[Page 6] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in May 2026
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100% free.Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBao FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to
2 winners151Grant 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 winner152Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner153Bridge Program Parent-Led Scholarship
Funded bySequoia WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic commitment, resilience, and financial hardship, recognizing that success is not defined by grades alone but by perseverance and growth.Amount$1,015Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes154Etherine 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 winners155Deach Family in STEM Scholarship
Funded byDeach FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have strong interests in STEM and a willingness to give back to their communities through time and effort.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 9, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner156Beacon 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 winner157Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis scholarship aims to support students of Chesapeake Public Schools as they prepare to embark on their academic journeys by lowering the financial barriers posed by higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner158The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRyne HigginsThis scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 2, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner159Chantel 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 winners160Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship
Funded byTaylor Dodd-OwensThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner161Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship
Funded byKeeping the Blues AliveThe Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship will support one budding musician in their studies and career in music.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner162"A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis 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$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner163Education Matters Scholarship
Funded byAnonymous Well WisherThis scholarship s open to all motivated and driven students in any field of studyAmount$15,000Deadline:Aug 23, 2021Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners164Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship
Funded byTexas Black CareersThis scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2021Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners165LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner166RESILIENCE Scholarship
Funded byKristin KogaThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 17, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner167Be Like 22 Scholarship
Funded byMillai MadisonTo honor the life and legacy of Kielyn Toone, this scholarship will be awarded to one student at Bosse High School who brings joy and happiness to those around them.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 23, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner168Focus Forward Scholarship
Funded byKathryn HuberThis scholarship will support two undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have at least one student loan.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners169Robert Lee, Sr. and Bernice Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byZodiScrubs LLCThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who aspire to further their education and build their careers.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 23, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner170Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJarvis DillardThis scholarship is meant for a high school student who has lost a parent or legal guardian and desires support as they transition from high school into college.Amount$4,000Deadline:May 8, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners171Cisneros Climaco Scholarship
Funded bySusana DiGianoThis scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner172Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship
Funded byAbby FingerThis scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 1, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner173Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award
Funded byTaylor ColemanThis scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner174Dajah Moore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKhya PittsThis scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner175SKH Empowering Scholarship for Women
Funded bySilver Key Homes @ LAER Realty PartnersThis scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 29, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners176Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner177Henry D. Teuteberg Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byJennifer GaspardThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Henry D. Teuteberg by supporting high school seniors who are interested in pursuing music.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 4, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner178Silverback Scholarship
Funded byRushing FamilyThis scholarship will support one male and one female junior collegiate athlete who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is considered a leader.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners179Bookman 5 Scholarship
Funded byNLB MinistriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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