Top 233 June Scholarships in 2026

Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat's Ocean Awareness Contest! The 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest – "Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, Protects, and Inspires Us" – encourages students to "explore the many ways our ocean sustains, protects, and inspires us." Applicants are asked to share how "the ocean has shaped their story" through works of visual art, creative writing, poetry, spoken word, music, dance, film, and more for a chance to win cash awards of up to $1,000 and to join the world’s largest environmental youth community for the creative arts!Show Less

The Jay Moum Memorial Scholarship seeks to honor Jay Moum’s life by supporting graduating high school seniors planning to attend college and/or vocational school the following year. Qualified applicants will demonstrate a love for the game of golf, character excellence and academic performance. In 2026, two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2026 and winners will be announced June 20, 2026. About Jay Moum Jay Moum was a great man with a big personality and a bigger heart. He grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and lived to golf in the summer and hunt in the winter. He was tremendously talented at both disciplines and enjoyed those activities with his family. After high school, Jay attended Bimiji State College and played on the golf team while pursuing a degree in Education. He taught for several years before moving to Arizona and starting an amazing career in the road striping industry. By the end of career, he was respected and loved across the country. Along the way he raised and amazing son, John. He retired in 2014 to spend time with his friends and family traveling, connecting, and doing the things he loved. He started a second family and had a beautiful daughter Kia. He passed away too soon in May of 2020. Jay loved kids and was big on education! He helped many young people pursue ambitions by offering to buy sports equipment, pay for lessons and instruction, and for the creation of opportunities. He believed in young people’s potential and was always excited to watch them grow. Creating scholarship opportunities was always a dream of Jays. We hope to keep the dream alive perpetually.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Black undergraduate student pursuing a fitness or nutrition-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Martha J. Branch Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one current or incoming Black/African, full-time, undergraduate fitness or nutrition student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Whether you're in third grade or are a post-graduate, if you love filmmaking, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Young Filmmakers Contest! Each year, the contest awards between $100 and $1,000 to applicants who submit videos about environmentalism. While there are seven categories split by age group and video type, each applicant’s video must relate to conservation or environmentalism in some way. While those in grade 11 and under are restricted to more specific topics, those in grade 12 and above have more freedom. Submissions may also be submitted individually or in groups. If you want to express your love for the earth through film, we encourage you to apply to the Young Filmmakers Contest! This is a great opportunity not just to earn money for college, but also to gain more film experience and bring awareness to important issues. Here are the full contest rules.Show Less

Woody and Louise Reed Bridge to Life Scholarship provides financial assistance to burn survivors and their families or caregivers. Students planning to pursue a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or Ph.D. are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their demonstration of financial need.Show Less

Ridley Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to communicants of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia or residents of that region who are attending college in any state.Show Less

NYSAEC Annual Scholarship Award provides financial assistance to students at a college or university in any state who are the children or grandchildren of management employees working for a firm that belongs to the New York State Association of Electrical Contractors (NYSAEC).Show Less

Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents Scholarship provides financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents (MAGCS) who are interested in attending college in any state.Show Less

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Forward Freethought Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to high school seniors of African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American descent.Show Less

The Civil Rights Scholarship Contest invites high school and college students to reflect on migration, borders, and belonging through nonfiction writing or visual art. The contest centers migration as a constant in human history and examines questions of justice across borders. Four to five awards of $1,500 each will be granted. Applicants may submit a 1,000–1,500 word nonfiction essay on the provided prompt, or submit a scanned/photographed physical artwork accompanied by a 200–300 word artist statement. Students from all backgrounds are eligible for the scholarship, but students from South Asian backgrounds in particular are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Los Angelenos and incoming UVA Cavaliers, look no further! The UVA Club of Los Angeles Scholarship may be the perfect scholarship opportunity for you. Annually, the scholarship awards $3,500 to one (1) graduating high school senior from the Los Angeles, California area who will be enrolling at the University of Virginia for the upcoming academic year. Selection will be based on applicants' merit, leadership, and citizenship. If you're planning on exchanging the sunny beaches of Southern California for the beautiful heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to check out these other scholarships for California residents. Happy applying!Show Less

The Progressive Automations Scholarship for 2026 funds student-led engineering work focused on Disaster Response & Climate-Related Automation. Three awards of $1,800 USD each will support students who propose technically sound, actuator-based solutions that address wildfire mitigation, flood management, search-and-rescue, or other climate- and disaster-related challenges. The program is open to students enrolled full time in an engineering program at a recognized Canadian or U.S. post-secondary institution for the September 2026 semester. Applicants must submit a 700-word technical essay, an innovative application proposal that describes or designs a solution using electric linear actuators (including specs, model numbers, drawings, or technical details), proof of enrollment, and a recent personal photo. Optional supporting materials such as high school transcripts or other documentation may be included. Previous scholarship winners are ineligible, and proposals primarily generated by AI without meaningful human input will not be considered.Show Less

The Richard H. Aulebach Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors from the Westchester, New York, or Fairfield, Connecticut Alumn Chapter region who wish to pursue a degree at the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Special consideration is given to students who show financial need and meaningful community service.Show Less

The City Barbeque Scholarship supports City Barbeque employees and/or their dependents who are pursuing higher education. Graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarship provides scholarships to African American students who enroll in scientific or technical fields of study at designated Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Show Less

The Gabriel Sanchez-Sandoval Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to the children of farmworkers in California.

Are you an LGBTQ+ high school graduate over 16 years of age who will be enrolled in a postsecondary institution or trade school by this upcoming Fall? Further, do you reside in or are currently attending a university in the Jacksonville area (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties)? If both apply, consider applying for the PFLAG of Jacksonville Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to multiple LGBTQ+ students who demonstrate academic potential, a positive sense of self, and service to the LGBTQ+ community. In order to apply, you must complete the application form and submit the required application materials. If this sounds like a good opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply. Your service towards the LGBTQ+ community has certainly helped others, and now it’s time to let others help you!Show Less

The John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance for college study in any state to residents of public housing managed by member agencies of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (CONN NAHRO).Show Less

To support students who have been affected by spinal cord injuries and disabilities, the Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation is offering the Bryon Riesch Scholarship. Worth between $1,000 and $4,000, this scholarship is awarded annually to two or more students. To be eligible for this award, applicants must either have a spinal cord injury/spinal cord related disability or be the child of such an individual. Priority is given to individuals who have direct spinal cord injuries and diseases resulting in paralysis such as spinal tumors, spinal strokes, or aneurysms. Priority is also given to people living in Wisconsin, but scholarships may still be given out to individuals residing elsewhere in the United States depending on the funds available. All applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. To apply, students must submit a 200-word essay describing why they deserve to be awarded the scholarship. Applicants must also list five and ten-year goals, and provide a list of their work experience. If you'd like to discover similar scholarships, there are plenty of other scholarships for disabled students available through the Scholarships360 platform. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Morgan McGee Scholarship is available to Idaho residents who are diagnosed with epilepsy. High school seniors or current college students who plan to attend a trade school, college, or university in Idaho are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues? Consider applying for the Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship! This prestigious fellowship is open to graduate students at any stage of their dissertation who are interested in researching contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues in an effort to shatter stereotypes and eradicate prejudiced notions. The area of preference will be given to dissertation research that addresses intersectional stigmas. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

Do you have a passion for potatoes? More specifically, are you a graduate student conducting research for the benefit of the potato industry? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Potato LEAF Annual Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to one lucky graduate-level potato researcher. The winner is selected based upon their academic achievement, potato-related areas of graduate study, benefit to the U.S. potato industry, grades, and extracurricular activities. The scholarship is offered by the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation, an organization looking to advance the potato industry in the United States through funding, education, and other efforts. If you’re loaded with a passion for potatoes and want to put it to good use, we encourage you to apply for the Potato LEAF Annual Scholarship!Show Less

Charlie Shor, the passionate entrepreneuer and owner of Duro Bag, knows all too well what it is like to live with epilepsy. Having faced his first seizure at just 25 years old, he has spent approximately the past 10 years trying to improve the quality of life for his fellow individuals who suffer from epilepsy. This includes the creation of The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Opportunity Fund, which awards scholarships to help undergraduates with epilepsy fund their higher education. To be considered for the scholarship, individuals must be able to provide documentation of their epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, in addition to a copy of their government-issued ID, a transcript, and their current year FAFSA Submission Summary OR Previous year IRS Form 1040. The amount of money that each scholarship recipient receives will vary depending upon their financial need. The Charles L. Shor Epilepsy Opportunity Fund is one of the many scholarships for students with chronic illness or disabilities that can be found on Scholarships360. We encourage you to apply for this scholarship and explore others that you could qualify for as well.Show Less

Are you an Indian resident with an undergraduate degree from an Indian university who plans to pursue a postgraduate course of study outside of India? If so, the GyanDhan Scholarship may be an amazing opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards INR 500,000 (approximately $5,832 USD) to the four top applicants. To apply, interested students must fill out a short form and complete a 60-minute exam testing their "Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension" and "Logical Reasoning." Those applying for the Fall 2026 intake must also submit their Admit Letter or Proof of Application (to their university), while those applying for the Spring 2027 intake do not need to submit any documents to start the test. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less