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

Updated: October 26, 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. 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
    121

  2. 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
    122

  3. 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
    123

  4. 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
    124

  5. 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
    125

  6. 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
    126

  7. 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
    127

  8. 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
    128

  9. 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
    129

  10. 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
    130

  11. Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Skin Grip
    This scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.
    Amount
    $24,315
    Deadline:
    Feb 4, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    24 winners
    Takes minutes
    131

  12. 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
    132

  13. 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
    133

  14. 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
    134

  15. 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
    135

  16. 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
    136

  17. 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
    137

  18. Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donna Davis
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    138

  19. Ruebenna Greenfield Flack Scholarship

    Funded by
    Enya Flack
    This scholarship will support underrepresented female minorities currently pursuing a higher education.
    Amount
    $2,300
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    139

  20. LOVE like JJ Scholarship in Memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day

    Funded by
    LOVE like JJ
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jonathan "JJ" Day by supporting students who have lost a sibling and are learning to adjust to life in their absence.
    Amount
    $2,250
    Deadline:
    Feb 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. TRAM Purple Phoenix Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to empower survivors of intimate partner violence so they can thrive and achieve their dreams.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. Driven by Drum Corps Scholarship

    Funded by
    Santos Creative Services | Marching With Travis
    This scholarship aims to support and inspire talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication and skill in the drum corps international.
    Amount
    $4,020
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. TEAM ROX Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stapleton
    This scholarship aims to support students who have exhibited the skills and values of helping others become their best selves.
    Amount
    $1,730
    Deadline:
    Feb 20, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. Minority Students and Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship

    Funded by
    Conteh Family
    To honor the legacy of Musa Conteh, this scholarship will be awarded to one Black student who is dedicated to bettering the lives of other disadvantaged people of color by changing the very system that oppresses them.
    Amount
    $800
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2021
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. Stefanie Ann Cronin Make a Difference Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaymie Scotto & Associates, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to memorialize Stefanie Ann Cronin by supporting the educational endeavors of students who embody her dedication to success, community, environmental appreciation, and caring for others.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Feb 14, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. CARLOS E. REID XXV SCHOLARSHIP

    Funded by
    Reid Family
    This scholarship aims to honor Carlos E. Reid’s legacy by supporting students with financial need who are studying the arts.
    Amount
    $2,225
    Deadline:
    Jun 19, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering

    Funded by
    Chantelé Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support Black women who are passionate about breaking into the field of engineering so they can have the resources necessary to complete their education.
    Amount
    $2,095
    Deadline:
    Jun 18, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Success Beyond Borders

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This scholarship seeks to support students and help them bring their dreams to life by creatively expressing what inspires them to keep moving forward in life.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Dr. Sandra Calles
    This scholarship aims to support female undergraduate, graduate, trade school, or bootcamp students with at least a 2.5 GPA studying or pursuing a career in business or mental health
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 26, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. Mark Caldwell Memorial STEM/STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rick Caldwell
    This scholarship is intended to honor the memory of Mark Caldwell by encouraging students with financial need to work toward STEM or STEAM careers.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 11, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    150
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