[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in March 2026
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Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes181RJ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKachina EdmistenThis scholarship aims to honor the life of RJ by supporting students in Arkansas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes182Tandy Law Firm Scholarship
Funded byTandy Law Firm LLCThis scholarship aims to support aspiring lawyers who are committed to making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes183Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, Graduate184Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes185Breeze Sports Scholarship
Funded byPacific Coast Medical Billing & CodingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about sports and are committed to building a future in the industry.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes186Pamela Burlingame Memorial Scholarship for Dance/Theater
Funded byBurlingameThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pamela Burlingame by supporting students who are dedicated to the arts.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh School187Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes188Robin Irving Memorial Scholarship
Funded byIrving FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Robin Irving’s lifelong commitment to education and her passion for mathematics by supporting students who share her interests.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189Susan Simon Leadership Award
Funded byElaine WatkinsThis scholarship aims to honor Susan Simon’s legacy of leadership by supporting the next generation of graduating students who plan to continue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes190Steve’s Drive Scholarship
Funded byItcelina HarmonThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore more opportunities after high school.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes191Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Amount$25,250Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes192Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHamilton FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who will pursue careers as teachers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes193Katherine Walter Scholarship for Cultural Understanding
Funded byKatherine WalterThis scholarship seeks to spotlight anthropology as a viable and impactful career path, encouraging high school students to explore courses like social and cultural anthropology.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes194Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Matt Dille
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Matt Dille by supporting students preparing to attend college and make a difference in the field of mental health.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Nasser Seconi Scholarship Fund
Funded byDarrick SeconiThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Nasser Seconi by supporting students who share his love of soccer and his passion for helping others.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes196Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes197Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes198Nance Family Purpose Finders Scholarship
Funded byLive Life With Purpose InternationalThis scholarship aims to support students who are from financially limited backgrounds so they can afford to pursue higher education.Amount$1,685Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes199Paws for Progress Scholarship
Funded byLittle Landmines Pet Waste RemovalThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals and making a difference in their fields.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes200Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes201Janet L. Wagner High School Student Scholarship
Funded byWagner Family (Janet L Wagner)This scholarship aims to support African-American students who are passionate about pursuing higher education after finishing high school.Amount$1,200Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes202Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes203Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes204Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes205Divers Women Scholarship
Funded byDiversThis scholarship will support mothers pursuing healthcare degrees in either a community, trade school or 4 year college.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes206Playmakers Nashville Scholarship
Funded byPlaymakers NashvilleThis scholarship aims to empower young women who are passionate about pursuing careers in the sports industry, whether in sports business, marketing, media, medicine, analytics, or leadership.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes207Playmakers Nashville x INSBANK Scholarship
Funded byPlaymakers NashvilleThis scholarship aims to support women who are preparing to pursue higher education and embark on careers in sports.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes208Lane Nicholls Trueblood Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTrueblood FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lane Nicholls Trueblood by uplifting students who are devoted both to their studies and to the needs of others.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes209Hester Richardson Powell Memorial Service Scholarship
Funded byAngela R. PowellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hester Richardson Powell by supporting students who share her spirit of love and service.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes210
