[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in May 2026
Updated: May 11, 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.Bio-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 minutes31Judy Fowler Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFowler FamilyThis scholarship will support a student from Utah.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 16, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32Shepherd E. Solomon Memorial Scholarship
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 minutes33John "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 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 minutes35Hulede 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 LevelAny36Scott 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 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 minutes38Kristen 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, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39Lyn 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, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes40HCCP 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 minutes41Memorial 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, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42Crop 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 minutes43Gustavo Ortiz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOrtiz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 14, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Action 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 minutes45Ambition 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 minutes46Kelly 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 minutes47Eric 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 minutes48Anita 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 minutes49Bridge 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, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Anthony 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 minutes51Miguel Bisono – State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Funded byBisono Insurance and Financial Services IncThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who show leadership, responsibility, and a strong commitment to giving back to their community.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.Amount$900Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes53Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship
Funded byThomas AntonucciThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary educationAmount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes54Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLorrie EspyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes55Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Norman's Scholarship
Funded bySukhanov-tranThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 20261 day left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes57Faye Hilgart Women in Mathematics and Math Education Scholarship
Funded byHilgart FamilyThis scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 13, 20261 day left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58C. Burke Morris Scholarship
Funded byMorris MountaineerThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the resources necessary to succeed.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 14, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Gilbert Tonkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTonkin FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gilbert Tonkin by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their lives.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 14, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
