[Page 4] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship supports Puerto Rican heritage, first-generation-college-bound high school seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree in social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice.

This scholarship supports first-generation undergraduate students at HBCUs who plan to pursue a career in music.

This scholarship honors Rose M. Jackson by supporting Detroit Public Schools Community District high school seniors as they pursue a two- or four-year college degree.

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.

This scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduates who have personally overcome or are working to overcome a mental health challenge and are pursuing a degree in a mental health-related field like psychology, counseling, or social work.

This scholarship aims to continue Terry Masters’ legacy of giving by inspiring others to paint outdoors and to honor his memory through excellence in the arts for years to come.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.

This scholarship honors Maynard and Adonna Moreland by supporting first-generation, college-bound high school seniors at East Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.

This scholarship supports East Coast high school seniors with disabilities or special needs who play sports and have shown resilience, leadership, and passion in their athletic pursuits while working toward higher education.

This scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.

This scholarship honors Elizabeth Schalk by supporting high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students who have personally struggled with mental illness or have an immediate family member affected by it.

This scholarship supports a Black high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a career in the medical field.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship honors Stephen LeCornu Routh by supporting Tennessee high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing engineering degrees or careers.

This scholarship honors Louis "Grizz" Scafetta by supporting New York high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing forestry, conservation, wildlife biology, or environmental sciences.

Honoring Pete and Consuelo Hernandez, this scholarship supports first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and first-year undergraduates in California.

This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to high school seniors at Crosby High School in Texas with at least a 2.5 GPA who will pursue higher education.

This scholarship honors science educator Robert Stockwell by supporting current or former Learn4Life students in California who are continuing their higher education.

This scholarship supports Michigan high school seniors pursuing trade school after graduation.

This scholarship honors Bonita J. Gribble by supporting high school seniors, high school graduates, and current undergraduates from Delaware County, Indiana (or attending Ball State University) as they pursue their higher education dreams.

This scholarship supports low-income female high school seniors and undergraduates who are athletes and have overcome barriers to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship honors Breanna Coleman by supporting first-generation, college-bound high school seniors with volunteering experience who plan to pursue a four-year nursing degree.