[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in May 2026
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Senior year is busy — between classes, college applications, and graduation prep, finding time to apply for scholarships isn’t easy. To help, we’ve compiled the best scholarships for high school seniors on Bold.org. On this page, you’ll find the top scholarships for seniors, ranked by award amount, effort, deadline, and eligibility — so you can focus on winning funding for college, not searching for it.
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100% free.Josh Barkley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBarkleyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Josh Barkley by supporting students in specialized learning plans.Amount$2,350Deadline:May 21, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh School31Bio-Rad Northern California Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.Amount$22,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32Judy Fowler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFowler FamilyThis scholarship will support a student from Utah.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 16, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33Dr. John C. Cate IV STEM Scholarship
Funded byJohn CateThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. John Cate IV by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and making college more accessible for them.Amount$15,000Deadline:Apr 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes34Shepherd E. Solomon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNorthern Maryland Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove SFI, Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shepherd E. Solomon by supporting underserved students who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 21, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes35Joey DeVivo's Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMelissa WendellThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Joey DeVivo by supporting students as they pursue their academic dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 11, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36John "Sam" Collins Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySamantha CollinsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of John “Sam” Collins by supporting students who share his passions and will continue his legacy.Amount$2,275Deadline:Jun 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37Aikens Family Scholarship
Funded byAikensThis scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes38Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship
Funded byJohn C. HuledeThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.Amount$15,300Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelAny39Scott A. Ross Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byRossThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scott A. Ross by supporting students who share his love for the game of golf.Amount$800Deadline:Jun 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40Compass Scholarship
Funded byE N Hunter Family Foundation Inc.This scholarship seeks to help current college students continue their education in the face of high costs and declining support.Amount$2,050Deadline:May 13, 20264 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes41Mary Jane Chavez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavez FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mary Jane Chavez by supporting students who are committed to earning their college degrees.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes43Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 15, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCosta/ Schneider FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life, artistry, and generous spirit of Lyn Schneider by supporting students who share her passion for creative expression and her desire to bring light into the world.Amount$6,205Deadline:May 17, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45HCCP Mentoring Program Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis scholarship aims to support students from underserved communities who are entering health leadership careers across clinical care, health administration, research, and public health.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 3, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes46Catherine Hudgins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCobos FamilyThis scholarship seeks to reflect Catherine Hudgins’ love for students by lowering the cost of education so all students are able to pursue their dreams.Amount$6,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes47Memorial Scholarship for Logan Matthew Israel
Funded byCatarina DionisioThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Logan Matthew Israel by supporting students who share his passion for helping others.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 18, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Crop West Susan Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrop West Insurance Inc.This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Susan Cunningham by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes49Doris Nicole Woodhouse Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWoodhouse FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Doris Nicole Woodhouse by supporting students who are passionate about shaping the next generation of children.Amount$4,700Deadline:May 11, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Action Air Scholarship
Funded byAction Air & Electric Inc.This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the HVAC field so they can afford tuition, materials, and other expenses.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 12, 20263 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes51Ambition Scholarship "ii"
Funded byLife Empowerment MinistriesThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.Amount$525Deadline:Jun 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52Eric Faulkner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFaulkner familyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Eric Faulkner by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes53Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.Amount$1,386Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes54Kelly Mays Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMaysThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing careers in fields that reflect Kelly’s mission of advocacy, healing, and service.Amount$750Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySonjanita MooreThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$1,275Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Bridge Program Parent-Led Scholarship
Funded bySequoia WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic commitment, resilience, and financial hardship, recognizing that success is not defined by grades alone but by perseverance and growth.Amount$1,015Deadline:May 23, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57Anthony W. Paschal, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPaschalThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anthony W. Paschal by supporting students from his alma mater as they prepare to pursue higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58John C. Flynn Memorial Math Scholarship
Funded byStephen BatesThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of John C. Flynn by supporting students who share his love for math.Amount$625Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes59Vivian Srouji Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySrouji FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes60
