[Page 7] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in April 2026
Updated: April 13, 2026
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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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100% free.Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes181Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship
Funded byArlett GutierrezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.Amount$2,200Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes182Sean Flynn Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean Flynn FoundationThis scholarships aims to continue Sean Flynn’s legacy of love and laughter by supporting high school students who are preparing for higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes183William "Bill" McKee Legacy Music Award
Funded byShaw Financial Group EnterpriseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William “Bill” McKee by supporting young musicians in their educational journey and encouraging excellence, leadership, and a love for music—the very values Mr. McKee instilled in his students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes184Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes185Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes186Dr. Tom Farrell Future Leaders of Maine Scholarship
Funded byThe Future Leaders of Maine FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Tom Farrell by supporting students who share his passions and skills.Amount$15,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes187Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes188Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship
Funded byMcFarlingThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes189KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
Funded byKC SandidgeThis scholarship will support one person that is interested in pursuing photography.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes190$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes191CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes192Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
Funded byD.F. Richard Energy & The Ford FamilyThis scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes193Mark Suren Melkonian Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes194Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes195Ryan T. Herich Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHerich FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ryan T. Herich by supporting students who are seeking to better understand the role of culture in shaping the world.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes196Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes197David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes198Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes199Brian J. O'Hara Memorial Scholarship
Funded byO'Hara FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian J. O'Hara by supporting students who share his passion for football.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes200Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes201Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVaillancourtThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.Amount$1,200Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes202Paula C. Collie Future Educators Scholarship
Funded byWillis CollieThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Paula C. Collie by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes203Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes204Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes205Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes206Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes207Kaylee Xiong Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of Kaylee XiongThis scholarship aims to honor Kaylee Xiong’s incredible light by supporting students who share her passion for design.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School208Wesley Beck Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeck FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Wesley Beck by supporting students who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes209Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaura TerbrackThis scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes210