[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026
Updated: June 29, 2026
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Writing scholarship essays shouldn’t feel like homework. Bold.org essay scholarships reward authenticity and creativity. Here, we rank top options by award amount, deadline, and eligibility so you can apply with confidence.
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Funded byDylan YoungThis scholarship is a testament to the strength and potential of traumatic brain injury survivors pursuing STEM careers and serves as a reminder that anything is possible.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes151Made for More Educational Scholarship: A Truly Wicked, Inc. (TWSC) Initiative
Funded byTruly Wicked, Inc.This scholarship seeks to ease the financial barriers that often limit educational opportunities by supporting students working to build stability, independence, and a better future through education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes152Jacob Kelly Memorial Scholarship for Arts and Music
Funded byKellyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jacob Kelly by supporting students who share his devotion to music and art.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate153Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship
Funded byTirado FamilyThis scholarship aims to support low-income Hispanic students so they have the resources necessary to afford college.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Brett Brakel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRachel BrakelThis scholarship seeks to support a student who shares Brett’s passions for learning and the game so they can excel in higher education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes155TRAM Panacea Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support future healthcare providers by lowering the financial burdens of higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes156MJ Strength in Care Scholarship
Funded byCaitlin BeckThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes157Fakhri Abukhater Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAbukhater FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Fakhri Abukhater by supporting the goals and hopes of Palestinian students as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes158TRAM Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes159TRAM Themis Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes160TRAM Purple Ribbon Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship supports students dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through social justice work, leadership, and community impact.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes161Kathleen Dilger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDilger FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor and support individuals who share Kathleen’s passion for reading and recognize its transformative power.Amount$3,300Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes162Samantha S. Roberts Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRoberts familyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Samantha S. Roberts by supporting students from the Midwest who are passionate about art.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes163Maleiha Lei Lee Garcia Smith STEM Scholarship
Funded byShalawn GarciaThis scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact on the world.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes164Calvin C. Donelson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin C. Donelson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Calvin C. Donelson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes165Lydia Fray Music Scholarship
Funded byCassie DoneganThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about music and pursuing higher education in the field.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes166Kay Sykes Arts Scholarship
Funded byCassie DoneganThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about the arts and are continuing their creative journey in college.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes167Courage & Hope Scholarship
Funded byLas Vegas Breast Cancer WarriorsThis scholarship seeks to support students whose families have been affected by breast cancer and the high costs of treatment.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes168Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarie Jean Baptiste Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship seeks to support students who embody Marie's commitment to education and community service.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes169Survey 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 minutes1701000 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 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes171500 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 minutes172Walter and Linnie Francis Memorial Scholarship
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 minutes173Best 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 minutes174Electric 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 minutes175Sabrina 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 minutes176Fallen "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 minutes177$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes178400 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 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes179Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes180