[Page 4] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in December 2025
Updated: December 1, 2025
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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 byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes91Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship
Funded byDaelyn ChaneyThis scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes92Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!Amount$500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes93Surveys 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:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes94Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes95Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes96Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes97Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes98Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes99Gregory A. DeCanio Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJohn & Ilia WalshThis scholarship supports students who are pursuing careers in the emergency services.Amount$2,750Deadline:Jan 3, 2026Education LevelAny100Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes101Rainbow Futures Scholarship
Funded byDouglas BickneseThis scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes102Michael Valdivia Scholarship
Funded byTania JohmannThis scholarship seeks to support male students who have dealt with anxiety and/or depression and are passionate about taking the next steps to achieve their goals through the use of higher education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jan 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes103Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded bySwiftThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 6, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes104Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes105Hector L. Villarreal Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySallie SmithThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Hector L. Villarreal by supporting students who share his passion for the aviation industry.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes106Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
Funded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes107Well-Rounded Student Scholarship
Funded byKevin KozlenThis scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes108Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationAmount$2,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes109Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
Funded byHot Box Chicken Fingers & TotsThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes110Grover Scholarship Fund
Funded byDeep GroverThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes111PAC: Diversity Matters Scholarship
Funded byPhysician Assistants of Color Inc.This scholarship will support BIPOC college students pursuing a career as a physician assistant.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes112Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeThis scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes113Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship for Change
Funded byRape Incest Survivor Empowerment United ProjectThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 18, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes114Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens
Funded byJerel McCraryThis scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students in CA who are pursuing post-secondary education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jan 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes115Bonita J. Gribble Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrenda HagensonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Bonita J. Gribble by supporting students in Indiana as they pursue their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 20, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes116Stiger Technical Scholarship
Funded byJerome StigerThis scholarship will help support students in Michigan who are pursuing a trade after high school.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 21, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes117Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 22, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes118Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byColeman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Breanna Coleman by supporting students who share her passion for nursing and helping others.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jan 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes119Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes120
