[Page 4] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Seniors in May 2026
Updated: April 27, 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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Funded byText-Em-AllThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes91Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,000Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate92Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Brent Gordon FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent but are continuing to push forward towards their goals.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes93Tre'Shaud Littell Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySherelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tre’Shaud Littell by supporting students from Geneva High School in New York.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes94Future Auto Techs of Maine Scholarship
Funded byJoe LovelyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about automotive technology and are dedicated to achieving their goals.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes95Doing Hard Things My Way: Adaptive Athlete Scholarship
Funded byChad WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to help adaptive or disabled athletes transition into college while continuing to pursue their passion for sports, fitness, or personal growth.Amount$500Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes96Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 20269 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes97Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 11, 202610 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes98Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes99Dennis E. Beaver Memorial Golf Scholarship
Funded byBeaver FamilyThis scholarship aims to celebrate Dennis Beaver’s enduring love of golf and his deep connection to the town he proudly called home by supporting students who share his dedication, skill, and character.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 11, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes100York Trade Scholarship for the Disabled
Funded byCarol YorkThis scholarship seeks to support students with disabilities who are passionate about pursuing trade/vocational programs.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 11, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes101Harold S. Vincent Alumni Association Scholarship
Funded byHarold S.Vincent Alumni AssociationThis scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 202610 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes102Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLorrie EspyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes103Miguel Bisono – State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Funded byBisono Insurance and Financial Services IncThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who show leadership, responsibility, and a strong commitment to giving back to their community.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 12, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes104Kathryn Graham "Keyport's Mom" Scholarship
Funded byThomas AntonucciThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Kathryn Graham by supporting a high school senior in New Jersey going onto pursue post-secondary educationAmount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes105For the Culture Scholarship
Funded byCollege for the CultureThis scholarship aims to alleviate the often-overlooked financial burdens of college life so underserved students can achieve their dreams.Amount$900Deadline:May 12, 202611 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes106Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes107Faye Hilgart Women in Mathematics and Math Education Scholarship
Funded byHilgart FamilyThis scholarship seeks to encourage girls and women in Wisconsin and Minnesota who wish to pursue a career in mathematics or mathematics education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 13, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes108Norman's Scholarship
Funded bySukhanov-tranThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes109Pangeta & Ivory Nursing Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes110Bryent Smothermon PTSD Awareness Scholarship
Funded byBryent SmothermonTo honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes111C. Burke Morris Scholarship
Funded byMorris MountaineerThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the resources necessary to succeed.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes112Selective Mutism Step Forward Scholarship
Funded byBell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.Amount$500Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes113Gilbert Tonkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTonkin FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gilbert Tonkin by supporting students who are preparing to embark on their lives.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes114C6 Scholarship
Funded byCorrêaThis scholarship seeks to honor and support Gold Star families by uplifting students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue further education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 14, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes115Grover 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$2,500Deadline:May 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes116John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.Amount$12,000Deadline:May 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes117Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:May 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes118Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Pace FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes119Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLesley HollowayThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes120