Meet the 2026 Scholarship Winners: High School Seniors

Modern Woodmen celebrated student achievement by awarding $552,000 in scholarships to 300 member students from the high school class of 2026. These scholarships celebrate the dedication, leadership and community spirit our young members bring to everything they do - while helping ease the rising cost of higher education.

To be eligible, students must be Modern Woodmen members and be covered by a Modern Woodmen life insurance or annuity product. Students must also have completed at least 40 hours of volunteer service within the past two years, showing their commitment to making a difference where they live.

In 2026, Modern Woodmen also awarded $70,000 to eligible members ages 21 and older, bringing this year's total scholarship investment to $622,000.

We're proud of the impact our young members have had on their communities and can't wait to see what they do next! Explore the full list of recipients from the class of 2026 below.