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

Updated: May 11, 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 Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    31
  2. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    32
  3. ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    33
  4. $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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    34
  5. Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    35
  6. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    36
  7. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    37
  8. 1000 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 1000 Bold Points.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    38
  9. Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    39
  10. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    40
  11. Appily No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    41
  12. Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    42
  13. Shape the News No-Essay Survey Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support opinionated students who want to make their voices heard in order to drive change.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    43
  14. Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    44
  15. CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    45
  16. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    46
  17. 400 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 400 Bold Points.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    47
  18. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This 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
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    48
  19. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    49
  20. 200 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 200 Bold Points.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    50
  21. 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:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    51
  22. Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    52
  23. Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship

    Funded by
    Margot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    53
  24. Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity

    Funded by
    Wagner and Young
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    54
  25. Greg Lockwood Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ken Lockwood
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    55
  26. Drake Wood Suicide Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wood Law
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Drake Wood by uplifting students who have helped in some way to support suicide prevention.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    56
  27. James B. McCleary Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    James McCleary
    This scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    57
  28. Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Javier Segovia
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 11, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    58
  29. “I Matter” Scholarship

    Funded by
    The O’Neal Family
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 12, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    59
  30. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.
    The Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship will support the academic endeavors of one student who has struggled with or has been impacted by someone who struggles with mental health.
    Amount
    $7,940
    Deadline:
    Jun 13, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    60