[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in October 2026
Updated: October 12, 2026
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Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis no-essay scholarship from Christian Connector is open to high school seniors and prospective transfer students interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31
Catholic 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:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes32
Survey 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:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33
300 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:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34
400 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 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35
No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes36
Surveys 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:Oct 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37
John 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$6,000Deadline:Nov 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes38
Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman 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$2,000Deadline:Nov 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes39
Heron Wolf Commercial Real Estate Scholarship
Funded byHeron Wolf StaffingThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in real estate and making a difference through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 9, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40
James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMcCormackThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of James Gabriel by financially supporting those who have survived a congenital heart defect.Amount$1,225Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41
Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.Amount$1,500Deadline:Nov 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes42
Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsThis scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43
Gabe J. Maletta Memorial Scholarship for Mental Health
Funded byRichard StoeckelThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Gabe J. Maletta by supporting students who are focusing on the mental health field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44
HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship
Funded byOriginals 3D PrintsThis scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes45
From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes46
William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis 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$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes47
PrimePutt Putting Mat Scholarship for Women Golfers
Funded byPrimePuttThis scholarship will support a woman golfer.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48
STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis 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$3,165Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes49
David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacy MenschThis scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50
How She Works Scholarship for Women's Education
Funded byRachel JaffeThis scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes51
Sharon L. Smartt Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDebrah Smartt HenryThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.Amount$500Deadline:Dec 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes52
Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes53
Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJesus PerezThis scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing a career in social work, psychology, or child development, helping them combat the effects of early childhood trauma.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes54
Brian 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$2,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes55
David Goodnight Scholarship
Funded byDavid GoodnightThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about engineering and creating something of their own.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 3, 2027Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes56
Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHernandez FamilyHonoring Pete and Consuelo Hernandez, this scholarship supports first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and first-year undergraduates in California.Amount$6,100Deadline:Jan 11, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57
Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 19, 2027Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes58
Appalachian 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 24, 2027Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes59
Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students at Woodland Hills High School pursuing a business degree.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 28, 2027Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes60
