[Page 7] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship seeks to support students who are multifaceted and committed to both STEM and the arts.

This scholarship honors Grady Reese by supporting Lakeville North High School seniors in Minnesota as they pursue photography and continue on to college or trade school.

This 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.

In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deidra L. Watson by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Adam Montes by supporting underrepresented students on the road to higher education.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and support students who are already making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future.

This scholarship honors Dr. Noelle Olson by supporting female-identifying seniors at Big Lake High School in Minnesota who plan to pursue a four-year STEM degree.

This scholarship honors Sarah E. Nardandrea by supporting Volusia County, Florida high school seniors who plan to pursue a major or career in the arts.

This scholarship aims to support kids who want to go to college but don’t have the financial resources they need in order to do so.

This scholarship aims to offer financial assistance to aspiring innovators of color in order to build a more innovative future in STEM shaped by individuals from all walks of life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.

Honoring Jonathan Bell, this scholarship supports Charles H. Milby High School seniors in Houston, Texas with a 2.5 GPA or higher who plan to pursue education, science, sociology, or psychology at a two- or four-year college.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian J. O'Hara by supporting students who share his passion for football.

The Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship supports Georgia high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who plan to pursue trade school education.

This scholarship honors Gilbert Tonkin by supporting Humboldt County, California high school seniors preparing to attend college or trade school.

This scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to support civic-minded high school seniors in New Jersey who are active participants in their schools and communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sammy Meckley by supporting students in Maryland who are involved in extracurricular activities.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.

This scholarship honors the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting graduating high school seniors at Montgomery High School, Lake Creek High School, or Conroe High School in Texas as they prepare for college.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.

By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.

This scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.

This scholarship honors Patrick B. Moore by supporting Virginia high school juniors and seniors preparing to transition from high school to college.

This scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.

This scholarship supports Merrill Senior High School (Merrill, WI) seniors planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study education, pharmacy, business, or journalism.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.

This scholarship honors the memory of Anderson Goode by supporting Kentucky high school seniors in Lincoln or Boyle County.