[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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100% free.Carmen Jimenez Pride Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJimenez-PrideThis scholarship seeks to continue Carmen Jimenez-Pride’s mission of empowerment, service, and advocacy by supporting the next generation of African American women dedicated to the field of social work.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes121Schoorens Social Justice Scholarship
Funded byAngelique SchoorensThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to advocate for marginalized groups and participate in community activism in the future.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes122Road Home Exteriors Scholarship
Funded byRoad Home ExteriorsThis scholarship aims to support students who are constantly going above and beyond in all of their endeavors.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes123Avery Melling Welding Scholarship for Women in Montana
Funded byMellingThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Avery Melling by supporting students who share her goals of attending trade school and pursuing welding.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes124McCusker Family Scholarship
Funded byMcCuskerThis scholarship seeks to support students in Georgia who are interested in pursuing careers in social work.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes125Treasure for Orphans Scholarship
Funded byFlavia EtoundiThis scholarship aims to support students in Maryland who have lost one or both parents so that they have the support necessary to continue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes126Pay It Forward Scholarship
Funded byAmber WojcikThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 18, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes127Nicholas J. Fillmore Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byFillmore FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the ideals Nicholas Fillmore upheld by supporting students who demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes128East Harris County Impact Scholarship
Funded byDarius Provost-EvansThis scholarship aims to honor students at a Sheldon ISD school in Texas who take initiative, lift others, and leave a positive mark on the East Harris County community.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 18, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes129Tony Alviani Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAlviani FamilyThis scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior or current undergraduate student who plans to or is already pursuing a degree in business or computer science.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes130Michael Thomas Waples Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVictoria WaplesThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Michael Thomas Waples by supporting students who are passionate about art and faith.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes131Saratoga 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes132Rob Snyder Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byKellie SnyderThis scholarship seeks to keep Rob Snyder’s name alive in the world of golf by providing financial assistance and guidance to those who share his love for the sport.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jun 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes133Krista 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes134SrA 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes135Dawson Cade Wilcox Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilcox FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dawson Wilcox by supporting students who share his passion for sports and school.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes136Fuerza 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes137Arnetha 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes138Second 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes139Philippe 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes140Charles 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes141SBJ Scholarship
Funded byJuanita ParkerThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue careers related to the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes142CL 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes143Showing 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes144Wade 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School145Carla 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes146Creative 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes1477023 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes148Pittsburgh 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes149RonranGlee 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes150
