[Page 3] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in September 2026
Updated: August 31, 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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Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61
ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes62
400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes63
Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes64
500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes65
Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes66
Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67
CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes68
300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes69
RodentPro.com® Animal Advocate Scholarship
Funded byRodent ProThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in a wildlife-focused field of study.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes70
Byte into STEM Scholarship
Funded byCampbell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support Black learners pursuing STEM across traditional and non-traditional pathways so they can overcome any hurdles they face.Amount$4,250Deadline:Oct 7, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes71
Nadia Ansari Design Award
Funded byNadia AnsariThis scholarship seeks to honor Nadia Ansari by supporting students who are passionate about making a difference in the fight against chronic health conditions.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes72
Chris Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship
Funded byChris Jackson's FamilyThis memorial fund for Chris Jackson will support students who want to pursue a Computer Science degree to make the world a better place.Amount$5,000Deadline:Oct 9, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes73
Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHuffman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and careers in aviation.Amount$4,000Deadline:Oct 10, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes74
DC Public School Student Scholarship
Funded byMyra KhushbakhtThis scholarship aims to support students attending public school by helping them afford the next steps in their education.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75
Chadwick D. McNab Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDraughtLab, LLCThis scholarship honors the life of Chadwick D McNab by supporting students looking to reach their full potential in a technology career.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes76
Sleep Deez Legacy Scholarship: For the Visionaries Who Shape Culture
Funded byDeryk MitchellThis scholarship is organized by members of Sleep Deez’s team as a surprise gift to honor his legacy and continue his mission of supporting students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes77
Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySeto FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.Amount$10,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes78
Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes79
Kyle Lam Hacker Scholarship
Funded byInfillionThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kyle Lam by supporting students at his alma mater who exemplify the curiosity, experimentation, and execution that Kyle lived by.Amount$5,000Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes80
Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes81
Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMONA LISA LYSINGERThis scholarship will support one student of Haitian descent who is pursuing a civil engineering degree and who has large ambitions for the future of their community.Amount$2,605Deadline:Oct 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes82
Barreir Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byFelipe BarreirosThis scholarship aims to alleviate the financial barriers that often prevent talented students from accessing higher education opportunities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes83
Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael Rudomektin Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Michael Rudometkin by supporting students who are passionate about community service and making the world a better place.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 15, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes84
Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship
Funded byMichela BlainThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.Amount$3,750Deadline:Oct 16, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes85
Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes86
Curated Stories: Redheads in the Humanities Scholarship
Funded bySilver Maple FundThis scholarship supports Midwest high school seniors and undergraduates with red hair who are pursuing humanities fields like anthropology, museum studies, or art history.Amount$5,500Deadline:Oct 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes87
Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 19, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes88
Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship
Funded byCade Reddington Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Cade Reddington’s legacy by supporting students who have been affected by substance use, addiction, or mental health struggles.Amount$2,000Deadline:Oct 21, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes89
Central Carolina Insurance Risk Management Scholarship
Funded byCentral Carolina Insurance Agency Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to embark on careers focused on risk management.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 22, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes90
