[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026
Updated: October 5, 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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Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31
Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32
100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33
Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes34
Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35
300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes36
Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes37
Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38
NSHSS Student Appreciation Giveaway
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to take the next step in their education so they can build a better future.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39
WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgKickstart your career with WayUp. Open to undergraduate and graduate students at eligible schools and majors, graduating in 2026 or later.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes40
Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes41
Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes42
$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe 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.Amount$25,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43
500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes44
John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$6,000Deadline:Nov 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes45
Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes46
Heron Wolf Commercial Real Estate Scholarship
Funded byHeron Wolf StaffingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in real estate and making a difference through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 9, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47
Charles E. Nettles Continued Education Scholarship
Funded byAmoni PerrymanThis scholarship aims to make higher education more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about expanding their minds.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes48
James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcCormackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.Amount$1,225Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49
Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.Amount$1,500Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes50
Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsThis scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51
Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehThis 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes52
DMV Future Builders Scholarship
Funded byOriginals 3D PrintsThis scholarship aims to support builders, problem-solvers, and future leaders who are actively working to make a difference rather than simply talking about it.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53
Gabe J. Maletta Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health
Funded byRichard StoeckelThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Gabe J. Maletta by supporting students who are focusing on the mental health field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes54
Grace In Action Scholarship
Funded byGrace In Action Mission Inc.This scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrant high school juniors and seniors who are involved in their church.Amount$3,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55
HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship
Funded byOriginals 3D PrintsThis scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56
Faithful Leaders Scholarship
Funded byAyokunnumi OluwakuyideThis 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes57
From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes58
Fieldwork Support Scholarship
Funded byTriston BatchelorThis 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.Amount$750Deadline:Nov 27, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes59
John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship
Funded byDouglas HortonThis scholarship honors the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton and supports underrepresented minority or first-generation students in North Carolina who have experience working with children or volunteering with nonprofit organizations and are pursuing a degree in health or physical education.Amount$2,100Deadline:Nov 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60