[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in April 2026
Updated: April 13, 2026
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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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100% free.Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes181Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes182Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes183K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes184KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
Funded byKC SandidgeThis scholarship will support one person that is interested in pursuing photography.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes185Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes186Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes187Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes188Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes190Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes191Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes192Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes193Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes194Kyla Jo Burridge Memorial Scholarship for Brain Cancer Awareness and Support
Funded byBurridge/SingletonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kyla Jo Burridge by supporting students who have been affected by the disease and are committed to raising awareness of it through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes195Cindy J. Visser Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byVisser FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cindy J. Visser by supporting students in Illinois who share her desire to help others through nursing.Amount$1,575Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes196Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes197Aaron Libson Champion of Human Rights Scholarship
Funded byIngridThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy of Aaron Libson by supporting students who share his commitment to fighting for their beliefs.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes198William "Bill" McKee Legacy Music Award
Funded byShaw Financial Group EnterpriseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William “Bill” McKee by supporting young musicians in their educational journey and encouraging excellence, leadership, and a love for music—the very values Mr. McKee instilled in his students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes199Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship
Funded byEdward PellegriThis scholarship will support students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have overcome challenges in their lives.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes200Mark Suren Melkonian Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes201100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes202300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
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, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes203200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes2041000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes205500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes206No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes207Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes208EMS Founders Scholarship
Funded byEastern Metal SupplyThis scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.Amount$20,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes209$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes210