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

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

This scholarship honors the memory of Bre Hoy by supporting high school seniors and undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA who play softball.

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

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students at Prairie View A&M University with a minimum 3.0 GPA who use creativity, design, and storytelling to bring ideas to life.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.

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

This scholarship supports Crosby High School (TX) seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who plan to pursue a university, community college, or trade school education.

This scholarship honors science educator Robert Stockwell by supporting current or former Learn4Life students in California who are continuing their higher education.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 3.3 GPA or higher who are pursuing psychology, counseling, social work, or a related major toward a career in mental health care.

This scholarship seeks to support low-income Black/African American or Native/Indigenous high school seniors or undergraduates who have at least a 3.5 GPA.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Robert N. Highfield by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing post-secondary education, whether their goals lead them to a university degree or vocational training.

This scholarship honors Maurice Geyen by supporting African American male high school and undergraduate students pursuing STEM with at least a 3.0 GPA.

This scholarship honors Peter J. Musto by supporting Pennsylvania high school seniors and undergraduates with a 3.0+ GPA who have been affected by cancer, either personally or through a family member's diagnosis.

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing careers in public education with preference given to first-generation college students and male applicants.

This scholarship supports low-income California high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who are pursuing careers in the arts, music, design, or performing arts.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shaunterrio Hudson by supporting underserved populations who share his passion for medicine.

This scholarship supports high-achieving, financially limited high school seniors at Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Washington.

This scholarship will support a high school student at Hudson High School, Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central High School, or South Lyon High School.

This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Coach Ray by supporting deserving athletes who excel in the classroom and in athletics.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

This scholarship honors Allison Thomas Swanberg by supporting Colorado high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students with a 3.0+ GPA and community service experience.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.

This scholarship honors Talia Nesbitt Bryant by supporting BIPOC high school seniors (3.0+ GPA) and undergraduates (3.5+ GPA) pursuing STEM at HBCUs.

This scholarship supports high school seniors, undergraduates, or trade school students with a 3.0+ GPA who were raised in a single-parent or blended-family home.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating Hayward High in Wisconsin.

This scholarship supports Black/African-American high school seniors in Broward County, Florida, with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership, service, and sports involvement.