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

This scholarship seeks to honor Sharen and Mila Kohute by supporting first-generation female students who are committed to pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and begin their college careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kenneth Hartzler by supporting the next generation of basketball players.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Maurice Geyen by supporting students who have experienced the foster care system.

This scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.

This scholarship seeks to inspire students to prioritize education and pursue college by helping to alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Nova Grace Hinman Weinstein by supporting students who are dedicated to researching breast cancer.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC and multicultural women who are pursuing studies related to the creation of children’s picture books.

This scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Cynthia Vino by supporting students in Connecticut who share her passion for swimming and her love for community.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kollin J. Grover by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to cherish the memory of Justin Burnell by supporting young and adult writers who share his passion.

This scholarship seeks to honor Robin Irving’s lifelong commitment to education and her passion for mathematics by supporting students who share her interests.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and impact of John Vino by supporting students who share his love for the sport of wrestling.

This scholarship aims to support students who are planning on attending trade school and embarking on their careers.

This scholarship seeks to support financially underprivileged students of faith who are pursuing higher education at a college or university.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Siv Anderson by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare.

This scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.

This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.

This scholarship aims to ease the burden faced by Vietnamese-Americans and affirm the role of education as a pathway to personal and community advancement.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Gomez by supporting students from Texas who will be pursuing higher education.

As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Madison Zale by supporting students who are facing adversity and bravely pushing on.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Mary Alice Kramer by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing nursing.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Alex Haro by supporting students from his school as they prepare to pursue college.