[Page 2] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support students as they pursue their higher education goals and enter the legal profession.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 9, 2026Education LevelGraduate31Lori LaPray Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support students as they pursue their academic ambitions, enter the legal profession, and encourage the next generation to follow them.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 9, 2026Education LevelGraduate32Nagle Jackson Liberal Arts and Theatre Award
Funded byJackson-Morton FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Nagle Jackson by supporting students who share his calling to theatre.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes33RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis 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.Amount$10,001Deadline:Jun 18, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Aikens Family Scholarship
Funded byAikensThis scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes35Scott A. Ross Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byRossThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scott A. Ross by supporting students who share his love for the game of golf.Amount$800Deadline:Jun 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36Hue Ta Asian American Scholarship
Funded byTuan TaThis scholarship seeks to celebrate and empower young leaders who are championing mental health and disability rights within the Asian American community and beyond.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37Barbara Steinhauser Kalinowski Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBridgette BorlandThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Barbara Kalinowski by supporting students from her county as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,610Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Mary Jane Chavez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary Jane Chavez by supporting students who are committed to earning their college degrees.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39Tajia M. Perry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPerryThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tajia M. Perry by supporting students who are overcoming personal battles.Amount$1,100Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 3, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes41Crop West Susan Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrop West Insurance Inc.This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Susan Cunningham by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes42Kelly Mays Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMaysThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers in fields that reflect Kelly’s mission of advocacy, healing, and service.Amount$775Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes43Eric Faulkner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFaulkner familyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Eric Faulkner by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySonjanita MooreThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$1,275Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Lia's Legacy Key Scholarship
Funded byBrittney WoodruffThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Lia Kay Sparks by supporting aspiring real estate students who reflect her passion, resilience, and desire to build a brighter future.Amount$1,050Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes46Anthony W. Paschal, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPaschalThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anthony W. Paschal by supporting students from his alma mater as they prepare to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes47Marilynn Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatlockThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.Amount$5,500Deadline:Jun 8, 20261 day left!Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes48Christopher K. Swartz Scholarship
Funded byJacqueline BretellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christopher K. Swartz by supporting students attending Indiana University.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 8, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes49John F. Puffer, Sr. Smile Scholarship
Funded byPuffer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of John F. Puffer, Sr. by supporting students in Massachusetts who exemplify S.M.I.L.E. (shine, motivate, inspire, lead, excel) in their daily lives.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 8, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship
Funded byJason BlytheThis scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 8, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes51Mark L. Williams Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsIn memory of Mark L. Williams, this scholarship aims to support hardworking high school students in California who are going to continue their education through college or trade school.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 9, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52James B. McCleary Music Scholarship
Funded byJames McClearyThis scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 9, 20262 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, Graduate53Marshall and Dorothy Smith Music Scholarship
Funded bySmith FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 9, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Madelynn Rouh Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRouh FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Madelynn Rouh by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 10, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55Emerging Black Technologists Scholarship
Funded byTHG FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of African American innovators entering the technology sector and help them make their voices heard.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 10, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FlowersThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio who are pursuing higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 10, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57Ryan Murray Red Canyon Scholarship Award
Funded byMurray FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ryan Murray by supporting students as they prepare to leave high school and pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 10, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58Hacia Delante! Scholarship
Funded byHacia DelanteThis scholarship seeks to support the Hacia Delante! mission by supporting students who are undocumented so they can achieve all of their goals.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 10, 20263 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes59Cheryl Johnson-Watts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohnsonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 11, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
