[Page 7] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in February 2026
Updated: February 23, 2026
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100% free.Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes181Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes182J.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:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes183American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes184My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes185Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Lennon Baldwin
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lennon Baldwin by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes186Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes187George 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:Apr 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes188Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award
Funded byThe Grant FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189Environmental Kindness Scholarship
Funded byMelissa MyersThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 3, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes190Kelly Smith Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNorthside ISDThis scholarship aims to support students who exemplify the attributes that Kelly Smith demonstrated in her work.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes191Se Vale Soñar Scholarship
Funded byLeslie JimenezThis scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who are the first in their families to attend college so that they can thrive.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes192Coach Doc Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRyan familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Coach Doc Ryan by supporting students who share his passion for athletics.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes193Proverbs 3:27 Scholarship
Funded byKye-Keyann BatesThis scholarship seeks to support faithful students who have a history of giving back to their communities and serving others.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh School194Michael James Mitrik Soccer Scholarship
Funded byVaccaro/Mitrik FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Michael James Mitrik by supporting students who share his passion for soccer.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes196East County Math Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and begin college so they can overcome any financial obstacles they may face.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes197Brandon Edreff Memorial Gearshift Scholarship
Funded byEdreff FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brandon Edreff by supporting those who persevere through grief, providing vital financial support to undergraduate students who have tragically lost a sibling or parent during their academic journey.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes198Michaella Neal Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKelley BevisThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Michaella Neal so that future generations of students can know and understand the amazing educator and person that she was.Amount$3,066Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes199Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes200Kerry Damiano/Oasis Scholarship
Funded byOasis World Outreach MinistryThis scholarship aims to support Judeo-Christian values in the education space by uplifting students who strive to both learn and share these values at a higher level.Amount$24,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes201Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes202Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes203Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship
Funded byMarco AldazThis scholarship aims to help first-generation students make the leap from their high school years to college so they can succeed in all of their endeavors.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes204RJ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKachina EdmistenThis scholarship aims to honor the life of RJ by supporting students in Arkansas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes205Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes206Steve’s Drive Scholarship
Funded byItcelina HarmonThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore more opportunities after high school.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes207Susan Simon Leadership Award
Funded byElaine WatkinsThis scholarship aims to honor Susan Simon’s legacy of leadership by supporting the next generation of graduating students who plan to continue their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes208Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes209Pamela Burlingame Memorial Scholarship for Dance/Theater
Funded byBurlingameThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Pamela Burlingame by supporting students who are dedicated to the arts.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh School210