[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
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Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes121Chandler 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 minutes122Jerrye 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 minutes123Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes124Brattican Scholarship
Funded byBratticanThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about the trades so they can pursue their dreams and finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes125Catholic 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 minutes126Love 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 minutes127200 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 minutes128K-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 minutes129Khalil 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 minutes130Survey 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 minutes131Shape 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 minutes132Douglass 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 minutes133Survey 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 minutes134400 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 minutes135300 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 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes136Zelaya Creativity Scholarship
Funded byDaniel ShusterThis scholarship seeks to support students who aren’t in traditionally artistic fields but continue to foster their creativity.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes137Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes138Electric 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 minutes139Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes140Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes141$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes142500 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 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes143Learner Calculus Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to commend students who are taking on the challenge of studying STEM by helping to relieve the burden of tuition.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes144Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNguyenThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career in the medical field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes145Reginald "Reggie" Jackson Jr. Scholarship
Funded byEricka Brooks-JacksonThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Reginald Jackson Jr. by supporting students who share his devotion to health and wellness.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes146Silver Maple Fund Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySilver Maple FundThis scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.Amount$5,500Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes147Addie Lanta’s Scholarship
Funded byBradley ChapmanThis scholarship aims to support students whose lives have been touched by their beagle dogs so they can pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes148Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship
Funded byShawn RespertThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing majors in healthcare or medical research so they can complete their degrees and make the world a better place.Amount$7,500Deadline:Aug 2, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes149Ultrafabrics Inc. Scholarship Award
Funded byUltrafabrics Inc.This scholarship aims to support the next generation of designers who are committed to prioritizing environmental and social sustainability.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 3, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes150