[Page 3] The 210 Best Scholarships for High School Students in January 2026
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100% free.Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMaxwell / GraceThis scholarship seeks to support financially underprivileged students of faith who are pursuing higher education at a college or university.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes62Randy King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNot Your Average Bear FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.Amount$50,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes63J.D. Currin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames RouthThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of J.D. Currin by supporting students at Eastern Randolph High School or Providence Grove High School who are preparing to leave high school and begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes64Alex Haro Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTa’lor SandulThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Alex Haro by supporting students from his school as they prepare to pursue college.Amount$800Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes65A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes66American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes67Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Trueba FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes69Jean Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJerry Hawkins and his BrothersThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jean Ryan by supporting students at her school as they prepare to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes70Jillian 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:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Environmental Kindness Scholarship
Funded byMelissa MyersThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 3, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes72Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes73RJ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKachina EdmistenThis scholarship aims to honor the life of RJ by supporting students in Arkansas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes74Tandy Law Firm Scholarship
Funded byTandy Law Firm LLCThis scholarship aims to support aspiring lawyers who are committed to making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes75Breeze Sports Scholarship
Funded byPacific Coast Medical Billing & CodingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about sports and are committed to building a future in the industry.Amount$1,500Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes76Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes77Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes78Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHamilton FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who will pursue careers as teachers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes79Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes80Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Amount$25,250Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes81Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes82Desiree Jeana Wapples Scholarship for Young Women
Funded byAlbert WapplesThis scholarship aims to support female high school students in Hampton, Virginia so they can be financially prepared for college.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes83Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices
Funded byPenrose Press, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support a student who is passionate about telling lesser-known stories and has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes84Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKissane FamilyThis scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes85Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship
Funded byHodgdon FamilyThis scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes86Simon Strong Scholarship
Funded byHumphreyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Simon M. Humphrey by supporting underrepresented students along their educational journey.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 14, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes87Tardus Beach Volleyball Scholarship
Funded byTardus Wealth StrategiesThis scholarship aims to bridge the gap between high school and college so that beach volleyball players can continue to thrive in their athletic pursuits.Amount$20,000Deadline:Apr 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes88Falio Leyba Scholarship
Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes89Gustavo Ortiz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOrtiz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.Amount$2,700Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes90
