[Page 6] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in February 2026
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Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes151Kevin David Special Education Scholarship for Montgomery County Public Schools
Funded byKevin DavidThis scholarship seeks to support students who have received special education services and are devoted to continuing their education.Amount$3,025Deadline:May 3, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes152Clara Denise Hall Earle Aspiring Educator Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBeacon Light StoriesThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Clara Hall Earle by supporting students who are preparing to graduate and pursue higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 3, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes153NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes154Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship
Funded byMs Ida Mae'sThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes155Gwendolyn G. Smith Scholarship
Funded byRaven SouthallThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gwendolyn G. Smith and keep her legacy alive by supporting students who have big dreams of working in a healthcare profession.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes156Tre'Shaud Littell Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySherelle MooreThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tre’Shaud Littell by supporting students from Geneva High School in New York.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes157Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.Amount$20,000Deadline:May 10, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate158Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship
Funded byStoy FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sam Stoy by supporting students who demonstrate leadership and are enthusiastic about making a difference for fellow students.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes159Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySingh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 12, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes160Edna McGrowder Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFergusonThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Edna McGrowder by continuing her mission of helping the next generation pursue their academic dreams.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 13, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes161Compass Scholarship
Funded byE N Hunter Family Foundation Inc.This scholarship seeks to help current college students continue their education in the face of high costs and declining support.Amount$2,050Deadline:May 13, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes162C6 Scholarship
Funded byCorrêaThis scholarship seeks to honor and support Gold Star families by uplifting students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue further education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes163Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Pace FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:May 15, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes164Lee and Elizabeth Mockmore Scholarship
Funded byMockmoreThis scholarship aims to support students who are living with transverse myelitis and demonstrating resilience and optimism.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 16, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes165Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoe CostaThis scholarship aims to honor the life, artistry, and generous spirit of Lyn Schneider by supporting students who share her passion for creative expression and her desire to bring light into the world.Amount$800Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes166Jason David Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKate SansoneThis scholarship seeks to keep the memory of Jason David Anderson alive by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in order to help people who struggle with addiction.Amount$500Deadline:May 18, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes167Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship
Funded byWilliams FoundationThis scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 19, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes168William Smith Scholarship
Funded bySmith FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of William Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.Amount$3,000Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes169Bridge Program Parent-Led Scholarship
Funded bySequoia WilliamsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic commitment, resilience, and financial hardship, recognizing that success is not defined by grades alone but by perseverance and growth.Amount$515Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes170Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship
Funded byGeanette Rodriguez-OjedaThe Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.Amount$500Deadline:May 25, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes171Strong Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Funded byLeaders ScholarshipsThis scholarship aims to support students with special needs who are pursuing their dreams of higher education so they can achieve all of their goals for the future.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 26, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes172Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKevin KossThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.Amount$8,000Deadline:May 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes173Let Your Light Shine Scholarship
Funded byAshley ThackerThis scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.Amount$1,000Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes174Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship
Funded byScoreNavigator IncThis scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.Amount$7,500Deadline:May 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes175Margot Bogner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support a female student attending Kansas State University.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes176Margot Pickering Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
Funded byMargot Marie Pickering Bogner Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship will support passionate students currently in law school, or planning to attend law school.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes177Thomas Griffin Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilson FamilyThis scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.Amount$20,000Deadline:Jun 5, 2026Education LevelHigh School, Undergraduate178Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySonjanita MooreThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Anita Moore-Hubbard by supporting students who share her commitment to helping others.Amount$830Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes179Christopher K. Swartz Scholarship
Funded byJacqueline BretellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christopher K. Swartz by supporting students attending Indiana University.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jun 8, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes180
