[Page 6] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in October 2026

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hyacinth Malcolm by supporting students throughout their pursuit of higher education.

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.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to do so.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Moore by supporting the next generation of compassionate caregivers and driven innovators.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brinley Heckermann by supporting students who share her background in athletics.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Valerie Rabb by supporting students who will pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.

This scholarship seeks to offer recognition and relief to college-bound students who stand on the shoulders of their hardworking immigrant families.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.

This scholarship will support a female college student pursuing a career in business or STEM.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for fitness and the discipline it brings.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Ava Wood by supporting students who choose compassion over comparison, bravery over conformity, and stupendous, wholehearted love over everything else.

This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.

This scholarship will support high school seniors.

This scholarship seeks to support Ohio students who need a helping hand, ensuring that they have the resources necessary to access a proper educational path.

This scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.

This 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.

This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.

This scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.

This scholarship supports low-income undergraduate students with a 2.5 GPA or lower who have faced a significant challenge — such as a mental health impact, parenting or caregiving responsibilities, a disability, or being a first-generation college student — but refuse to give up.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students pursuing a career in the mental health field.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Serena Rose Jarvis by supporting students who have faced mental health challenges.

This scholarship seeks to empower women who are not only passionate about STEM but also dedicated to using their skills to serve and uplift their communities.