[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
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Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes181Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes182David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes183Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship
Funded byChris SmallThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes184Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes185Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes186Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes187Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.Amount$1,200Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes188Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHerich FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ryan T. Herich by supporting students who are seeking to better understand the role of culture in shaping the world.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes190Brian J. O'Hara Memorial Scholarship
Funded byO'Hara FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian J. O'Hara by supporting students who share his passion for football.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes191Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes192Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes193Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Funded byTiara SweatThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes194Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 2, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaura TerbrackThis scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes196Kaylee Xiong Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of Kaylee XiongThis scholarship aims to honor Kaylee Xiong’s incredible light by supporting students who share her passion for design.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School197Wesley Beck Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeck FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Wesley Beck by supporting students who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 2, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes198Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeacon Light StoriesThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Clara Hall Earle by supporting students who are preparing to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 3, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes199Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes200The Wander Fund Scholarship
Funded byHeidi HyndThis scholarship seeks to honor the adventurous legacies of Sally Wise and John and Carolyn Horst by supporting students who are passionate about travelling.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes201Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship for Future Airline Pilots
Funded byMichael MulliganThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who are preparing to pursue professional pilot training.Amount$100,000Deadline:May 3, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes202Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Amount$525Deadline:May 3, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes203NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 4, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes204Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded byDaniel BunkerThis scholarship aims to uplift passionate and creative students so they can pursue careers in theater and share their gifts with the world.Amount$50,000Deadline:May 4, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes205John 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes206Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship
Funded byThomas AntonucciThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary educationAmount$1,000Deadline:May 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes207Laura 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes208Z 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes209Sarah 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes210
