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[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in October 2026

Updated: October 26, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Writing scholarship essays shouldn’t feel like homework. Bold.org essay scholarships reward authenticity and creativity. Here, we rank top options by award amount, deadline, and eligibility so you can apply with confidence.

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  1. Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Wood Family
    Open to Arkansas students pursuing careers in civil service, government, or ministry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    181

  2. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    Open to four-year college juniors and seniors with a 3.75 GPA or higher who plan to attend law school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    182

  3. SrA Terry (TJ) Sams Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    TJ Sams Memorial Foundation Inc.
    Open to high school and undergraduate students pursuing civil engineering who serve in or plan to join the military.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    183

  4. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    Open to female international high school and undergraduate students studying in the U.S.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    184

  5. John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Vaughan
    Open to high school and trade school students pursuing welding with at least a 2.5 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    185

  6. Tanya C. Harper Memorial SAR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gail Saunders
    Open to Black high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in medicine.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    186

  7. Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    Open to undergraduate students studying psychology, social work, or a related social science.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    187

  8. Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Schalk
    Open to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students affected by mental illness, personally or in their family.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    188

  9. Al Luna Memorial Design Scholarship

    Funded by
    Luna Family
    Open to BIPOC high school students pursuing careers in art, design, or other creative fields.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    189

  10. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing fire science or EMS.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    190

  11. Stephen LeCornu Routh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    Open to Tennessee high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing engineering.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    191

  12. CF Boleky Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Lague
    Open to undergraduate students at community colleges and four-year schools in California.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 2, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    192

  13. David Goodnight Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Goodnight
    Open to undergraduate students at four-year colleges studying or pursuing careers in engineering.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 3, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    193

  14. Louis (Grizz) Scafetta Sr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Gillard
    Open to New York high school and undergraduate students studying forestry, conservation, wildlife biology, or environmental science.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    194

  15. Fredrick W O'Neal III Skilled Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashley Banks
    Open to Chicago-area high school seniors and college or trade school students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 5, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    195

  16. Frontier Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Rodgers
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates who are immigrants, refugees, or children of immigrants.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Jan 5, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    196

  17. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family
    Open to first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and college freshmen in California.
    Amount
    $6,100
    Deadline:
    Jan 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    197

  18. Kibbe-Palmer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Roberta Kirsopp
    Open to Crosby High School (Texas) seniors with a 2.5+ GPA planning to attend college or trade school.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 12, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    198

  19. Dave Cross Design Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Cross
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing graphic design, media arts, digital design, or photography.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jan 15, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    199

  20. Snap EmpowHER Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to female-identifying high school seniors and first-year college students.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    200

  21. SnapWell Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing business, finance, healthcare, technology, or skilled trades.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    201

  22. Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stockwell Family
    Open to current and former Learn4Life students in California continuing their education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 18, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    202

  23. You Can EV Scholarship

    Funded by
    Electric Vehicle Association
    Open to U.S. citizen high school seniors planning to study or work in fields related to electric vehicles.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 18, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    203

  24. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    Open to undergraduate nursing students in associate or bachelor's degree programs.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    204

  25. Bonita J. Gribble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brenda Hagenson
    Open to high school seniors and graduates from Delaware County, Indiana, and undergraduates at Ball State University.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    205

  26. Stiger Technical Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerome Stiger
    Open to Michigan high school seniors planning to attend trade school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    206

  27. Maverick - Colorado Springs Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Rodgers
    This scholarship supports low-income high school seniors residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Jan 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    207

  28. OSI Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    OSI Management Inc
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students in the Washington, D.C. area preparing for careers in mental health.
    Amount
    $1,250
    Deadline:
    Jan 22, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    208

  29. YOU GOT IT GIRL SCHOLARSHIP

    Funded by
    YGIG
    Open to low-income female athletes who are high school seniors or undergraduates.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 22, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    209

  30. Dick Loges Veteran Entrepreneur Scholarship

    Funded by
    One Degree Financial
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students with a veteran entrepreneur parent.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Jan 22, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    210
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