Ready to apply for some college scholarships? We rounded up nine different scholarships with April deadlines that feature a diverse range of qualifications and requirements. Whether you love photography, golfing, or video design, there’s something for all kinds of students on this list of April scholarships. Prizes top out at $8,000. Find all the details on these scholarships for Spring 2026 below.
Herbert Lehman Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application form, including two recommendation letters, a transcript, a copy of your FAFSA, a personal statement, and an essay.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens who are college-bound high school seniors or first-year students at an accredited four-year college
Amount: Up to $3,000 per year
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Website: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/scholarships/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship/
Project Yellow Light Video Design Scholarship
How to Apply: Create a 10-second or 25-second video to warn your peers of the dangers of using your phone while driving.
Eligibility: Open to high school and college students
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Website: https://www.projectyellowlight.com
Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship
How to Apply: Create an essay-style Adobe Lightroom tutorial of at least 800 words, including original screenshots and photos, covering one of three topics related to Adobe Lightroom.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college students
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Website:https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-lightroom-presets-scholarship-program
Joel Polsky Academic Achievement Award
How to Apply: Submit a 250-word maximum abstract on your interior design research or thesis project, along with the thesis, dissertation, or research project. A transcript, letter of recommendation, description of leadership role, biographical statement, and headshot must also be included.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate or graduate students in an interior design program
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Website:https://www.asid.org/foundation/initiatives
All About Education Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay of 250 words or less answering the question, “How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?”
Eligibility: Open to all U.S. residents 14 years of age or older
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship
RentHop’s College and University Scholarship Program
How to Apply: Submit an essay of 500 words or less describing a listing on RentHop you picture yourself living in in the future and how it contributes to your ideal day.
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate students
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website:https://www.renthop.com/college_scholarship
The Sara Scholarship
How to Apply: File the FAFSA and complete the application form, including a transcript, a personal essay of no more than two pages about your goals, and one letter of recommendation.
Eligibility: Open to female college-bound high school seniors who have some involvement with the sport of golf and a minimum of a 3.3 GPA
Amount: 12 winners of $2,500 each
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website:https://www.sarascholarship.org/how-to-apply
Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship
How to Apply: Submit a video showing your dance technique in class or a solo performance and include a personal essay, a letter about your financial need, and a recommendation letter.
Eligibility: Open to college-bound, intermediate and advanced dancers between 7 and 22 years of age
Amount: Varying amounts (up to 100% of tuition) to help students fund dancing education
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website: https://franciscogelladance.com/scholarships/
Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the online application.
Eligibility: Must be a retired, honorably discharged, or active duty member of the National Guard or Reserve who has completed Basic Training and follow-on training, is separated with or currently holds a military rank of E-5 or below, and is accepted to or currently enrolled in a VA-approved program or school at an accredited postsecondary institution
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support
Please note, most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. Scholarships are one of many sources of funding for college, including savings, current income, and federal and private loans. To learn about the variety of ways to pay for college, visit our Paying for College webpage.
Jenni Espinal is a sophomore at Cristo Rey Boston High School with a strong interest in psychology and neuroscience. She hopes to build a career helping people better understand themselves and the way their minds work. Jenni joined MEFA as an intern in the fall of 2025.
