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

Updated: April 27, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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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  1. Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Small
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Kathy Small by supporting students who share her love for education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    31
  2. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    This merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    32
  3. Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Holloway Family
    This scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    33
  4. Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Laura Terbrack
    This scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 2, 20261 day left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    34
  5. Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Thomas Family, Ron & Betty
    This scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 3, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    35
  6. Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charles Boley
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.
    Amount
    $525
    Deadline:
    May 3, 20262 days left!
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    36
  7. Anderson Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charles Anderson
    This scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.
    Amount
    $143,000
    Deadline:
    May 10, 20269 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    37
  8. Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Davis
    This scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 11, 202610 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    38
  9. Norman's Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sukhanov-tran
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 13, 202612 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    39
  10. Pangeta & Ivory Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ferguson
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 202613 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    40
  11. Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bryent Smothermon
    To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 202613 days left!
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    41
  12. Selective Mutism Step Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bell Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 202613 days left!
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    42
  13. John D. Sherman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of John D. Sherman
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.
    Amount
    $12,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 202614 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    43
  14. Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lesley Holloway
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 202614 days left!
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    44
  15. DK Memorial Sports Broadcasting Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends of DK
    The community that loved DK aims to honor DK by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Sports Broadcasting or Sports Journalism.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 17, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    45
  16. Duane & Diane Whitmire Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heather McGannon
    This scholarship aims to honor the memories of Duane and Diane Whitmire by supporting the students they cared so much about.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 17, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    46
  17. Coach August and Jodi Reich Scholarship

    Funded by
    August Gabriel Reich
    This scholarship seeks to support motivated students pursuing careers in business, sales, education, or entrepreneurship.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 18, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    47
  18. Dr. Connie M. Reece Future Teacher Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nathan Allen
    This scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    48
  19. Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Dan Leahy Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor Dan Leahy’s legacy by supporting high school and community college students so they can afford higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 20, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    49
  20. Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haley burrow
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 21, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    50
  21. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 22, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    51
  22. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 25, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    52
  23. Strong Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leaders Scholarships
    This scholarship aims to support students with special needs who are pursuing their dreams of higher education so they can achieve all of their goals for the future.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 26, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    53
  24. Scott A. Ross Memorial Automotive Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ross
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Scott A. Ross by supporting the next generation of automobile technicians.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 28, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    54
  25. Tawkify Meaningful Connections Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tawkify, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who understand and champion human connection as they pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 28, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    55
  26. Dental Hygiene Basics Bachelor's Completion Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers while uplifting motivated professionals who are committed to growth, service, and leadership.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 28, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    56
  27. Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deborah Stevens
    This scholarship seeks to support nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in pediatric nursing.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    May 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    57
  28. Enders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shaun Enders
    This scholarship aims to support students who have lost a parent(s) to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    May 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    58
  29. Heather Brown Sports Information Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hodgson and Brown Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Heather Brown by supporting students who share her interest in sports information.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 29, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    59
  30. Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.
    Amount
    $8,000
    Deadline:
    May 29, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    60