[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

Kickstart your career with WayUp. Open to undergraduate and graduate students at eligible schools and majors, graduating in 2026 or later.

This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to take the next step in their education so they can build a better future.

This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!

This scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.

The 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.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.

This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in real estate and making a difference through their careers.

This scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.

This scholarship aims to support builders, problem-solvers, and future leaders who are actively working to make a difference rather than simply talking about it.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Gabe J. Maletta by supporting students who are focusing on the mental health field.

This scholarship honors the memory of Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh by supporting Illinois undergraduate students pursuing nursing degrees who share her passion for learning and helping others.

This scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrant high school juniors and seniors who are involved in their church.

This scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.

This scholarship supports Black/African American undergraduate students (freshmen–junior) at the University of Notre Dame pursuing business fields like accounting, finance, economics, business analytics, management, or marketing.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.

This scholarship supports Panola College associate-degree students in Texas entering their final semester of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, helping cover living and transportation costs during the unpaid clinical fieldwork rotation.