[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in August 2026
Updated: July 27, 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.Central Carolina Insurance Risk Management Scholarship
Funded byCentral Carolina Insurance Agency Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to embark on careers focused on risk management.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship
Funded bySamantha ShullmanThis scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32Mattie K Peterson Higher Education Scholarship
Funded byMichael PetersonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Mattie K Peterson by supporting students who are active members of their communities.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes33Stephan L. Wolley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWolley FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes who are dedicated to achieving their athletic and academic goals.Amount$2,700Deadline:Aug 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes34Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.Amount$1,856Deadline:Aug 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes35Hilda Klinger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCarin KlingerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Hilda Klinger by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 27, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36AROC AI/ML Scholarship
Funded byAROCThis scholarship aims to narrow the gap in access to STEM education so that all students can pursue the careers of their dreams.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes37Autel Awarding Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAutel U.S.This scholarship aims to lessen the financial burden of college for hardworking and gifted students who have shown their desire to make a future for themselves in the automotive repair industry.Amount$25,000Deadline:Aug 27, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate38Aaron and Ruby Dicks Scholarship
Funded byDicks-BusseyThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Aaron and Ruby Dicks by supporting students in South Carolina who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes39Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVenkata KishoreThis scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes40Michael Bryk Memorial Grant
Funded byLogan SimpsonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michael Bryk by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.Amount$3,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes41Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics
Funded byWomen in RoboticsThis scholarship aims to honor the impact of Joanne Pransky by supporting women in robotics throughout their education.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes42Sweet Dreams Scholarship
Funded bySweet Hut Bakery and Food TerminalThis scholarship aims to support students who embody the spirit of community and hope so they can complete their education and become leaders.Amount$5,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelAny43Science and Advocacy Scholarship
Funded byAditi KishoreThis scholarship aims to recognize and support high school students who demonstrate an exceptional passion for science and a commitment to championing its value in their communities and beyond.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgKickstart your career with WayUp. This scholarship helps ambitious students turn job applications into opportunities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes451000 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 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46Bold.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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Catholic 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Surveys 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes49Best 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50300 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes51Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!Amount$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes53100 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54Shape 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes55Finance 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes56Best 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57200 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes58400 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes59Taylor 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:Aug 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes60
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