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[Page 2] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in August 2026

Updated: August 24, 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. Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hugh R. Boyd by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    31

  2. HBCU Legacy & Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Originals 3D Prints
    This scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    32

  3. Loren Joseph Myers Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gregory Howard
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Loren Joseph Myers by uplifting the next generation of young gay men as they pursue their dreams.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 23, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    33

  4. Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatilua Family
    This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    34

  5. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting undergraduate women in nursing with a 3.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    35

  6. Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    36

  7. Bright Lite Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bright Lite Charity
    This scholarship supports low-income New York high school seniors, trade school and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are dedicated to uplifting their communities.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Dec 3, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    37

  8. Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Collins
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deena Collins by supporting women who are passionate about using their careers to help others.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    38

  9. Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Black Girls Go Global
    This scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    39

  10. Equan Bedenfield Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ernest, Bolin, Turner, and Bedenfield Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 16, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    40

  11. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shuqiao Excellence Award
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Graduate
    Takes minutes
    41

  12. Bre Hoy Memorial Softball Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Vogt Vogt
    This scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 19, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    42

  13. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    This scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    43

  14. 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.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    44

  15. Goellner Public Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Goellner Family
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in public education with preference given to first-generation college students and male applicants.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 26, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    45

  16. Matthew E. Minor Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation
    This scholarship aims to encourage the next generation to combat bullying and to protect children and teens on the internet.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 28, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    46

  17. Michelle (Burris) Fishburn Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Burris Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    47

  18. Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stewart Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    48

  19. J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tindall
    This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 4, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    49

  20. Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stitt
    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.
    Amount
    $30,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 10, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    50

  21. Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Croft Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 15, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    51

  22. H. Thomas Pittman STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    H. Thomas Pittman
    This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men as they pursue higher education and forge their path in STEM.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 29, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    52

  23. Hogan Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Hogan
    This scholarship aims to support college-bound students as they prepare to complete their high school journeys.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    53

  24. Kira Jennings Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Patricia Spore
    This scholarship honors Kira Jennings by supporting graduating seniors at Center High School in Antelope, California who are actively involved in community service and school activities.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 2, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    54

  25. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    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.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    55

  26. Strides 4 Gianluca Scholarship

    Funded by
    Strides 4 Gianluca
    This scholarship seeks to honor students whose determination, resilience, and dedication inspire others.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    56

  27. Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joran Family
    This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    57

  28. Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vaillancourt
    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.
    Amount
    $1,200
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    58

  29. Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    59

  30. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    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.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    60
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