[Page 16] Best Scholarships for College Students in 2026

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jon Cook by supporting self-sufficient students pursuing ongoing education in the healthcare field who have work experience as a CNA, paramedic, EMT, firefighter, home health caregiver, personal care attendant at a nursing home, or with home health and emergency services.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about giving back through advancing sustainability.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Servela Theodore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in human services.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.

This scholarship seeks to support adult learners who are studying to become Physician Assistants.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Juanita Robinson English by assisting Howard University undergraduate students with the costs of books and tuition.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Mike Wazocha by supporting students who are pursuing careers in construction.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shepherd E. Solomon by supporting underserved students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Phillip Robinson by supporting law students who have financial need.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kendall Ross by supporting the next generation of talented chefs.

This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they can complete their degrees without the burden of student loans.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Malia L. Harris by supporting students who share her passions.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of John “Sam” Collins by supporting students who share his passions and will continue his legacy.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.

This scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.

This scholarship seeks to support Samoan students who are ready to take on the challenge of engineering as they pursue higher education.

The Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.

This scholarship aims to support deserving girls who are dedicated to pursuing STEM careers so they can achieve their dreams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ann Holiday by supporting students pursuing higher education at HBCUs.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gary Hope by supporting underserved students who are interested in cosmetology or barbering.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.

This scholarship seeks to support students at Virginia Commonwealth University who have prioritized their academics while also spreading their faith on campus.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.

This scholarship will honor the memory of Wanda Moore Luttrell and help support a student who is pursuing a writing degree.