Last updated on May 5, 2025
[Page 6] Top Merit-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
Access scholarships that are only available on Bold.org—apply easily for the best merit-based awards and secure your future funding now.
Apply for 210 scholarships0% spam.
100% free.
100% free.
CARLOS E. REID XXV SCHOLARSHIP
Funded byReid FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor Carlos E. Reid’s legacy by supporting students with financial need who are studying the arts.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Major: Arts/Music
$2,225Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jun 19, 2022One Click Apply151Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award
Funded byVeterans' Writing Group of San Diego CountyThis scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Veteran or active military
- State: CA
- GPA: 2.0 or greater
$1,540Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Sep 30, 2023One Click Apply152Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDr. Franshea VandrossThis scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Florida
- Experience: Volunteering or community service
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply153Rev. Herman A. Martin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChauncey JonesThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Arkansas who want to use their studies to make the world a better place.- Location: Arkanasas
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High School Senior
$2,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 16, 2025One Click Apply154Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship
Funded bySantos Creative Services | Marching With TravisThis scholarship aims to support and inspire talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in the drum corps international.- Financial Status: Economically underserved or disadvantaged
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Activities: Drum Corps International
$4,020Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply155PJC Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCavanaugh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Michigan
- Education Level: Four year undergraduate
- Field of Study: Marketing or Business
$650Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Apr 15, 2023One Click Apply156Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Education
$550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Aug 15, 2024One Click Apply157Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMuhammad AliThis scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
- Major/Career Field: Medical/healthcare
$1,020Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Mar 25, 2023One Click Apply158Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDave Schmotzer and Lynette FrickeThis scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEM
- State: California, Washington, or Oregon
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
$10,000Scholarship is awarded to
4 winnersDeadline:Jul 31, 2024One Click Apply159Daniel 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.- State: Idaho
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$2,500Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply160Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- State: Florida
$6,050Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Jul 19, 2022One Click Apply161Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.- Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student
- Institution Type: Must attend an HBCU
- Major: Must be majoring in a STEM field
- GPA: Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
$800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 20, 2025One Click Apply162Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.- Education Level: High school student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent
$2,050Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply163Faatuai and Fatilua Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFatilua FamilyThis scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Pacific Islander
$1,400Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 25, 2024One Click Apply164Ambition Scholarship
Funded bySubmerge AestheticsThis scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New York
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Involvement: Volunteering or extracurriculars
$550Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jan 31, 2024One Click Apply165Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship
Funded byConteh FamilyTo honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.- HS grade: Senior
- Major: Criminal Justice or a related field
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
$800Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jun 30, 2021One Click Apply166Larry 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Leadership experience in school, extracurriculars, or in the community
- Location: South Carolina
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 01, 2025One Click Apply167Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship
Funded byUnited Disabilities Services FoundationThis scholarship will honor Shawn Long by supporting a high school senior in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- State: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
$5,250Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:May 06, 2025One Click Apply168Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byGifted Scholars Leadership ProgramThis scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.- Gender: Female
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Career Field: Nursing
- Location: PA or DE
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$3,200Scholarship is awarded to
3 winnersDeadline:Apr 16, 2022One Click Apply169Heroes 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Oregon
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First Generation College Student or First in your family to pursue your chosen career path
$1,150Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Jul 11, 2023One Click Apply170Jett, 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York or Georgia
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 08, 2024One Click Apply171Johnnie 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.- Field of Study: Education, Political Science, Social Justice, Law
- State: FL
- GPA: 2.5
- Ethnicity: African American
- Education Level: Undergraduates
$760Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Nov 01, 2023One Click Apply172Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byBelton FamilyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.- State: Florida
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Desired Career Field: Nursing
- Education Level: High school senior, first year undergrad
$2,300Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Oct 02, 2024One Click Apply173Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: Tidewater Tech
- State: Virginia
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Combination/maritime welding program
- Background: Great attendance record
$2,450Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 15, 2025One Click Apply174Caliber X Scholarship
Funded byCaliber X LLCThis scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: New Jersey
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Fashion (design, business, etc.)
$1,000Scholarship is in reviewDeadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply175Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship
Funded byTaylor Dodd-OwensThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 01, 2021176LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.All students are eligible$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 01, 2022One Click Apply177RESILIENCE Scholarship
Funded byKristin KogaThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent or guardian
$500Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:Mar 17, 2022One Click Apply178Focus Forward Scholarship
Funded byKathryn HuberThis scholarship will support two undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have at least one student loan.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Student Debt: Must have at least one student loan
$2,000Scholarship is awarded to
2 winnersDeadline:Apr 10, 2022One Click Apply179Cisneros Climaco Scholarship
Funded bySusana DiGianoThis scholarship was created to help students of Hispanic descent in Florida who are planning to pursue a college or trade school education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/ethnicity: HIspanic
- State: Florida
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Background: Low-income
$1,000Scholarship is awarded to
1 winnerDeadline:May 30, 2022One Click Apply180