[Page 4] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in August 2026
Updated: July 27, 2026
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100% free.Ava Wood Stupendous Love Scholarship
Funded byHeather WoodThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ava Wood by supporting students who choose compassion over comparison, bravery over conformity, and stupendous, wholehearted love over everything else.Amount$2,175Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner91Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 25, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner92Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLouis StricklandThis scholarship will support high school seniors.Amount$1,040Deadline:Apr 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner93Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.Amount$1,500Deadline:Sep 30, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners94Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis 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.Amount$3,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners95Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNekia DavisThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 12, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners96Jason David Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKate SansoneThis scholarship seeks to keep the memory of Jason David Anderson alive by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in order to help people who struggle with addiction.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner97Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship
Funded byWalking in Authority International MinistryThis scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.Amount$550Deadline:Nov 8, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner98Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners99Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byBelton FamilyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.Amount$2,300Deadline:Oct 2, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners100Bio-Rad Northern California Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.Amount$38,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
18 winners101Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,200Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to
3 winners102Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 8, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners103Normandie Cormier Greater is Now Scholarship
Funded byNormandie CormierThis scholarship exists to help mitigate the educational opportunity gap for disadvantaged students who have huge aspirations for their life and is willing to work through anything to achieve them.Amount$599Deadline:Feb 1, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner104F.E. Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFabian ElizondoThis scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.Amount$650Deadline:Mar 31, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner105Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship
Funded byJorge VelazquezThis scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.Amount$1,100Deadline:Oct 27, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner106Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.Amount$1,100Deadline:Jul 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners107Caliber X Scholarship
Funded byCaliber X LLCThis scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner108Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchwinkendorf FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.Amount$5,385Deadline:Apr 18, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners109Captain Jeffrey McFetridge USN (Ret) Scholarship
Funded byJRM and Sons Consulting LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about conservation and sustainability so they can afford to achieve their educational goals.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner110Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship
Funded byUdonis Haslem FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.Amount$18,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners111Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 10, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner112Bio-Rad Irvine/Santa Ana Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.Amount$12,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
6 winners113Russell R. Hahn Weed Science Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer Thomas-MurphyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Russell R. Hahn by supporting students in their college years so they can achieve their educational goals.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners114Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnthony TranThis scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.Amount$1,150Deadline:Jul 11, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner115Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship
Funded byJohn C. HuledeThis scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.Amount$20,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners116PJC Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCavanaugh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.Amount$650Deadline:Apr 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner117Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda MitchellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners118Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Amount$13,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners119Fútbol is Life Scholarship
Funded byBasterra FamilyThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jun 25, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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