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[Page 3] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

Updated: October 26, 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. Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Respert
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing medicine, medical research, neuroscience, or psychology.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    61
  2. How She Works Scholarship for Women's Education

    Funded by
    Rachel Jaffe
    Open to female-identifying undergraduate students at two- and four-year colleges.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 17, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    62
  3. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry
    Open to first-generation, low-income female high school and undergraduate students in California, Oregon, or Washington studying the humanities.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    63
  4. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    Open to four-year college juniors and seniors with a 3.75 GPA or higher who plan to attend law school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    64
  5. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    Open to female international high school and undergraduate students studying in the U.S.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    65
  6. Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    Open to undergraduate students studying psychology, social work, or a related social science.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    66
  7. Stephen LeCornu Routh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    Open to Tennessee high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing engineering.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    67
  8. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing fire science or EMS.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    68
  9. David Goodnight Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Goodnight
    Open to undergraduate students at four-year colleges studying or pursuing careers in engineering.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 3, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    69
  10. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family
    Open to first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and college freshmen in California.
    Amount
    $6,100
    Deadline:
    Jan 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    70
  11. Dave Cross Design Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Cross
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing graphic design, media arts, digital design, or photography.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jan 15, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    71
  12. Snap EmpowHER Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to female-identifying high school seniors and first-year college students.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    72
  13. SnapWell Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing business, finance, healthcare, technology, or skilled trades.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    73
  14. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    Open to undergraduate nursing students in associate or bachelor's degree programs.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    74
  15. Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daelyn Chaney
    Open to first-generation high school and college students in Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia pursuing STEM careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    75
  16. Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

    Funded by
    Pierson Family
    Open to low-income international high school and undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 27, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    76
  17. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    Open to young women at Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania who plan to study business.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    77
  18. Future University of Hawaii Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lasar Hurd-McCabe
    Open to Aiea High School or Pearl City High School seniors in Hawaii planning to attend the University of Hawaii.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 8, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    78
  19. Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harpster Family
    Open to first-generation high school seniors and undergraduates studying to become teachers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 10, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    79
  20. Joseph A. Venuti Marine Science & Conservation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boston Reefers Society
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students pursuing marine science with a focus on reef conservation.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 12, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    80
  21. Robert N. Highfield Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robert Highfield Family
    Open to high school students at Washington Court House City Schools or Miami Trace High School in Ohio.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    81
  22. Maurice Geyen STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    ViZion360
    Open to African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing STEM with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    82
  23. Jessie Koci Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship

    Funded by
    Koci Family
    Open to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing business or entrepreneurship.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 20, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    83
  24. Built to Serve Scholarship

    Funded by
    Evans Construction Inc
    Open to Christian students at West Point High School or New Kent High School in Virginia.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    84
  25. Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change

    Funded by
    Rape Incest Survivor Empowerment United Project
    Open to students in Missouri pursuing social work or a related field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    85
  26. Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library
    Open to college, trade school, and graduate students who collect stamps.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    86
  27. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    Open to Colorado high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    87
  28. Eden Alaine Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Forner
    Open to high school, college, and graduate students who have lost an immediate family member.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    88
  29. Daniel Sackett Memorial Award

    Funded by
    Miles-Sackett Family
    Open to students at Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alonzo Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School in Illinois.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    89
  30. Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stitt
    Open to high school and undergraduate students with financial need in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington pursuing aerospace.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 10, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    90