[Page 9] The 300 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Scott A. Ross by supporting the next generation of automobile technicians.

This scholarship seeks to support high school and undergraduate students who intend to spend their careers helping other people.

This scholarship seeks to support student golfers who need financial assistance to further their educational goals.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Susie Elizabeth by supporting students with special needs as they pursue their goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Lou Marchello by supporting students in his town as they prepare to attend college.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Norman Brooks by supporting students who share his talent for hands-on, diligent work.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.

This scholarship supports Minnesota high school seniors and undergraduate students who participate in swimming, diving, and/or synchronized swimming.

This scholarship supports one high school senior with an interest in photography who plans to pursue it as part of their future.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.

In memory of Evan James Vaillancourt, an Army Combat Medic, this scholarship supports high school seniors with a 3.5+ GPA pursuing a nursing degree who have community service or volunteering experience.

This scholarship honors Marvin Bozarth by supporting high school students and current trade school students pursuing a career in the transportation or automotive industry.

This scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduates from Memphis or Shelby County, TN who hold at least a 2.5 GPA and are pursuing an education-related major or career.

This 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.

This merit-based scholarship supports high school students and current undergraduates (ages 13-20) with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteering experience who plan to pursue a four-year degree and have demonstrated significant social impact in their communities.

This scholarship honors Maureen C. Pace by supporting New York high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate nursing students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship supports undergraduate, graduate, and trade school students who are military veterans, military spouses, or children of military veterans and have been affected by military service-related PTSD.

This scholarship supports North Carolina female high school juniors and seniors with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteer or non-profit experience who demonstrate perseverance and a passion for community involvement.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can reduce or eliminate their college debt.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bridgette Rochelle Horn by supporting students who share her calling to help others.

The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.

This scholarship helps Georgia high school seniors and undergraduate students — with preference for those in Atlanta — pursue higher education and their dream careers.

This 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.