[Page 8] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in February 2026
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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 minutes211Rio 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 minutes212Gomez 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 minutes213RJ 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 minutes214Overcoming 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 minutes215Kerry 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 minutes216Eric 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 minutes217Susan 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 minutes218Pamela 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 School219Deborah 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 minutes220Steve’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 minutes221Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHamilton FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who will pursue careers as teachers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes222Nance Family Purpose Finders Scholarship
Funded byLive Life With Purpose InternationalThis scholarship aims to support students who are from financially limited backgrounds so they can afford to pursue higher education.Amount$1,585Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes223Katherine Walter Scholarship for Cultural Understanding
Funded byKatherine WalterThis scholarship seeks to spotlight anthropology as a viable and impactful career path, encouraging high school students to explore courses like social and cultural anthropology.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes224Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes225Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes226Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Matt Dille
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Matt Dille by supporting students preparing to attend college and make a difference in the field of mental health.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes227Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Amount$25,250Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes228Nasser Seconi Scholarship Fund
Funded byDarrick SeconiThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Nasser Seconi by supporting students who share his love of soccer and his passion for helping others.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes229Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes230Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes231Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes232Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes233Paws for Progress Scholarship
Funded byLittle Landmines Pet Waste RemovalThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals and making a difference in their fields.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes234Janet L. Wagner High School Student Scholarship
Funded byWagner Family (Janet L Wagner)This scholarship aims to support African-American students who are passionate about pursuing higher education after finishing high school.Amount$1,200Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes235Divers Women Scholarship
Funded byDiversThis scholarship will support mothers pursuing healthcare degrees in either a community, trade school or 4 year college.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes236Playmakers Nashville x INSBANK Scholarship
Funded byPlaymakers NashvilleThis scholarship aims to support women who are preparing to pursue higher education and embark on careers in sports.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes237Brenda Baker Legacy Scholarship
Funded byApril Baker-BellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Brenda Baker by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and encouraging them to engage in Black history.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes238Lane Nicholls Trueblood Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTrueblood FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lane Nicholls Trueblood by uplifting students who are devoted both to their studies and to the needs of others.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes239Hester Richardson Powell Memorial Service Scholarship
Funded byAngela R. PowellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hester Richardson Powell by supporting students who share her spirit of love and service.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes240
