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

This scholarship aims to support Marlborough High School students who are preparing to begin their pursuit of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Raymond M. Higa by supporting students who may not have had an easy start but, like Raymond, are determined to change the course of their lives through education.

This scholarship aims to support Haitian American students who aspire to pursue a college degree so they can achieve all of their goals.

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Arkansas who want to use their studies to make the world a better place.

This scholarship seeks to offer financial support to qualifying students who are preparing to graduate and pursue their degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.

This scholarship aims to support the future generation of women in STEM so they can enter the field and make their mark.

This scholarship seeks to support students who attended Coleman Place Elementary School as they prepare to finish high school and move on to pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jim Hutson by supporting students who share his love and talent for music.

This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are recycling, sustainability, or climate change focused so they can complete their degrees and make an impact through their careers.

This scholarship seeks to uplift young students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and need a little help taking the next step.

This scholarship seeks to support students who believe in the message that math is important for everyone to know.

This scholarship aims to support ROTC students by helping them achieve their academic goals and go on to incredible careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tracey Davis by supporting young women as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Vernon S. Lee, II, by supporting students who share his devotion to athletics and academics.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship aims to support students who have been affected by a disability so they have the encouragement they need to persevere and achieve their dreams.

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.

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 seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.

This scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.

This scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.