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Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. $2,000 No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    Apply to Sallie Mae's monthly merit-based No-Essay Scholarship in seconds for a chance to win $2,000!
    All students are eligible
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  2. Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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)
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  3. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson

    Amount

    $2,080

    Deadline

    Jan 14, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    • Ethnicity: Black
    • Gender: Male
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    3
  4. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $25,030

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    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 $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
    All students are eligible
    4
  5. Bulkthreads.com's "Let's Aim Higher" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bulkthreads.com

    Amount

    $515

    Deadline

    Jun 16, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    5
  6. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher

    Amount

    $550

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    6
  7. Mema and Papa Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Cheetah Fund

    Amount

    $600

    Deadline

    Apr 12, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    7
  8. Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adeeb Odeh

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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
    8
  9. Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thompson

    Amount

    $6,100

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
    9
  10. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew

    Amount

    $4,300

    Deadline

    May 15, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
    10
  11. Baby OG: Next Gen Female Visionary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Audrey Nuna

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to further equity in education and the workplace by ensuring that all students are able to pursue their academic and professional goals.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: STEM/innovation
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    11
  12. Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Raja-Nee Keys

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
    12
  13. Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.
    All students are eligible
    13
  14. 100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    14
  15. 300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    15
  16. 200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    16
  17. 400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $4,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    17
  18. Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.
    All students are eligible
    18
  19. 1000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    19
  20. 500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    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.
    All students are eligible
    20
  21. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    21
  22. ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.
    All students are eligible
    22
  23. Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.
    All students are eligible
    23
  24. Niche College No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 6 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.
    All students are eligible
    24
  25. Lynch Engineering Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Lynch

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 12 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support smart, self-driven, ambitious, kind, and generous engineers so they can pay for their college tuition.
    • Education Level: High school senior planning to pursue a four-year degree or a current four-year undergraduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Engineering
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  26. Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Cyrilla Olapeju Sanni Scholarship Fund

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Only 16 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support African students who are struggling financially so they can fund their education and achieve their dreams.
    • Race: African
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Migrant from Africa or the child of African migrants
    26
  27. Neal Hartl Memorial Sales/Marketing Scholarship

    Funded by
    BeaconMedaes

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 16 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Neal Hartl by supporting students who are pursuing higher education and careers in business.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Business management, sales, or marketing
    27
  28. Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Larson

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Only 19 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financially disadvantaged
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  29. Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

    Funded by
    Tariq Aslam and Family

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Only 19 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    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!
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Muslim
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
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  30. FIAH Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daleth Estrada

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Only 29 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.
    • Education Level: Class of 2025 high school senior or current undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
    • Location: Texas
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