[Page 3] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in August 2026

This scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship will support a woman golfer.

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.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sharon L. Smartt by supporting students who are pursuing the humanities.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about engineering and creating something of their own.

Honoring Pete and Consuelo Hernandez, this scholarship supports first-generation, underrepresented minority high school seniors and first-year undergraduates in California.

This scholarship will support a student in the Appalachian region who is pursuing a career in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Robert N. Highfield by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing post-secondary education, whether their goals lead them to a university degree or vocational training.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers in fields related to social work and striving to make a difference.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.

This scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.

This scholarship honors the memory of Peyton James by supporting a graduating senior at Dripping Springs High School in Texas who is passionate about raising mental health awareness.

This scholarship seeks to award the most improved student who may not have started out with the highest GPA but who has put in the work to make progress.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and hopes of Lexi Nicole Olvera by supporting students who will carry on her legacy.

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.

This scholarship seeks to support student golfers who need financial assistance to further their educational goals.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.

To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship exists to support military veterans or military family members who have suffered from PTSD.

The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

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.