[Page 4] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in May 2026
Updated: May 18, 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.Stuart Air Show IDOT Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bednarz
Funded byStuart Air ShowThis scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Steve Bednarz by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and aviation.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes91Andrew Karode Scholarship for Nerds (Willoughby South High School)
Funded byKarode FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students from Willoughby South High School as they pursue their educational ambitions.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes92Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Funded byAshley ThackerThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes93Homeschool Students Service Scholarship
Funded byMichelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to support students who are homeschooled but planning to continue their education through college.Amount$500Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes94Zachary Scheppat Memorial Science Scholarship
Funded byScheppatThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Zachary Scheppat by supporting students who want to become research scientists and/or science teachers.Amount$6,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes95Jersey Johnny Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJill CimaskoThis scholarship seeks to support students who are known by their communities to show up and help their neighbors, in the spirit of Jersey Johnny.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes96Woodbridge VA State Burner's MC College Scholarship
Funded byWoodbridge VA State Burner's MCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes97Jeffrey J. Douglas First Amendment Scholarship
Funded byFree Speech CoalitionThis scholarship seeks to honor the work of Jeffrey J. Douglas by supporting students who share his interest in First Amendment law.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes98Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes99300 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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes100Shape 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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes101Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes1021000 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 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes103Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes104Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes105Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes106CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes107Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes108Surveys 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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes109Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes110ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes111Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes112Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes113WayUp “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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes114200 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 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes115Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes116100 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 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117Best 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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes118Online 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:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes119Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:May 31, 202611 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes120
