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[Page 3] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in October 2026

Updated: October 26, 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. Valley Wolfpack Alumni Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valley Wolfpack Football and Cheer Association
    Open to seniors at Sumner, Auburn, Cascade Christian, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, or White River High School who play football or cheer.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 11, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    61

  2. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    Open to Ohio high school seniors with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    62

  3. Strides 4 Gianluca Scholarship

    Funded by
    Strides 4 Gianluca
    Open to high school seniors with a disability and at least a 3.0 GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    63

  4. Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    Open to low-income high school juniors and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    64

  5. Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joran Family
    Open to bachelor's and master's students studying psychology or social work with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    65

  6. Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    Open to first-generation high school seniors in Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    66

  7. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates with sports and community service experience and a 3.0 GPA.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    67

  8. Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    Open to Washington high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher planning to attend Central Washington University.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    68

  9. Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vaillancourt
    Open to high school seniors pursuing nursing with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,200
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    69

  10. Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    The McWilliams Family
    Open to high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    70

  11. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    Open to female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    71

  12. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    Open to New York high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in nursing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    72

  13. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    Open to high school and college students ages 13 to 20 with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    73

  14. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    Open to Black or Hispanic high school seniors with at least a 2.9 GPA.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    74

  15. Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Javier Segovia
    Open to first-generation undergraduates at four-year colleges studying social work with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    75

  16. Rob Snyder Memorial Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kellie Snyder
    Open to high school junior and senior golfers in Florida, Georgia, or Massachusetts with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 18, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    76

  17. Well-Rounded Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Kozlen
    Open to Illinois bachelor's degree students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have studied a foreign language.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    77

  18. Vu Tous Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lauren McDonald
    Open to Michigan high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA planning to study writing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    78

  19. Champions Of A New Path Scholarship

    Funded by
    Better Start Movement
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    79

  20. Jeanie A. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Buckentine
    This scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 8, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    80

  21. Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.
    Amount
    $12,000
    Deadline:
    Sep 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    81

  22. Moriah Janae Dance Grant

    Funded by
    Kendra Royster
    This grant aims to help one high school dancer continue to practice their art and follow their passion for dance.
    Amount
    $1,780
    Deadline:
    Jul 27, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    82

  23. Marcus Stroman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Stroman's HDMH Foundation
    The Marcus Stroman Scholarship seeks to support ambitious students from Pasadena and Altadena, CA who are preparing to graduate from high school and have been accepted to the college of their dreams.
    Amount
    $75,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    83

  24. 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.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    84

  25. Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enya Flack
    This scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.
    Amount
    $2,300
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    85

  26. LOVE like JJ Scholarship in Memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day

    Funded by
    LOVE like JJ
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day by supporting students who have lost a sibling and are learning to adjust to life in their absence.
    Amount
    $2,250
    Deadline:
    Feb 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    86

  27. Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship

    Funded by
    Santos Creative Services | Marching With Travis
    This scholarship aims to support and inspire talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in the drum corps international.
    Amount
    $4,020
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    87

  28. TEAM ROX Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stapleton
    This scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.
    Amount
    $1,730
    Deadline:
    Feb 20, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    88

  29. Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Funded by
    Conteh Family
    To honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.
    Amount
    $800
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2021
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    89

  30. Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaymie Scotto & Associates, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to memorialize Stefanie Ann Cronin by supporting the educational endeavors of students who embody her dedication to success, community, environmental appreciation, and caring for others.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 14, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    90
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