[Page 6] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in March 2026
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100% free.Derk Golden Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShari GoldenThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Derk Golden by supporting athletes in their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner151Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship
Funded byOmni InclusiveThis scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.Amount$12,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners152Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$2,725Deadline:Jul 11, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner153Ellen 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 winner154Young Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byStephanie HagopianThis scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.Amount$15,000Deadline:Jun 10, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners155TEAM ROX Scholarship
Funded byStapletonThis scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.Amount$1,730Deadline:Feb 20, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner156Alger Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLily RannacherThis scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.Amount$550Deadline:Oct 1, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner157Success Beyond Borders
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis 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$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner158Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship
Funded byWalking in Authority International MinistryThis scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.Amount$550Deadline:Nov 8, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner159Hakim Mendez Scholarship
Funded byHakim Mendez Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support students attending or planning to attend an HBCU.Amount$1,150Deadline:Dec 4, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners160Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners161Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis 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$3,000Deadline:Dec 1, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners162Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship
Funded byIbarrondo FamilyTo 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$2,386Deadline:Jun 7, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners163Dr. C.L. Gupta Young Scholars Award
Funded byRaj GuptaThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Dr. Chaman L. Gupta by supporting students who have excelled in their academics despite facing hardship.Amount$1,500Deadline:Nov 15, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners164Rooted 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 winners165Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship
Funded byEldorado 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$1,000Deadline:Dec 2, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners166Alcide Thomas Jr. Scholarship
Funded byThomas FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to do so.Amount$1,320Deadline:Apr 15, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners167Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners168Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCrystal HinshawThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.Amount$750Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner169Loreen 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 winner170Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship
Funded byLetta BelleThis 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$3,470Deadline:Aug 1, 2023Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners171F.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 winner172Craig Huffman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHuffman FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and careers in aviation.Amount$4,000Deadline:Oct 15, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners173Student Referee Scholarship
Funded byOfficials Depot LLCThis scholarship seeks to reward exceptional student referees who exemplify integrity, dedication, and a passion for sportsmanship.Amount$1,500Deadline:Mar 15, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes174Beyond The C.L.O.U.D Scholarship
Funded byBeyond The C.L.O.U.DThis scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 10, 2024Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner175C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
Funded byChantelé LewisThis 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$2,095Deadline:Jun 18, 2024Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners176TRAM Purple Phoenix Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to empower survivors of intimate partner violence so they can thrive and achieve their dreams.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners177Kayla Nicole Monk Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMonk FamilyThis scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Nov 3, 2025Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners178Luis Escobar III Foundation Scholarship
Funded byEscobarThis scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.Amount$40,000Deadline:Nov 11, 2025Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners179Fútbol 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
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