Patrick Moore by supporting students who are preparing to make the jump from high school to college in order to achieve their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.