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

This scholarship supports Michigan and Virginia high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career in accounting, providing resources and encouragement to thrive in the profession.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

This scholarship honors Allison Thomas Swanberg by supporting Colorado high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students with a 3.0+ GPA and community service experience.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating Hayward High in Wisconsin.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Talia Nesbitt Bryant by empowering students who demonstrate her values and skills.

This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.

This scholarship supports high school seniors, undergraduates, or trade school students with a 3.0+ GPA who were raised in a single-parent or blended-family home.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors from Baltimore County, Maryland with 3.5 GPA who is a first-generation college student studying education and a community college.

By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.

The 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.

This scholarship supports low-income high school juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.

In memory of Evan James Vaillancourt, an Army Combat Medic, this scholarship supports high school seniors with a 3.5+ GPA pursuing a nursing degree who have community service or volunteering experience.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.

This scholarship honors Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. by supporting high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio who have a GPA of at least 3.0.

This scholarship supports North Carolina female high school juniors and seniors with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteer or non-profit experience who demonstrate perseverance and a passion for community involvement.

This merit-based scholarship supports high school students and current undergraduates (ages 13-20) with a 3.5+ GPA and volunteering experience who plan to pursue a four-year degree and have demonstrated significant social impact in their communities.

This scholarship honors Maureen C. Pace by supporting New York high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate nursing students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

The Williams Foundation supports low-income, BIPOC high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who are forging their own paths as young trailblazers.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a marked difference in the world.

This scholarship supports Illinois bachelor's degree students with a 3.0+ GPA who have studied a foreign language in high school and are involved in multiple school activities.

This scholarship supports US citizens and permanent legal residents who are high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students pursuing STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor Catrina’s legacy by supporting students pursuing law and/or healthcare so that they can complete their education and help those who are oppressed.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students who are majoring or interested in entrepreneurship and small business operations.

This scholarship seeks to support bright and talented students so they can afford to pursue college and continue on the path towards their goals.

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

This scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.