[Page 4] The 150 Best Scholarships for High School Students in December 2025
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100% free.Peyton 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 minutes91Weld 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 minutes92Catalyst 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 minutes93Ronald 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:Apr 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes94Falio Leyba Scholarship
Funded byLeybaThis scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of deserving students from New Jersey as they prepare to leave high school.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes95Gustavo Ortiz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOrtiz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gustavo Ortiz by supporting students from the school he coached at.Amount$2,200Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes96Joan Free Thompson Scholarship
Funded byHowe and Linn FamiliesThis scholarship will support a BIPOC high school student in Arkansas who attends Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes97Lexi Nicole Olvera Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott OlveraThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory and hopes of Lexi Nicole Olvera by supporting students who will carry on her legacy.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes98Big Heart Scholarship
Funded byGentile FamilyThis scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes99Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJoran FamilyThis scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes100Beverly J. Patterson Scholarship
Funded byPatterson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Beverly J. Patterson by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes101Kyla 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, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes102KC R. Sandidge Photography Scholarship
Funded byKC SandidgeThis scholarship will support one person that is interested in pursuing photography.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes103Chi 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes104Joseph 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, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes105Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes106Mikey Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAmber DavisThis scholarship will support first generation college students who have overcome mental health challenges.Amount$500Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes107Bryent 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 minutes108Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.Amount$500Deadline:May 25, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes109Neil Margeson Sound Scholarship
Funded byMargeson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Neil Margeson by supporting students who share his passion for music.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes110Greg Lockwood Scholarship
Funded byKen LockwoodThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.Amount$1,100Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes111Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship
Funded byJavier SegoviaThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes112Road Home Exteriors Scholarship
Funded byRoad Home ExteriorsThis scholarship aims to support students who are constantly going above and beyond in all of their endeavors.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes113Deanna Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAnina deNobrigaThis scholarship will support a student pursuing a career in helping those with substance abuse issues.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes114Stephan L. Wolley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWolley FamilyThis scholarship aims to support student-athletes who are dedicated to achieving their athletic and academic goals.Amount$2,700Deadline:Aug 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes115Learner Math Lover Scholarship
Funded byLearnerThis scholarship will support a student who loves math.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 16, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes116Best 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:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes117Best 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:Sep 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes118RodentPro.com® Animal Advocate Scholarship
Funded byRodent ProThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in a wildlife-focused field of study.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes119Valentine Scholarship
Funded byValentine FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students in the Texas who are preparing to make the leap from high school to college.Amount$1,500Deadline:Mar 31, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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