[Page 7] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in January 2026

This scholarship s open to all motivated and driven students in any field of study

This scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.

This 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.

To 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.

This 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.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who aspire to further their education and build their careers.

This 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.

This scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.

This scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.

This scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.

This scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.

This scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.

This scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Henry D. Teuteberg by supporting high school seniors who are interested in pursuing music.

This scholarship will support one male and one female junior collegiate athlete who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is considered a leader.

This scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

This scholarship will support a high school senior from Alabama to continue their education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by congenital heart disease either personally or through a sibling.

This scholarship will be awarded to two students who are passionate about contributing to public health through dentistry.

This scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.

This scholarship seeks to honor Lisa Seidman by supporting students following in her footsteps by pursuing careers in writing.

This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.

This scholarship aims to support students in Maryland who have lost one or both parents so that they have the support necessary to continue their education.

To remember and honor the memory of Melinda Edwards-Jackson, this scholarship will support African-American, first-generation college students who plan to or are currently pursuing a degree in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by a parent’s addiction so that they can pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support low-income, bachelor’s students at public universities who are working to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.

This scholarship seeks to support low-income students from Kentucky and Ohio so they can afford to attend college.