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

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

This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.

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

This scholarship will help support female students at Woodland Hills High School pursuing a business degree.

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 honors the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students at Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alonzo Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School in Illinois as they pursue higher education.

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 supports high school juniors and seniors managing a medical condition, helping them complete their education and pursue their career goals.

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

This scholarship honors the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting graduating high school seniors at Montgomery High School, Lake Creek High School, or Conroe High School in Texas as they prepare for college.

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 supports BIPOC high school students in Arkansas who attend Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.

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.

This merit-based scholarship supports high school students and current undergraduates (ages 13-20) with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteering experience who plan to pursue a four-year degree and have demonstrated significant social impact in their communities.

To honor the legacy of Bryent Smothermon, this scholarship supports undergraduate, graduate, and trade school students who are military veterans, military spouses, or children of military veterans and have been affected by military service-related PTSD.

This scholarship supports North Carolina female high school juniors and seniors with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteer or non-profit experience who demonstrate perseverance and a passion for community involvement.

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.

This scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.

This scholarship seeks to show support for those who have lost a sibling to suicide in order to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and the ways of persevering through loss.

As a way to help another student and make college more feasible, the #GenerationalWealth Scholarship serves to help ambitious students who plan to improve their lives through education.