[Page 8] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in January 2026
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100% free.Randy King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNot Your Average Bear FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.Amount$50,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes211Alex Haro Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTa’lor SandulThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Alex Haro by supporting students from his school as they prepare to pursue college.Amount$800Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes212J.D. Currin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames RouthThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of J.D. Currin by supporting students at Eastern Randolph High School or Providence Grove High School who are preparing to leave high school and begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes213Mary Alice Kramer Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Funded byLiane FoerderThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Mary Alice Kramer by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes214Light up a Room like Maddy Scholarship
Funded byZale FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Madison Zale by supporting students who are facing adversity and bravely pushing on.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes215Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Adam Walton
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to continue Adam Walton’s legacy by helping deserving students who are passionate about mental health awareness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes216Peyton 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 minutes217Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLewis FamilyThis 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes218Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.Amount$754Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes219Jean Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJerry Hawkins and his BrothersThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jean Ryan by supporting students at her school as they prepare to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes220Matthew Hoover Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew Hoover FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Matthew Hoover by supporting student-athletes who are preparing to attend college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes221Sammy Meckley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMeckleyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sammy Meckley by supporting students in Maryland who are involved in extracurricular activities.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes222American 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 minutes223Best Greens Powder Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLive it UpIn recognition of the burden higher education can place on military families, this scholarship seeks to give back to these dedicated families to honor their sacrifices.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes224Peyton 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 minutes225Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott Crockett Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes226Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byErin RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes227Nicholas Hamlin Tennis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNicholas HamlinThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Nick Hamlin by supporting students who play tennis.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes228Redefining Victory Scholarship
Funded byChris & Mary CarnduffBy embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.Amount$20,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes229My 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 minutes230Lori Nethaway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacey SprenkelThis scholarship will support a female high school senior in California.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes231J.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 minutes232Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Trueba FamilyThis 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.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes233Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda MitchellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes234Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes235Spaghetti 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 minutes236Environmental 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 minutes237George 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 minutes238Susan 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 minutes239Coach 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 minutes240
