[Page 4] The 210 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

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.

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 help international students pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or trade school degree in the United States.

This scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.

This 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.

As 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.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ronald Chatters by supporting minority students who are interested in pursuing a military career.

This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes so they can overcome any challenges they face and attain success in the future.

This scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.

This 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.

This scholarship will help honor the life of Parker Holder and help support a student who is pursuing a trade.

This scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.

This scholarship supports high school and undergraduate students with volunteer or non-profit experience who are committed to giving back to their communities.

This 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.

This scholarship will support a student who has had direct or indirect experience with a chronic illness.

This scholarship will support low income students who are passionate about reading.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Gerardo Behori by supporting students who aspire to help their communities.

This scholarship seeks to bring awareness to how epilepsy affects people’s lives in order to alleviate some of the difficulties those with epilepsy face.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Amber D. Hudson Memorial by supporting students who are pursuing careers related to nutrition.

To honor the life of Dashanna K. McNeil, this scholarship to encourage those who share her commitment to healing to continue in their Nursing studies.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of safety.

This scholarship will support first generation college students who are interested in pursuing a career in business.

To honor the life and legacy of Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.

The Scott McLam Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Scott by supporting lacrosse students of all education levels to meet their educational goals.

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.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support low-income African American students in Pennsylvania.