[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
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100% free.Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 5, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes181John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$12,000Deadline:May 5, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes182Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship
Funded byMs Ida Mae'sThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes183Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRonald SparksThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 6, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes184Ethan Joner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEthan Joner Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan Jones by supporting students who are pillars of their community.Amount$27,000Deadline:May 6, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes185Z Creativity Scholarship
Funded byZeiders American Dream TheaterThis scholarship aims to honor the spirit of creativity and artistic excellence at the heart of the mission of Zeiders American Dream Theater.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes186Sarah Hebert-Lane Scholarship
Funded byHebert-Lane FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Sarah Hebert-Lane and her commitment to living life to the fullest by supporting the next generation of students who share her connection with nature.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes187Patriot Metals Future Builders Scholarship
Funded byPatriot Metals, LLCThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of makers and doers who will build a better future for themselves and those who follow them.Amount$500Deadline:May 7, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes188Timothy Reyes Stuckman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEdward StuckmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Timothy Reyes Stuckman by supporting students who are committed to using education to make a positive impact.Amount$500Deadline:May 7, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes189Edward Bolton Arts and Education Scholarship
Funded byBoltonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edward Bolton by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes190Gwendolyn G. Smith Scholarship
Funded byRaven SouthallThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gwendolyn G. Smith and keep her legacy alive by supporting students who have big dreams of working in a healthcare profession.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes191Vivian Srouji Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySrouji FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes192Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes193Future Auto Techs of Maine Scholarship
Funded byJoe LovelyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about automotive technology and are dedicated to achieving their goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes194Doing Hard Things My Way: Adaptive Athlete Scholarship
Funded byChad WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to help adaptive or disabled athletes transition into college while continuing to pursue their passion for sports, fitness, or personal growth.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate196Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Brent Gordon FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent but are continuing to push forward towards their goals.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes197Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes198Anderson Engineering Scholarship
Funded byCharles AndersonThis scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.Amount$143,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes199Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship
Funded byText-Em-AllThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes200Tre'Shaud Littell Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySherelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tre’Shaud Littell by supporting students from Geneva High School in New York.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes201Harold S. Vincent Alumni Association Scholarship
Funded byHarold S.Vincent Alumni AssociationThis scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes202Dennis E. Beaver Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byBeaver FamilyThis scholarship aims to celebrate Dennis Beaver’s enduring love of golf and his deep connection to the town he proudly called home by supporting students who share his dedication, skill, and character.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes203Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes204Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes205York Trade Scholarship for the Disabled
Funded byCarol YorkThis scholarship seeks to support students with disabilities who are passionate about pursuing trade/vocational programs.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes206Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLorrie EspyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes207Lisa M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAdvanced Software Products Group, Inc. [ASPG, Inc]This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Lisa M. Hamilton by supporting deserving young women who are passionate about technology and business.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes208Miguel Bisono – State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Funded byBisono Insurance and Financial Services IncThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who show leadership, responsibility, and a strong commitment to giving back to their community.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes209Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySingh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes210
