[Page 2] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in October 2026

This scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji by supporting students who are first or second-generation African immigrants as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence in the workforce.

This scholarship from Eldorado Tools supports undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at U.S. institutions pursuing construction- or manufacturing-related fields — such as construction management, civil or mechanical engineering, or supply chain and logistics — who want to make an impact in the field.

This scholarship honors the memory of Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh by supporting Illinois undergraduate students pursuing nursing degrees who share her passion for learning and helping others.

This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.

This scholarship supports underrepresented minority undergraduate students with a 3.0+ GPA who are pursuing degrees at an HBCU.

In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education

This scholarship aims to support first-generation immigrant high school juniors and seniors who are involved in their church.

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting undergraduate women in nursing with a 3.5+ GPA.

This scholarship aims to honor James N Iademarco by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing biotechnology.

This scholarship supports low-income New York high school seniors, trade school and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are dedicated to uplifting their communities.

This scholarship honors Henry Walker Sr by supporting African American undergraduate students with financial need who attend an HBCU, maintain a 2.8+ GPA, and have volunteering experience.

This scholarship supports Maryland and Virginia undergraduates with at least a 3.2 GPA who have lost a parent, guardian, or caregiver to cancer and are pursuing a service-oriented career.

This scholarship honors Dickinson L. Howell by supporting University of New Hampshire undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM majors, with a preference for engineering students.

This scholarship supports female-identifying undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) pursuing their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University with a minimum 3.0 GPA who use creativity, design, and storytelling to bring ideas to life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.

This scholarship honors science educator Robert Stockwell by supporting current or former Learn4Life students in California who are continuing their higher education.

This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship honors Priscilla Shireen Luke by supporting undergraduate and graduate students with non-profit or volunteering experience who are devoted to community service.

This scholarship honors Peter J. Musto by supporting Pennsylvania high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.0+ GPA who have been affected by cancer, either personally or through a family member's diagnosis.

This scholarship honors Mrs. Doris Glover, a longtime Dallas-area educator, by supporting high school seniors planning to attend, or current undergraduates attending, Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship supports low-income California high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who are pursuing careers in the arts, music, design, or performing arts.

This scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.