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[Page 6] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

Updated: October 19, 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. Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    Open to high school seniors in Texas.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    151
  2. Keri Sohlman Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Mingle
    Open to New Jersey high school seniors pursuing careers in mental health or education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    152
  3. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students pursuing careers in art or health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    153
  4. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)
    Open to low-income California high school seniors pursuing the arts, music, or design.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    154
  5. Elliot Hoan Pride & Perspective Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elliot Hoan
    Open to LGBTQ+ high school seniors, college, and graduate students in New England with volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    155
  6. Built to Serve Scholarship

    Funded by
    Evans Construction Inc
    Open to Christian students at West Point High School or New Kent High School in Virginia.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    156
  7. Markus Koch Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jamie Koch
    Open to high school seniors at Pea Ridge High School in Arkansas.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    157
  8. TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lau
    Open to Colorado high school and undergraduate students pursuing nursing, EMT, or outdoor recreation careers.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    158
  9. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    Open to low-income Black or Native American high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $3,003
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    159
  10. Michelle (Burris) Fishburn Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Burris Family
    Open to high school seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida, with a 3.0 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    160
  11. Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stewart Family
    Open to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher planning to study science in college.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    161
  12. Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans

    Funded by
    Learner
    Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in high school, college, or graduate school who use online learning tools.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 3, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    162
  13. Michelle Marsh Village Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michelle Marsh
    Open to high school seniors in Massachusetts or Georgia.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    163
  14. Schell Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Schell Family
    Open to seniors at Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Washington.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    164
  15. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    Open to Michigan high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    165
  16. Eden Alaine Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Forner
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who have lost an immediate family member.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    166
  17. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    Open to Colorado high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    167
  18. Jefferson High School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    Open to Jefferson High School seniors in Boulder, Montana, who have played volleyball for four or more years.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 5, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    168
  19. Nekkanti Accounting Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    Open to high school and undergraduate students in Michigan or Virginia pursuing accounting.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 6, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    169
  20. Boddu/Nekkanti Dance Expression Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in Michigan or Virginia who dance.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 6, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    170
  21. Boddu Football Impact Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    Open to high school seniors in Michigan or Virginia who play football.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 6, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    171
  22. Daniel Sackett Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Miles-Sackett Family
    Open to students at Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alonzo Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School in Illinois.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    172
  23. Coach Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Derek Jindra
    Open to female high school seniors in California who play basketball.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 9, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    173
  24. WTHS Class of '95 Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melanie Groff
    Open to seniors at West Texas High School.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 9, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    174
  25. Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stitt
    Open to high school and undergraduate students with financial need in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington pursuing aerospace.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 10, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    175
  26. Dawson Cade Wilcox Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wilcox Family
    Open to male high school seniors in Moore County, North Carolina, Long County, Georgia, or at Marlboro Academy or Mesa Ridge High School.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 10, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    176
  27. Uniball's Skilled Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lansing Family
    Open to high school seniors and trade school students pursuing a skilled trade like welding, electrical work, or plumbing.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 12, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    177
  28. Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swanberg
    Open to Colorado high school seniors, college, and graduate students with a 3.0+ GPA and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 13, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    178
  29. William T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Meaghan Sullivan
    Open to New York high school seniors with volunteering experience who plan to attend a two- or four-year college.
    Amount
    $1,250
    Deadline:
    Mar 13, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    179
  30. Derek Chastain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    George Grant Co
    Open to high school seniors at Hixson High School in Tennessee.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    180