[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in April 2026
Updated: April 6, 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.Desiree 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, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Catalyst 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, 20265 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes32Virginia 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, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes33Simon 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Haiti 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes35Tardus 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes36Arlin Diaz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDiazThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Arlin Diaz by continuing her legacy of courage and compassion in supporting the aspirations of students with epilepsy.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 14, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes37Falio 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, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Erase.com Scholarship
Funded byErase.comThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their educational goals in the legal field in order to make a difference.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes39For the One Scholarship
Funded byA Walk for the OneThis scholarship seeks to support young adults who have aged out of foster care so they can afford to invest in themselves and pursue their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 18, 202610 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40Catherine Jirak Scholarship
Funded byThe Brydon GroupThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 18, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes41Joan Free Thompson Scholarship
Funded byHowe and Linn FamiliesThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school student in Arkansas who attends Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 20, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42Stony Creek Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Funded byStony Creek Chamber of CommerceThis scholarship seeks to support residents of Stony Creek by supporting students who are pursuing their academic goals.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 20, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43Native Heritage Scholarship
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship aims to support students of Native American descent so they can overcome the hurdles they face as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes44Burke Brown Scholarship
Funded byJeffrey BrownThis scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Lexi Nicole Olvera Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott OlveraThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and hopes of Lexi Nicole Olvera by supporting students who will carry on her legacy.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Resilient Scholar Award
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes47Strength in Adversity Scholarship
Funded byLana ChouThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been through the foster system but are committed to continuing their education and overcoming the obstacles they’ve faced.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes48ADP Scholarship
Funded byPruitt FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 23, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes49Randy 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:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Spark the Change Scholarship
Funded byAngela SkaradaThis scholarship seeks to uplift young students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and need a little help taking the next step.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51"The Math Gift" Scholarship for High School Students
Funded byTampa Bay Test Prep - The Math GiftThis scholarship seeks to support students who believe in the message that math is important for everyone to know.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJoran FamilyThis scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53Dynamic Edge Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byDynamic Edge, Inc.This scholarship will be given to two women (one in Michigan and one in Tennessee) who plan to pursue degrees or certifications in STEM.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Big Picture Scholarship
Funded byCynthia HoThe Big Picture Scholarship will support students driven to pursue higher education with a quest to expand their knowledge.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55Dream BIG, Rise HIGHER Scholarship
Funded byBlueHill REI LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes56Wisconsin Gymnastics Scholarship
Funded byCraig SchmittThis scholarship seeks to support female athletes so they can get the recognition they deserve and achieve their goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57Beverly J. Patterson Scholarship
Funded byPatterson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Beverly J. Patterson by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes58Lippey Family Scholarship
Funded byLippey CompanyThis scholarship seeks to support students with learning differences or other challenges who may have difficulty in the academic world.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes59Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes60