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[Page 10] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

Updated: October 26, 2026

Written by:Elise
Reviewed by:Ms Susy Ruiz
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Between schoolwork, sports, and everything else, applying for scholarships isn’t easy. At Bold.org, we’ve gathered the top scholarships for high school students — ranked by amount, deadlines, and eligibility — all in one place.

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  1. Peter T. Buecher Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Norton
    Open to Minnesota high school seniors and undergraduates who swim, dive, or do synchronized swimming.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    271

  2. Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vaillancourt
    Open to high school seniors pursuing nursing with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,200
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    272

  3. Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lowe Family
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates studying history who have volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    273

  4. Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    Open to first-generation high school seniors in Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    274

  5. Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec

    Funded by
    Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
    Open to Texas high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students pursuing law-related majors or careers.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    275

  6. Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Marvin Bozarth Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Open to high school and trade school students pursuing careers in transportation or the automotive industry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    276

  7. Rick Levin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Friends and Family of Rick Levin
    Open to low-income high school seniors in Connecticut, Vermont, or California who have had an IEP or 504 Plan.
    Amount
    $4,500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    277

  8. Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beacon Light Stories
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    278

  9. Neil Margeson Sound Scholarship

    Funded by
    Margeson Family
    Open to high school, college, and trade school students pursuing music or sound engineering.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 5, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    279

  10. Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    The McWilliams Family
    Open to high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    280

  11. York Trade Scholarship for the Disabled

    Funded by
    Carol York
    Open to high school seniors and trade school students with a physical disability who are pursuing a vocational program.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    281

  12. Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jillian Page
    Open to Missouri high school seniors pursuing teaching, business, cosmetology, or the trades.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    282

  13. James Darcy Firefly Artists Art Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Firefly Artists
    Open to Northport High School (New York) seniors accepted into a two- or four-year art degree program.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 12, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    283

  14. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    Open to female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    284

  15. Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    Open to veterans, service members, or military families affected by mental health struggles who are in college, trade school, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    285

  16. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    Open to high school and college students ages 13 to 20 with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    286

  17. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    Open to New York high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in nursing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    287

  18. Cynthia Vino Swimming Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Vino
    Open to high school seniors in Connecticut who participate in swimming.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    288

  19. Hazel & Olive Sweet Horizons Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hazel and Olive
    Open to female high school seniors impacted by domestic violence who plan to attend a two- or four-year college.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    289

  20. Losinger Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of the Losinger Scholarship
    Open to high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    290

  21. John Vino Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Vino
    Open to high school seniors in Connecticut who wrestle.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    291

  22. Dennis E. Beaver Memorial Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beaver Family
    Open to Saugerties High School (New York) seniors who play golf.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 18, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    292

  23. Katherine Vogan Springer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Springer
    Open to Christian high school seniors with speech, debate, or forensics experience who plan to attend a two- or four-year college.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    293

  24. Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Foundation
    Open to low-income BIPOC high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    294

  25. Ruthie Brown Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Porscha Moore
    Open to working BIPOC students who are adult learners, non-traditional students, or living with a disability.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    295

  26. Prince Justice Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cole Family
    Open to BIPOC students age 17+ with Sickle Cell Disease who are high school seniors or graduates, or enrolled in college, trade school, or graduate school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    296

  27. Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haley burrow
    Open to mothers in high school or college who are pursuing nursing.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    297

  28. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    Open to Black or Hispanic high school seniors with at least a 2.9 GPA.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    298

  29. MSGT & DET Bridgette Rochelle Horn Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pam Younger
    Open to Mississippi high school seniors, plus undergraduate and trade school students, pursuing first-responder or health care careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    299

  30. Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris F Fish
    Open to Vermont high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in teaching.
    Amount
    $1,600
    Deadline:
    May 26, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    300
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