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

Updated: September 28, 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. 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
    121

  2. 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
    122

  3. 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
    123

  4. 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
    124

  5. 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
    125

  6. 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
    126

  7. 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
    127

  8. 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
    128

  9. 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
    129

  10. 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
    130

  11. 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
    131

  12. 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
    132

  13. 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
    133

  14. 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
    134

  15. 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
    135

  16. 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
    136

  17. 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
    137

  18. Derk Golden Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shari Golden
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Derk Golden by supporting athletes in their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 15, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    138

  19. Grand Oaks Enterprises LLC Scholarship

    Funded by
    Grand Oaks Enterprises LLC
    This scholarship seeks to help students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their dreams of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,655
    Deadline:
    Apr 14, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    139

  20. Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Arlecia Threbits
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dimon A. Williams by supporting students from single-parent families who are pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $1,050
    Deadline:
    Jul 26, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    140

  21. Norman C. Nelson IV Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Solaita
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Norman C. Nelson IV by supporting students who are pursuing medical careers.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    141

  22. Alger Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lily Rannacher
    This scholarship aims to support students who display the qualities of stellar work ethic, dedication to volunteerism, and eagerness to excel academically.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Oct 1, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    142

  23. Hyacinth Malcolm Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Malcolm Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $6,171
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    143

  24. Ella Hall-Dillon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Letta Belle
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduate students who are of African descent and are first or second generation to the United States.
    Amount
    $3,470
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    144

  25. Lauren Czebatul Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Scheller
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.
    Amount
    $5,590
    Deadline:
    Aug 4, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    145

  26. Alcide Thomas Jr. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thomas Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to do so.
    Amount
    $1,320
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    146

  27. Brian Moore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kendra Bruner
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Moore by supporting the next generation of compassionate caregivers and driven innovators.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 27, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    147

  28. Brinley Heckermann Empowering Spirit Scholarship

    Funded by
    Heckermann
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brinley Heckermann by supporting students who share her background in athletics.
    Amount
    $4,600
    Deadline:
    May 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    148

  29. Valerie Rabb Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    All Val's Children Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Valerie Rabb by supporting students who will pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $1,800
    Deadline:
    Apr 21, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    149

  30. TTOG Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giles Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.
    Amount
    $46,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 5, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    150
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