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Last updated on December 15, 2025

[Page 7] Top Essay Scholarships to Apply for in December 2025

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  1. Wisconsin EVA Scholarship

    Funded by
    Electric Vehicle Association
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who will devote their careers to working with electric vehicles.
    • State: Wisconsin
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Plans to work on electric vehicles
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Alexander De Guia
    This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.
    • Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
    • Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
    $5,000
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Joe D. Martin, Jr. North Star Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joe Martin, Jr.
    This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.
    • Race: Black
    • Location: Northern Nashville area (32708 zip code preferred)
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate enrolling in college, or current undergraduate student who is planning to attend or is currently attending at Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University, or American Baptist College
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Immigrant Daughters in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anastasia Karmiloff
    This scholarship aims to support women from immigrant families who are passionate about pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student in her first two years of college
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: From an immigrant family (first or second generation)
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cynthia Stewart
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sunni E. Fagan by supporting students who are passionate about music.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Music or music education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Padriac Routa Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Padriac Routa Memorial Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in arts and entrepreneurship as they prepare to make the jump from high school to college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • Field of Study: Entrepreneurship or the arts
    $10,000
    Deadline:Feb 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Shanique Gravely Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcia Shannon
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Shanique Gravely by supporting current and future college students.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate hoping to start or return to college, or current undergraduate student
    • Religion: Christian
    • Background: Has lost an immediate family member to breast cancer
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Courageous Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Brewer
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of faith leaders who are interested in going into ministry work.
    • Education Level: Current or prospective undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Christian pastoral ministry
    • Location: Western Illinois
    $13,000
    Deadline:Feb 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Kollin J. Grover Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grover
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kollin J. Grover by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School
    • State: Michigan
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Oscar Borin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marie Borin
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Oscar Borin by supporting students who share his heritage and interests.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Bay Area, California
    • Ethnicity: Italian descent
    • College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
    $5,000
    Deadline:Feb 26, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. RELEVANCE Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brooke Cowan
    This scholarship aims to help aspiring medical professionals focus on their studies and navigate the demanding and costly journey toward becoming healthcare leaders.
    • Background: From a single-parent household
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Desired Future Career: Medicine/Healthcare
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 26, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Goellner Public Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goellner Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.
    • State: Minnesota or Wisconsin
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: African American, Latino, or Native American
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • GPA: 3.0+ GPA
    $4,000
    Deadline:Feb 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Kevin Howard Memorial Flying Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howard Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kevin Howard by supporting individuals who are also happiest when flying.
    • Background: Member in good standing of a military affiliated Aero Club
    $6,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Foundation 4 Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    North Dakota Safety Council
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of the Deutscher family by supporting students who are affected by or advocates against drunk and distracted driving.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
    • State: North Dakota
    • Background: Is affected by or advocates against drunk and impaired driving
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Kerry Kennedy Life Is Good Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amy Wise
    This scholarship will honor the accomplishments of Kerry Kennedy and help support a female student pursuing a degree in education, public service, or social work.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate
    • Gender: Female
    • Major: Education, public service, or social work
    • Age: 18 or older
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers

    Funded by
    Moore
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • Field of Study: Engineering
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lau
    This scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
    • Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
    • State: Colorado
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Ilya Flantsbaum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steve Flantsbaum
    This scholarship seeks to support Jewish-Ukrainian students so they can complete their graduate degrees.
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Background: Born in another country
    • Education level: Graduate student
    $2,500
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library
    This scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.
    • Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree or trade school certificate
    • Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
    $10,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Pleasant Hill Outlook Scholarship

    Funded by
    Trevor Young
    This scholarship will help support high school seniors who live in Missouri.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Missouri
    • Experience: Prior work experience
    • School: Pleasant Hill High School
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ignite Arts and STEM
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Field of Interest: STEM
    • GPA: 2.4 or higher
    • Residency: US Citizen
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
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  23. Frank and Patty Skerl Educational Scholarship for the Physically Disabled

    Funded by
    Skerl Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Has a physical disability
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. The Xander Effect: Kindness in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rothrock Family
    This scholarship aims to carry forward The Xander Effect—the lasting ripple of kindness, generosity, and joy that continues to inspire and transform lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Ballard High School
    • State: Kentucky
    $1,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    This scholarship aims to support students from South Oak Cliff High School as they pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Palette & Purpose Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ignite Arts and STEM
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.
    • Residency: US citizen
    • Race: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.4 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Education Level: High school senior (2024-2025 school year)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
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  28. Hunter Westphal Memorial Michigan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michigan Nomads HAMC
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: Michigan
    • Background: Has raised their GPA one whole point from the beginning of their freshman year
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Evans Construction Scholarship

    Funded by
    Evans Construction Inc
    This scholarship seeks to support students who exemplify leadership, selflessness, and Christian values as they pursue their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: West Point High School or New Kent High School (VA)
    • Religion: Christian
    $4,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hipple Family & Friends
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.
    • Background: Direct or indirect experience with substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery
    • State: North Carolina
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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