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Last updated on November 3, 2025

[Page 7] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in November 2025

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  1. Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Schalk
    This scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Background: Affected by mental illness, either personally or in the family
    $2,200
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    This scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Pete and Consuelo Hernandez by supporting underrepresented students pursuing higher education in California.
    • State: California
    • Background: First-generation
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Education Level: High school senior or first-year undergraduate student
    $5,400
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Background: Uses online platforms, tools, and resources to further learning and knowledge application
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. CF Boleky Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Lague
    This scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: California
    $3,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Rainbow Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Douglas Bicknese
    This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Background: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    John & Ilia Walsh
    This scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.
    • Field of Interest: Emergency services, Public Safety, Healthcare, Social work, or another community-baed service field
    • State: New York
    $2,750
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
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  9. Ja-Tek Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Jadin Hutchinson
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.
    • College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Michael Valdivia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tania Johmann
    This scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.
    • Gender: Male
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background : Experience dealing with anxiety and/or depression
    $4,000
    Deadline:Jan 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Swift
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Arts
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Field: Mental health related
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annabelle Attoh Thompson
    This scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.
    • Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Studio Blush Butterfly Scholarship

    Funded by
    Studio Blush, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to work in cosmetology.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Cosmetology
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 08, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Ricardo Cortez Legacy of Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Madrid
    This scholarship seeks to empower fathers who are paying child support by providing financial support to help alleviate the burden of college expenses.
    • Background: Single father
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) or University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Hector L. Villarreal Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sallie Smith
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Villarreal by supporting students who share his passion for the aviation industry.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, trade school student, or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Aviation Industry
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    WellSteps, LLC.
    This scholarship is a tribute to Steve Aldana’s immeasurable impact by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Wellness, employee wellness, or public health
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Dunbar
    This scholarship will support a minority student.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • State: Kentucky or California
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Well-Rounded Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Kozlen
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Involved in activities and has studied foreign language
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Grover Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Deep Grover
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Desired Degree: Trade School
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education
    • State: NC
    • Background: Female student with a child
    • GPA: 3.0+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Physician Assistants of Color Inc.
    This scholarship will support BIPOC college students pursuing a career as a physician assistant.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Program: Physician Assistant
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

    Funded by
    Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Ohio
    • School Name: Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noir Bar & Lounge
    This scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Massachusetts
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change

    Funded by
    Rape Incest Survivor Empowerment United Project
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Field of Study: Social work or a related field
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 18, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens

    Funded by
    Jerel McCrary
    This scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students who are pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • Location: San Francisco and the surrounding area
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Pregnant or parenting teen
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jan 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gray Hughes Investigates
    This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
    $6,000
    Deadline:Jan 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Bonita J. Gribble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brenda Hagenson
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bonita J. Gribble by supporting students in Indiana as they pursue their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
    • Background: From Delaware County, Indiana, or attending Ball State University
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Stiger Technical Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerome Stiger
    This scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Education: Trade school
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Hollingsworth
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by blood disorders so they can continue their education and raise awareness.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Impacted by a blood disorder, personally or through a family member
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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