[Page 2] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
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100% free.Nebustream Technology Development Scholarship
Funded byNebustream Technologies LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in information technology, computer science, or DevOps.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 11, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes31Eric Maurice Brandon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe BrandonsThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Eric Maurice by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing nursing careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes32Wieland Nurse Appreciation Scholarship
Funded byWieland HealthcareThis scholarship will support current or future nursing students.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33Sola Family Scholarship
Funded byMariko SolaThis scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes34Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship
Funded byNick EvansThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William Evans by supporting students at Lycoming College who are passionate about their fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35Project Prosperity Scholarship
Funded byCourtney TaylorThis scholarship aims to promote financial literacy while encouraging students to become advocates for financial literacy in their own communities, creating a ripple effect that empowers future generations.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 13, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes37Tausha Hobbs Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoey CampbellThis scholarship aims to reflect the selflessness and kindness of Tausha Hobbs by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 14, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Dr. Junior Gentles Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJodi-Ann VThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 14, 20264 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate39Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation Scholarship
Funded byNoah Jon Markstrom FoundationThis scholarship will support an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in pediatric medicine.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 14, 20264 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes41Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jake Thomas Williams’ life by providing support to students who want to make a difference in mental health and suicide prevention.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42Debra S. Jackson New Horizons Scholarship
Funded byTamara JacksonThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Debra S. Jackson by supporting students who are making the brave decision to return to school later in life.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jul 15, 20265 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43Future Nonprofit Leaders Award
Funded byMargaret L.This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to work in nonprofit organizations and are committing their professional lives to helping communities, advancing social causes, and improving lives.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 15, 20265 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes44Sara Jane Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWhitt FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a nursing career.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 15, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes45Jacob Wise Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDanny ChristofferThis scholarship seeks to support students who might not have the resources necessary to pursue higher education but who possess the desire and determination needed to succeed.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 16, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Speed League Swimming: Rising Stars Scholarship
Funded bySpeed League Sports LLCThis scholarship aims to identify the next generation of elite swimmers and give them a platform inside the world’s newest professional league.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 16, 20266 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Veterans Next Generation Scholarship
Funded byRichard and Stephanie YounkinsIn recognition of all that veterans have done for our country, this scholarship seeks to support the children of U.S. military veterans so they can pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 16, 20266 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes48Charles B. Brazelton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZennetta BrazeltonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles B. Brazelton by supporting students.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 17, 20267 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes49Max Bungard Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristian Fitness Association Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Max Bungard by supporting students who share his journey and by raising awareness of the dangers of drug addiction and fentanyl.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 17, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes50Waymakers Scholarship
Funded byJocelyn LiberatoreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 17, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes51Dr. Gary Nyberg Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Dr. Gary NybergThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Gary Nyberg by encouraging the training and education especially of young musicians, and to encourage lifelong music-making.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 19, 20269 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Jennifer Kelley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelley FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jennifer Kelley by supporting students who exemplify the qualities of hard work, creative thinking, and selflessness that she lived by.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 19, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh School54Marybelle Huggins Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byLee CockrellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marybelle Huggins by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 20, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55S3G Advisors NextGen Scholarship
Funded bySunil AgarwalThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who plan to do big things by forging their own paths.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 20, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 20, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57Paul Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAlina MurrayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Paul Sullivan and to keep his memory alive by supporting students who share his passion for tennis.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 20, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 21, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes59Central Carolina Insurance Risk Management Scholarship
Funded byCentral Carolina Insurance Agency Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to embark on careers focused on risk management.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 22, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
