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

This scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, encouraging them to pursue their diverse interests while serving their communities.

This scholarship supports female high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing fashion business, fashion design, merchandising, styling, marketing, entrepreneurship, or another fashion-related field.

This scholarship honors Dickinson L. Howell by supporting University of New Hampshire undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM majors, with a preference for engineering students.

This scholarship honors Dr. Steve Aldana by supporting undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.

This scholarship supports Maryland and Virginia undergraduates with at least a 3.2 GPA who have lost a parent, guardian, or caregiver to cancer and are pursuing a service-oriented career.

This scholarship honors Henry Respert by supporting undergraduate students pursuing medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, or psychology, with preference given to Michigan State University students.

This scholarship honors Edith Scarbrough by supporting Head Start teachers (high school graduate through graduate level) with at least one year of work experience who are pursuing further studies in education or child development, with preference for Michigan applicants.

This scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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