[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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Funded byThe Lam-Wong FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes151Arthur Walasek Computer Science Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalasek FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Arthur Walasek by supporting students who are passionate about computer science.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes152Spirit of Wenatchee Aviation Scholarship
Funded bySpirit of WenatcheeThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in aviation as they pursue higher education.Amount$640Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes153Shining Star Scholarship
Funded bySwineyThis scholarship aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes154LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes155Richard Neumann Scholarship
Funded byNeumannThis scholarship aims to support high school students who are creative so they can find innovative solutions to today’s problems.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes156Clark Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Funded byLorenzo ClarkThis scholarship aims to support students in need so they can successfully complete their college degrees and embark on their futures.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes157Hodge Legacy Community Service Scholarship
Funded byD’Shyla DuncanThis scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes158Love 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes159Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationAmount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes160Nielsen 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes161Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes162Catholic 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes163Shape 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes164Post 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes165Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Amount$8,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes166John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$12,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes167Miley 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes168Corderius M. Webster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela Brown and Beverly OwensThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Corderius Webster by supporting students who share his passion for music.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes169Camari Hunt 4x Foundation Independent Living Expenses Scholarship
Funded byKimeka HuntThis scholarship aims to support and empower African-American and Black men who are striving to achieve their educational and personal goals while managing the challenges of independent living.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate170Adrin Ohaekwe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Adrin OhaekweThis scholarship will honor the life of Adrin Ohaekwe and help support a male student pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes171Bold 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes172StatusGator Women in Tech Scholarship
Funded byNimble Industries, Inc.This scholarship seeks to remove the barriers that remain in the tech industry by supporting gender equity.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes173Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes174James A. Oliver Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Funded byOliverThis scholarship aims to support entrepreneurial-minded students who are forging their own paths in the world and preparing to start their own businesses.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Trinity Lodge 127 PH Scott Heckstall Scholarship
Funded byTrinity Lodge 127This scholarship aims to support students who need help covering the cost of their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes176M.R. Brooks Scholarship
Funded byKatya BowenThis scholarship seeks to make higher education more accessible for LGBTQ+ single parents or the children of single parents.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes177Stephan L. Daniels Lift As We Climb Scholarship
Funded byStephan DanielsThis scholarship seeks to boost the representation of people of color in the STEM field to create a more diverse and equitable workforce.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes179Shelby Starlets Baton Twirling Scholarship
Funded byAmy TurnerThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about taking their baton twirling skills to the next level.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes180
