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[Page 4] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Autumn Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Warren
    This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Mental health (nursing, social work, psychology, or counseling)
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Go Blue Crew Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian Thelen
    This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Falcons PTSO Scholarship

    Funded by
    FERGUSON FALCONS PTSO, INC.
    This scholarship seeks to support exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity so they can afford to enroll in college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • School Name: John A. Ferguson Senior High School
    • Location: Miami, Florida
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timmons
    This scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • State: Wisconsin
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. #AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valorena Publishing
    This scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Commitment to literacy development, especially among early learners or underserved communities
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gjoraas
    This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Interest: Must be planning to study education or science
    • Location: Must be in South Dakota
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Redefining Victory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris & Mary Carnduff
    By embracing diverse avenues for personal growth, anyone can conquer the challenges of life and attain the pinnacle of success.
    • Education Level: Any
    $20,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Erin Roberts
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Louis Strickland
    This scholarship will support high school seniors.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship

    Funded by
    McVeigh Family
    This scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $500
    Deadline:Apr 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory and incredible legacy of Kalia D. Davis by supporting students who share her work ethic, kindness, and drive.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Sports experience, community service or volunteering experience
    $2,000
    Deadline:Apr 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Torres Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.
    • State: Idaho
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $2,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joran Family
    This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.
    • Major: Psychology or Social Work
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • GPA min.: 3.5
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Big Picture Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cynthia Ho
    The Big Picture Scholarship will support students driven to pursue higher education with a quest to expand their knowledge.
    • Desired Degree: Bachelors
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    $1,000
    Deadline:Apr 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thompson
    This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
    $6,000
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Washington
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • College Goals: Plans to attend Central Washington University
    $500
    Deadline:May 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vaillancourt
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Evan James Vaillancourt by helping students pursue nursing careers.
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Community service or volunteering experience
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior
    $1,200
    Deadline:May 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    This merit-based scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate significant social impact and who plan to continue being changemakers.
    • Education Level: High school student or 2026 graduate
    • Age: 14-18 years old
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Singh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine/healthcare
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.
    • State: New York
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    $2,500
    Deadline:May 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Race: BIPOC
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Javier Segovia
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Social work
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • GPA: At least 3.0
    $500
    Deadline:Jun 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    • School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jun 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Future Green Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Field of Study: Business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    To support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.
    • Education level: High school
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Learner Calculus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    This scholarship seeks to commend students who are taking on the challenge of studying STEM by helping to relieve the burden of tuition.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: US citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Field of Interest: STEM
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Mighty Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chynenye Okonkwo
    This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Ethnicity: Black/African-American
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Juanita Inman-Vann
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Alabama
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Business, computers, engineering, music, or psychology
    • Background: Indirect and/or direct experience with mental illness
    $2,000
    Deadline:Oct 18, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Sturz Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sturz Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Marian Sturz by supporting students who share her kindness, wonder, and strength.
    • GPA: 3.5 or greater
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $4,000
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Deadline:May 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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