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Scholarships for High School Seniors with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $25,030

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    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 $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
    All students are eligible
    1
  2. Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sloane Stephens

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    The 2025 Doc & Glo Scholarship, created by tennis champion and philanthropist Sloane Stephens, will award six students the opportunity to pursue their education and achieve their dreams. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
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  3. Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.
    All students are eligible
    3
  4. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    4
  5. Hines Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Hines

    Amount

    $1,500

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    • Identity: Minority
    5
  6. Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace

    Funded by
    Worden & Carbitcher

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Dec 11, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.
    • Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
    • Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    6
  7. Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2026)
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  8. Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.

    Amount

    $3,805

    Deadline

    Jun 13, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    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.
    All students are eligible
    8
  9. Bassed in PLUR Scholarship

    Funded by
    Earth Lyons

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 14, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who find inspiration in EDM and festival culture and who are passionate about furthering their education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, incoming college student, or current undergraduate or graduate student
    • Age: 18 or older
    • Interests: Music
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  10. David Foster Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Foster

    Amount

    $2,700

    Deadline

    May 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of David Foster by supporting students who have been significantly impacted by a high school teacher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    10
  11. Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taha Family

    Amount

    $2,600

    Deadline

    Dec 13, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mohamed Magdi Taha by supporting students who possess similar qualities and are also ‘up-standers’ in their communities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African
    • Major of Interest: STEM or the arts
    11
  12. Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bulkthreads.com

    Amount

    $515

    Deadline

    Jun 16, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a marked difference in the world.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    12
  13. ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship

    Funded by
    ACHE of Southern California

    Amount

    $6,000

    Deadline

    Only 14 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Health administration, public health or nursing
    13
  14. Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schwinkendorf Family

    Amount

    $4,785

    Deadline

    Apr 18, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.
    • Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
    • Education Goals: Will attend trade school
    14
  15. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    15
  16. A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatherly Advice Life Coach

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    Nov 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support women who are pursuing higher education in order to uplift other women.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school or graduate student
    16
  17. Mema and Papa Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cheetah Fund

    Amount

    $600

    Deadline

    Apr 12, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Pennsylvania
    17
  18. Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adeeb Odeh

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • State: Illinois
    18
  19. Sandy’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dykshoorn Family

    Amount

    $2,100

    Deadline

    Dec 06, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Sandy Dykshoorn by supporting students who share her calling to healthcare and/or human services.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: New York
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    19
  20. Future Women In STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keisha Durham

    Amount

    $1,040

    Deadline

    Dec 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to foster gender equity in male-dominated fields by supporting women who are pursuing STEM disciplines.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Background: Member of a historically underrepresented group
    20
  21. Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pereira Foundation

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Nov 05, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Technology, arts, or business
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    21
  22. Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Schmaltz

    Amount

    $1,200

    Deadline

    Only 8 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    22
  23. Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marggi Lowenberg

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Only 28 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Oregon
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
    23
  24. Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howie Family

    Amount

    $3,275

    Deadline

    Mar 22, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Albert Howie by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, high school graduate, or undergraduate student
    • Current or Future School: Del Mar College
    24
  25. Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thompson

    Amount

    $6,100

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
    25
  26. Dr. Edward V. Chavez Athletic Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chavez

    Amount

    $655

    Deadline

    Oct 30, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Edward V. Chavez by supporting students who have lost a parent and are passionate about sports.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Has lost one or both parents
    • Passion: Sports
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  27. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christan McDonald Leto

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 14 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to start a chain reaction of support by helping passionate students make a difference in people's lives and in advancing the field of nuclear medicine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Desired Career: Nuclear medicine technologist
    27
  28. Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lowe Family

    Amount

    $600

    Deadline

    May 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Joseph C. Lowe by supporting students who share his love of history and community improvement.
    • Education: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: Volunteering or community service
    • Major: History
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  29. Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cariloop

    Amount

    $8,500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support student caregivers so they can afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Background: Current student who is or was the main caregiver in their family and/or community
    • Background: Low Income
    29
  30. Charles Bowlus Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Fontanella

    Amount

    $3,440

    Deadline

    Dec 18, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles Bowlus by supporting students who share his passion for business and entrepreneurship.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Planned Field of Study: Business
    • Background: From a low-income or single-parent household, or has been impacted by cancer
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