[Page 4] Best Scholarships for College Students in 2026

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship supports Christian undergraduate and graduate students from Western Illinois who are pursuing pastoral or evangelistic ministry studies.

This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students in recovery from substance abuse or alcohol.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship honors the memory of Rose Browne by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing RN, BSN, or MSN nursing degrees.

This scholarship honors SrA Terry (TJ) Sams Jr. by supporting undergraduate and dual-enrolled high school students pursuing civil engineering or a related field who are serving in or interested in joining the military.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship honors Elizabeth Schalk by supporting high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who have personally struggled with mental illness or have an immediate family member affected by it.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing a career in social work, psychology, or child development, helping them combat the effects of early childhood trauma.

This scholarship supports a Black high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a career in the medical field.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University with a minimum 3.0 GPA who use creativity, design, and storytelling to bring ideas to life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship honors Stephen LeCornu Routh by supporting Tennessee high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing engineering degrees or careers.

This scholarship honors CF Boleky by supporting California undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) who have a close, loyal relationship with their best friend.

This scholarship supports Crosby High School (TX) seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who plan to pursue a university, community college, or trade school education.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing graphic design, media arts, digital design, or photography through their major or intended career.

This scholarship honors Bonita J. Gribble by supporting high school seniors, high school graduates, and current undergraduates from Delaware County, Indiana (or attending Ball State University) as they pursue their higher education dreams.

This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.

This scholarship supports low-income female high school seniors and undergraduates who are athletes and have overcome barriers to pursue their dreams.

Honoring Marjorie Moriole's legacy, this award supports high school, undergraduate, and graduate students pursuing a career in early childhood education.

This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship honors Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California high school, undergraduate, and trade school students pursuing culinary arts.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing psychology, counseling, social work, or a related major toward a career in mental health care.

This scholarship aims to honor Larry’s legacy by helping single parents or the children of single parents afford their college education.

This scholarship aims to honor Richard and Rebecca Whiddon's memories by supporting students who will carry on their light.