[Page 5] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
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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 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 minutes122Post 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 minutes123Miley 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 minutes124Nielsen 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 minutes125Electric 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 minutes126Survey 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 minutes127Zelaya 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 minutes128100 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 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes129Love 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 minutes130Catholic 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 minutes131Khalil 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 minutes132Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
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 minutes133200 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 minutes134Jerrye 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 minutes135Fallen "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 minutes136Bold.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 minutes137ACHE 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 minutes138ESOF 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 minutes139500 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 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 minutes141Silver 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 minutes142Maxwell 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 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 minutes144Addie 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 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 minutes146Henry 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 minutes147Ultrafabrics 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 minutes148Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.Amount$1,300Deadline:Aug 4, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes149Carolina Film Festival Scholarship
Funded byCarolina Film FestivalThis scholarship aims to support aspiring filmmakers who demonstrate a genuine passion for storytelling through film.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 4, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes150
