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

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

This scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.

This scholarship seeks to carry on Kayla Nicole Monk’s name and legacy by helping students achieve their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about making a difference in the mining industry.

This scholarship aims to support passionate students from Mile Square as they pursue their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence in the workforce.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.

This scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Soronnadi Nnaji by supporting students who are first or second-generation African immigrants as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support builders, problem-solvers, and future leaders who are actively working to make a difference rather than simply talking about it.

This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are passionate about engineering and using their talents to give back.

This scholarship supports underrepresented minority undergraduate students with a 3.0+ GPA who are pursuing degrees at an HBCU.

In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education

This scholarship seeks to celebrate the enduring legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by supporting the next generation of proud HBCU graduates.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hugh R. Boyd by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of James G. Boyd by supporting students who are following their dreams and pursuing the trades.

This scholarship honors Margaret M. Boyd by supporting Catholic, U.S. citizen undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing nursing and maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.

This scholarship will support a Pacific Islander college student.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about advancing the adoption of electric vehicles.

This scholarship aims to honor James N Iademarco by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing biotechnology.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of David G. Sutton by supporting athletes who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.

This scholarship supports high school seniors and current trade/vocational school students pursuing a trade school program, helping cover tuition and related costs.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting undergraduate women in nursing with a 3.5+ GPA.

This scholarship supports low-income New York high school seniors, trade school and undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are dedicated to uplifting their communities.

This scholarship supports Puerto Rican heritage, first-generation-college-bound high school seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree in social work, psychology, sociology, political science, international relations, or criminal justice.

This scholarship honors Henry Walker Sr by supporting African American undergraduate students with financial need who attend an HBCU, maintain a 2.8+ GPA, and have volunteering experience.

This scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, encouraging them to pursue their diverse interests while serving their communities.

This scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.