[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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100% free.Perry Brown Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded byMary McIntyreThis scholarship aims to support young actors and dancers who have the talent, ambition, and drive necessary to thrive in the entertainment industry.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 2, 20266 days left!Education LevelAny121Portland Aerospace Scholarship
Funded byCatherine SpiveyThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in and working towards a career in the aerospace industry, with an emphasis on those who contribute to the diversity of the industry.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 2, 20266 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes122Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 2, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes123Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin BozworthThis scholarship aims to support a college student in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 2, 20266 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes124Lovin Line Boring LLC Scholarship for Florida Wrestlers
Funded byLovin Line Boring LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are balancing their scholastic responsibilities with a passion for wrestling.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 3, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes125First Generation Scholarship For Underprivileged Students
Funded byAlicia DiomandeThis scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to go to college and earn their degrees.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 3, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes126Resiliency Award
Funded byKatarina KentThis scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 4, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes127Hazel & Olive Sweet Horizons Scholarship
Funded byHazel and OliveThis scholarship is intended to encourage and support students who have been impacted by domestic violence as they take the next step toward their goals.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 4, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes128Jill S. Tolley Scholarship
Funded byCaleb BanegasThis scholarship aims to support single mothers so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 5, 20269 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes129SIA Financial Planning Scholarship
Funded bySouthwest Investment Advisors, Inc.This scholarship seeks to attract, support, educate, and develop leaders within the financial advisory profession.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 5, 20269 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes1301st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 5, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes131SBJ Scholarship
Funded byJuanita ParkerThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue careers related to the trades, community development, or real estate.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 6, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes132Beyond The Ride Scholarship
Funded byPam BlassThis scholarship aims to recognize children who have lost siblings by rewarding their resilience and supporting them through their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 6, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes133John Acuña Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAcunaThis scholarship aims to honor the life of John Acuña by supporting students who have served their country and are now pursuing their academic goals.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 6, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes134Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies
Funded byThe Aggarwal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 6, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes135Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship
Funded byTanika CabralThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tia Lukeya Woods by supporting students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to expand their worldview.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 7, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate136Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byDenese McPhersonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate137Meritus Legacy of Service Scholar Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes138Meritus Legacy of Service Skilled Pathway Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes139Sarah S. Weber Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySarah S. WeberThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sarah Weber by supporting students who refuse to give up and are using their education as a means of improving their life circumstances.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes140Hawai'i Island Sunset Scholarship
Funded byDaniel MontgomeryThis scholarship aims to support students from Hawai’i Island as they finish high school so they can afford to transition to higher education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes141Arin Kel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBlind Intelligence llcThis scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes142#Nfinite8 Legacy Scholarship
Funded by#Nfinite8 Legacy Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor DJ by supporting young men and women who mirror his energetic curiosity and kindness.Amount$888Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes143Jeanne Murphy Scholarship: Compassion in Action
Funded bySay Yes to the Ess-ayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeanne Murphy by supporting students who transform their compassion into action and intend to continue doing so.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 8, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes144Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byEnitra BrillerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 10, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes145Immigrant Made From Roots to College Scholarship
Funded byDr. Antonio MartinezThis scholarship seeks to invest in Bay Area students by honoring immigrant family sacrifice, celebrating perseverance, and providing meaningful support to students as they take their next step into higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 10, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes146Nebustream 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes147Helen Segarra Gutierrez Butterfly Scholarship
Funded byLisa GutierrezThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Helen Segarra Gutierrez by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, compassion, and a commitment to helping others while navigating financial challenges.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School148Wieland Nurse Appreciation Scholarship
Funded byWieland HealthcareThis scholarship will support current or future nursing students.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes149Eric 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes150
