[Page 2] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship aims to raise awareness of the importance of practicing mental healthcare by supporting students who are passionate about the field.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but don’t have the funding necessary to live out their goals.

This scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.

This scholarship supports Midwest high school seniors and undergraduates with red hair who are pursuing humanities fields like anthropology, museum studies, or art history.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers related to landscaping or natural beauty.

This scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to embark on careers focused on risk management.

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 knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Begho Ukueberuwa by helping students live life to the fullest by using their creativity not just as a craft, but as a way to connect, inspire, and make a meaningful difference.

This scholarship seeks to support students at HBCUs who are first-generation, low-income and have at least a 3.0 GPA and pursuing STEM.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting female high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is community service-oriented plans to or is attending an HBCU.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.

This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.

This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa by supporting students who need financial assistance to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.

This scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.

This no-essay scholarship from Christian Connector is open to high school seniors and prospective transfer students interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.

This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.

This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!

This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.

This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.

This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.

This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.

The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

This scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.

This scholarship aims to celebrate bold ideas, wild creativity, and the kind of thinking that doesn’t always fit inside the lines.