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

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 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 seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.

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

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

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 support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.

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 seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.

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

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

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

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 will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.

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

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 legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.

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

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

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