[Page 4] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in May 2026
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100% free.Vickie 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:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes91LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes92Mary Jane Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySanders FamilyThis 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.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes93Tamika A. Nurse Fashionista Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNurseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes94Dr. Michal Lomask Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShemesh-lomaskThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes95Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes96Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes97Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes98Resiliency Award
Funded byKatarina KentThis scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes99Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies
Funded byThe Aggarwal FamilyThis 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.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes100Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship
Funded byTanika CabralThis 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate101Meritus Legacy of Service Skilled Pathway Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes102Sarah S. Weber Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySarah S. WeberThis 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.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes103Meritus Legacy of Service Scholar Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes104Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPatrick RitterThis scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes105Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes106Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes107Josh Gibson MD Scholarship
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes108Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School109Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes110Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 21, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes111Neetu Watumull Scholarship Program Managed by Rupa Shah
Funded byNeetu WatumullThis 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.Amount$12,500Deadline:Jul 24, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes112Bobby and Kanesha Jones Scholarship
Funded byJonesThis scholarship seeks to support college-bound and current students who are passionate about pursuing STEAM fields.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 25, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes113Heath's Healthy Hearts LLC Annual Scholarship Award
Funded byHeath's Healthy Hearts, LLCThis scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes114Patriots Path Scholarship
Funded byNavy Yacht Club Long BeachThis scholarship aims to support JROTC and ROTC participants by making college more affordable and accessible.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 27, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes115TRAM Purple Ribbon Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship supports students dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through social justice work, leadership, and community impact.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes116TRAM Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes117TRAM Themis Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship aims to support future social justice attorneys so they can complete their educational journeys and succeed in their careers.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelGraduateTakes minutes118TRAM Panacea Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support future healthcare providers by lowering the financial burdens of higher education.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 28, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes119ESOF Academic Scholarship
Funded byESOFThis scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 31, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes120
