[Page 2] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in June 2026
Updated: June 15, 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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Funded byBold.orgThis 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Christian Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school and prospective transfer students who are interested in tips and resources about Christian colleges.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes321000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33Catholic Colleges No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for high school or transfer students who are interested in Catholic College tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes34200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes35CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes37$25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThe 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.Amount$25,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes38500 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 500 Bold Points.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 30, 202612 days left!Education LevelAnyTakes minutes39Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes41Dr. Michal Lomask Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShemesh-lomaskThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 1, 202613 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes42Stevie 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 2, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43Resiliency Award
Funded byKatarina KentThis scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies
Funded byThe Aggarwal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes45Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship
Funded byTanika CabralThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tia Lukeya Woods by supporting students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to expand their worldview.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate46Sarah S. Weber Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySarah S. WeberThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sarah Weber by supporting students who refuse to give up and are using their education as a means of improving their life circumstances.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes47Meritus Legacy of Service Scholar Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes48Meritus Legacy of Service Skilled Pathway Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPatrick RitterThis scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes50Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes51Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes52Josh Gibson MD Scholarship
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes53Waymakers Scholarship
Funded byJocelyn LiberatoreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes54Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School55Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes56Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 21, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57Bobby and Kanesha Jones Scholarship
Funded byJonesThis scholarship seeks to support college-bound and current students who are passionate about pursuing STEAM fields.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 25, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes58Heath's Healthy Hearts LLC Annual Scholarship Award
Funded byHeath's Healthy Hearts, LLCThis scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60