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[Page 7] The 205 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in February 2026

Updated: February 2, 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. 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
    181

  2. 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
    182

  3. 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
    183

  4. 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
    184

  5. 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
    185

  6. “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
    186

  7. 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
    187

  8. 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
    188

  9. 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
    189

  10. 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
    190

  11. 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
    191

  12. 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
    192

  13. 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
    193

  14. Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    194

  15. 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
    195

  16. 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
    196

  17. 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
    197

  18. 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
    198

  19. 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
    199

  20. 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
    200

  21. 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
    201

  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
    202

  23. Commitment to Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Natale Foundation Inc
    This scholarship aims to honor Joseph’s life by providing financial relief to qualified students who need help financing their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    203

  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
    204

  25. Wagner and Young Scholarship Opportunity

    Funded by
    Wagner and Young
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    205
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