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[Page 6] The 205 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in September 2026

Updated: September 21, 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. Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers

    Funded by
    Safe At Play Inc
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl by promoting playground safety awareness to protect children from harm or injury.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    151

  2. Denise K. Emberton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gary Emberton
    This scholarship aims to support future educators who have a desire to teach low-incidence or Autistic children.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Jul 3, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    152

  3. CATALYSTS Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chaz Chapman
    This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    153

  4. Nell’s Will Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nell's Treasures
    This scholarship aims to support disadvantaged girls who would like to attend college but don’t have the funds to do so.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    154

  5. Radhakrishnan-Nachiar Merit Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sudharshna Radhakrishnan
    This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to complete a college degree in the U.S. so they can create a better future for their families.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 27, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    155

  6. Dr. Andy Nieto Memorial First Generation Opportunity and Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hernando Nieto
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Andy Nieto by supporting first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,200
    Deadline:
    Sep 12, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    156

  7. Texas Women Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pruett Family
    This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.
    Amount
    $7,200
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2024
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    157

  8. “Equal Opportunity” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship exists to support two students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Sep 30, 2024
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    158

  9. Grace and Growth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Petronella Family
    This scholarship aims to support students with exceptional academic achievements and leadership qualities as they transition to college.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    159

  10. Dr. Norma P. McPherson Early Childhood Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    La-June Persephony
    This scholarship will support undergraduate or graduate students who are studying early childhood education.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    160

  11. Boyd J. Cameron Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cameron
    This scholarship will support first generation college students pursuing a career in business.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    161

  12. Otto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Schmotzer and Lynette Fricke
    This scholarship seeks to support young women in order to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world every day.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    162

  13. Future Women In Accounting Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Lazaris's
    This scholarship aims to preserve Mary’s legacy by supporting students who are pursuing the fields of finance or accounting.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 19, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    163

  14. Haywood Reed Jr. Well Being Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashanta Gleason
    This scholarship aims to support high school students in Louisiana who are advocates for mental wellness.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Mar 24, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    164

  15. D’Andre J. Brown Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cindy Brown
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.
    Amount
    $555
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    165

  16. Wendell and Gwendolyn Clement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Clement
    This scholarship will support Black undergraduate students studying at the Ohio State University who are planning to major in education or business.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    166

  17. Augustus L. Harper Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harper
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Augustus L. Harper by supporting students majoring in accounting, finance, or business.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    167

  18. Breaking Barriers Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Collette Mahmood
    This scholarship aims to recognize and celebrate the resilience and courage exhibited by young women from immigrant backgrounds as they pursue higher education and carve out their own paths.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    168

  19. Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) Donor Scholarship

    Funded by
    Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO)
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue college degrees in their fields of choice.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    169

  20. Achieve Potential Scholarship

    Funded by
    Prophetic Women Arise Ministry Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    170

  21. Crawley Kids Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jordan Crawley
    This scholarship aims to support students from Texas who are passionate about making the world a better place through their future careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    171

  22. Shelia Matteson Stager Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stager
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Shelia Matteson Stager by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $645
    Deadline:
    May 10, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    172

  23. Ubuntu Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 10, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    173

  24. Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Kelly Family
    The Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.
    Amount
    $8,206
    Deadline:
    May 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    174

  25. Debra Victoria Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thomas-Banks
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Debra Victoria by supporting underrepresented students from single-parent households so they can complete their education.
    Amount
    $645
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    175

  26. Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society Veterinary Assistant Scholarship

    Funded by
    Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
    This scholarship seeks to support high school students who are planning to pursue veterinary assistant certificates.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    176

  27. Churchill Family Positive Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Bhandari
    This scholarship seeks to support hardworking students who are aspiring to make change in the world through their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    177

  28. Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society Veterinary Technician Scholarship

    Funded by
    Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing veterinary technician degrees.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    178

  29. KC MedBridge Scholarship

    Funded by
    KC MedBridge
    This scholarship aims to support driven students as they take the first steps toward their journeys in medicine.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 4, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    179

  30. Miguel Mendez Social Justice Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nancy Roberts
    This scholarship will support students who are passionate about social justice and seek to enact change in their communities.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 20, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    180
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