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The Best Scholarships for High School Students with Upcoming Deadlines

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August 4, 2025

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  1. $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 24 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    Apply to Sallie Mae's monthly no-essay scholarship for high school students in seconds for a chance to win $2,000!
    All students are eligible
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  2. RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Dec 19, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.
    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
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  3. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
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  4. Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.
    All students are eligible
    4
  5. Sweet Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sweet Hut Bakery and Food Terminal

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who embody the spirit of community and hope so they can complete their education and become leaders.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Texas or Georgia
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience and work or internship experience
    5
  6. Anthony McPherson Memorial Automotive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Denese McPherson

    Amount

    $2,750

    Deadline

    Nov 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Anthony McPherson by raising awareness about drunk driving and supporting students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.
    • Field of Interest: Automotive
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
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  7. Iliana Arie Scholarship

    Funded by
    dimitrula velez

    Amount

    $1,515

    Deadline

    Only 2 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Iliana Arie Velez by supporting students who share her incredible spirit.
    • Background: From a single-parent household
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
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  8. Bassed in PLUR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Earth Lyons

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who find inspiration in EDM and festival culture and who are passionate about furthering their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, incoming college student, or current undergraduate or graduate student
    • Age: 18 or older
    • Interests: Music
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  9. Austin Hays All Your Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Hays

    Amount

    $20,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support Ohio students who need a helping hand, ensuring that they have the resources necessary to access a proper educational path.
    • State: Ohio
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
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  10. Charlene K. Howard Chogo Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Beta Mu Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.

    Amount

    $625

    Deadline

    Only 8 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Charlene Howard by supporting students who share her commitment to education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    10
  11. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.

    Amount

    $5,575

    Deadline

    Jun 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    All students are eligible
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  12. Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander

    Amount

    $1,200

    Deadline

    Dec 12, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
    12
  13. A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatherly Advice Life Coach

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing higher education in order to uplift other women.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school or graduate student
    13
  14. Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2026)
    14
  15. Aryana Coelho Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rebekah Rebello

    Amount

    $1,930

    Deadline

    Only 13 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Aryana Coelho by supporting students who have faced addiction or watched a loved one go through it.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Has faced addiction, either personally or through a loved one
    15
  16. Mema and Papa Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cheetah Fund

    Amount

    $600

    Deadline

    Apr 12, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Pennsylvania
    16
  17. Future Women In STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keisha Durham

    Amount

    $1,040

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
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  18. Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pereira Foundation

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Nov 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Technology, arts, or business
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Financial Status: Low-income
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  19. Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Schmaltz

    Amount

    $1,200

    Deadline

    Only 28 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
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  20. Beacon of Light Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christina Judd

    Amount

    $700

    Deadline

    Only 12 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can afford to complete their degrees and go on to make a difference in the health and wellness of others.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare or medicine
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
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  21. Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howie Family

    Amount

    $3,275

    Deadline

    Mar 22, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Albert Howie by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
    • Current or Future School: Del Mar College
    21
  22. Shaffer Family First Responder Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kyle DiDio-Shaffer

    Amount

    $3,700

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to help first responder families while investing in the next generation in order to express gratitude and commitment to those who serve and protect us every day.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Child of a Delaware first responder (firefighter, police officer, paramedic, military personnel, or dispatcher)
    • Goals: Will attend an accredited college or university
    22
  23. Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cariloop

    Amount

    $8,500

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Background: Current student who is or was the main caregiver in their family and/or community
    • Background: Low Income
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  24. Charles Bowlus Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Fontanella

    Amount

    $3,440

    Deadline

    Dec 18, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles Bowlus by supporting students who share his passion for business and entrepreneurship.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Planned Field of Study: Business
    • Background: From a low-income or single-parent household, or has been impacted by cancer
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  25. Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship

    Funded by
    Electric Cycle Studio

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: California
    • Background: Athlete
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  26. Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashlynn Johnson

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 25 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Natalie Jude by supporting female and genderqueer students who share her passion for the arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female or genderqueer-identifying
    • Field of Study: Art
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  27. Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hannah Pence

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 16 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.
    • Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • State: Indiana resident
    • GPA: 2.8 GPA or higher
    • Experience: Community service experience
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  28. S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sophie's Mart LLC

    Amount

    $1,790

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Community service experience
    • State: South Carolina or Georgia
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  29. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson

    Amount

    $2,080

    Deadline

    Jan 14, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
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  30. David Mann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mann Family

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 23 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of David Mann by supporting individuals who share his generosity and are pursuing careers in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).
    • State: Nebraska
    • Field of Study: Firefighting or EMS
    • Education Level: High school senior or recent high school graduate
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