[Page 4] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
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Funded byRoberts familyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Samantha S. Roberts by supporting students from the Midwest who are passionate about art.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes91Maleiha Lei Lee Garcia Smith STEM Scholarship
Funded byShalawn GarciaThis scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact on the world.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes92Courage & Hope Scholarship
Funded byLas Vegas Breast Cancer WarriorsThis scholarship seeks to support students whose families have been affected by breast cancer and the high costs of treatment.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes93Calvin C. Donelson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin C. Donelson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Calvin C. Donelson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes94Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie Jean Baptiste Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes95Jersey Johnny Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJill CimaskoThis scholarship seeks to support students who are known by their communities to show up and help their neighbors, in the spirit of Jersey Johnny.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes96Lydia Fray Music Scholarship
Funded byCassie DoneganThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about music and pursuing higher education in the field.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes97Kay Sykes Arts Scholarship
Funded byCassie DoneganThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about the arts and are continuing their creative journey in college.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes98400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes99Jerrye Chesnes Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChesnesThis scholarship will honor the memory of Jerrye Chesnes and support college students returning to school after a break in education to raise children.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes100Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes101Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarggi LowenbergThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.Amount$7,500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, GraduateTakes minutes102Chandler Wall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWallThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chandler Wall by supporting students who share his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.Amount$15,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes103Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes104K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes105ESOF Academic Scholarship
Funded byESOFThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes106Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes107Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes108Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Funded byKhalil MackThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.Amount$270,400Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes109ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship
Funded byACHE of Southern CaliforniaThis scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes110No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes111Walter and Linnie Francis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFrancis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Walter and Linnie Francis by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes112Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes113Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes114Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes115Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes116Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes118200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes119Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes120
