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[Page 2] The 60 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in June 2026

Updated: June 1, 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. Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walking in Authority International Ministry
    This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Nov 8, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship

    Funded by
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lapatra Bowen-Harbison
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.
    Amount
    $850
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keia Carter
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

    Funded by
    Shawn Witherspoon
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 17, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls

    Funded by
    Richardson Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $1,565
    Deadline:
    May 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.
    Amount
    $775
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sharon McGregor
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    8 winners
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schultze family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 2, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    39

  10. Brent Haines "Make it Happen" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haines Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 23, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
    Amount
    $760
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Torres Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)
    This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    43

  14. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $3,198
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. Greer Innovation, A Scholarship For Creatives

    Funded by
    Rachel Greer
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are bringing creativity to their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,031
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship

    Funded by
    Augustus Dicks
    This scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Aug 3, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    46

  17. Etherine Tansimore Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ollie Tansimore
    This scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.
    Amount
    $1,010
    Deadline:
    Dec 12, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hannah Pence
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 23, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. Kevin David Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools

    Funded by
    Kevin David
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have received special education services and are devoted to continuing their education.
    Amount
    $3,025
    Deadline:
    May 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family and Friends of Barbara A. Walker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,055
    Deadline:
    Mar 17, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. "A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 31, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship

    Funded by
    Texas Black Careers
    This scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2021
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. RESILIENCE Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Koga
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 17, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. Be Like 22 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Millai Madison
    To honor the life and legacy of Kielyn Toone, this scholarship will be awarded to one student at Bosse High School who brings joy and happiness to those around them.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 23, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jarvis Dillard
    This scholarship is meant for a high school student who has lost a parent or legal guardian and desires support as they transition from high school into college.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 8, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. Cisneros Climaco Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susana DiGiano
    This scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 30, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    To help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Bookman 5 Scholarship

    Funded by
    NLB Ministries
    This scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. Amber Lott’s Health Heroes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Lott
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 10, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    60
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