[Page 8] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship aims to honor Wolf Gustaveson’s kind heart, welcoming spirit, and love for cars and technology.

This scholarship supports Northwestern High School seniors in Rock Hill, South Carolina, especially those planning to pursue higher education in science or teaching.

This scholarship honors the memory of Michael James Mitrik by supporting Oklahoma high school seniors who play soccer and hold at least a 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Matthew Hoover by supporting student-athletes who are preparing to attend college.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Hector “Flicka” Alvarado by helping future students pursue their educational goals while carrying forward Flicka’s legacy.

This scholarship supports low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors in New York, helping them afford the cost of college.

This scholarship supports Putnam City High School (Oklahoma) seniors, with preference for first-generation, low-income, or single-parent-household students and those who've faced significant work/caregiving duties or other major hardship.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.

This 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.

This scholarship supports Utah public high school seniors who are passionate about speech, debate, or theater and plan to pursue a four-year degree.

This scholarship aims to support LGBTQIA+ students as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their goals of making the world a better place.

This scholarship supports graduating seniors at Montevallo High School (AL), Refugio High School (TX), or Grapevine High School (TX) who plan to pursue a two- or four-year college or vocational program to chase a "big dream" career.

This scholarship honors Jessica, a brain tumor survivor, by supporting high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are pediatric brain tumor survivors.

This scholarship supports Randolph High School seniors in Massachusetts who demonstrate leadership and involvement in their school community.

This scholarship honors Janis Higgins Gordon by supporting Franklin County, Florida high school seniors who are college-bound and plan to study education.

This scholarship supports BIPOC high school students in Arkansas who attend Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.

The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Marie Humphries by supporting students who are pursuing their education in order to become teachers.

This scholarship honors the memory of Peyton James by supporting a graduating senior at Dripping Springs High School in Texas who is passionate about raising mental health awareness.

This scholarship supports Massachusetts and Connecticut high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing nursing or teaching degrees who have overcome personal challenges.

This scholarship honors the memory of Matt Dille by supporting graduating seniors at Souderton Area High School in Pennsylvania who plan to attend college and make a difference in the field of mental health.

This scholarship honors Adam Walton by supporting North Penn High School (PA) seniors who have battled their own mental health struggles, want to promote mental health awareness, or hope to pursue a career in mental health.

This scholarship honors the memory of Cary Patten by supporting high school seniors in Sumter County, Florida who are passionate about raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.

This scholarship honors the musical legacy of Frank Vail by supporting Michigan high school seniors who plan to major in music.

This scholarship seeks to award the most improved student who may not have started out with the highest GPA but who has put in the work to make progress.

This scholarship honors Susan Simon's legacy of leadership by supporting graduating seniors at Sedona Red Rock High School in Arizona who plan to continue their education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and hopes of Lexi Nicole Olvera by supporting students who will carry on her legacy.

The scholarship seeks to support students who are eager to enter the auto repair industry who require financial aid for further education.