[Page 7] Best Scholarships for College Students in 2026

This scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.

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.

This scholarship honors Jose Prado by supporting a low-income, first-generation Hispanic/Latinx high school senior in Illinois as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a marked difference in the world.

This scholarship aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sarah Weber by supporting students who refuse to give up and are using their education as a means of improving their life circumstances.

This scholarship will support undergraduate student athletes in North Carolina.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Neal Hartl by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and careers in sales or marketing.

This scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.

This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.

This scholarship seeks to support young Buddhists, so they have the resources they need to pursue their goals.

This scholarship seeks to support bright and talented students so they can afford to pursue college and continue on the path towards their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Richard P. Mullen by supporting students following his footsteps and pursuing engineering.

My scholarship is to empower music lovers! Pick a song that best motivates you. Tell me why. Then curate a playlist (YT or Soundcloud) to continue your story. This is your narrative!

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jeff Essenmacher by supporting students who have been impacted by foster care.

This scholarship is to honor Lisa K Carlson, who spent her life and career helping students and families. This scholarship will benefit graduates of DC Public Schools (including adult education and STAY programs) as they pursue postsecondary education and training opportunities. All postsecondary education and training programs, tuition, and associated costs qualify for this scholarship. All 2-year, 4-year, and professional certification courses are eligible to receive funds from the Lisa K Carlson scholarship.

This scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.

This scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Reese McGee by supporting students with epilepsy as they pursue their educational goals.

The Amplify Continuous Learning Grant exists to encourage and support determined, impactful, and bold students to continue their love for education and seek the most out of their education.

This scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy set out by Jennifer Tower by supporting students who are passionate about making their mark on the world.

In honor of Heather Riley, the Heather Rylie Memorial Scholarship aims to assist aspiring artists in pursuing their dreams.

This scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.

This scholarship will support one student in any field of study who has battled with mental health or has a loved one who has in the past or currently is experiencing mental health concerns.

The Trever David Clark Memorial Scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.

This scholarship seeks to assist former Jehovah’s Witnesses so they can afford to pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur in the Philadelphia community.

This grant will be awarded to a Black student at any education level who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in journalism.

This grant will be awarded to a Black entrepreneur from Philadelphia at any education level who is currently building or who aspires to build a new business.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Ken Larson by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the public services.

This scholarship exists to support a professor or teacher in STEM who is either going back to college or has student debt.