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[Page 6] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in January 2026

Updated: January 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. Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship

    Funded by
    mark jefferson
    This scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.
    Amount
    $2,785
    Deadline:
    Jan 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    151

  2. Headbang For Science

    Funded by
    Headbang For Science
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.
    Amount
    $33,015
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    152

  3. Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Solaita
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    153

  4. De Los Santos Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    De Los Santos
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 17, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    154

  5. 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
    155

  6. PJC Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cavanaugh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.
    Amount
    $650
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    156

  7. Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hannah Pence
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 23, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    157

  8. Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muhammad Ali
    This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.
    Amount
    $1,020
    Deadline:
    Mar 25, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    158

  9. Hulede Collegiate Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    John C. Hulede
    This scholarship seeks to support student-athletes who excel in golf, community involvement, and extracurricular participation.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    159

  10. Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Schmotzer and Lynette Fricke
    This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    160

  11. Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Chantel S. Husted
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
    Amount
    $6,050
    Deadline:
    Jul 19, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    161

  12. HBCU STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrispin Rainford
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.
    Amount
    $7,650
    Deadline:
    Jun 20, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    162

  13. 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
    163

  14. Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fatilua Family
    This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.
    Amount
    $1,400
    Deadline:
    Nov 25, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    164

  15. 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
    165

  16. Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    United Disabilities Services Foundation
    This scholarship will honor Shawn Long by supporting a high school senior in Pennsylvania.
    Amount
    $5,250
    Deadline:
    May 6, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    166

  17. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $3,198
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    167

  18. Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This 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
    $1,150
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    168

  19. Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tammy Owens
    This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 8, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    169

  20. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.
    Amount
    $760
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    170

  21. Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Belton Family
    This scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.
    Amount
    $2,300
    Deadline:
    Oct 2, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    171

  22. Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.
    Amount
    $803
    Deadline:
    Oct 21, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    172

  23. SLL Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Lorenzini
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    173

  24. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez
    This 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
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Oct 27, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    174

  25. The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryne Higgins
    This scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    May 2, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    175

  26. Caliber X Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caliber X LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    176

  27. Education Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Leone
    This scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Jun 9, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    177

  28. Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    178

  29. Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keeping the Blues Alive
    The Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship will support one budding musician in their studies and career in music.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    179

  30. "A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 31, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    180
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