[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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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, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31John "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 minutes32Aikens 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 minutes33Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLowe FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.Amount$1,798Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes34Hulede 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 LevelAny35Scott 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 minutes36Compass 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, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37Mary 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 minutes38Jack 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39Kristen 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, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40Lyn 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$6,105Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41HCCP 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 minutes42Catherine 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43Doris 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$4,640Deadline:May 11, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Stan Moran Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStanley Moran JrThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes who demonstrate commitment, perseverance, and a love for running—qualities Stan embodied throughout his life and career.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Lawndale High Alumni Scholarship
Funded byLawndale High Alumni Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to support students preparing to graduate from Lawndale High School so they can embark on their college journeys and achieve success in their careers.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Dave Russell Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades
Funded byRussell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dave Russell by supporting students who are pursuing the skilled trades.Amount$3,550Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes47Action 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, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes48Ambition 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 minutes49Memorial 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$2,000Deadline:May 18, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Big 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51Kelly 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 minutes52Anita 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 minutes53Rio Rico High School First-Generation Student Scholarship
Funded byMarco AldazThis scholarship aims to help first-generation students make the leap from their high school years to college so they can succeed in all of their endeavors.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes54Phillip Morales Memorial Art Scholarship
Funded byMorales FamilyThis scholarship honors the passion of Phillip Morales by supporting students from his hometown who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment to the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55Anthony 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 minutes56Eric 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$1,000Deadline:Jul 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57John 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 5, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58Kevin David Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools
Funded byKevin DavidThis scholarship seeks to support students who have received special education services and are devoted to continuing their education.Amount$3,025Deadline:May 3, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Bridge 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$515Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
