[Page 5] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in July 2026
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100% free.Bio-Rad Northern California Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.Amount$38,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
18 winners121Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 21, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners122Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.Amount$1,000Deadline:Oct 8, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners123F.E. Foundation Scholarship
Funded byFabian ElizondoThis scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.Amount$650Deadline:Mar 31, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner124Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKeia CarterThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.Amount$1,100Deadline:Jul 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners125Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.Amount$2,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner126Rooted in Change Scholarship
Funded byTisch Environmental, IncThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 25, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners127Ambition Scholarship
Funded bySubmerge AestheticsThis scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.Amount$550Deadline:Jan 31, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner128Caliber X Scholarship
Funded byCaliber X LLCThis scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner129New Jersey New York First Generation Scholarship
Funded byDiaz FamilyThis scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students, from New Jersey or New York, pay for college.Amount$8,600Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners130Captain Jeffrey McFetridge USN (Ret) Scholarship
Funded byJRM and Sons Consulting LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about conservation and sustainability so they can afford to achieve their educational goals.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner131Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship
Funded byUdonis Haslem FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.Amount$18,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners132Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byShawn Da SilvaThis scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.Amount$700Deadline:Apr 10, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner133Bio-Rad Irvine/Santa Ana Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.Amount$12,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
6 winners134Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnthony TranThis scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.Amount$1,150Deadline:Jul 11, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner135PJC Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCavanaugh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.Amount$650Deadline:Apr 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner136Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda MitchellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners137Marian Haley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byReginald LeeThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Marian Haley by supporting students who are passionate about furthering their education.Amount$1,890Deadline:Jan 12, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners138Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Amount$13,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes139Mema and Papa Scholarship
Funded byThe Cheetah FundThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.Amount$600Deadline:Apr 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner140Fútbol is Life Scholarship
Funded byBasterra FamilyThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jun 25, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners141Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDr. Franshea VandrossThis scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners142HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$7,650Deadline:Jun 20, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner143Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.Amount$775Deadline:Nov 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner144Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.Amount$1,588Deadline:Nov 30, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to
1 winner145Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners146Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.Amount$803Deadline:Oct 21, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner147Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded byJohnnie M. Parris FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.Amount$760Deadline:Nov 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner148Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners149Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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