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[Page 5] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in May 2026

Updated: May 18, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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. Bio-Rad New Jersey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    121
  2. Bio-Rad Washington Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    122
  3. Bio-Rad Michigan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    123
  4. Bio-Rad Employee Dependent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $8,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    124
  5. Bio-Rad Irvine/Santa Ana Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    125
  6. Christopher K. Swartz Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jacqueline Bretell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christopher K. Swartz by supporting students attending Indiana University.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    126
  7. Maria's Legacy: Alicia's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jason Blythe
    This scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    127
  8. John F. Puffer, Sr. Smile Scholarship

    Funded by
    Puffer Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of John F. Puffer, Sr. by supporting students in Massachusetts who exemplify S.M.I.L.E. (shine, motivate, inspire, lead, excel) in their daily lives.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    128
  9. SBJ Scholarship

    Funded by
    Juanita Parker
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue careers related to the trades.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    129
  10. Mark L. Williams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams
    In memory of Mark L. Williams, this scholarship aims to support hardworking high school students in California who are going to continue their education through college or trade school.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    130
  11. Marshall and Dorothy Smith Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smith Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    131
  12. Ryan Murray Red Canyon Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Murray Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ryan Murray by supporting students as they prepare to leave high school and pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    132
  13. Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Flowers
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio who are pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    133
  14. Emerging Black Technologists Scholarship

    Funded by
    THG Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of African American innovators entering the technology sector and help them make their voices heard.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    134
  15. Madelynn Rouh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rouh Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Madelynn Rouh by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    135
  16. Cheryl Johnson-Watts Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnson
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    136
  17. Janisse Berry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Berry-Candelario
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janisse E. Berry by supporting students and advancing educational equity.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    137
  18. CJM Rampelt Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cheryl Rampelt
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students with financial limitations who want to attend college.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 12, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    138
  19. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 12, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    139
  20. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    Amount
    $8,095
    Deadline:
    Jun 13, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    140
  21. Peter and Nan Liubenov Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Liubenov
    This scholarship will help support a BIPOC high school senior with volunteer or work experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 13, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    141
  22. Rose Ifebigh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adaora Ifebigh
    This scholarship aims to support female immigrants so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    142
  23. Cheryl W. Goo-Rego Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    143
  24. Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Sherrill Family and Friends
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.
    Amount
    $10,500
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    144
  25. Route Tree Performance Higher Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Route Tree Performance LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students who have worked hard to achieve multidimensional success in high school and will continue doing so in college.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    145
  26. CollectaBees, LLC Golden Hive Gallery Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    CollectaBees, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to help kids who have an artistic side get a leg up in becoming self-sustaining professional artists.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    146
  27. Hank Anderson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anderson Family
    This scholarship seeks to assist students in obtaining the necessary training and skills to excel in the automotive industry so they can follow in the footsteps of Hank Anderson.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    147
  28. Hot Jazz Jubilee Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hot Jazz Jubilee Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about playing music and learning more about it.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    148
  29. New Light: Illuminating Your Future Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 15, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    149
  30. Chris Jones Innovator Award

    Funded by
    Mosby Memorial Baptist Church
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Chris Jones by supporting students who share his passions.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    150