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[Page 7] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in February 2026

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  1. Tebra Laney Hopson All Is Well Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tebra Hopson All Is Well Scholarship Inc
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tebra Laney Hopson by supporting students who share her love of learning.
    • State: Texas
    • Education Level: High school student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Student Referee Scholarship

    Funded by
    Officials Depot LLC
    This scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Referee or umpire
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ginger Zappa
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: From a single-parent or blended-family home
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    • School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robbie and Ginger Martin
    This scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Health: Has a medical condition
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Beatrice Diaz Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Truppa
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Education or business administration
    • Preferred County: Hays County
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Willie Louis Pegues Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Louis Pegues by supporting students who share his commitment to education, family, and community service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Science
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or above
    • Interests: Disability advocacy, disability justice, special education training/certification
    • Background: Living with a disability, supporting disabled communities/families
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. DC's Opportunity Grant

    Funded by
    Dwight Morales
    This scholarship aims to empower low-income, first-generation students in the Greater Los Angeles Region in California to pursue high-demand trade careers.
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Financial Status: Low-income student
    • Education Plans: Trade school (HVAC, plumbing, electric, automotive repair, etc.)
    • Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
    • Location: Greater Los Angeles Region in California
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Healing Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kiana Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to advancing health equity, wellness, and medical care in underserved communities by engaging in work rooted in empathy and cultural specificity.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine, nursing, public health, mental health, nutrition, or wellness
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Evangelist Nellie Delores Blount Boyce Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of the Honored
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Nellie Delores Blount Boyce by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Religion: Christian
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. God Hearted Girls Scholarship

    Funded by
    God Hearted Girls
    This scholarship will support a female high school student who practices Christianity.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender: Female
    • Religion: Christianity
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Hawk Houghton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Krystal Ziv
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hawk Houghton by supporting students who spread positivity to their schools and communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Cheltenham High School
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Susie Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susie Elizabeth
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Susie Elizabeth by supporting students with special needs as they pursue their goals.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: California or Hawaii
    • Career Goals: Will work with individuals with autism in their career (speech therapy, applied behavioral analysis, occupational therapy, or special education)
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Taylor Legal Services Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Legal Services
    This scholarship aims to support students from rural high schools who are preparing to attend college and pursue law.
    • Background: Demonstrate involvement in community service, leadership, or extracurricular activities that reflect a commitment to justice, fairness or public service
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
    • Field of Study: Law
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    $3,800
    Deadline:Mar 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Craig Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    Craig Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education so they can benefit from all of the opportunities available to them.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Washington
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Liam O'Connor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timothy France-Kelly
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Liam O’Connor by supporting students who share his passions.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    • Location: Howard County, Maryland
    • Field of Study: Music and arts
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Experience: Work or internship experience in music or arts
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Patrick B. Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Patrick B. Moore
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Patrick Moore by supporting students who are preparing to make the jump from high school to college in order to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: Virginia
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. MannKind Al Mann Centennial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Diabetes Link
    This scholarship seeks to empower young adults with diabetes to pursue their dreams in the life sciences.
    • Education Level: Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student
    • Age: 18-22 years old
    • Diagnosis: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
    • Field of Study: Life sciences or a related field
    $100,000
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Wolf Gustaveson by supporting students who share his passion for automotive technology.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Automotive technology
    • State: Illinois
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Team Crosby Forever Veterinary Medicine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dennis Narlock
    This scholarship will support a college student studying veterinary medicine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Major: Veterinary Medicine
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship at Maine East

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols
    This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Maine East High School (District 207)
    • Location: Park Ridge, Illinois
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Ella's Gift

    Funded by
    Janice Gabe
    In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges
    $4,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Moss Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Moss Family
    This scholarship aims to support kids who want to go to college but don’t have the financial resources they need in order to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    • State: Alabama
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. JK and Mary Ann Newville Memorial Engineering and Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tim Newville
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of JK and Mary Ann Newville by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Engineering or healthcare
    • State: Texas
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Central Aroostook High School Class of 1987 Alumni Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cathy Lynds
    This scholarship aims to support deserving students who are in the final stretch of their high school journey so they can succeed in college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Central Aroostook High School
    • State: Maine
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Dylan's Journey Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dylan Prosser
    This scholarship will support one student in high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student who has Neurofibromatosis (NF) and/or a learning disability of any variety.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate
    • Disability: Learning Disability: ADHD, NF, Dyslexia, etc.
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Falcons PTSO Scholarship

    Funded by
    FERGUSON FALCONS PTSO, INC.
    This scholarship seeks to support exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity so they can afford to enroll in college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • School Name: John A. Ferguson Senior High School
    • Location: Miami, Florida
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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