Top 89 $500 Scholarships in June 2026

The Johan Siggesson Wildlife Photography Grant is an annual $500 grant created to support emerging photographers who are passionate about wildlife, nature, and conservation storytelling. Wildlife photography has the power to do more than document animals. At its best, it creates connection, respect, and awareness. This grant was created to encourage photographers who want to use their work to highlight the beauty, presence, and importance of the natural world. This annual grant is open to emerging photographers, students, and developing visual storytellers with an interest in wildlife photography and conservation. The winner will receive:​ $500 USD A feature on Johan Siggesson’s website Recognition for their work and creative vision The grant is open to applicants who meet one or more of the following:​ Students currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or photography program Emerging photographers at the beginning of their photographic journey Individuals with a strong interest in wildlife, conservation, and visual storytelling Applicants from all countries are welcome. If you sound like a fit for this award, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Karen Randall McClain Memorial Scholarship supports graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools who are currently enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The award is a $500 one-time scholarship. Eligible applicants must be African American, graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools, and currently enrolled at an HBCU. The application requires a short essay responding to why the applicant chose to attend an HBCU and their future goals, and asks for a photo in HBCU gear plus transcript or other verification of enrollment.Show Less

The Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship is funded by Sunwise Capital, an organization that provides business owners the capital to achieve financial credibility resulting in their business. Each year, their Sunwise Capital Autism Scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to high school graduates, undergraduates, and life skill students with autism. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a college student facing economic hardship? Further, are you residing in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas? If so, consider applying for Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund! The scholarship is open to full-time university students residing in the listed states/regions who are experiencing emergency financial need. Events that will qualify students for this scholarship include the following: change in family income, loss of job, death of an immediate family member, natural disaster, eviction or home foreclosure, burglary, and fire. Each year, the scholarship awards multiple recipients up to $500 to support them during their times of need. If you're a college student in California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas that has been impacted by an unexpected hardship affecting your education, we encourage you to apply! Show Less

Are you currently enrolled in a two-year cybersecurity-related program in the U.S? If so, consider applying for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program! This scholarship is open to students at community colleges or technical schools in the U.S who demonstrate financial need and are studying cybersecurity. The Last Mile Education Fund and Microsoft jointly offer the scholarship, working together to combat the diversity and talent shortages in the cybersecurity workforce by investing in passionate students. On a rolling basis, the scholarship grants $500 awards to help students cover short-term basic needs like food, rent, transportation/car costs, and purchasing a laptop or computer. Winners also receive up to $375 to pay for the costs of cybersecurity certification exams. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or post-secondary student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness and literacy with useful resources? If so, consider applying for Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship! Supermoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current postsecondary students who design a finance calculator to help people make smarter financial decisions. The scholarship is offered by Supermoney, an online financial comparison platform that helps consumers evaluate and compare financial services. Through this, their ultimate goal is to help Americans achieve their financial goals. Thus, on a rolling basis, their scholarship grants $500 awards to students to help pay their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a vegetarian? If so, consider applying for the Vegetarian Charity Grants! The Vegetarian Charity Grants are open to vegetarians and vegans aged 25 and younger or parents with a vegetarian child who need help paying for specific courses, projects, or equipment, or in cases of individual poverty. The scholarship is funded by The Vegetarian Charity, a registered charity that exists to help young vegetarians and vegans in financial need. On a rolling basis, the grant awards up to $500 to vegetarian/vegan students (or the parents of a vegetarian/vegan child) under the age of 26 who need help paying for school-related equipment. If you’re passionate about vegetarianism and are looking for some help to pay off some of your school needs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Wisconsin resident attending a school in the Clintonville, Manawa, Marion, and New London school districts? Further, are you pursuing an electrical trade education at any technical college? If so, you may be eligible for the Bob and Cheri Suttner Scholarship! On an ongoing basis, the scholarship awards $500 to one (1) eligible applicant after successful completion of their first semester of post-secondary school. While any student pursuing an electrical trade education and from an eligible school district may apply, preference will be given to those who plan to become a power line technician through a certificate program. The scholarship was named after Bob Suttner, a line worker of 41 years, and his wife Cheri, who "held down the fort" at their home while Bob was away at work. If you wish to continue Bob and Cheri's legacy and work in the electrical trades, particularly as a power line technician, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college or graduate student at Arizona State University (ASU) interested in learning about Jewish Studies? The ASU Jewish Studies Scholarships may be a good fit for you! ASU offers an array of scholarships to students at all academic levels on an annual basis. While scholarship programs and amounts vary, students are only expected to submit one application with all required documentation. By submitting just one application, you could be in the running for nine scholarships each worth at least $500! Many of the scholarships are targeted toward graduate students. Others may be for upperclassmen, require you to be in the Honors College, etc. You’ll want to read the requirements for each scholarship closely if you decide to apply. However, all of the scholarships will require you to have a project proposal and plan for spending the money.  If you’re a college or graduate student pursuing Jewish Studies at ASU, we encourage you to take advantage of this expansive and streamlined scholarship opportunity! Show Less

Are you a high school graduate or current college student with at least one food allergy? If so, the Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation® Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to multiple current and incoming undergraduate students who submit proof of enrollment at their university, proof of their food allergy, and a 500-word essay "on their experiences with food allergies and how it has shaped their life." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas General Education Scholarship annually awards $500 to graduating high school seniors from Texas who are the child, grandchild, or greatgrandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI) or any time after December 12, 1941. To apply, interested students must submit a letter stating qualifications and intentions, three letters of recommendation, two letters from the principal or Counselor of the school from which he or she is a graduate, or from an advisor or instructor at their current college or university and from a representative citizen, certifying to the applicant's character, Americanism and scholarship. Lastly, applicants must submit a certificate copy of high school grades for the last two years of work. If you're a college-bound high school senior from Texas whose relative served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI), or any time after December 12, 1941, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Wilfred M. "Wiley" Post Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Pennsylvania. Students seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in management of airlines, airports, FBOs, flight schools, or air traffic control and preparing for a career in aviation management are eligible to apply.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior from San Joaquin County (California) with plans to pursue an art degree? If so, the Arturo Vera Art Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one (1) San Joaquin County high school senior who holds a minimum 3.0 GPA and will be pursuing an art-related post-secondary degree. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit (1) a letter of recommendation from an art teacher and (2) an essay on why they're interested in the Art field and what they plan to do with an Art degree. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Blind or Deaf Beneficiary Grant Program is a state-funded program that provides financial aid to blind or deaf Pennsylvania residents who are currently attending a postsecondary institution. To apply, first-time applicants must submit a signed letter confirming that they have been evaluated and are eligible to receive benefits from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) OR a completed, signed, and dated Medical Professional Certification Form from your physician regarding your visual and/or hearing impairment (located on the last page of the BDBG Application). All applicants, including renewal ones, however, must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a blind or deaf Pennsylvania resident and post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John Harrison Ness Memorial Award annually awards $500 and $250, respectively, to the two Master of Divinity Program students who submit the best essay on some aspect of United Methodist history. To be eligible, applicants' M. Div. program (or its equivalent) must be in United Methodist or another seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. The award is given in memory of John Harrison Ness, a pastor, conference superintendent, and denominational executive in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. If you're an M. Div. (or equivalent program) student with a passion for United Methodist history, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you (1) the descendant of a veteran and (2) a non-traditional student who is returning to the classroom after some period of time in which their education was interrupted? This includes students who are any of the following: (1) a student returning to school after an interruption for the first time, (2) a student over the age of twenty-two attending college for the first time pursuing a degree, (3) or a student over the age of twenty-two attending a vocational or trade school. If you fit into any of those categories, and are the descendant of a veteran, the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to the top applicant. The scholarship may be renewed for one additional year, allowing recipients to earn up to $1,000 towards their college education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Empowering Diversity in Veterinary Medicine Grant is funded by the American Veterinary Medical Association, an organization that develops charitable resources to advance the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health. Every year, their Empowering Diversity in Veterinary Medicine Grant awards up to $500 to five Veterinary students who host diversity-based activities to facilitate conversations about diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The William P. Schwartz and Weiss Brothers Scholarships for Daughters of Fratres are available to daughters of Sigma Alpha Mu alumni. Graduating high school seniors and current college students seeking a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Introducing the Marvin Brooks Educational Fund: an incredible opportunity that aims to support graduating seniors from high schools in Jackson County, Missouri, who have big dreams of pursuing higher education. Whether it's a two-year or four-year college or university, or even a technical school, this scholarship is here to help make those dreams a reality. Inspired by Marvin Brooks' unwavering dedication to education, this fund carries on his legacy of compassionate service to others. To be eligible, applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school in Jackson County, Missouri, with a burning desire to further their education. Financial need and academic progress are also important factors, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 required. Selected recipients will receive a generous $500 towards their post-secondary education. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to turn your dreams into a reality!Show Less

The Education - Teaching Scholarship is open to Massachusetts high school seniors or homeschooled students who meet graduation standards. The scholarship supports enrollment in a four-year teacher-training program at an accredited college or university. To apply, submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or academic advisor and a copy of your Massachusetts driver's license or high school ID. Don't miss out on this opportunity to pursue your passion for teaching!Show Less

The Margaret Ford Smucker and Lloyd K. Smucker Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors of a public or parochial school in Medina County, Ohio. Students who are on a college preparatory or vocational track for graduation and are pursuing postsecondary education are welcome to apply. This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Margaret Ford Smucker and Lloyd K. Smucker.Show Less

The Khia "DJ K-Swift" Edgerton Memorial Scholarship is looking to award $500 to one college-bound high school senior from either Baltimore City or Baltimore County, Maryland. This scholarship was established in honor of Khia “DJ K-Swift” Edgerton, a renowned Baltimore DJ who broke barriers in a male-dominated industry. To apply, students must submit their SAT (CR+M) scores and demonstrate financial need. In addition, applicants must submit a 300 - 900 word "Resilience Essay" in which they describe the challenges they have overcome and how that relates to wanting to attend college. If you're an aspiring post-secondary student from Baltimore City or County, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Obviously Analiese Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors from John Hardin High School in Kentucky. Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree in Kentucky and are planning to give back to their community through their higher education experience are encouraged to apply.Show Less