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

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Sanders by supporting students who have been impacted by a parent’s ALS diagnosis but are continuing to pursue their academic goals.

This scholarship aims to support students in need so they can successfully complete their college degrees and embark on their futures.

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 aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.

This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.

This scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.

This 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.

This 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.

This scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.

This scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.

This scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.

To support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.

This scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.

This scholarship aims to support students by offering meaningful relief from loan burdens, allowing students to focus more on their studies and less on financial stress.

This scholarship seeks to support college-bound and current students who are passionate about pursuing STEAM fields.

This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.

This scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship seeks to support future healthcare providers by lowering the financial burdens of higher education.

This scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.

This scholarship supports students dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through social justice work, leadership, and community impact.

This scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.

This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.