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[Page 10] The Best Scholarships for High School Students with Upcoming Deadlines
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September 1, 2025
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Be Great NC Scholarship
Funded byRoyal FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation college students who need assistance earning their degrees so they can pay it forward to future generations of their families.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
271Gene C McCombs Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGene C McCombs FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 14, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gene C McCombs by supporting students who are passionate about speech, debate, or theater.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Utah
- School Type: Public high school
- Involvement: Speach, drama, or theatrical arts
272Jose Montanez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Berndt FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in PA and NY who were in the foster care system as they go on to pursue undergraduate or trade school.- Future Educational Plans: Undergraduate or trade school after high school
- Preference To: Students from the foster care system and/or studying music, arts, etc.
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: PA or NY
273Walsh Family Foundation Scholarship Honoring Brian, Christopher and David Walsh
Funded byWalshAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Brian, Christopher, and David Walsh by supporting students who attend their alma mater high schools and have been impacted by a loved one’s addiction.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Communications High School, Middletown High School North, or Raritan High School
- State: New Jersey
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Has been subjected to a close family member’s addiction to drugs or alcohol
274Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care
Funded byLance LawsonAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Interest: Healthcare, social work, government, education or a related field
275Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyAmount
$5,300Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will award a high school senior interested in a career in the medical field, music, or the trades.- Location: From Vernon, TX
- Education Level: High school senior
- Desired Career: Medical field, music, or the trades
276Be A Vanessa Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Field of Interest: Art, music, education, or healthcare
- Background: Has a unique characteristic they’re known or recognized for
277Gustavo Ortiz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOrtiz FamilyAmount
$2,200Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.- Education Level: High school student
- School: William J. Brennan High School
- State: Texas
278Marie Humphries Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohn HumphriesAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marie Humphries by supporting students who are pursuing their education in order to become teachers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Education or teaching
279Majestic Bison for Wellness Scholarship
Funded byEdge Counseling and Wellness LLCAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are dedicating their careers to improving mental health and helping others.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Central Illinois
- Field of Study: Mental Health (counseling, social work, nursing, psychiatry, etc.)
280Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchwinkendorf FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 18, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- Education Goals: Will attend trade school
281Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship
Funded byNelams FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 19, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life, generosity, and enduring legacy of Eric B. Nelams by supporting students from his alma mater as they graduate and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: George Washington Carver High School
- School Location: Columbus, Georgia
282Roy Nelson Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
Funded byLinda NelsonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 19, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Roy Nelson by supporting students who share his commitment to engineering and service.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Engineering
- State: New Jersey
283Dr. Noelle Olson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOlson FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 20, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Noelle Olson by supporting the next generation of women pursuing STEM-related careers.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Big Lake High School
- State: Minnesota
- Field of Study: STEM
- Gender: Female-identifying
284Lexi Nicole Olvera Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott OlveraAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 21, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and hopes of Lexi Nicole Olvera by supporting students who will carry on her legacy.- Education Level: High school senior (2025)
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Nursing
285Stan Moran Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStanley Moran JrAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes who demonstrate commitment, perseverance, and a love for running—qualities Stan embodied throughout his life and career.- Pursuing: A first certificate, 2-year, or 4-year college degree full-time on campus starting the first fall semester immediately after high school graduation
- Education Level: High school senior
- State of residence: Montana
- Min. GPA: 3.0
- Background: Student-athlete with a love for running and/or sports
286Mabel Kiracofe Scholarship
Funded byColeman Place Elementary School PTAAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who attended Coleman Place Elementary School as they prepare to finish high school and move on to pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia
- Background: Attended Coleman Place Elementary
- School Name: Booker T. Washington High School, Granby High School, Lake Taylor High School, Maury High School or Norview High School
- GPA: 2.0 or higher
287Tim Williams Automotive Student Scholarship
Funded byGreg WilliamsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThe scholarship seeks to support students who are eager to enter the auto repair industry who require financial aid for further education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student
288Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJoran FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 25, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.- Major: Psychology or Social Work
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- GPA min.: 3.5
289Tracey Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKiana DavisAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 25, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tracey Davis by supporting young women as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: Wayne County, North Carolina
290Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences
Funded byWard Green FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 25, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Arts or sciences
- State: Texas
291Big Picture Scholarship
Funded byCynthia HoAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 29, 2026Education Level
AnyThe Big Picture Scholarship will support students driven to pursue higher education with a quest to expand their knowledge.- Desired Degree: Bachelors
- Education Level: High School Senior
292Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonAmount
$6,000Deadline
Apr 30, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.- State: Ohio
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
293Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior (2026)
- School Name: Evergreen High School
- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
294Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Art
- Gender: Female
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA greater than or equal to: 3
- Financial Status: Low-Income
295David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterAmount
$2,500Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.- Education Level: High school senior
296Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtAmount
$1,200Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.- Field of Study: Nursing
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
297Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyAmount
$1,500Deadline
May 02, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.- Field of Study: HVAC
- Location: New York
- High School GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: High school student or current HVAC program student
298Z Creativity Scholarship
Funded byZeiders American Dream TheaterAmount
$2,000Deadline
May 06, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the spirit of creativity and artistic excellence at the heart of the mission of Zeiders American Dream Theater.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, or Williamsburg, Virginia
- Extracurriculars: Participates in the arts
299Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 10, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Tolland High School
- State: Connecticut
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest scholarship to get for high school?
No-essay scholarships are the easiest scholarships to apply for as they require less effort. You don't need to write an essay for these, meaning you can apply in minutes. Specific scholarships with lots of eligibility requirements are the easiest to win, as you'll have less competition.
How do you get a full-ride scholarship in high school?
High school seniors can apply for full-tuition or full-ride scholarships to cover the bulk of their expenses in college. In order to win a full-ride scholarship, you'll need to display academic excellence, competitive coursework, and extracurricular activities that make you stand out. Apply for full-ride scholarships like the Coca-Cola Scholars Program or Gates Scholarship, but bear in mind these are very competitive awards.
Are scholarships only for high school students?
No, any student who is a high school freshman or older can apply for scholarships. There are scholarships for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and returning students. The types of scholarships you can apply for depend on your academic goals, achievements, and background, but rest assured, there's a scholarship for everyone.