[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in May 2026
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100% free.Nicholas 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 minutes151Rob 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 minutes152Krista 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 minutes153Tony 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 minutes154Saratoga 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 minutes155Michael 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 minutes156Fuerza 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 minutes157Dawson 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 minutes158SrA 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 minutes159Second 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 minutes160Philippe 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 minutes161Arnetha 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 minutes162SBJ 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 minutes163Charles 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 minutes164CL 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 minutes165Showing 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 minutes166Carla 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 minutes167Creative 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 minutes168Wade 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 School1697023 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 minutes170Pittsburgh 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 minutes171Jose Prado Scholarship – Strength, Faith, and Family
Funded byMIRTA PradoThis scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 25, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes172RonranGlee 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 minutes173Norton "Adapt and Overcome" Scholarship
Funded byPhilip NortonThis scholarship seeks to honor the positive attitude and perseverance of Braiden by helping students who have faced similar challenges stay committed to their schooling.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes174Julie Adams Memorial Scholarship – Women in STEM
Funded byEric AdamsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Julie Adams by supporting women who are pursuing higher education in STEM.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Headbang For Science
Funded byHeadbang For ScienceThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.Amount$33,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes176Brian Moore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKendra BrunerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Moore by supporting the next generation of compassionate caregivers and driven innovators.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes177Sylvester Taylor Hospitality Scholarship
Funded byThink Outside The World, LLCThe Sylvester Taylor "Invictus" Hospitality Scholarship seeks to reward a student pursuing a career in hospitality and/or food service industry.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 27, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes178Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnina deNobrigaThis scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes179Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for fitness and the discipline it brings.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes180
