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

This scholarship will help support high school seniors who live in Missouri.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.

This scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander Effect—the lasting ripple of kindness, generosity, and joy that continues to inspire and transform lives.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.

This scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.

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 pursuing higher education in order to further their careers in the energy sector.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.

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

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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