[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in May 2026
Updated: May 28, 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 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 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 minutes32Nagle Jackson Liberal Arts and Theatre Award
Funded byJackson-Morton FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Nagle Jackson by supporting students who share his calling to theatre.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes33RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.Amount$10,001Deadline:Jun 18, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Aikens 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 minutes35Scott 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 minutes36Barbara Steinhauser Kalinowski Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBridgette BorlandThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Barbara Kalinowski by supporting students from her county as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,610Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes 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 minutes38HCCP 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 minutes39Crop 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 minutes40Ambition 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, 20267 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41Kelly 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$775Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes42Eric 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 minutes43Anita 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, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Anthony 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 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Tom LoCasale Developing Character Through Golf Scholarship
Funded byLoCasale Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor Tom LoCasale’s life by supporting students who have learned valuable life skills through the sport of golf.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Larry Jackstien Jazz Piano Community Impact Scholarship
Funded byJill Jackstien AngerbauerThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry Jackstien by supporting young jazz pianists and inspiring them to create lifelong positive impacts in their communities through performances, education, and mentorship.Amount$6,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Heather Brown Sports Information Scholarship
Funded byHodgson and Brown FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Heather Brown by supporting students who share her interest in sports information.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes48Sgt. Albert Dono Ware Memorial Scholarship
Funded byUnited African OrganizationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware by supporting students who share his commitment to helping others.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes49Eddie L. Smith Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySmith FamilyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Louisiana who want to make a positive impact on the world through their career.Amount$500Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Salt Lick on Salt Creek Dream Big Scholarship
Funded bySalt Lick on Salt Creek, LLCThis scholarship aims to support students who dream big and are passionate about their creativity and future careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes51Enders Scholarship
Funded byShaun EndersThis scholarship aims to support students who have lost a parent(s) to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship
Funded byDeborah StevensThis scholarship seeks to support nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in pediatric nursing.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes53Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Funded byAshley ThackerThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Jeffrey J. Douglas First Amendment Scholarship
Funded byFree Speech CoalitionThis scholarship seeks to honor the work of Jeffrey J. Douglas by supporting students who share his interest in First Amendment law.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes55Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56Anderson Women's Rugby Scholarship
Funded byHeather AndersonThis scholarship aims to help women’s rugby players pay for college so they can afford the costs of higher education.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57Woodbridge VA State Burner's MC College Scholarship
Funded byWoodbridge VA State Burner's MCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58Zachary Scheppat Memorial Science Scholarship
Funded byScheppatThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Zachary Scheppat by supporting students who want to become research scientists and/or science teachers.Amount$6,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Stuart Air Show IDOT Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bednarz
Funded byStuart Air ShowThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Steve Bednarz by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and aviation.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 30, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
