[Page 4] 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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100% free.Jared 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$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes91Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity
Funded byWagner and YoungThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:May 13, 2027Education LevelAnyTakes minutes92Growing with Gabby Scholarship
Funded byGabriella CarterThis scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.Amount$5,075Deadline:Jan 31, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners93Heather Payne Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean MancillasThis scholarship seeks to show support for those who have lost a sibling to suicide in order to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and the ways of persevering through loss.Amount$3,125Deadline:Jul 26, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner94@normandiealise #GenWealth Scholarship
Funded byNormandie CormierAs a way to help another student and make college more feasible, the #GenerationalWealth Scholarship serves to help ambitious students who plan to improve their lives through education.Amount$850Deadline:May 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner95Show your Mettle - Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byConnie OzmerThis scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing degrees and careers in IT or STEM so they have the necessary resources to achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner96SFC Ronald Chatters - Triple Nickel - Second to None Scholarship
Funded byKathryn ChattersThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 5, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners97Nickels Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byAJ & CKR, LLC dba Nickels StoreThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.Amount$1,500Deadline:Mar 3, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners98Michael J. Burns Military Children Scholarship
Funded byJason BurnsThis scholarship aims to honor Michael J. Burns’ legacy of giving by supporting students from military families who need financial assistance to pursue their educational goals.Amount$1,200Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner99Annika Clarisse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEyzaguirre Transgender Youth Education FundThis scholarship aims to honor Cesar’s life by supporting transgender students who are pursuing higher education despite the obstacles they are facing.Amount$1,200Deadline:Jun 29, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner100Parker Holder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarmella HolmesThis scholarship will help honor the life of Parker Holder and help support a student who is pursuing a trade.Amount$2,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners101Larry D Parker Sr.’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byParker FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.Amount$1,700Deadline:Oct 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners102Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship
Funded byRobbie and Ginger MartinThis scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners103Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavezThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners104Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDonna DavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.Amount$2,500Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners105Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting women who share Harriett’s devotion to service.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 4, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners106Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLiving Chronic FaithThis scholarship will support a student who has had direct or indirect experience with a chronic illness.Amount$630Deadline:Nov 7, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner107Olivia Woods Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAngela DarlingThis scholarship will support low income students who are passionate about reading.Amount$1,050Deadline:Mar 1, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner108Gerardo Behori Dream Scholarship
Funded byMadina and Marco BehoriThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.Amount$3,660Deadline:Mar 30, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner109Maddison Frye Scholarship
Funded byJasmine ChristensenThis scholarship seeks to bring awareness to how epilepsy affects people’s lives in order to alleviate some of the difficulties those with epilepsy face.Amount$520Deadline:Oct 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner110Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship
Funded byCalibration Group, Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of safety.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 4, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners111First in Business Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFirst in Business FoundationThis scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.Amount$1,045Deadline:Feb 1, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner112Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJesus PerezThis scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.Amount$1,200Deadline:Oct 25, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner113Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners114Scott McLam Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohn GerliThe Scott McLam Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Scott by supporting lacrosse students of all education levels to meet their educational goals.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jun 10, 2023Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners115Willie Mae Rawls Scholarship
Funded byFreddie L Brown Jr.This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Mae Rawls by supporting students pursuing an education at an HBCU who plan to make a positive impact on the world through their studies and future career goals.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 16, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners116Ryan 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$10,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner117Gary Robert Schloss Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLes NeidichThis scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.Amount$15,000Deadline:Jun 7, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners118Austin Hays Scholarship 2022
Funded byAustin HaysThis scholarship seeks to lend a helping hand to students in the state of Maryland so they have the resources necessary to pursue higher education.Amount$20,450Deadline:Aug 28, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner119Gail Lynne Huber S.T.E.M. Scholarship
Funded byHuber FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gail Lynne Huber by supporting students who share her passion for STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes120
