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

This scholarship will support a student who loves math.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in healthcare engineering or electrical engineering so they can complete their education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and careers in aviation.

This scholarship honors the life of Chadwick D McNab by supporting students looking to reach their full potential in a technology career.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.

This scholarship aims to foster a community of women empowered by knowledge, driven by curiosity, and ready to contribute to the STEM field.

This scholarship supports Midwest high school seniors and undergraduates with red hair who are pursuing humanities fields like anthropology, museum studies, or art history.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.

This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students attending an HBCU who are pursuing a four-year degree in business or agriculture and have a GPA of 2.7+

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.

This scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.

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

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.

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

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

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.

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

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

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 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 seeks to support students who are ready to make smarter financial moves and reach their goals faster.