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

Updated: October 19, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Between schoolwork, sports, and everything else, applying for scholarships isn’t easy. At Bold.org, we’ve gathered the top scholarships for high school students — ranked by amount, deadlines, and eligibility — all in one place.

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  1. Joan Free Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howe and Linn Families
    Open to BIPOC high school students at Star City, Dumas, or McGehee High School in Arkansas.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    241
  2. Nance Family Purpose Finders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Live Life With Purpose International
    Open to low-income high school students at Sheffield High School in Alabama.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    242
  3. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    Open to Ohio high school seniors with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    243
  4. Marie Humphries Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Humphries
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing careers in education or teaching.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    244
  5. Holly Springs Direct Primary Care Health Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Holly Springs Direct Primary Care
    Open to North Carolina high school seniors at Apex High School, Apex Friendship High School, Holly Springs High School, Cary High School, Green Level High School, Middle Creek High School, Millbrook High School, or Fuquay-Varina High School who plan to pursue healthcare.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    245
  6. Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edward Pellegri
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in Massachusetts or Connecticut pursuing nursing or teaching.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    246
  7. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Matt Dille

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    Open to seniors at Souderton Area High School in Pennsylvania.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    247
  8. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    Open to seniors at Dripping Springs High School in Texas.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    248
  9. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Adam Walton

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    Open to North Penn High School seniors in Pennsylvania.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    249
  10. Frank Vail Music Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vail Family
    Open to Michigan high school seniors planning to major in music.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    250
  11. Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten

    Funded by
    The Peyton Heart Project
    Open to high school seniors in Sumter County, Florida.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    251
  12. William Lacy Phillips Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Phillips
    Open to high school seniors in North Carolina or South Carolina.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 17, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    252
  13. Colonel JC Broome Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diana Kinkade
    This scholarship honors the memory of Colonel JC Broome by supporting Mississippi high school seniors who participate in JROTC and have a GPA of at least 2.8.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    253
  14. Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Zachary Boettcher
    Open to Minnesota high school seniors interested in civil service careers.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    254
  15. Susan Simon Leadership Award

    Funded by
    Elaine Watkins
    Open to high school seniors at Sedona Red Rock High School in Arizona.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    255
  16. Lexi Nicole Olvera Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Olvera
    Open to Texas high school seniors planning to study nursing.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    256
  17. Tim Williams Automotive Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Greg Williams
    Open to high school, college, graduate, and trade school students pursuing careers in auto repair.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 21, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    257
  18. Vivian Srouji Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Srouji Family
    Open to high school seniors at San Ramon Valley High School in California who are interested in attending UCLA or UC Berkeley.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 21, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    258
  19. Edward A. Boudjouk Skilled Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boudjouk Family
    Open to seniors at the Academy of Building Industries in Arizona.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 21, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    259
  20. Liam O'Connor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timothy France-Kelly
    Open to high school seniors in Howard County, Maryland, with a passion for music and the arts.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 22, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    260
  21. Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    Open to low-income high school juniors and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    261
  22. Jane Meredith Daugherty Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leah Daugherty
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jane Meredith Daugherty by supporting students from Aptos High who are preparing to graduate and pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    262
  23. Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joran Family
    Open to bachelor's and master's students studying psychology or social work with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    263
  24. John Greiner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Greiner Family
    Open to high school seniors in Onondaga County, New York, pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    264
  25. Susie Elizabeth Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susie Elizabeth
    Open to students in California or Hawaii pursuing careers in education, special education, therapy, behavioral science, or mental health.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    265
  26. Scott A. Ross Memorial Automotive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ross Family
    Open to high school, college, trade school, and graduate students pursuing automotive technology or repair.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    266
  27. Robert F. Lawson Fund for Careers that Care

    Funded by
    Lance Lawson
    Open to low-income high school seniors and college students pursuing healthcare, social work, government, or education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    267
  28. Skybrook Men's Golf Association Scholarship

    Funded by
    Skybrook Golf MGA
    Open to high school golfers in North Carolina with financial need.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 27, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    268
  29. Lou Marchello Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marchello
    Open to high school seniors at Polson High School in Montana.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 29, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    269
  30. Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schultze family
    Open to New York high school students and graduates, and trade school or college students, pursuing HVAC.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    270