[Page 2] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in February 2026

The world will be shaped by the bold—the fighters, the risk-takers, the earnest overachievers who won’t take no for an answer. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.

This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hunter Westphal by supporting students who share his grit and his passion for the trades.

This scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.

This scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.

This scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Everett Frank by supporting students who share his positive qualities and are determined to live life to the fullest.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.

This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting students from Colorado and raising awareness of drunk driving.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Louis Pegues by supporting students who share his commitment to education, family, and community service.

This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.

This scholarship seeks to support students who will be pursuing the mental health field in some capacity with their careers.

This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to advancing health equity, wellness, and medical care in underserved communities by engaging in work rooted in empathy and cultural specificity.

This scholarship aims to support students from rural high schools who are preparing to attend college and pursue law.

This scholarship seeks to support exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement, school/community involvement, character, and integrity so they can afford to enroll in college.

This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of JK and Mary Ann Newville by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students from Claremont International High School as they prepare to pursue the next stage of their academic journeys.

This scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.