[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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100% free.Krista D. Ford Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTIS LUXE a Consignment BoutiqueThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Krista D. Ford by supporting individuals who aspire to improve their lives and help others.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 19, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes91Saratoga Lake Association Stewardship Scholarship
Funded bySaratoga Lake AssociationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are working to become the next generation of environmental stewards.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 19, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes92Fuerza Union For the 831 Footy Scholarship
Funded byOsbaldo LuceroThis scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of soccer players by uplifting student-athletes who are pursuing higher education while also following their dreams on the pitch.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 20, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes93SrA Terry (TJ) Sams Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship
Funded byTJ Sams Memorial Foundation Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of TJ Sams, Jr. by supporting students who are planning to enlist in the military.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 20, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes94Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 21, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes95Second Chance Youth Scholarship
Funded byKim FamilyThis scholarship seeks to give youth in trouble with the law a true second chance, through possibility rather than punishment.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 21, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes96Philippe Forton Scholarship
Funded byThe Forton and Hart FamiliesThe Philippe Forton Scholarship aims to honor Philippe by supporting high school seniors pursuing nursing in post-secondary education.Amount$750Deadline:Jun 21, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes97CL Proferes Scholarship
Funded byAbigail WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.Amount$9,000Deadline:Jun 22, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes98Showing the Love of Christ Scholarship
Funded byLittle & Sons Truck RepairThis scholarship aims to support DeSoto Christian Academy students who are passionate about serving others and expanding their knowledge through higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 22, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes99Charles Shively and Kathleen Stone Memorial Scholarship for Psychiatric Nursing
Funded bySarah ChapmanThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Charles Shively and Kathleen Stone by supporting students who are pursuing nursing careers.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 22, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes100Wade Empire Future Creators Scholarship
Funded byTerrell WadeThis scholarship aims to invest in the next generation by giving students the help they need to afford higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School101Marilynn 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 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes102Drake Wood Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byWood LawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Drake Wood by uplifting students who have helped in some way to support suicide prevention.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes103Carla M. Champagne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChampagneThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Carla M. Champagne by supporting students who are passionate about volunteering and need help with their college expenses.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes104Duane & Diane Whitmire Scholarship
Funded byHeather McGannonThis scholarship aims to honor the memories of Duane and Diane Whitmire by supporting the students they cared so much about.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes105Creative Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Studio, LLCThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students from Illinois who will be pursuing a degree in the performing arts.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jun 23, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes1067023 Minority Scholarship
Funded byRacquel RogersThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Addie James Hamerter and her lifelong commitment to human rights by supporting students who are passionate about volunteering and helping others.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 24, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes107RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 25, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes108Jose Prado Scholarship – Strength, Faith, and Family
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 25, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes109Pittsburgh Future Founders Scholarship
Funded byEmily SjobergThis scholarship aims to invest in the next generation of leaders in Pennsylvania so they can gain the confidence and network needed to build their careers.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 25, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes110Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship – Women in STEM
Funded byEric AdamsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Julie Adams by supporting women who are pursuing higher education in STEM.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes111Brian Moore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKendra BrunerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Moore by supporting the next generation of compassionate caregivers and driven innovators.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes112Norton "Adapt and Overcome" Scholarship
Funded byPhilip NortonThis scholarship seeks to honor the positive attitude and perseverance of Braiden by helping students who have faced similar challenges stay committed to their schooling.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes113Headbang For Science
Funded byHeadbang For ScienceThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.Amount$33,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes114Sylvester Taylor Hospitality Scholarship
Funded byThink Outside The World, LLCThe Sylvester Taylor "Invictus" Hospitality Scholarship seeks to reward a student pursuing a career in hospitality and/or food service industry.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 27, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes115Cheryl W. Goo-Rego Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes116Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnina deNobrigaThis scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for fitness and the discipline it brings.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes118Cornerstone Wealth Advisors — Invest in Others Scholarship
Funded byCornerstone Wealth AdvisorsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to positive community impact.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes119SuperDad Scholarship
Funded bySingle Dads UnitedThis scholarship seeks to empower single dads by providing the resources and support they need to enrich the lives and well-being of their children.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes120
