[Page 2] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in December 2025
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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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100% free.Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025Education LevelAnyTakes minutes31Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes32Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes33Maryland Mana Wrestling Foundation Scholarship
Funded byShevy NejadThis scholarship seeks to empower girls in Maryland and encourage them to continue breaking barriers in wrestling and in society in general.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes34Catholic 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:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes37Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes38Christian 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:Jan 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStacie StreicherThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jan 2, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes 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:Jan 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes41Arnetha V. Bishop Memorial Scholarship
Funded byAustin/Bishop FamilyThis scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes42Well-Rounded Student Scholarship
Funded byKevin KozlenThis scholarship seeks to support students who have studied foreign languages and gotten involved in school activities.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes43Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationAmount$2,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes44Grover Scholarship Fund
Funded byDeep GroverThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes45Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeThis scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes46Board Exam Support Scholarship
Funded byTriston BatchelorThis scholarship seeks to honor the hard work of occupational therapy students, reflected by their academics and volunteerism, and to support them in their final months of school.Amount$1,620Deadline:Jan 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes47Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKhai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Khai Perry's spirit, life, and memory by embracing the qualities he exhibited the most while he was here and paying it forward to support those in need.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48Lamar J. Young Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYoungThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lamar J. Young by empowering students at his school as they prepare to graduate and attend college.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes49Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
Funded bySkin GripThis scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.Amount$18,000Deadline:Feb 4, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes50FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 7, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate51Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 9, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCroft FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.Amount$2,140Deadline:Feb 12, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes53Allison Thomas Swanberg Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySwanbergThis scholarship aims to continue Allison Thomas Swanberg’s legacy of helping students achieve their educational goals.Amount$1,500Deadline:Feb 13, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.Amount$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes55Peter J. Musto Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRACE Cancer FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Peter J. Musto by supporting students who have been affected by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member.Amount$1,500Deadline:Feb 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate56Immigrant Daughters in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAnastasia KarmiloffThis scholarship aims to support women from immigrant families who are passionate about pursuing higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes57Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes58Kollin J. Grover Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGroverThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kollin J. Grover by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.Amount$500Deadline:Feb 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes59Goellner Public Education Scholarship
Funded byGoellner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented male students who are passionate about pursuing careers in public education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Feb 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes60
