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Last updated on November 10, 2025

[Page 2] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. 500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $5,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donna Davis
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Religion: Lives a faith-based life
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
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  3. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    $10,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. 400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.
    All students are eligible
    $4,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    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.
    All students are eligible
    $25,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stoy Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: Tidewater Tech
    • State: Virginia
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
    • Background: Great attendance record
    $2,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  8. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    • GPA: 2.8 or above
    $1,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  9. Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Howell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dickinson L. Howell by supporting students who are pursuing STEM.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • College Name: University of New Hampshire
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venne Zimmer Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: Maryland or Virginia
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
    • Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mitchell Leggs
    This scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.
    • Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
    $2,500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. RonranGlee Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education and making the most of their time through close reading.
    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    $10,000
    Deadline:Dec 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. In This Lifetime Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rashmi Naik
    This scholarship aims to inspire young students to embrace their creativity, pursue their goals, and choose a path that truly aligns with who they are.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: New Jersey
    • GPA: 3.7 GPA or higher
    • Background: Has a creative art portfolio
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Vogt Vogt
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting students who share her love and talent for softball.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Sport: Softball
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    $2,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Whitmore, Jr.
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • College Plans: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.5 and above
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shevy Nejad
    This scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.
    • GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Athletics: Must have two or more years of high school wrestling experience
    • Service: Must have non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior
    • State: Maryland
    $2,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Fire science, fire service, or EMS
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Ja-Tek Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Jadin Hutchinson
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.
    • College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annabelle Attoh Thompson
    This scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.
    • Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin/Bishop Family
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major/Field: Mental health related
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Well-Rounded Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Kozlen
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Involved in activities and has studied foreign language
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noir Bar & Lounge
    This scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Massachusetts
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education
    • State: NC
    • Background: Female student with a child
    • GPA: 3.0+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Zedikiah Randolph Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Raja-Nee Keys
    This scholarship aims to support BIPOC students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the barriers they face and be an inspiration to those who follow them.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: STEM, business, finance, marketing, or medicine
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. FIAH Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daleth Estrada
    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.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
    • Location: Texas
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 07, 2026
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  29. Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women

    Funded by
    Tariq Aslam and Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Religion: Muslim
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swanberg
    This scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • State: Colorado
    • Background: Community service and/or volunteering experience
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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