[Page 6] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in February 2026
Updated: February 23, 2026
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100% free.Etherine Tansimore Scholarship
Funded byOllie TansimoreThis scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.Amount$1,010Deadline:Dec 12, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners151Russell 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 winners152C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisThis scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.Amount$2,095Deadline:Jun 18, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners153Charles Bowlus Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMelissa FontanellaThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles Bowlus by supporting students who share his passion for business and entrepreneurship.Amount$3,440Deadline:Dec 18, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner154Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship
Funded byEscobarThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.Amount$40,000Deadline:Nov 11, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners155Fútbol 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
4 winners156Minority Women in LAS Scholarship
Funded byFriends of AmabelThis scholarship seeks to honor Amabel by supporting students from immigrant backgrounds who have conquered challenges to get to where they are today.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 2, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner157Gender Expansive & Transgender Scholarship
Funded byOmni InclusiveThis scholarship seeks to support students who are gender minorities so they can overcome the barriers to higher education that they face.Amount$11,075Deadline:Oct 15, 2024Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners158Charlotte 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 winners159Moriah Janae Dance Grant
Funded byKendra RoysterThis grant aims to help one high school dancer continue to practice their art and follow their passion for dance.Amount$1,780Deadline:Jul 27, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner160CARLOS E. REID XXV SCHOLARSHIP
Funded byReid FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Carlos E. Reid’s legacy by supporting students with financial need who are studying the arts.Amount$2,225Deadline:Jun 19, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners161Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship
Funded byAugustus DicksThis scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 3, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners162Veterans 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 winners163Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.Amount$775Deadline:Nov 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner164Mark A. Jefferson Teaching Scholarship
Funded bymark jeffersonThis scholarship will support one extremely ambitious African-American in their studies to become an educator for the future.Amount$2,785Deadline:Jan 14, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners165Headbang For Science
Funded byHeadbang For ScienceThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.Amount$33,015Deadline:Jul 1, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners166Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySolaitaThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 11, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners167De Los Santos Family Scholarship
Funded byDe Los SantosThis scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 17, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners168Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship
Funded bySantos Creative Services | Marching With TravisThis scholarship aims to support and inspire talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in the drum corps international.Amount$4,020Deadline:Apr 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners169PJC 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 winner170Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byHannah PenceThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 23, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner171Najma 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 winner172Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners173Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.Amount$6,050Deadline:Jul 19, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners174HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$7,650Deadline:Jun 20, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner175Marcus Stroman Scholarship
Funded byMarcus Stroman's HDMH FoundationThe 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$75,000Deadline:Jun 25, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners176Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFatilua FamilyThis scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.Amount$1,400Deadline:Nov 25, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner177Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship
Funded byConteh FamilyTo 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$800Deadline:Jun 30, 2021Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner178Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramThis scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.Amount$3,198Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners179Heroes 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
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