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

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Larry R. Jones by supporting students who understand the importance of volunteerism.

The scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Al-Haj Abdallah Rashid Abdallah by supporting Muslim students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Selma Luna by supporting students who are pursuing a degree in education.

This scholarship aims to support high school students who have been new students at some point in their high school careers.

Rooted in the conviction that education and leadership are pivotal to success, especially for young Black American women, the Bisor Family has established this scholarship to honor and support individuals who mirror Sheniqua's unwavering commitment to excellence.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about using their faith to serve others.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to serving others so they can afford to pursue their academic goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students from the DMV area so they can complete their college degrees and launch their careers.

The Voonna siblings aspire to provide students from diverse economic backgrounds with access to quality education and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation students who are pursuing their academic and professional goals in STEM.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer Hartwig by supporting students who share her love for journalism and sports.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl by promoting playground safety awareness to protect children from harm or injury.

This scholarship aims to support future educators who have a desire to teach low-incidence or Autistic children.

This scholarship will support Black students working to bring about social change in their communities.

This scholarship aims to support disadvantaged girls who would like to attend college but don’t have the funds to do so.

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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Andy Nieto by supporting first-generation students in their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.

This scholarship exists to support two students who want to improve their life and the lives of the people around them.

This scholarship aims to support students with exceptional academic achievements and leadership qualities as they transition to college.

This scholarship will support undergraduate or graduate students who are studying early childhood education.

This scholarship will support first generation college students pursuing a career in business.

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.

This scholarship aims to preserve Mary’s legacy by supporting students who are pursuing the fields of finance or accounting.

This scholarship aims to support high school students in Louisiana who are advocates for mental wellness.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of D’Andre J. Brown by supporting students who have overcome adversity or hardship in their lives.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Augustus L. Harper by supporting students majoring in accounting, finance, or business.

This scholarship will support Black undergraduate students studying at the Ohio State University who are planning to major in education or business.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue college degrees in their fields of choice.