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

Updated: July 13, 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. Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.
    Amount
    $13,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. 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
    32

  3. 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
    33

  4. 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
    34

  5. 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
    35

  6. 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
    36

  7. 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
    37

  8. Ambition Scholarship "ii"

    Funded by
    Life Empowerment Ministries
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.
    Amount
    $625
    Deadline:
    Jun 5, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. 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
    39

  10. 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
    40

  11. 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
    41

  12. 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
    42

  13. 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
    43

  14. 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
    44

  15. 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
    45

  16. 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
    46

  17. "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
    47

  18. 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
    48

  19. 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
    49

  20. 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
    50

  21. 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
    51

  22. 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
    52

  23. 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
    53

  24. 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
    54

  25. 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
    55

  26. 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
    56

  27. Gottfried Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Jenkins
    This scholarship will support a high school senior from Alabama to continue their education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Mental Health Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darlene Steinkamp
    This scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Sep 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gourmet Foods International
    This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. Verto Semester Abroad Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarships is for high school seniors who are interested in a semester abroad!
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    60
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