[Page 2] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in April 2026
Updated: April 27, 2026
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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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100% free.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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Kyla Jo Burridge Memorial Scholarship for Brain Cancer Awareness and Support
Funded byBurridge/SingletonThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kyla Jo Burridge by supporting students who have been affected by the disease and are committed to raising awareness of it through their careers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes32Best 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33Miley 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes34Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35Best 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36Pet Pals Pack Compassion Award
Funded byPet Pals PackThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about completing their college education so they can go on to careers helping animals.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes37Surveys 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes38Bold.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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes391000 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes40Catholic 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41Appily No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43200 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes44No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45100 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46Finance 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:Apr 30, 20263 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes47Chi Changemaker Scholarship
Funded byClaire ChiThis merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 20264 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Joseph A. Terbrack ALS Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLaura TerbrackThis scholarship aims to uplift and support students who have been impacted by ALS, so they have the strength and resources necessary to continue pursuing their dreams.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 2, 20265 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.Amount$525Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 20266 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes51Anderson Engineering Scholarship
Funded byCharles AndersonThis scholarship seeks to support students of color who are pursuing their dream careers in engineering despite the challenges they face.Amount$143,000Deadline:May 10, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes52Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes53Selective 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, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54Bryent 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, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes55John 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes56Curtis 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57Duane & Diane Whitmire Scholarship
Funded byHeather McGannonThis scholarship aims to honor the memories of Duane and Diane Whitmire by supporting the students they cared so much about.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes58DK Memorial Sports Broadcasting Scholarship
Funded byFriends of DKThe community that loved DK aims to honor DK by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Sports Broadcasting or Sports Journalism.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes59Coach August and Jodi Reich Scholarship
Funded byAugust Gabriel ReichThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students pursuing careers in business, sales, education, or entrepreneurship.Amount$500Deadline:May 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60