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

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Mrs. Marion Makins by supporting students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership in their communities or churches, and a passion for service.

This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Harry B. Anderson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Leo J. Landry by supporting students who wish to dedicate their lives to service in order to make a difference in the world.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are homeschooled but planning to continue their education through college.

This scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.

This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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

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

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.

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

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

This scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.

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

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

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 exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

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 aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the challenges they have faced in life and create the futures of their dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.

This scholarship will support a female student attending Kansas State University.

This scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to recognize and empower students or community members who embody the spirit of service and compassion that Mary Louise Lindsey exemplified.

This scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.