[Page 6] The 210 Best Essay Scholarships in June 2026
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100% free.Meritus Legacy of Service Skilled Pathway Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes151Arin Kel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBlind Intelligence llcThis scholarship seeks to support students who have lost a sibling so they can find the strength to push on and continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes152Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byDenese McPhersonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate153Jeanne Murphy Scholarship: Compassion in Action
Funded bySay Yes to the Ess-ayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeanne Murphy by supporting students who transform their compassion into action and intend to continue doing so.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Margaret A. Briller Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byEnitra BrillerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Margaret A. Briller by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and pursuing the nursing field.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes155Immigrant Made From Roots to College Scholarship
Funded byDr. Antonio MartinezThis scholarship seeks to invest in Bay Area students by honoring immigrant family sacrifice, celebrating perseverance, and providing meaningful support to students as they take their next step into higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes156Helen Segarra Gutierrez Butterfly Scholarship
Funded byLisa GutierrezThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Helen Segarra Gutierrez by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, compassion, and a commitment to helping others while navigating financial challenges.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School157Nebustream Technology Development Scholarship
Funded byNebustream Technologies LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in information technology, computer science, or DevOps.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes158TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) MOA Scholarship
Funded byA fellow MOAThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.Amount$33,685Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes159Wieland Nurse Appreciation Scholarship
Funded byWieland HealthcareThis scholarship will support current or future nursing students.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes160Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes161Project Prosperity Scholarship
Funded byCourtney TaylorThis scholarship aims to promote financial literacy while encouraging students to become advocates for financial literacy in their own communities, creating a ripple effect that empowers future generations.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes162Eric Maurice Brandon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe BrandonsThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Eric Maurice by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing nursing careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes163Dr. William Evans Lycoming College Scholarship
Funded byNick EvansThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William Evans by supporting students at Lycoming College who are passionate about their fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes164Sola Family Scholarship
Funded byMariko SolaThis scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes165Tausha Hobbs Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoey CampbellThis scholarship aims to reflect the selflessness and kindness of Tausha Hobbs by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes166Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation Scholarship
Funded byNoah Jon Markstrom FoundationThis scholarship will support an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a career in pediatric medicine.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes167Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes168Jake Thomas Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jake Thomas Williams’ life by providing support to students who want to make a difference in mental health and suicide prevention.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169Debra S. Jackson New Horizons Scholarship
Funded byTamara JacksonThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Debra S. Jackson by supporting students who are making the brave decision to return to school later in life.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes170Sara Jane Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWhitt FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a nursing career.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jul 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes171Future Nonprofit Leaders Award
Funded byMargaret L.This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to work in nonprofit organizations and are committing their professional lives to helping communities, advancing social causes, and improving lives.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes172Veterans Next Generation Scholarship
Funded byRichard and Stephanie YounkinsIn recognition of all that veterans have done for our country, this scholarship seeks to support the children of U.S. military veterans so they can pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 16, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes173Speed League Swimming: Rising Stars Scholarship
Funded bySpeed League Sports LLCThis scholarship aims to identify the next generation of elite swimmers and give them a platform inside the world’s newest professional league.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 16, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes174Jacob Wise Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDanny ChristofferThis scholarship seeks to support students who might not have the resources necessary to pursue higher education but who possess the desire and determination needed to succeed.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Charles B. Brazelton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZennetta BrazeltonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles B. Brazelton by supporting students.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 17, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes176Waymakers Scholarship
Funded byJocelyn LiberatoreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes177Jennifer Kelley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelley FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jennifer Kelley by supporting students who exemplify the qualities of hard work, creative thinking, and selflessness that she lived by.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes178Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School179Dr. Gary Nyberg Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Dr. Gary NybergThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Gary Nyberg by encouraging the training and education especially of young musicians, and to encourage lifelong music-making.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes180
