[Page 7] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in July 2026
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100% free.Russell R. Hahn Weed Science Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer Thomas-MurphyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Russell R. Hahn by supporting students in their college years so they can achieve their educational goals.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 15, 2025Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners181Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship
Funded byAnthony TranThis scholarship seeks to support students in Oregon who demonstrate the hero’s journey by being open to growth, learning, and transformation through difficult and challenging circumstances.Amount$1,150Deadline:Jul 11, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner182PJC Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCavanaugh FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.Amount$650Deadline:Apr 15, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner183Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls
Funded byRichardson FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.Amount$1,565Deadline:May 10, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners184Larry A. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiranda MitchellThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Larry A. Montgomery by supporting students who share his incredible qualities.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners185Marian Haley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byReginald LeeThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Marian Haley by supporting students who are passionate about furthering their education.Amount$1,890Deadline:Jan 12, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners186Ray 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$13,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes187Fútbol is Life Scholarship
Funded byBasterra FamilyThis scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jun 25, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
4 winners188CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJennifer RuckerThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.Amount$775Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner189Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySharon McGregorThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
8 winners190Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDr. Franshea VandrossThis scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners191HBCU STEM Scholarship
Funded byChrispin RainfordThis scholarship seeks to support students who have faced challenges in their life so they have the help necessary to succeed in college.Amount$7,650Deadline:Jun 20, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner192Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners193Aikens Family Scholarship
Funded byAikensThis scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is in reviewTakes minutes194Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHartley FamilyThe Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about golf and striving to achieve their dreams in their chosen field as a tribute to the late Samuel D. Hartley.Amount$775Deadline:Nov 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner195Bio-Rad Washington Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.Amount$6,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners196Kristen McCartney Perseverance Scholarship
Funded byKristen’s KrewThis scholarship will support North Carolina female students who demonstrate perseverance and are passionate about their community.Amount$5,000Deadline:May 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners197Brent Haines "Make it Happen" Scholarship
Funded byHaines FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jun 23, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners198Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott Crockett Memorial FundThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.Amount$3,650Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners199Undergraduate Minorities in STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie SmithThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees at HBCUs who are involved in their communities.Amount$803Deadline:Oct 21, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner200Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship
Funded byJohnnie M. Parris FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Johnnie M. Parris by supporting African American students who are pursuing degrees in public service or related fields.Amount$760Deadline:Nov 1, 2023Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner201Daniel R. Torres "Complete Your Dream” Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTorres FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education.Amount$2,500Deadline:Apr 15, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners202Jack D. McWilliams, Sr. Scholarship
Funded byThe McWilliams FamilyThis scholarship aims to pay tribute to Mr. Jack D. McWilliams Sr. for his dedicated work and services in the church and the surrounding community in which he lived.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner203Glenn Ehlers Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEHLERS FAMILYThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Glenn Ehlers by supporting students who are preparing to finish high school and begin their collegiate studies.Amount$7,500Deadline:Apr 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners204Ambition Scholarship "ii"
Funded byLife Empowerment MinistriesThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.Amount$625Deadline:Jun 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner205Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCosta/ Schneider FamilyThis 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$6,205Deadline:May 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner206Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship
Funded byIbarrondo FamilyTo honor the legacy that Taylor Ibarrondo left behind, this scholarship will support two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college and embody some of her most inspiring traits and qualities.Amount$2,386Deadline:Jun 7, 2023Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners207Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)This scholarship aims to support marginalized teens in California who are pursuing careers in the arts so they have the resources they need to achieve their dreams.Amount$2,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to
4 winners208Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.Amount$2,000Deadline:May 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners209Bio-Rad Employee Dependent Scholarship
Funded byBio-Rad LaboratoriesThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.Amount$12,000Deadline:Jun 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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