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[Page 5] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in December 2025

Updated: December 1, 2025

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. Harry B. Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    David M. Gabrielsen Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.
    Amount
    $25,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    121

  2. Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Knorr Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.
    Amount
    $2,725
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    122

  3. Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adeeb Odeh
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 16, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    123

  4. Young Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephanie Hagopian
    This scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.
    Amount
    $15,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    124

  5. Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Strand and Terry Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.
    Amount
    $9,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    125

  6. TEAM ROX Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stapleton
    This scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.
    Amount
    $1,730
    Deadline:
    Feb 20, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    126

  7. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher
    This scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Oct 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    127

  8. Success Beyond Borders

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This scholarship seeks to support students and help them bring their dreams to life by creatively expressing what inspires them to keep moving forward in life.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    128

  9. Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walking in Authority International Ministry
    This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Nov 8, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    129

  10. Hakim Mendez Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hakim Mendez Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship will support students attending or planning to attend an HBCU.
    Amount
    $1,150
    Deadline:
    Dec 4, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    130

  11. Patriots Path Scholarship

    Funded by
    Navy Yacht Club Long Beach
    This scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    131

  12. Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Vazquez
    This scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    132

  13. Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ibarrondo Family
    To honor the legacy that Taylor Ibarrondo left behind, this scholarship will support two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college and embody some of her most inspiring traits and qualities.
    Amount
    $2,386
    Deadline:
    Jun 7, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    133

  14. Dr. C.L. Gupta Young Scholars Award

    Funded by
    Raj Gupta
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dr. Chaman L. Gupta by supporting students who have excelled in their academics despite facing hardship.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    134

  15. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    Amount
    $1,650
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    135

  16. Rooted in Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tisch Environmental, Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    136

  17. Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship

    Funded by
    Eldorado Tools Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about construction or manufacturing so they can make a difference in the field.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 2, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    137

  18. Alcide Thomas Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thomas Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to do so.
    Amount
    $1,320
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    138

  19. Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Dr. Sandra Calles
    This scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.
    Amount
    $790
    Deadline:
    Feb 13, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    139

  20. Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crystal Hinshaw
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Da Silva
    This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Letta Belle
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.
    Amount
    $3,470
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. F.E. Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fabian Elizondo
    This scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $650
    Deadline:
    Mar 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Huffman Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and careers in aviation.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beyond The C.L.O.U.D
    This scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.
    Amount
    $1,020
    Deadline:
    Mar 10, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
    Amount
    $2,095
    Deadline:
    Jun 18, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. TRAM Purple Phoenix Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to empower survivors of intimate partner violence so they can thrive and achieve their dreams.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Udonis Haslem Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.
    Amount
    $17,500
    Deadline:
    May 18, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Monk Family
    This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Nov 3, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Escobar
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.
    Amount
    $40,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 11, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    150
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