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Last updated on March 9, 2026

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

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  1. Jean Ryan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jerry Hawkins and his Brothers
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jean Ryan by supporting students at her school as they prepare to graduate and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: Garner High School
    • State: Texas
    $650
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lewis Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Diverse extracurricular experience
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
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  3. Alan Perlow Scholarship

    Funded by
    Perlow
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
    • Financial Status: Demonstrates FInancial Need
    $754
    Only 24 days left!
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  4. Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Roberts
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
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  5. Redefining Victory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris & Mary Carnduff
    By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.
    • Education Level: Any
    $20,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Poynter Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Poynter Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
    $10,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    186

  7. Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nicholas Hamlin
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Sports Experience: Tennis
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Crockett Memorial Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Oregon
    • GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) or medical
    $2,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    188

  9. Sammy Meckley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Meckley
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sammy Meckley by supporting students in Maryland who are involved in extracurricular activities.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: Maryland
    • Experience: Involved in extracurricular activities
    $500
    Only 24 days left!
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    189

  10. Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Page
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
    • State: Missouri
    • Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
    $500
    Only 24 days left!
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    190

  11. Therese Ingelaere Murray Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jack Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Therese Ingelaere Murray by supporting students who plan to become teachers.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: North Carolina
    • Field of Study: Teaching
    $2,000
    Only 24 days left!
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  12. American Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charleen Cabay
    This scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.
    • Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
    • Background: Community service or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    192

  13. Alexandra Rowan Resilience in Writing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexandra L. Rowan Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Alexandra Rowan by ensuring that her passion for language and storytelling continues to inspire generations to come.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Has experienced blood clots or a clotting disorder
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: English, creative writing
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    193

  14. Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Trueba Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New Mexico
    $500
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    194

  15. Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacey Sprenkel
    This scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: California
    • Gender: Woman
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    195

  16. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Lennon Baldwin

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lennon Baldwin by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    • School: Morristown High School
    $2,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    196

  17. My Brother's Keeper Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ministries of Restoration
    This scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Michigan
    • Religion : Christian
    • Background: Church/Community Service
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $500
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    197

  18. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
    $2,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    198

  19. Matthew Hoover Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Hoover Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Matthew Hoover by supporting student-athletes who are preparing to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Athlete
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
    199

  20. Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship

    Funded by
    McVeigh Family
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $500
    Only 25 days left!
    One Click Apply
    200

  21. Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award

    Funded by
    The Grant Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Active in school, extracurriculars, and volunteering
    • Interests: Agriculture, business, marketing, culinary, hospitality, education, human services, health, medical sciences, information technology, media arts, skilled trades, or STEM
    • State: Washington
    $1,000
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. George W. Jones, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Richardson Community Band
    This scholarship seeks to support students who desire to continue their musical involvement throughout their years of higher education and beyond.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Participates in band
    $750
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
    202

  23. Environmental Kindness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Myers
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.
    • Field of Study: Environmental studies (preservation, conservation, etc.)
    $500
    Only 26 days left!
    One Click Apply
    203

  24. Proverbs 3:27 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kye-Keyann Bates
    This scholarship seeks to support faithful students who have a history of giving back to their communities and serving others.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Religion: Christian
    • School Type: Apostolic or Pentecostal
    $500
    Only 27 days left!
    204

  25. Catherine Jirak Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Brydon Group
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.
    • Background: Employee or dependent of an employee of Rotation Digital
    $2,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
    205

  26. Kelly Smith Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Northside ISD
    This scholarship aims to support students who exemplify the attributes that Kelly Smith demonstrated in her work.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School: Northside ISD in San Antonio, Texas
    $4,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
    206

  27. Se Vale Soñar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Jimenez
    This scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.
    • State: Arizona
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
    $1,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
    207

  28. Coach Doc Ryan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryan family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Coach Doc Ryan by supporting students who share his passion for athletics.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: Terrell High School
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Student-athlete
    $6,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
    208

  29. Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community Lutheran
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.
    • Field of Study: Fine arts
    $2,000
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
    209

  30. Michaella Neal Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelley Bevis
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Michaella Neal so that future generations of students can know and understand the amazing educator and person that she was.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: New Orleans Area, Louisiana
    • Schools Eligible: New Orleans area-based Catholic high school; see description for list of eligible schools
    $3,066
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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