[Page 6] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in July 2026
Updated: July 27, 2026
Written by:
Reviewed by:
4.9/5 by 20,702 students
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.
LIVE
Jul 29
,,
Awarded to Bold.org users
Why trust Bold.org?
100% free.Equan Bedenfield Legacy Scholarship
Funded byErnest, Bolin, Turner, and Bedenfield FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes151Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes152RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis 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.Amount$10,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes153No Limits Athletic Scholarship
Funded byKai WaymanThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes with disabilities who have shown resilience, leadership, and passion in their athletic pursuits while working toward higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Vision of Music Scholarship
Funded byMakenna WaymanThis scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 24, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes155RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.Amount$10,000Deadline:Dec 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes156Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes157Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes158Elizabeth Schalk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrian SchalkThis scholarship will support a student who has been affected by mental illness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes159John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
Funded byLisa VaughanThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes160Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes161Al Luna Memorial Design Scholarship
Funded byLuna FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2027Education LevelHigh School162Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship
Funded byDaelyn ChaneyThis scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 24, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes163Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies
Funded byPierson FamilyThis scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jan 27, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes164Larry Darnell Green Scholarship
Funded byGloria GreenThis scholarship aims to honor Larry’s legacy by helping single parents or the children of single parents afford their college education.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 1, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes165Ironworkers Scholarship in Memory of Ron V. Howell Sr.
Funded byHowell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ron V. Howell Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for ironworking.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 3, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes166Darran Cherep Remembrance Scholarship
Funded byMelinda Demeo-CherepThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Darran Cherep by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing careers in law enforcement.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 3, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes167Onyx Peak Emerging Innovators Scholarship
Funded byShidarion ClarkThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education, while also striving to create a positive impact within their communities or future career fields.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 4, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes168Future University of Hawaii Student Scholarship
Funded byLasar Hurd-McCabeThis scholarship aims to support young residents of Hawaii by encouraging them to attend college, establish meaningful careers, and one day fund scholarships of their own.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 8, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169Robert N. Highfield Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRobert Highfield FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Robert N. Highfield by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing post-secondary education, whether their goals lead them to a university degree or vocational training.Amount$3,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes170Jaden Booker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJo'Niyah BookerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jaden Booker by supporting students who have lost a loved one to suicide and are fighting to find the strength to push forward every day.Amount$5,000Deadline:Feb 23, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes171Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in public education with preference given to first-generation college students and male applicants.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes172TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting high school or undergraduate students in Colorado who is pursuing a career in nursing, EMT or an outdoor education degree.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes173Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change
Funded byRape Incest Survivor Empowerment United ProjectThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes174Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew E. Minor Awareness FoundationThis scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Ka ʻOhana Hōʻoli Scholarship
Funded byHōʻoli ʻOhanaThis scholarship aims to support students who attended Ka’ala Elementary and are preparing to finish their high school years so they can thrive in college.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes176Michelle (Burris) Fishburn Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurris FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes177Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byStewart FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 2, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes178River Valley Skilled Trades Scholarship
Funded byRiver Valley Low Voltage LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education and careers in the trades.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 3, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes179Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 3, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes180
How it works
Bold.org is Built to Make Scholarships Feel Possible
Step 01
Start with your story
Bold.org helps students show donors who they are beyond a transcript.
Step 02
Where scholarships are awarded
Every scholarship is funded by donors and managed directly on Bold.org.
Step 03
Fund your future
Scholarship dollars are disbursed through Bold.org to help students pay for school.