[Page 3] 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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100% free.John 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, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61Kevin 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, 20262 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes62Bridge 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 minutes63New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes64Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAura Matilde Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes65Pet Pals Pack Compassion Award
Funded byPet Pals PackThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about completing their college education so they can go on to careers helping animals.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes66Candi L. Oree Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAshley BowmanThis scholarship aims to support students who have been affected by a disability so they have the encouragement they need to persevere and achieve their dreams.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes67Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship
Funded byEdward PellegriThis scholarship will support students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have overcome challenges in their lives.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes68Mark Suren Melkonian Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBryce HovannisianThis scholarship aims to honor Mark Suren Melkonian’s legacy by supporting students in California who are interested in the agriculture field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes69Sean Flynn Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySean Flynn FoundationThis scholarships aims to continue Sean Flynn’s legacy of love and laughter by supporting high school students who are preparing for higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes70Joe Ford Trade Scholarship
Funded byD.F. Richard Energy & The Ford FamilyThis scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes72Iannini Prize
Funded byGeorge IanniniThis scholarship aims to support Marlborough High School students who are preparing to begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School73EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship
Funded byThe EJS FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes74Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.Amount$6,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes75EMS Founders Scholarship
Funded byEastern Metal SupplyThis scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.Amount$20,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes76Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes77Sturz Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySturz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Marian Sturz by supporting students who share her kindness, wonder, and strength.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes78KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
Funded byKC SandidgeThis scholarship will support one person that is interested in pursuing photography.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes79Aaron Libson Champion of Human Rights Scholarship
Funded byIngridThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible legacy of Aaron Libson by supporting students who share his commitment to fighting for their beliefs.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes80Kyla Jo Burridge Memorial Scholarship for Brain Cancer Awareness and Support
Funded byBurridge/SingletonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kyla Jo Burridge by supporting students who have been affected by the disease and are committed to raising awareness of it through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes81Vermell Segars Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byReginald MurphyThis scholarship aims to recognize and support students at West Charlotte High School who exemplify the values that Vermell Segars Murphy held dear.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes82Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship
Funded byArlett GutierrezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.Amount$2,200Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes83Lyndsey Scott Coding+ Scholarship
Funded byLyndsey ScottThis scholarship will support students who want to pursue futures in both computer science and their other passions outside of class work.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes84Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes85Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship
Funded byMcFarlingThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes86William "Bill" McKee Legacy Music Award
Funded byShaw Financial Group EnterpriseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William “Bill” McKee by supporting young musicians in their educational journey and encouraging excellence, leadership, and a love for music—the very values Mr. McKee instilled in his students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes87Dorothy Walker Dearon Scholarship
Funded byLassandra WalkerThis scholarship aims to support students who are goal-driven and focused on the fields of biological sciences and public health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes88Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.Amount$500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes89David Foster Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFosterThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes90
