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

Updated: October 19, 2026

Written by:Elise
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If you’ve worked hard in school, scholarships should reward that effort. This page highlights merit-based scholarships on Bold.org, ranked by award amount, effort, and eligibility — built to recognize your achievements.

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  1. Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    Open to BIPOC undergraduates studying STEM at HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,400
    Deadline:
    Nov 17, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Grace In Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grace In Action Mission Inc.
    Open to high school juniors and seniors who are first-generation immigrants active in their church.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    Open to mothers in North Carolina enrolled in college or trade school.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatilua Family
    Open to Pacific Islander college and graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. James N Iademarco Biotech Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carol Ann Guarino
    Open to undergraduate students at four-year colleges studying or pursuing careers in biotechnology.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    Open to women in four-year nursing programs with at least a 3.5 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. Bright Lite Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bright Lite Charity
    Open to low-income high school seniors, college, and trade school students in New York with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    Open to Black undergraduate students at HBCUs who have volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Howell
    Open to University of New Hampshire undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    39

  10. Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venne Zimmer Family
    Open to undergraduates in Maryland or Virginia who have lost an immediate family member to cancer.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. How She Works Scholarship for Women's Education

    Funded by
    Rachel Jaffe
    Open to female-identifying undergraduate students at two- and four-year colleges.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 17, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Vogt Vogt
    Open to high school senior and undergraduate softball players with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates with a passion for close reading.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 26, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    43

  14. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    Open to four-year college juniors and seniors with a 3.75 GPA or higher who plan to attend law school.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. “SUGA Scholars” Award

    Funded by
    LaMirah Ramirez
    Open to undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students with a 3.0 GPA pursuing fire science or EMS.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    46

  17. Snap EmpowHER Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to female-identifying high school seniors and first-year college students.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 16, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stockwell Family
    Open to current and former Learn4Life students in California continuing their education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 18, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    Open to undergraduate nursing students in associate or bachelor's degree programs.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 19, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

    Funded by
    Pierson Family
    Open to low-income international high school and undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 27, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Suneetha
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students with nonprofit or volunteering experience.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 15, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    RACE Cancer Foundation
    Open to Pennsylvania high school seniors and undergraduates affected by cancer, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 17, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus and Veronica Lockhart
    Open to Prairie View A&M University undergraduates and high school seniors who list it as a college of interest.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)
    Open to low-income California high school seniors pursuing the arts, music, or design.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    54

  25. Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Payal Mehta
    Open to low-income Black or Native American high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $3,003
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library
    Open to college, trade school, and graduate students who collect stamps.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stewart Family
    Open to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher planning to study science in college.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    Open to Michigan high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    Open to Colorado high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. Nekkanti Accounting Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Boddu/Nekkanti
    Open to high school and undergraduate students in Michigan or Virginia pursuing accounting.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 6, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    60
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