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[Page 4] The 205 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in March 2026

Updated: March 9, 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. 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
    91

  2. 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
    92

  3. 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
    93

  4. 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
    94

  5. 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
    95

  6. 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
    96

  7. 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
    97

  8. 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
    98

  9. "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
    99

  10. Education Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous Well Wisher
    This scholarship s open to all motivated and driven students in any field of study
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 23, 2021
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    100

  11. Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship

    Funded by
    Texas Black Careers
    This scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2021
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    101

  12. Well Made - Davis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Davis
    This scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    102

  13. LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    LikelyThis.xyz, LLC
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 2, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    103

  14. RESILIENCE Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristin Koga
    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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 17, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    104

  15. Be Like 22 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Millai Madison
    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.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 23, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    105

  16. Focus Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathryn Huber
    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.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    106

  17. Robert Lee, Sr. and Bernice Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    ZodiScrubs LLC
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who aspire to further their education and build their careers.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    107

  18. Janey Mae Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jarvis Dillard
    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.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 8, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    108

  19. Cisneros Climaco Scholarship

    Funded by
    Susana DiGiano
    This scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 30, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    109

  20. Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abby Finger
    This scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    110

  21. Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Taylor Coleman
    This scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 15, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    111

  22. Dajah Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Khya Pitts
    This scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 20, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    112

  23. SKH Empowering Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Silver Key Homes @ LAER Realty Partners
    This scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Jun 29, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    113

  24. Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    114

  25. Silverback Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rushing Family
    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.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 30, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    115

  26. Bookman 5 Scholarship

    Funded by
    NLB Ministries
    This scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    116

  27. Amber Lott’s Health Heroes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Lott
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 10, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    117

  28. Gottfried Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Jenkins
    This scholarship will support a high school senior from Alabama to continue their education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Aug 15, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    118

  29. Houston Congenital Heart Disease Scholarship

    Funded by
    Savanna Ulrick
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by congenital heart disease either personally or through a sibling.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Aug 20, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    119

  30. Lisa Seidman Excellence in Writing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Affordable College Prep
    This scholarship seeks to honor Lisa Seidman by supporting students following in her footsteps by pursuing careers in writing.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Sep 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    120
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