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

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.

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.

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 $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.

This scholarship will support a female student attending Kansas State University.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marilynn Walker by supporting women who are pursuing business or international business.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of John F. Puffer, Sr. by supporting students in Massachusetts who exemplify S.M.I.L.E. (shine, motivate, inspire, lead, excel) in their daily lives.

This scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.

This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.

This scholarship aims to support students in Maryland who have lost one or both parents so that they have the support necessary to continue their education.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Julie Adams by supporting women who are pursuing higher education in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.

This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to positive community impact.

This scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.

This scholarship aims to support students in need so they can successfully complete their college degrees and embark on their futures.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Arthur Walasek by supporting students who are passionate about computer science.

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 honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.