[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in May 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.Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 22, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes31Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.Amount$500Deadline:May 25, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32Strong Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Funded byLeaders ScholarshipsThis 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$1,000Deadline:May 26, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes33Scott A. Ross Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Funded byRossThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Scott A. Ross by supporting the next generation of automobile technicians.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Tawkify Meaningful Connections Scholarship
Funded byTawkify, Inc.This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who understand and champion human connection as they pursue higher education.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35Dental Hygiene Basics Bachelor's Completion Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers while uplifting motivated professionals who are committed to growth, service, and leadership.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes36Sgt. Albert Dono Ware Memorial Scholarship
Funded byUnited African OrganizationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship
Funded byDeborah StevensThis scholarship seeks to support nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in pediatric nursing.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38Heather Brown Sports Information Scholarship
Funded byHodgson and Brown FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Heather Brown by supporting students who share her interest in sports information.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes39Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Amount$8,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes40Salt Lick on Salt Creek Dream Big Scholarship
Funded bySalt Lick on Salt Creek, LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who dream big and are passionate about their creativity and future careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes41Enders Scholarship
Funded byShaun EndersThis 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$7,500Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes42Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. Christian Values Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pastor Thomas Rorie Jr. by supporting students who share his strong sense of faith.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes43Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship
Funded byScoreNavigator IncThis scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Best 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes47ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes49Catholic 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50200 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 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes51Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes53Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes55Best 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57300 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes58100 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:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes59400 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 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes60
