Last updated on August 25, 2025
Scholarships for High School Seniors with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025
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August 25, 2025
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$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$25,030Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThe 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 eligible1Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
Funded bySloane StephensAmount
$15,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThe 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
2Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$5,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.All students are eligible3No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$10,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible4Hines Scholarship
Funded byKristin HinesAmount
$1,500Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
5Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace
Funded byWorden & CarbitcherAmount
$10,000Deadline
Dec 11, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
6Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMatthew E. Minor Awareness FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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)
7Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship
Funded byDr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.Amount
$4,005Deadline
Jun 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThe 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 eligible8Bassed in PLUR Scholarship
Funded byEarth LyonsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
9Mohamed Magdi Taha Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTaha FamilyAmount
$2,600Deadline
Dec 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
10Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship
Funded byBulkthreads.comAmount
$515Deadline
Jun 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
11ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship
Funded byACHE of Southern CaliforniaAmount
$6,000Deadline
Only 11 days left!Education Level
AnyThis 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
12Alger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLily RannacherAmount
$550Deadline
Oct 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
13A Man Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship
Funded byFatherly Advice Life CoachAmount
$1,050Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
14USMC Sgt. Owen J. Lennon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLennon FamilyAmount
$1,200Deadline
Only 30 days left!Education Level
AnyIn honor of Owen J. Lennon, this scholarship will support a student in achieving their educational goals.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Experience: Volunteering experience
- Desired Career Field: Medicine, education, public health, or another field that benefits others
15Mema and Papa Scholarship
Funded byThe Cheetah FundAmount
$600Deadline
Apr 12, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
16Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
17Sandy’s Scholarship
Funded byDykshoorn FamilyAmount
$2,100Deadline
Dec 06, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
18Future Women In STEM Scholarship
Funded byKeisha DurhamAmount
$1,040Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
19Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship
Funded byThe Pereira FoundationAmount
$3,000Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
20Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzAmount
$1,200Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis 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
21Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarggi LowenbergAmount
$15,000Deadline
Only 25 days left!Education Level
AnyThis 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
22Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHowie FamilyAmount
$3,275Deadline
Mar 22, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
23Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scholarship
Funded byChristan McDonald LetoAmount
$2,000Deadline
Only 11 days left!Education Level
AnyThis 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
24Joseph C. Lowe Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLowe FamilyAmount
$600Deadline
May 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
25Cariloop’s Caregiver Scholarship
Funded byCariloopAmount
$8,500Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis 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
26Charles Bowlus Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMelissa FontanellaAmount
$3,440Deadline
Dec 18, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
27Jimmie “DC” Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Sullivan FamilyAmount
$3,550Deadline
Jan 19, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Jimmie “DC” Sullivan by supporting students who are involved in athletics in their community.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Student-athlete and/or student-coach
- Experience: Community service experience
28Electric Cycle Studio Student Athlete Scholarship
Funded byElectric Cycle StudioAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 2 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who embody dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: California
- Background: Athlete
29José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyAmount
$3,000Deadline
Dec 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.- Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
- Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest scholarship to get?
The easiest scholarships to get are no-essay scholarships, which typically require just a quick application and no additional materials. Apply for any no-essay scholarships you can, but remember to also apply for essay scholarships to improve your overall chances.
Can I apply for scholarships as a senior in high school?
Yes, high school seniors are eligible for many scholarships, including those specifically designed for students entering college the following year. Apply for scholarships based on your intended major in college as well, and high dollar amount scholarships like the Gates Scholarship.
Can I apply for FAFSA my senior year of high school?
Yes, you can and should apply for FAFSA during your senior year of high school to qualify for federal financial aid for college. International students may not be eligible, but any high school seniors with citizenship should absolutely fill out the FAFSA—it can make a huge difference in your financial aid package.