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[Page 5] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in November 2026

Updated: November 9, 2026

Written by:Elise
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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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  1. Jeanne Kramme Fouke Scholarship for Future Teachers

    Funded by
    PBJ Transit, LLC
    Open to high school and undergraduate students pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    121

  2. Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    Open to low-income high school juniors and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 23, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    122

  3. Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joran Family
    Open to bachelor's and master's students studying psychology or social work with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    123

  4. Kalia D. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaDonna Mitchell
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates with sports and community service experience and a 3.0 GPA.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    124

  5. Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schultze family
    Open to New York high school students and graduates, and trade school or college students, pursuing HVAC.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    125

  6. Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    Open to first-generation high school seniors in Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    126

  7. Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanner Family
    Open to Washington high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher planning to attend Central Washington University.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    127

  8. Evan James Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vaillancourt
    Open to high school seniors pursuing nursing with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,200
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    128

  9. Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beacon Light Stories
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, pursuing careers in education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 3, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    129

  10. Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    The McWilliams Family
    Open to high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 7, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    130

  11. Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kristen’s Krew
    Open to female high school juniors and seniors in North Carolina with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    131

  12. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    Open to New York high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in nursing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    132

  13. Chi Changemaker Scholarship

    Funded by
    Claire Chi
    Open to high school and college students ages 13 to 20 with a 3.5 GPA or higher and volunteer experience.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2027
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    133

  14. Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Foundation
    Open to low-income BIPOC high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 19, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    134

  15. Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship

    Funded by
    Geanette Rodriguez-Ojeda
    Open to Black or Hispanic high school seniors with at least a 2.9 GPA.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    May 24, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    135

  16. Fuerza de V.N.C.E. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Javier Segovia
    Open to first-generation undergraduates at four-year colleges studying social work with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    136

  17. Rob Snyder Memorial Golf Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kellie Snyder
    Open to high school junior and senior golfers in Florida, Georgia, or Massachusetts with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 18, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    137

  18. Brian Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kendra Bruner
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in Florida or Texas pursuing healthcare or engineering with a 3.0+ GPA.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 29, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    138

  19. Well-Rounded Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Kozlen
    Open to Illinois bachelor's degree students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have studied a foreign language.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    139

  20. Sarah S. Weber Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sarah S. Weber
    Open to two-year college and trade school students in Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia, or Berks County, Pennsylvania.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 10, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. Vu Tous Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lauren McDonald
    Open to Michigan high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA planning to study writing, journalism, communications, or a related field.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Jul 30, 2027
    Education Level
    High School
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. Learner Calculus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Learner
    Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are high school seniors, college, or graduate students pursuing STEM.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Sep 30, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. RodentPro.com® Animal Advocate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rodent Pro
    Open to undergraduates, high school seniors, and high school graduates with a 3.0+ GPA pursuing veterinary, animal science, or wildlife fields.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 5, 2027
    Education Level
    Any
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. Champions Of A New Path Scholarship

    Funded by
    Better Start Movement
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Nov 24, 2027
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. Jeanie A. Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Buckentine
    This scholarship will support an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare or agriculture.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 8, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. Glider AI-Omni Inclusive Allies of LGBTQ+ (GOAL+) Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ individuals who are passionate about pursuing higher education and making a positive impact on their community through their education.
    Amount
    $12,000
    Deadline:
    Sep 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. Moriah Janae Dance Grant

    Funded by
    Kendra Royster
    This grant aims to help one high school dancer continue to practice their art and follow their passion for dance.
    Amount
    $1,780
    Deadline:
    Jul 27, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Marcus Stroman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Stroman's HDMH Foundation
    The Marcus Stroman Scholarship seeks to support ambitious students from Pasadena and Altadena, CA who are preparing to graduate from high school and have been accepted to the college of their dreams.
    Amount
    $75,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 25, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. Lemon-Aid Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christine Andruzzi
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Coleen Elizabeth Lemon by supporting students with financial need as they pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,650
    Deadline:
    May 2, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. Hakim Mendez Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hakim Mendez Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship will support students attending or planning to attend an HBCU.
    Amount
    $1,150
    Deadline:
    Dec 4, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    150
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