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[Page 5] The Best Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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140 SCHOLARSHIPS
  1. Cover image for Chris Ford Scholarship

    Chris Ford Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Ford
    This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.
    Funded by
    Chris Ford
    This scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Interest: Business
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    121
  2. Cover image for Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.
    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    This scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Experience: Volunteer or non-profit work
    Amount:$4,000
    Deadline:May 30, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    122
  3. Cover image for SmartAsset High School SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    SmartAsset High School SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship aims to support high school students who are interested in furthering their financial education and completing their college degrees.
    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship aims to support high school students who are interested in furthering their financial education and completing their college degrees.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    123
  4. Cover image for Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship

    Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.
    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    Amount:$12,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    124
  5. Cover image for Julia Baucom Children of Families with Parkinson’s Disease Scholarship

    Julia Baucom Children of Families with Parkinson’s Disease Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julia BAUCOM
    This scholarship will support students who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease in some aspect of their lives.
    Funded by
    Julia BAUCOM
    This scholarship will support students who have been affected by Parkinson’s disease in some aspect of their lives.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Direct and/or Indirect experience with Parkinson's
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    125
  6. Cover image for SmartAsset College SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    SmartAsset College SmartStart Personal Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about finances.
    Funded by
    SmartAsset
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are interested in learning more about finances.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    126
  7. Cover image for Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jun 27, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    127
  8. Cover image for New Jersey First Generation Scholarship

    New Jersey First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diaz Family
    This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.
    Funded by
    Diaz Family
    This scholarship seeks to help two first-generation college students from New Jersey pay for college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: Must be 3.5 or above
    • Education Level: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Must be first generation
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 25, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    128
  9. Cover image for Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship

    Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    McFarling
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.
    Funded by
    McFarling
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Affected by cancer
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    129
  10. Cover image for Single Mother's Education Scholarship

    Single Mother's Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lacuzong
    This scholarship seeks to open the door to education for single mothers and their children so they have the resources they need to pursue new opportunities.
    Funded by
    Lacuzong
    This scholarship seeks to open the door to education for single mothers and their children so they have the resources they need to pursue new opportunities.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Race: Asian or Latinx
    • Identity: Single mother or the child of a single mother
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    130
  11. Cover image for Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship

    Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gourmet Foods International
    This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.
    Funded by
    Gourmet Foods International
    This scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • GPA: 2.75 or higher
    • Education Goals: Accepted into or currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Sep 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    131
  12. Cover image for David Michael Lopez Memorial Scholarship

    David Michael Lopez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sarah Lopez
    This scholarship will support dedicated high school students in Texas.
    Funded by
    Sarah Lopez
    This scholarship will support dedicated high school students in Texas.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Texas
    • Education Level: High school
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Experience: Involvement in extracurriculars
    Amount:$6,000
    Deadline:Apr 15, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    132
  13. Cover image for Texas Women Empowerment Scholarship

    Texas Women Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pruett Family
    This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.
    Funded by
    Pruett Family
    This scholarship is a step towards creating a more equitable Texas for women.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Texas
    • Gender: Woman
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Major: Pre-law, political science, public health, medicine, or related fields
    Amount:$6,000
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    133
  14. Cover image for Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship

    Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Family of Chantel S. Husted
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.
    Funded by
    Family of Chantel S. Husted
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • State: Florida
    Amount:$6,050
    Deadline:Jul 19, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    134
  15. Cover image for OxStem Educational Scholarship

    OxStem Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    OxStem Foundation
    This scholarship supports underrepresented minorities who are earning an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree at an HBCU.
    Funded by
    OxStem Foundation
    This scholarship supports underrepresented minorities who are earning an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree at an HBCU.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Major: STEM
    • University Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:Apr 04, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    135
  16. Cover image for Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw & Sharon Harshaw Legacy Scholarship

    Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw & Sharon Harshaw Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Harshaw Legacy Scholarship Committee
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Harshaw by supporting African American students in the Wake County Public School System.
    Funded by
    The Harshaw Legacy Scholarship Committee
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr. and Mrs. Sharon Harshaw by supporting African American students in the Wake County Public School System.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Background: Graduated from a Wake County Public High School
    • School: HBCU in North Carolina
    Amount:$12,562
    Deadline:Apr 14, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    136
  17. Cover image for Sunshine Legall Scholarship

    Sunshine Legall Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawanda Legall
    This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.
    Funded by
    Shawanda Legall
    This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 1.5 or higher
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    Amount:$10,565
    Deadline:Apr 24, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    137
  18. Cover image for Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship

    Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Kinsel
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
    Funded by
    Scott Kinsel
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Amount:$15,000
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    138
  19. Cover image for Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss