[Page 7] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in October 2026

This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.

This scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Randolph by supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.

This scholarship honors Maynard and Adonna Moreland by supporting first-generation, college-bound high school seniors at East Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship supports Christian undergraduate and graduate students from Western Illinois who are pursuing pastoral or evangelistic ministry studies.

This scholarship honors Andrew Tipikin by supporting trade school students who have experienced foster care, adoption, or being orphaned or parentless.

This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.

This scholarship supports East Coast high school seniors with disabilities or special needs who play sports and have shown resilience, leadership, and passion in their athletic pursuits while working toward higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students who have worked in a restaurant owned by their family for at least a year.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.

This scholarship honors the memory of Rose Browne by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing RN, BSN, or MSN nursing degrees.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American undergraduate students who have a background in community service.

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship honors SrA Terry (TJ) Sams Jr. by supporting undergraduate and dual-enrolled high school students pursuing civil engineering or a related field who are serving in or interested in joining the military.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This scholarship honors Elizabeth Schalk by supporting high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who have personally struggled with mental illness or have an immediate family member affected by it.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing a career in social work, psychology, or child development, helping them combat the effects of early childhood trauma.

This scholarship supports a Black high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a career in the medical field.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.

This scholarship honors Stephen LeCornu Routh by supporting Tennessee high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing engineering degrees or careers.