Business Scholarships for High School Seniors 2026 – Top Awards & Deadlines

Find top business scholarships for high school seniors in 2026. Learn about award amounts, deadlines, and how to apply for scholarships in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and more.

January

• DECA Inc Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: DECA is the premier student business organization, and this scholarship turns your club leadership into cold, hard cash. Five $2,000 awards are given annually to active DECA members planning to study entrepreneurship, finance, marketing or management. In other words, corporate America is investing in you – all you need to do is highlight your DECA accomplishments. Winning one of these awards not only provides a hefty tuition boost but also shows colleges you’ve competed and excelled at a national level.
  Amount: $2,000 (five awards)
  Deadline: January 9, 2026
  Apply/Info: DECA Scholarship Program

March

• Employment BOOST Business & STEM Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: If you’re a straight-A student heading into business or STEM, this is for you. Employment BOOST offers a $1,000 scholarship every quarter (four times a year) for students with a 3.5+ GPA and a major in business, science, tech, or engineering. There’s no single deadline – you can apply year-round for the next quarterly award – so it’s perfect for motivated students who plan ahead. Winning this scholarship signals that you have the grades and drive to succeed, and the award money is a tangible reward for your hard work in both academics and extracurricular leadership.
  Amount: $1,000 (per quarter)
  Deadline: Rolling (next deadline ~April 1, 2026)
  Apply/Info: Employment BOOST Scholarships

April

• FBLA Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: This one celebrates leaders. It’s open only to FBLA high school seniors who have reached the Advocate or Capstone level of the Business Achievement Awards – meaning you’ve gone above and beyond in your chapter. Winners (worth $500 each) are chosen for outstanding activity in FBLA. The application is straightforward (a one-page letter and resume), but getting this scholarship proves you’re serious about business leadership. It’s a resume-booster as much as a scholarship, showing colleges you didn’t just join the club – you led in it.
  Amount: $500
  Deadline: April 15, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)
  Apply/Info: FBLA Distinguished Business Leader

• NTHS–FBLA Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: This is for overachievers in tech and business. If you’re a member of both FBLA and the National Technical Honor Society, you can score one of two $1,000 awards. It bridges two national organizations, rewarding students who excel in both academic/technical fields and business leadership. The application requires recommendation letters from advisers in both FBLA and NTHS, so it’s also a testament to your character and work ethic. Winning it adds a dual endorsement to your college profile and, of course, $1,000 toward your education.
  Amount: $1,000 (two awards)
  Deadline: April 15, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)
  Apply/Info: NTHS–FBLA Scholarship Application

July

• Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: Jet’s scholarship is all about your story. It asks high school seniors pursuing business careers to write a powerful essay about overcoming challenges. One winner (per semester) gets $1,000. This scholarship stands out because it values your personal journey – linking life lessons to your business ambitions. If you’ve already faced tough times and can connect that resilience to your future business goals, Jet will reward you. It’s also a signal to colleges that you’re a reflective, driven student, and the cash is a welcome bonus for starting college.
  Amount: $1,000
  Deadline: July 31, 2026
  Apply/Info: Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship

November

• GreenPal Small Business Scholarship
  Why It Slaps: Entrepreneurial spark, meet scholarship money. GreenPal – a company founded by a former high school entrepreneur – awards $2,000 (paid as $500 per semester) to a student running or planning a small business. If you’ve launched a business or have a solid startup idea and a business major in your plans, this one is tailor-made for you. Aside from the cash, winning this shows colleges you have real-world business drive. GreenPal’s founder literally grew a company from a high school lawn-mowing gig, so this scholarship is a nod to the same hustle. Just get your application in by mid-November to compete.
  Amount: $2,000 (in four payments of $500)
  Deadline: November 15, 2026
  Apply/Info: GreenPal Scholarship Fund