[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 byLas Vegas Breast Cancer WarriorsThis scholarship seeks to support students whose families have been affected by breast cancer and the high costs of treatment.Amount$9,500Deadline:Apr 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Joey 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32John "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 minutes33Aikens 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 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, 20268 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, 20263 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, 202610 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$6,205Deadline:May 17, 202612 days left!Education 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, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43Memorial 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, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Doris 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Action 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, 20267 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes46Ambition 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 minutes47Big 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, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Kelly 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 minutes49Anita 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 minutes50Bridge 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51Phillip 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 minutes52Anthony 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 minutes53Eric 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 minutes54Serve Greater Scholarship
Funded byLindsay BatesThis scholarship seeks to honor Ivadell Vernon by supporting students who share her passion for going above and beyond in the name of service.Amount$750Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55John 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, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes57Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes58Ethan Joner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEthan Joner Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan Jones by supporting students who are pillars of their community.Amount$27,000Deadline:May 6, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Z Creativity Scholarship
Funded byZeiders American Dream TheaterThis scholarship aims to honor the spirit of creativity and artistic excellence at the heart of the mission of Zeiders American Dream Theater.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
