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The Best Scholarships for High School Students with Upcoming Deadlines

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June 30, 2025

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  1. $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 27 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. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 28 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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  3. Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 28 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
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  4. Sweet Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sweet Hut Bakery and Food Terminal

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Aug 12, 2025

    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
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  5. Dave Russell Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades

    Funded by
    Russell Family

    Amount

    $6,550

    Deadline

    Only 26 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dave Russell by supporting students who are pursuing the skilled trades.
    • Education Level: High school senior or trade school student
    • State: New Jersey
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  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

    Aug 09, 2025

    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 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Hays

    Amount

    $20,000

    Deadline

    Aug 12, 2025

    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. Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Knorr Family

    Amount

    $2,725

    Deadline

    Only 7 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: Entering a four-year undergraduate degree in the fall of 2024
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
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  11. 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
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  12. Thomas Griffin Wilson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wilson Family

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Only 2 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    • State: California or Oregon
    • GPA: 2.7 minimum (high school)
    • Background: Financial need and/or experience with the foster care system
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  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
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  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)
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  15. Ventana Ocean Conservation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ventana Surfboards & Supplies

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Only 11 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a student from California passionate about protecting our oceans.
    • Major: Ocean conservation, marine science, environmental science, marine biology, etc.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • State: CA
    15
  16. Aryana Coelho Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rebekah Rebello

    Amount

    $1,930

    Deadline

    Aug 20, 2025

    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
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  17. 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
    17
  18. 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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  19. Ben Bonner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bonner

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Only 13 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Ben Bonner’s legacy by supporting low-income students who are interested in pursuing careers in the trades.
    • Education Level: High school senior or trade student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
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  20. Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Schmaltz

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Sep 04, 2025

    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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  21. Josh Edwards Memorial Scholarship For Creative Artists

    Funded by
    Holly Lloyd

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Josh Edwards by supporting students who share his calling to artistic endeavors.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • State: North Carolina
    • Field of Study: Music, art, photography, or writing
    21
  22. First Generation College Scholarship

    Funded by
    James Hong

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 17 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrants who are paving a new path in their families through their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student and immigrant
    • Financial Status: Financial need
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  23. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family

    Amount

    $775

    Deadline

    Only 7 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
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  24. Beacon of Light Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christina Judd

    Amount

    $700

    Deadline

    Aug 19, 2025

    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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  25. StatusGator Women in Tech Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nimble Industries, Inc.

    Amount

    $3,100

    Deadline

    Only 9 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to remove the barriers that remain in the tech industry by supporting gender equity.
    • Field of Study: Tech
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender: Female-identifying
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  26. Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howie Family

    Amount

    $2,725

    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
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  27. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis

    Amount

    $1,070

    Deadline

    Only 7 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    • Education Level: High school or four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
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  28. Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cariloop

    Amount

    $8,500

    Deadline

    Sep 01, 2025

    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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  29. Female Athleticism Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bozick Family

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Aug 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to recognize the hard work and dedication of female athletes by supporting them as they prepare to pursue higher education.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Athlete
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  30. Charles Bowlus Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Fontanella

    Amount

    $2,445

    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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