[Page 5] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in February 2026
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100% free.Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship
Funded byRick CaldwellThis scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.Amount$1,144Deadline:Jun 25, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner121Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRachel YatesThis scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.Amount$1,300Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner122Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship
Funded byJaymie Scotto & Associates, LLCThis 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$3,500Deadline:Feb 14, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner123Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDonna DavisThis 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$2,500Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners124Jeanie A. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKatie BuckentineThis scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.Amount$1,500Deadline:Dec 8, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners125Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners126Lauren Czebatul Scholarship
Funded byNick SchellerThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.Amount$5,590Deadline:Aug 4, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner127Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Malcolm FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.Amount$6,171Deadline:Dec 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners128Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byArlecia ThrebitsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dimon A. Williams by supporting students from single-parent families who are pursuing higher education.Amount$1,050Deadline:Jul 26, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner129Derk Golden Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShari GoldenThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Derk Golden by supporting athletes in their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner130Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship
Funded byOmni InclusiveThis 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$12,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners131Harry B. Anderson Scholarship
Funded byDavid M. Gabrielsen FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.Amount$25,000Deadline:May 1, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
5 winners132Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$2,725Deadline:Jul 11, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner133TRAM Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners134Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship
Funded byEnya FlackThis scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.Amount$2,300Deadline:Sep 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner135TEAM ROX Scholarship
Funded byStapletonThis scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.Amount$1,730Deadline:Feb 20, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner136Alger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLily RannacherThis scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.Amount$550Deadline:Oct 1, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner137Success Beyond Borders
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis scholarship seeks to support students and help them bring their dreams to life by creatively expressing what inspires them to keep moving forward in life.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner138Walking 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 winner139Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners140Hearts 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 winners141Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship
Funded byIbarrondo FamilyTo honor the legacy that Taylor Ibarrondo left behind, this scholarship will support two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college and embody some of her most inspiring traits and qualities.Amount$2,386Deadline:Jun 7, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners142Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners143Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrystal HinshawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.Amount$750Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner144Normandie 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 winner145Loreen 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 winner146Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
Funded byLetta BelleThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.Amount$3,470Deadline:Aug 1, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners147F.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 winner148Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship
Funded byBeyond The C.L.O.U.DThis scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 10, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner149LOVE like JJ Scholarship in Memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day
Funded byLOVE like JJThis 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$2,250Deadline:Feb 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes150
