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[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026

Updated: September 28, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Between schoolwork, sports, and everything else, applying for scholarships isn’t easy. At Bold.org, we’ve gathered the top scholarships for high school students — ranked by amount, deadlines, and eligibility — all in one place.

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  1. Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    31
  2. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This 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
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    32
  3. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    33
  4. Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    34
  5. Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    35
  6. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    36
  7. Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    37
  8. Appily No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    38
  9. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    39
  10. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    40
  11. John D. Sherman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of John D. Sherman
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 5, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    41
  12. Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 7, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    42
  13. Heron Wolf Commercial Real Estate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heron Wolf Staffing
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in real estate and making a difference through their careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    43
  14. James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    McCormack
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.
    Amount
    $1,225
    Deadline:
    Nov 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    44
  15. Hines Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Hines
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    45
  16. Gabe J. Maletta Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health

    Funded by
    Richard Stoeckel
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Gabe J. Maletta by supporting students who are focusing on the mental health field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    46
  17. Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams
    This scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    47
  18. HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Originals 3D Prints
    This scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    48
  19. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    49
  20. PrimePutt Putting Mat Scholarship for Women Golfers

    Funded by
    PrimePutt
    This scholarship will support a woman golfer.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    50
  21. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
    Amount
    $3,165
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    51
  22. William A. Lewis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Edwards_Lewis Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    52
  23. David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacy Mensch
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    53
  24. How She Works Scholarship for Women's Education

    Funded by
    Rachel Jaffe
    This scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 17, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    54
  25. Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Debrah Smartt Henry
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    55
  26. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    56
  27. Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    This scholarship seeks to increase awareness of the severity of trauma on young children by supporting students who will work to combat these issues in their careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    57
  28. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    58
  29. David Goodnight Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Goodnight
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about engineering and creating something of their own.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 3, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    59
  30. Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernandez Family
    Honoring Pete and Consuelo Hernandez, this scholarship supports first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and first-year undergraduates in California.
    Amount
    $6,100
    Deadline:
    Jan 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    60