[Page 3] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in July 2026

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michael Bryk by supporting students who are following in his footsteps.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.

This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.

The Doc & Glo Scholarship, created by tennis champion and philanthropist Sloane Stephens, will award six students the opportunity to pursue their education and achieve their dreams. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply.

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

This scholarship aims to support students who are following in Greg Bartholomew’s footsteps and pursuing concrete paving.

This scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christine Wilson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil engineering.

This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.

This scholarship seeks to empower deserving single mothers by helping them access the educational resources they need to succeed academically while building a better future for themselves and their children.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Alberta Bean by supporting students who are the first in their families to pursue college degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in healthcare engineering or electrical engineering so they can complete their education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in a wildlife-focused field of study.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but don’t have the funding necessary to live out their goals.

This 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.

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

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 underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the obstacles they face and succeed.

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

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 will support a Pacific Islander college student.

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

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 seeks to honor the life and lasting impact of Equan Bedenfield by supporting students who share her ambition.

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

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.