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[Page 7] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in April 2026

Updated: April 6, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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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  1. Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keia Carter
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    181

  2. Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adeeb Odeh
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Melinda by supporting students who share her passion for learning and helping others.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 16, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    182

  3. Rooted in Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tisch Environmental, Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    183

  4. Ambition Scholarship

    Funded by
    Submerge Aesthetics
    This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    184

  5. Caliber X Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caliber X LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    185

  6. Silver Maple Fund Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Silver Maple Fund
    This scholarship seeks to uplift students who embody strength, creativity, and resilience — especially those whose personal identity or educational path has set them apart.
    Amount
    $5,500
    Deadline:
    Oct 5, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    186

  7. Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Da Silva
    This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    187

  8. Otto Bear Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Schmotzer and Lynette Fricke
    This scholarship seeks to pay forward the love, kindness, and joy that Otto brought to the world by supporting young women pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    188

  9. Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This 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
    $1,150
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    189

  10. PJC Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cavanaugh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.
    Amount
    $650
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    190

  11. Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miranda Mitchell
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    191

  12. Marian Haley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reginald Lee
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Marian Haley by supporting students who are passionate about furthering their education.
    Amount
    $1,890
    Deadline:
    Jan 12, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    192

  13. Fútbol is Life Scholarship

    Funded by
    Basterra Family
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 25, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    193

  14. HBCU STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrispin Rainford
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.
    Amount
    $7,650
    Deadline:
    Jun 20, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    194

  15. Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Franshea Vandross
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    195

  16. Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hartley Family
    The 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
    $775
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    196

  17. Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania

    Funded by
    Global Grafx, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.
    Amount
    $1,588
    Deadline:
    Nov 30, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    197

  18. Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leslie Smith
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.
    Amount
    $803
    Deadline:
    Oct 21, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    198

  19. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
    This 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
    $760
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    199

  20. Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ibarrondo Family
    To 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
    $2,386
    Deadline:
    Jun 7, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    200

  21. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    201

  22. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $3,198
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    202

  23. Young Achievers For Higher Education

    Funded by
    Douglas G. Chestang
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are goal-oriented and devoted to achieving their dreams through higher education.
    Amount
    $2,117
    Deadline:
    Jul 22, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    203

  24. Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bao Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    204

  25. Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Yates
    This scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.
    Amount
    $1,300
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    205

  26. Deach Family in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deach Family
    This 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
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    May 9, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    206

  27. Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    207

  28. Carolle Fish (Isabelle) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris F Fish
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Carolle Fish (Isabelle) by supporting students who are following in her footsteps and pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Oct 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    208

  29. 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.
    Amount
    $6,050
    Deadline:
    Jul 19, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    209

  30. Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Dodd-Owens
    This scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2021
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    210
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