[Page 3] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
August 25, 2025


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Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or gradaute
- Sport: Golf
61All Chemical Transport Empowering Future Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAll Chemical Transport CorpAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 17, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence in the workforce.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Transportation, logistics, supply chain management, environmental safety, chemical engineering, industrial hygiene, workplace safety, or related fields
62Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott/McDanielAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 20, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.- State: Texas
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has overcome barriers
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
63Qwik Card Scholarship
Funded byQwik Card IncAmount
$1,500Deadline
Nov 22, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
64LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded byRoach FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 23, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
65Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Education
66Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayAmount
$1,000Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
67Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Education
68Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
- Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
69Dickinson L. Howell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChristopher HowellAmount
$500Deadline
Dec 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
70Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
71RonranGlee Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonAmount
$10,000Deadline
Dec 19, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
72Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship
Funded byRachel Vogt VogtAmount
$2,000Deadline
Dec 20, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
73Ronald Whitmore Jr. Scholarship
Funded byRonald Whitmore, Jr.Amount
$500Deadline
Dec 22, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
74Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jan 02, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
75Dr. Samuel Attoh Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnabelle Attoh ThompsonAmount
$500Deadline
Jan 06, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support one student studying geography, urban planning, or STEM.- Major: Geography, Urban Planning, & STEM
76Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeAmount
$500Deadline
Jan 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
77Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Feb 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.All students are eligible78Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySwanbergAmount
$1,500Deadline
Feb 13, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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
79Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship
Funded byMary AtluriAmount
$1,000Deadline
Feb 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Priscilla Shireen by supporting students who share her devotion to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
80Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranAmount
$2,000Deadline
Feb 16, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
81Grace In Action Scholarship
Funded byGrace In Action Mission Inc.Amount
$1,000Deadline
Feb 18, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to motivate and assist financially disadvantaged students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation immigrant
- Religion: Involved in church
82Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaAmount
$5,000Deadline
Feb 20, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.- Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
- Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
83Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)Amount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: California
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Arts
84J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTindallAmount
$3,500Deadline
Mar 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.- State: Colorado
- Education Level: High School Senior
- GPA: 3.0
85Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartAmount
$2,500Deadline
Mar 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
86Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byStewart FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 03, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Science
- GPA: 3.0 or greater
87Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda WarrenAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
88Go Blue Crew Scholarship
Funded byBrian ThelenAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- State: Michigan
- Education Level: High school senior
89Jamie Anderson Scholarship
Funded byGwendolyn JohnsonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThe Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Ohio
- GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merit scholarships are financial aid awards given to students who demonstrate high academic achievement. Unlike the application process for need-based scholarships, merit scholarships don't necessarily ask for proof of a certain financial status. On the other hand, merit scholarships will likely ask for test scores, GPAs, or transcripts.
A GPA of 3.5 or higher is usually competitive enough to qualify for most merit scholarships. However, the exact requirement can vary. Some highly competitive programs may look for GPAs closer to 3.8 or above, while other scholarship providers may also consider additional factors like test scores, extracurriculars, or essays.
Merit scholarships can be competitive, especially at the national level or when large amounts of money are involved. That said, many scholarships are available at the local, state, and institutional levels that may have fewer applicants. Students who consistently perform well academically and stay involved in extracurricular activities can improve their chances significantly.