[Page 6] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in August 2026
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100% free.Larry 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 minutes151Darran 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 minutes152Ironworkers 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 minutes153George W. Jones, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRichardson Community BandThis scholarship seeks to support students who desire to continue their musical involvement throughout their years of higher education and beyond.Amount$750Deadline:Feb 4, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Onyx 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 minutes155Future 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 minutes156Robert 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 minutes157Jaden 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 minutes158Goellner 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 minutes159Matthew 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 minutes160Virginia 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 minutes161Ka 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 minutes162TLau "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 minutes163Michelle (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 minutes164Stewart 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 minutes165River 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 minutes166Learner 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 minutes167J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTindallThis scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.Amount$3,500Deadline:Mar 4, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes168Go Blue Crew Scholarship
Funded byBrian ThelenThis scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 4, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169Coach Ray Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Funded byDerek JindraThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 9, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes170Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship
Funded byStittThis scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.Amount$30,000Deadline:Mar 10, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes171Uniball's Skilled Trades Scholarship
Funded byLansing FamilyIn honor of Dan “Uniball” Lansing, this scholarship seeks to help those pursuing a skilled trade such as welder, electrician, plumber, and more.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 12, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes172William T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMeaghan SullivanThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.Amount$1,250Deadline:Mar 13, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes173Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 14, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes174Jake Stover "Just One More" Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStover FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jake Stover by supporting Oldham County, Kentucky high school seniors that shared in his diversity of passions for the outdoors, art and entrepreneurial business.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 14, 2027Education LevelHigh School175Derek Chastain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGeorge Grant CoThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Derek Chastain by inspiring students to make thoughtful choices and lead lives of purpose.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 14, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes176Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCroft FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 15, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes177Lucas Jeffery STEAM Scholarship
Funded byLucas JefferyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are multifaceted and committed to both STEM and the arts.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 19, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes178Miss Laura Memorial Dance Scholarship
Funded bySamantha BowenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Miss Laura by supporting students who have the heart and talent to grow, but not the means to pay their way.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 20, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes179Adam Montes Pride Scholarship
Funded byPartridgeThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 21, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes180
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