[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
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Funded byFrancis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Walter and Linnie Francis by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes151Brattican 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 minutes152ACHE 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 minutes153K-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 minutes154Shape 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 minutes155Best 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 minutes156Survey 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 minutes157Zelaya 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 minutes158Douglass 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 minutes159ESOF 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 minutes160Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes161Khalil 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 minutes162Addie 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 minutes163Reginald "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 minutes164Silver 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 minutes165Maxwell 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 minutes166Learner 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 minutes167Henry 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 minutes168Ultrafabrics 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 minutes169Class of 1979 Aiken Falcons Pride
Funded byAngela AlexanderThis scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes170Carolina 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 minutes171Chef 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 minutes172TTOG Scholarship
Funded byGiles FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.Amount$2,000Deadline:Aug 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes173Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin Hicks and Tanya MinorThis memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes174Women in Elementary Education Scholarship
Funded byBozick FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about shaping the minds of the next generation through teaching.Amount$3,000Deadline:Aug 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Dr. Junior Gentles Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJodi-Ann VThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate176Hunter Dean Temple Art Scholarship
Funded byTemple Sales Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hunter Dean Temple by supporting students who are passionate about art.Amount$4,000Deadline:Aug 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate177Ernest Lee McLean Jr. : World Life Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTabethah MackThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in mental health-related fields.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes178Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes179Rosie Walks Human–Wildlife Coexistence Scholarship
Funded byRosie Walks LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing fields related to wildlife conservation and ecological management.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes180