[Page 6] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in July 2026
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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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100% free.Taylor 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 winners151Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to
4 winners152Jeffrey 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.Amount$3,198Deadline:Apr 16, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners153Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBao FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to
2 winners154Sam 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.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners155Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRachel YatesThis scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.Amount$1,300Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner156Deach Family in STEM Scholarship
Funded byDeach FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have strong interests in STEM and a willingness to give back to their communities through time and effort.Amount$1,500Deadline:May 9, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner157Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis scholarship aims to support students of Chesapeake Public Schools as they prepare to embark on their academic journeys by lowering the financial barriers posed by higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner158Chantel 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.Amount$6,050Deadline:Jul 19, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners159Sturz Legacy Scholarship
Funded bySturz FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Marian Sturz by supporting students who share her kindness, wonder, and strength.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner160Make 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!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner161LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner162RESILIENCE 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.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 17, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner163Focus 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.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners164Cisneros 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner165Abby's First-Generation College Student Scholarship
Funded byAbby FingerThis scholarship seeks to support a graduating high school senior who will be the first in their family to attend a four-year university.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 1, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner166Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award
Funded byTaylor ColemanThis scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 15, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner167Dajah Moore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKhya PittsThis scholarship in Memory of Dajah Moore will support a female, African American high school senior who is from Ohio.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner168SKH Empowering Scholarship for Women
Funded bySilver Key Homes @ LAER Realty PartnersThis scholarship seeks to support female students in Massachusetts who are pursuing business degrees so they can afford to complete their education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 29, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners169Black Students in STEM Scholarship Fund
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to boost African American representation in STEM by supporting students interested in studying STEM at HBCUs.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner170Stride Funding Affordable Tuition No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgTo help students take control of their finances, we’ve partnered with Stride Funding to create this exclusive scholarship opportunity.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner171Henry D. Teuteberg Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byJennifer GaspardThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Henry D. Teuteberg by supporting high school seniors who are interested in pursuing music.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 4, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner172Silverback Scholarship
Funded byRushing FamilyThis scholarship will support one male and one female junior collegiate athlete who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is considered a leader.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jul 30, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners173Bookman 5 Scholarship
Funded byNLB MinistriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are underprivileged or living under difficult circumstances.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners174Amber Lott’s Health Heroes Scholarship
Funded byAmber LottThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.Amount$6,000Deadline:Aug 10, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners175Gottfried Scholarship
Funded byChris JenkinsThis scholarship will support a high school senior from Alabama to continue their education.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 15, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner176Houston Congenital Heart Disease Scholarship
Funded bySavanna UlrickThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by congenital heart disease either personally or through a sibling.Amount$500Deadline:Aug 20, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner177Lisa Seidman Excellence in Writing Scholarship
Funded byAffordable College PrepThis scholarship seeks to honor Lisa Seidman by supporting students following in her footsteps by pursuing careers in writing.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner178Mental Health Matters Scholarship
Funded byDarlene SteinkampThis scholarship will support students who face mental health challenges and are active leaders in their community.Amount$500Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner179Precious K. Hollins Dental School Scholarship
Funded byPrecious HollinsThis scholarship will be awarded to two students who are passionate about contributing to public health through dentistry.Amount$1,000Deadline:Sep 1, 2022Education LevelGraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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