Top 150 Scholarships for High School Juniors to Apply for in September 2026

Between Schoolwork, Sports, And Everything Else, Applying For Scholarships Isn’t Easy. At Bold.org, We’ve Gathered The Top Scholarships For High School Students

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$2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Sallie will award a $2,000 scholarship each month to eligible high school juniors. No essay or profile required for current 11th grade students. Apply in seconds.

Amount

$2,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

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Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Dan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community Lutheran

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.

Amount

$2,000

Deadline:

Nov 5, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

2

Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship

Funded by

Rakeia Pratt and Family

To honor the life and legacy of Christian ‘Myles’ Pratt, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.

Amount

$1,300

Deadline:

Sep 11, 20267 days left!

Education Level

High School, Undergraduate

Apply now

3

Ryan McAuliffe Memorial Award

Funded by

Mirna McAuliffe

This scholarship honors Ryan McAuliffe by supporting Hispanic women in high school from Illinois as they prepare to finish their high school years and begin college.

Amount

$10,000

Deadline:

Mar 28, 2027

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

4

Robin Foster Be Kind Scholarship

Funded by

Paul

This scholarship seeks to support students who share Robin’s propensity for kindness and are working to make the world a better place.

Amount

$2,000

Deadline:

Mar 2, 2027

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

5

Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

Funded by

Dr.Terence O. Hayes Sr.

This scholarship supports students who have personally struggled with mental health or have a loved one who has, and who want to advance open dialogue around mental health.

Amount

$1,500

Deadline:

Jun 14, 2027

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

6

Anthony W. Paschal, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Paschal

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anthony W. Paschal by supporting students from his alma mater as they prepare to pursue higher education.

Amount

$1,500

Deadline:

May 17, 2027

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

7

Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

1540 Productions Ltd.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.

Amount

$2,500

Deadline:

Sep 6, 20262 days left!

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

8

Bick New York Scholarship

Funded by

Bick Charitable Foundation

This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.

Amount

$30,000

Deadline:

Sep 9, 20265 days left!

Education Level

High School, Undergraduate

Apply nowTakes minutes

9

Dr. Mozell Haymon Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Nicole Slaughter

This scholarship honors Dr. Mozell Haymon by supporting high school and undergraduate students with financial need who have been touched by addiction — personally, or through an immediate family member — and who volunteer while pursuing a field related to social work, counseling, recovery, health, law, public service, or ministry.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 12, 20268 days left!

Education Level

High School, Undergraduate

Apply nowTakes minutes

10

Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship

Funded by

Charles Boley

This scholarship honors the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting graduate students pursuing a career in mental health, so that future clinicians are equipped to help people facing mental illness and addiction.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 15, 202611 days left!

Education Level

Graduate

Apply nowTakes minutes

11

Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

Funded by

Tariq Aslam and Family

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!

Amount

$2,000

Deadline:

Sep 15, 202611 days left!

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

12

Learner Math Lover Scholarship

Funded by

Learner

This scholarship will support a student who loves math.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 16, 202612 days left!

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

13

Begin Again Foundation Scholarship

Funded by

Begin Again Foundation

This scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.

Amount

$5,000

Deadline:

Sep 18, 202614 days left!

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

14

Barbara Cain Literary Scholarship

Funded by

Radtke Family

This scholarship aims to honor Barbara’s life by supporting students who love reading to encourage them to maintain their passion for books.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 21, 2026

Education Level

High School, Undergraduate

Apply nowTakes minutes

15

Erin Lanae's HBCU Excellence Scholarship

Funded by

Erin Bynes

This scholarship seeks to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who need assistance paying for their schooling.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 29, 2026

Education Level

Undergraduate

Apply nowTakes minutes

16

InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge

Funded by

InnovateHERs

This scholarship aims to support female students who plan to spend their careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 29, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

17

Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has the boldest Bold.org profile.

Amount

$5,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

18

Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

19

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

Funded by

Bold.org

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 $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

Amount

$25,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

20

Survey Junkie Brand Influencer No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is great for anyone who loves getting paid for sharing their opinions on products and services.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

21

Best Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is perfect for Christian high school students looking for college tips and resources.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

22

Bold.org No-Essay Community Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has invited many friends to join Bold.org.

Amount

$5,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

23

Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

24

Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

25

NSHSS Student Appreciation Giveaway

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to take the next step in their education so they can build a better future.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

26

Best Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is a perfect opportunity for high school students interested in attending Catholic Colleges or Universities.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

27

500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.

Amount

$5,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

Any

Apply nowTakes minutes

28

Best Faith-Based Colleges No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is a perfect fit for high school students interested in attending faith-based colleges or universities.

Amount

$1,000

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

29

CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship

Funded by

Bold.org

This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.

Amount

$500

Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026

Education Level

High School

Apply nowTakes minutes

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About Scholarships For High School Juniors

As a high school junior, this year is the most important year of your high school career. It’s the year when you start to seriously think about college and how well you perform as a third-year is a good barometer of what your college prospects may look like.

Another very important factor in the college admissions process is how affordable it is. College tuition prices have grown steadily over the years, causing 80% of high school seniors to choose a college for its financial portfolio rather than the education they may receive.

With that in mind, it’s never too early to start looking for scholarships to help fund your college education. 25% of college costs are covered by scholarships and grants. These are resources you simply cannot pass up and must be aware of as high schoolers and future college students.

Going to college is a great investment, but it comes with a heavy financial burden that many high school students aren't aware of until it's too late. Help yourself lessen that burden by taking advantage of these scholarships.

To make things easier for you, we’ve assembled this scholarship list exclusively for high school juniors to prepare for their senior year and beyond. These scholarships are unique to Bold.org, an independent scholarship program dedicated to making higher education more accessible. Click on any one of the featured scholarships to get started and begin submitting those applications today! Or sign up here and check which scholarships you are eligible to apply for right now.

Also, click here to view our full list of scholarships for high school students.

Why Are Scholarships Important For High School Juniors?

Students have several options to reduce their college costs, such as financial aid and scholarships offered through their college as well as aid from the government through the FAFSA. Unfortunately, these resources often don’t go far enough when it comes to financing a student’s education, leading to the average college graduate taking on over $30,000 in debt.

Holding so much debt exacerbates the stress that graduates face when entering the workforce. Graduates have very little time to secure a job that pays well enough not only to afford housing and other needs, but also to make their student loan payments. For high school juniors, scholarships can be an essential part of reducing or eliminating the need for student loans, allowing an easy transition into the job market after college.

How To Qualify For Scholarships For High School Juniors

Junior year of high school can be a stressful time. Between taking standardized tests and starting to decide which colleges you want to apply to, you may start feeling the stress that comes with the college search process. At Bold.org, we're here to help reduce the stress of your college journey. To qualify for our scholarships, just check out the requirements below.

Make Sure You're Meeting The Education Level Requirements Of Scholarships

When browsing through scholarships, you can filter to find scholarships open to high school students. However, some high school scholarships are only open to high school seniors, so make sure the scholarships you're applying for are open to students in their junior year of high school.

Read The Eligibility Requirements Of The Scholarships You're Applying For

Additionally, some scholarships will have additional eligibility requirements beyond your level of education. Make sure you meet the other eligibility criteria that a scholarship may have, such as fields of interest, race, gender, or extracurricular experience. Additionally, some merit scholarships will have minimum GPA requirements, so be sure to check that you qualify before beginning your application.

Make Sure You're Planning To Enroll In An Accredited College In The Future

If you win a scholarship through Bold.org as a high school student, we will hold the money for you until you begin college. Then, once you enroll, we send the award directly to your school. So, you must be planning on pursuing higher education in order to win a scholarship.

Types Of Scholarships Available For High School Juniors

Many companies and individual donors aim to help high school students afford college, so you will find a wide range of scholarships for high school students on Bold.org. You can find no-essay scholarships and essay-based scholarships related to certain fields of study, hobbies, and interests.

How To Find Scholarships For High School Juniors

To find scholarships for students in their junior year of high school, go to the scholarship list on Bold.org and filter by education level to find scholarships open to high school students. Then, go through the eligibility requirements and scholarship descriptions to find scholarships that are good matches for you.

When To Start Applying For Scholarships

Junior year is a great time to start applying for scholarships, but you can begin applying at any point in high school. The earlier you start, the more time you have to apply for and win scholarships.

It's never too late to begin your scholarship search, so don't be discouraged if you're just beginning. Many college students and even graduate students are just beginning to apply for scholarships.

What To Consider When Applying For Scholarships

As you begin to apply for scholarships, remember that there are many things you can do to stand apart from the competition and increase your chances of winning. Make sure your profile on Bold.org is completely filled out and gives the donors a peek into your interests, future goals, and your unique personality. Keep reading for more tips to boost your chances of winning.

In addition, keep in mind that there are many students who are looking for financial aid through scholarships, so there is significant competition for many scholarships. Don't get discouraged if you don't win right away, but instead persevere and continue to take charge of your college education.

How To Apply For Scholarships

To begin applying for scholarships, click on any of the scholarships listed above and create your profile. Next, start browsing through scholarships and bookmarking good matches so you can go back to them later and apply.

Once you've found some scholarships you're interested in, go through the descriptions and eligibility criteria to make sure you're eligible before getting to work.

No-essay scholarships often require just a few clicks to apply, while essay scholarships will require a bit more work. Scholarships that require essays, pictures, or videos, will have a prompt for you to follow, and once you're done you can just click apply to submit your application!

Click here to read our complete guide on how to apply for scholarships.

Tips For Winning Scholarships For High School Juniors

With so many students having demonstrated financial need, it can feel impossible to stand out and win a scholarship. Fortunately, there are several ways you can make your applications stand apart from others so you can increase your chances of winning.

Don't Shy Away From Essay Based Scholarships

Essay-based scholarships may feel like a lot of work, especially considering how busy you already are with college applications, homework, and other obligations. However, scholarship essays allow you to showcase your writing skills and offer the opportunity to add a personal touch to your application which you may not be able to do with no-essay scholarships.

By taking the time to write a grammatically correct, focused, personal essay, you're showing the donor how interested you are in their scholarship. To make your essays pop, be sure to proofread, open your essay with a hook, follow the word limits, stay on topic, and add a short conclusion.

Apply Early To As Many Scholarships As Possible

Applying for more scholarships increases your chances of winning some, so apply for as many as possible. If you're short on time, no-essay scholarships are great opportunities due to the quick application process.

Furthermore, applying for scholarships as early as possible is a helpful strategy. Students who apply early will have a better chance of winning, so keep an eye out for newly added scholarships so you can be one of the first applicants.

Additionally, applying early ensures that you'll be able to submit your application in time, even if you experience difficulties at first. Waiting until the last minute may mean missing the deadline if you have issues when applying, such as if your internet crashes.

Find Niche Scholarships That You're Eligible For

Since many scholarships for high school students attract many applicants, there is often a lot of competition. Scholarships that have a lot of eligibility requirements, such as requiring academic excellence, community service experience, a minimum GPA, etc., will have fewer eligible applicants, increasing your chances of winning.

Similarly, other scholarships will only be open to certain groups of students, such as high school student-athletes, members of student government, student photojournalists, etc.

Academic Success Plan For High School Juniors

To better prepare yourself for the college admissions process that will take up your senior year, here is a step-by-step guide on what you can do to have the most productive year as a high school junior!

Summer Before Junior Year:

• Start gathering facts about college tuition costs and financial aid options so you’ll know how much you’ll be paying.
• Be on the lookout for college scholarships available to high school juniors and high school seniors, including our Easy Scholarship List, and apply early and often to the ones you qualify for
• Begin cultivating a college “hook,” something that makes you stand out from the rest of the applicant pool. Getting involved in community service efforts or doing some volunteer work are great ways of showcasing your value to your dream schools.

Junior Fall:

• Consider signing up for more extracurricular activities or become more involved in the activities you already participate in
• Meet with your college counselor and discuss your goals for the year, along with what your college interests may be
• Take the PSAT and start preparing for the SAT & ACT

Junior Winter:

• Sign up for the SAT & ACT
• Begin putting together a college list and start attending college fairs
• Discuss your senior year class schedule with your college counselor

Junior Spring:

• Select a teacher who knows you well to write a college recommendation letter for you
• Find something useful to do over the summer: Get a job, apply for an internship, commit yourself to volunteer work.
• Start visiting colleges and begin to narrow down your college list
• Continue your search for scholarships for high school juniors!

Frequently Asked Questions

a]:text-brand my-4 text-lg [&>a]:underline">There are all kinds of scholarships available for high school students, including broad, no-essay scholarships, and essay-based scholarships with limited eligibility. Some scholarships for high school students are only open to students in their senior year, but plenty are open to all high school students.

a]:text-brand my-4 text-lg [&>a]:underline">Bold.org has scholarships available for high school students of all grades, as well as for undergraduate students and graduate students. If you win a scholarship in high school, we'll hold the scholarship money for you until you choose a college for your undergraduate study.

a]:text-brand my-4 text-lg [&>a]:underline">To find scholarship applications for high school students, go to the scholarship list on Bold.org and filter by education level. You can also filter by category to find great scholarships for you based on your interests, identity, and hobbies.

When browsing through scholarships, you can filter to find scholarships open to high school students. However, some high school scholarships are only open to high school seniors, so make sure the scholarships you're applying for are open to students in their junior year of high school.

Additionally, some scholarships will have additional eligibility requirements beyond your level of education. Make sure you meet the other eligibility criteria that a scholarship may have, such as fields of interest, race, gender, or extracurricular experience. Additionally, some merit scholarships will have minimum GPA requirements, so be sure to check that you qualify before beginning your application.

Since many scholarships for high school students attract many applicants, there is often a lot of competition. Scholarships that have a lot of eligibility requirements, such as requiring academic excellence, community service experience, a minimum GPA, etc., will have fewer eligible applicants, increasing your chances of winning.

Similarly, other scholarships will only be open to certain groups of students, such as high school student-athletes, members of student government, student photojournalists, etc.

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