[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in April 2026
Updated: April 6, 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.Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchwinkendorf FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.Amount$5,385Deadline:Apr 18, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Josh 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School32Captain Jeffrey McFetridge USN (Ret) Scholarship
Funded byJRM and Sons Consulting LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about conservation and sustainability so they can afford to achieve their educational goals.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 15, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes33Bio-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 minutes34Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35Judy Fowler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFowler FamilyThis scholarship will support a student from Utah.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySharon McGregorThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 10, 20262 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37Matthew S. Greene Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byFriends of MattThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Matthew S. Greene by supporting students who share his core values.Amount$3,115Deadline:Apr 16, 20268 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Aikens 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 minutes39Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZachary BoettcherThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service.Amount$5,500Deadline:Apr 22, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40Joseph 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 minutes41Hulede 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 LevelAny42Scott 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 minutes43S.O.P.H.I.E Scholarship
Funded bySophie's Mart LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to serving others and making their communities better one day at a time.Amount$1,790Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Compass 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes45Gene C McCombs Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGene C McCombs FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gene C McCombs by supporting students who are passionate about speech, debate, or theater.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 14, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 15, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes47Mary 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 minutes48Jack 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 SchoolTakes minutes49Mema and Papa Scholarship
Funded byThe Cheetah FundThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.Amount$600Deadline:Apr 12, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Kristen 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51John "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$2,025Deadline:Jun 19, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes52Lyn 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$5,905Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes53Colton Frahm Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDeans FamilyIn honor of Colton Frahm, this scholarship aims to empower individuals to consider and enter the trades, jumpstarting their own careers and, hopefully in the future, enabling them to become small business owners of their own trade companies.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 14, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Skylar's Hope Scholarship
Funded bySkylar's HopeThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Skylar Holly by supporting students who share his passion for helping others and making the world safer.Amount$755Deadline:Apr 21, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55Heart of Service Scholarship – In Memory of Officer Katelyn Tully
Funded byConor ClarkThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible career and life of Katelyn Tully by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 15, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Dave 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 minutes57Action 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes58Lawndale 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$2,400Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Ambition 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 minutes60
