[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in July 2026

This scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jesus-Baez-Santos by supporting students who have faced obstacles when pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ella Katherine Harris by supporting students who share her love for baking.

This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.

This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.

The Doc & Glo Scholarship, created by tennis champion and philanthropist Sloane Stephens, will award six students the opportunity to pursue their education and achieve their dreams. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.

This scholarship aims to support students who are following in Greg Bartholomew’s footsteps and pursuing concrete paving.

This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.

This scholarship seeks to inspire students and equip them with the interpersonal skills they need to bridge the gap of differences and talk with those they disagree with.

<p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.</p>

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.

This scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.

This scholarship seeks to promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by supporting a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ken Bolick by supporting students from underserved backgrounds who share Ken's passions.

This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Bishop Mozell Haymon by carrying on his mission of fighting addiction and providing community for those struggling.

This scholarship seeks to uplift and guide students who are facing the difficult journey of going through the foster care system.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about advancing the adoption of electric vehicles.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christine Wilson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil engineering.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeffrey Robert Burris by supporting students who share his journey of overcoming addiction and pursuing medicine.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cash Ryder Lanspeary by supporting students who share his love for drawing and the arts.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Charlene Howard by supporting students who share her commitment to education.

This scholarship will support a student who loves math.

This scholarship seeks to honor Marsha Cottrell’s dream by supporting students who are studying to become art therapists.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Bishop Ron O. Beazer Sr. by continuing his legacy of helping others reach heights that they were told were not possible.