[Page 8] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in August 2026
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100% free.Susie Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySusie ElizabethThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Susie Elizabeth by supporting students with special needs as they pursue their goals.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 27, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes211John Greiner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGreiner FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Greiner by keeping his legacy alive and encouraging students to earn as much education as they desire.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 27, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes212Scott A. Ross Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byRoss FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Scott A. Ross by supporting the next generation of automobile technicians.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 27, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes213Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarchelloThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes214Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLowe FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes215Kenneth 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$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes216Glenda 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$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes217Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaDonna MitchellThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes218Jillian 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:May 11, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes219Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBryent SmothermonTo honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 14, 2027Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes220Ruthie Brown Scholarship
Funded byLee Porscha MooreThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can reduce or eliminate their college debt.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 19, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes221Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHaley burrowThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 20, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes222Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.Amount$500Deadline:May 24, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes223MSGT & DET Bridgette Rochelle Horn Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPam YoungerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bridgette Rochelle Horn by supporting students who share her calling to help others.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 24, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes224Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship
Funded byChris F FishThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.Amount$1,600Deadline:May 26, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes225Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeretta FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students in San Diego County or Nevada County, California.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 30, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes226Harold Lee Treadway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTreadwayThis scholarship seeks to support students who will carry forward Harold Lee Treadway’s values in their own journeys and honor his legacy of Christian love, resilience, and compassion.Amount$500Deadline:May 30, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes227In Loving Memory of Dr. Personett Pure Love of Animals and Learning Scholarship
Funded byKibbler Family and Caring CommunityThis scholarship aims to honor the memory and passion of Dr. Personett by supporting students who share her calling to work with animals.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes228Elijah's Helping Hand Scholarship Award
Funded bySheehanThis scholarship will support a student who has been impacted by LGBTQIA+ experiences or mental health challenges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 13, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes229Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byDr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.Amount$1,065Deadline:Jun 14, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes230McCusker Family Scholarship
Funded byMcCuskerThis scholarship seeks to support students in Georgia who are interested in pursuing careers in social work.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 16, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes231Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund
Funded byCyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 11, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes232Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.Amount$10,000Deadline:Oct 26, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes233Richard P. Mullen Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohn BaptistaThis scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Richard P. Mullen by supporting students following his footsteps and pursuing engineering.Amount$13,585Deadline:Nov 15, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner234Austin Kramer Music Scholarship
Funded byAustin KramerMy scholarship is to empower music lovers! Pick a song that best motivates you. Tell me why. Then curate a playlist (YT or Soundcloud) to continue your story. This is your narrative!Amount$3,265Deadline:Jan 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner235Essenmacher Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRebecca MasonThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jeff Essenmacher by supporting students who have been impacted by foster care.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jan 31, 2024Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners236Marcus Yates Giving A Care Scholarship
Funded byMarcus YatesThis scholarship exists to support one person with a sincere passion for music.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner237Growing with Gabby Scholarship
Funded byGabriella CarterThis scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.Amount$5,075Deadline:Jan 31, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners238Reese McGee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPayton McGeeThis scholarship seeks to honor the young life of Reese McGee by supporting students with epilepsy as they pursue their educational goals.Amount$3,027Deadline:Aug 17, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner239Amplify Continuous Learning Grant
Funded bySteph SmithThe Amplify Continuous Learning Grant exists to encourage and support determined, impactful, and bold students to continue their love for education and seek the most out of their education.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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