[Page 2] The 210 Best Scholarships for High School Students in May 2026
Updated: May 4, 2026
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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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Funded byShaun EndersThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost a parent(s) to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship
Funded byScoreNavigator IncThis scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes321000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes35200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes36CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes37Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes41Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes42400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes49Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes50Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes53Greg Lockwood Scholarship
Funded byKen LockwoodThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.Amount$1,100Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Drake Wood Suicide Awareness Scholarship
Funded byWood LawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Drake Wood by uplifting students who have helped in some way to support suicide prevention.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded byThe O’Neal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Ethel 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$7,885Deadline:Jun 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57Reach Higher Scholarship
Funded byReach3EThis scholarship seeks to make higher education more affordable and available to motivated students so they can fulfill all of their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58DAC Rugby Scholarship
Funded byRA Beck Sports & Entertainment DAC Coaching ServicesThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who are pursuing rugby alongside their educational endeavors.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes59Andrea Claire Matason Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Matason FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a veterinary career.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 16, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60