[Page 3] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in May 2026
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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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100% free.Marie J. Lamerique Scholarship for Aspiring Scholars
Funded byJose LameriqueThis scholarship was created in honor of Marie J. Lamerique and is intended to support Black male students who have overcome challenges related to their upbringing or family circumstances.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 20264 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes61Edward Bolton Arts and Education Scholarship
Funded byBoltonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edward Bolton by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes62Doing Hard Things My Way: Adaptive Athlete Scholarship
Funded byChad WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to help adaptive or disabled athletes transition into college while continuing to pursue their passion for sports, fitness, or personal growth.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes63Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,000Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate64Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Brent Gordon FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent but are continuing to push forward towards their goals.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes66Future Auto Techs of Maine Scholarship
Funded byJoe LovelyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about automotive technology and are dedicated to achieving their goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship
Funded byText-Em-AllThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes68Tre'Shaud Littell Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySherelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tre’Shaud Littell by supporting students from Geneva High School in New York.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes69York Trade Scholarship for the Disabled
Funded byCarol YorkThis scholarship seeks to support students with disabilities who are passionate about pursuing trade/vocational programs.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 11, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes70Harold S. Vincent Alumni Association Scholarship
Funded byHarold S.Vincent Alumni AssociationThis scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Dennis E. Beaver Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byBeaver FamilyThis scholarship aims to celebrate Dennis Beaver’s enduring love of golf and his deep connection to the town he proudly called home by supporting students who share his dedication, skill, and character.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 11, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes72Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes73Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship
Funded byThomas AntonucciThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary educationAmount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes74Miguel Bisono – State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Funded byBisono Insurance and Financial Services IncThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who show leadership, responsibility, and a strong commitment to giving back to their community.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 12, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.Amount$900Deadline:May 12, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes76Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLorrie EspyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes77Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes78Faye Hilgart Women in Mathematics and Math Education Scholarship
Funded byHilgart FamilyThis scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 13, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes79C6 Scholarship
Funded byCorrêaThis scholarship seeks to honor and support Gold Star families by uplifting students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue further education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 8, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes80C. Burke Morris Scholarship
Funded byMorris MountaineerThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the resources necessary to succeed.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 14, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes81Gilbert Tonkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTonkin FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gilbert Tonkin by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their lives.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 14, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes82Selective Mutism Step Forward Scholarship
Funded byBell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.Amount$500Deadline:May 14, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes83Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBryent SmothermonTo honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 14, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes84Peter T. Buecher Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySamantha NortonThis scholarship exists to support high school seniors or undergraduate students from Minnesota who swim, dive and/or synchronized swim.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes85Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLesley HollowayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes86Diana Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWagner FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Diana Wagner by supporting students from her local community who share her passion for helping others.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes87Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Pace FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes88John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$12,000Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes89Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 15, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes90