[Page 3] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in January 2026
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100% free.Grady Reese Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMegan ReeseThis scholarship seeks to support students attending Lakeville North High School in Minnesota.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 21, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes61Dylan's Journey Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDylan ProsserThis scholarship will support one student in high school, undergraduate, or graduate school student who has Neurofibromatosis (NF) and/or a learning disability of any variety.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 21, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes62Kenneth Hartzler Memorial Basketball Scholarship
Funded bywendy hartzlerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Kenneth Hartzler by supporting the next generation of basketball players.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 23, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes63Claremont International High School Scholarship
Funded byThomas and Linda RossThis scholarship aims to support students from Claremont International High School as they prepare to pursue the next stage of their academic journeys.Amount$2,500Deadline:Mar 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes64James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship
Funded byThe Good Samaritan at the Baker EstateThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$10,000Deadline:Mar 26, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes65Valorena Publishing & Cocoa Kids Collection International Scholarship
Funded byValorena PublishingThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC and multicultural women who are pursuing studies related to the creation of children’s picture books.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 27, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes66Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award
Funded byMirna McAuliffeThis scholarship aims to support young women as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.Amount$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes67Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship
Funded byGjoraasThis scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes68Helping Hand Fund
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes69Randy King Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNot Your Average Bear FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Randy King by supporting students who have been affected by cancer.Amount$50,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes70J.D. Currin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames RouthThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of J.D. Currin by supporting students at Eastern Randolph High School or Providence Grove High School who are preparing to leave high school and begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes71Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!Amount$500Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes72American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes73Jean Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJerry Hawkins and his BrothersThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Jean Ryan by supporting students at her school as they prepare to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes74My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes75Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Trueba FamilyThis 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.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes76Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis 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.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes77Environmental Kindness Scholarship
Funded byMelissa MyersThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental activists so they can pursue their careers and protect the environment.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 3, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes78Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes79Tandy Law Firm Scholarship
Funded byTandy Law Firm LLCThis scholarship aims to support aspiring lawyers who are committed to making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes80RJ Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKachina EdmistenThis scholarship aims to honor the life of RJ by supporting students in Arkansas who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 6, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes81Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes82Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Peyton James
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peyton James by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes83Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes84Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHamilton FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes in Michigan who will pursue careers as teachers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes85Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.Amount$25,250Deadline:Apr 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes86Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 9, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes87Desiree Jeana Wapples Scholarship for Young Women
Funded byAlbert WapplesThis scholarship aims to support female high school students in Hampton, Virginia so they can be financially prepared for college.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 11, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes88Catalyst Creators: Scholarship for Children's Picture Book Manuscripts Featuring Underrepresented Voices
Funded byPenrose Press, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support a student who is passionate about telling lesser-known stories and has a strong children’s picture book manuscript idea.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes89Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane Women in STEM Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKissane FamilyThis scholarship will support young women in STEM in honor of Virginia Jeanette Drummond Kissane.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes90
