[Page 4] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in August 2026
Updated: August 17, 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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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 minutes91
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 minutes92
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 minutes93
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 minutes94
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 minutes95
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 minutes96
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 minutes97
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 minutes98
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 minutes99
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 minutes100
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 minutes101
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 minutes102
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 minutes103
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 minutes104
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 minutes105
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 minutes106
Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPILCThis scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.Amount$2,500Deadline:Oct 23, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes107
Dwayne Cotten Music is Life Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Rosa FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dwayne Cotten by supporting students who share his love for music.Amount$700Deadline:Oct 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes108
Begho Ukueberuwa Creative Impact Scholarship
Funded byTJ LanzettaThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Begho Ukueberuwa by helping students live life to the fullest by using their creativity not just as a craft, but as a way to connect, inspire, and make a meaningful difference.Amount$3,000Deadline:Oct 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes109
HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Oct 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes110
Dr. Howard Hochman Zoological Scholarship
Funded byDiCicco/HochmanThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Howard Hochman by supporting students who share his passion for animals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes111
Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting female high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is community service-oriented plans to or is attending an HBCU.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes112
Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes113
Jennifer Webb-Cook Gameplan Scholarship
Funded byWebb FamilyThis scholarship will support a high school senior athlete from a single parent household.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes114
Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChavezThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes115
Joe D. Martin, Jr. North Star Scholarship
Funded byJoe Martin, Jr.This scholarship supports Black students from North Nashville’s 37208 area in pursuing higher education at local HBCUs. Inspired by Joe’s resilience and lifelong belief in opportunity, this scholarship helps bridge the gap between potential and access for those facing financial and systemic barriers.Amount$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes116
Lisa Harris Marshall Nursing Scholarship
Funded byM. Ernest MarshallThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lisa H. Marshall by honoring students who share her love for helping others through nursing.Amount$15,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes117
Humanize LLC Gives In Honor of Shirley Kelley Scholarship
Funded byHumanize LLCThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students as they pursue higher education.Amount$600Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes118
Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa Education Scholarship
Funded byPhilip BenincasaThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa by supporting students who need financial assistance to pursue higher education.Amount$6,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes119
Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support undergraduate students attending an HBCU who are pursuing a four-year degree in business or agriculture and have a GPA of 2.7+Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes120
