[Page 3] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in May 2026

This scholarship exists as one small way to make higher education more accessible to low-income students.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.

This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.

This scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.

This scholarship seeks to attract, support, educate, and develop leaders within the financial advisory profession.

This scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.

This scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.

This scholarship will support current or future nursing students.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.

This scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.

This scholarship aims to identify the next generation of elite swimmers and give them a platform inside the world’s newest professional league.

To support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.

This scholarship aims to support students by offering meaningful relief from loan burdens, allowing students to focus more on their studies and less on financial stress.

This scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship seeks to support a student who shares Brett’s passions for learning and the game so they can excel in higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).

This scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.

This scholarship seeks to commend students who are taking on the challenge of studying STEM by helping to relieve the burden of tuition.

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of designers who are committed to prioritizing environmental and social sustainability.

This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are goal-oriented and devoted to achieving their dreams through higher education.

This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.

This scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.

<p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the fields of distilling and/or bourbon or whiskey stewardship.</p>

This scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.

This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.

This scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.