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[Page 8] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in October 2026

Updated: October 12, 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. Lyn Schneider Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Costa/ Schneider Family
    This 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
    $6,205
    Deadline:
    May 17, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    211

  2. Gender Expansive & Transgender Scholarship

    Funded by
    Omni Inclusive
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are gender minorities so they can overcome the barriers to higher education that they face.
    Amount
    $11,075
    Deadline:
    Oct 15, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    212

  3. Neetu Watumull Scholarship Program Managed by Rupa Shah

    Funded by
    Rupa Shah
    This scholarship aims to support students by offering meaningful relief from loan burdens, allowing students to focus more on their studies and less on financial stress.
    Amount
    $17,500
    Deadline:
    Jul 24, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    7 winners
    Takes minutes
    213

  4. Taylor Ibarrondo Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ibarrondo Family
    To 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
    $2,386
    Deadline:
    Jun 7, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    214

  5. Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Williams Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    215

  6. Bio-Rad Employee Dependent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $12,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    6 winners
    Takes minutes
    216

  7. Josephine's Light Nursing Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and love ones of the St. John family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Josephine St John by supporting students who share her dedication to nursing and giving back.
    Amount
    $4,100
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    217

  8. De Los Santos Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    De Los Santos
    This scholarship seeks to support Filipino-American students who are passionate about overcoming obstacles in order to achieve academic and professional success.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    218

  9. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $3,198
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    219

  10. Tammy Needham Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Follum Hydrologic Solutions, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Tammy Needham by supporting students who are studying STEM or education.
    Amount
    $5,100
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    220

  11. Greer Innovation, A Scholarship For Creatives

    Funded by
    Rachel Greer
    This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate students who are bringing creativity to their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $1,031
    Deadline:
    Jun 10, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    221

  12. Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rhodes Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 16, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    222

  13. Big Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gentile Family
    This scholarship will honor the life of Jonathan Gentile and help support students from Bethal Park High School.
    Amount
    $2,026
    Deadline:
    May 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    223

  14. Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship

    Funded by
    Augustus Dicks
    This scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Aug 3, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    224

  15. Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bao Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 9, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    225

  16. Sam Stoy "Captain America" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stoy Family
    This 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
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    May 11, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    226

  17. Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Yates
    This scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.
    Amount
    $1,300
    Deadline:
    Aug 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    227

  18. Anita Moore-Hubbard "Butterfly Effect" Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sonjanita Moore
    This scholarship honors Anita Moore-Hubbard's legacy of service by supporting African American high school seniors in Illinois with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a commitment to community service or volunteering.
    Amount
    $1,275
    Deadline:
    Jun 7, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    228

  19. Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship

    Funded by
    Emily Tsai
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.
    Amount
    $1,020
    Deadline:
    Mar 31, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    229

  20. Bridge Program Parent-Led Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sequoia Williams
    This 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
    $1,015
    Deadline:
    May 23, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    230

  21. Etherine Tansimore Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ollie Tansimore
    This scholarship is perfect for high school seniors from low-income backgrounds who want to make a difference through a career in the medical field.
    Amount
    $1,010
    Deadline:
    Dec 12, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    231

  22. Deach Family in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deach Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have strong interests in STEM and a willingness to give back to their communities through time and effort.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    May 9, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    232

  23. Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hannah Pence
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 23, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    233

  24. East County Math Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and begin college so they can overcome any financial obstacles they may face.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    234

  25. Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students

    Funded by
    Youth Always Wins
    This scholarship aims to support students of Chesapeake Public Schools as they prepare to embark on their academic journeys by lowering the financial barriers posed by higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    235

  26. The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ryne Higgins
    This scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    May 2, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    236

  27. Brad Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Crystal Hinshaw
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brad Hinshaw by supporting students who have been impacted by cancer.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    237

  28. Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lyna Sun
    This 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
    $20,200
    Deadline:
    May 10, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    238

  29. John C. Flynn Memorial Math Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephen Bates
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of John C. Flynn by supporting students who share his love for math.
    Amount
    $625
    Deadline:
    May 8, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    239

  30. Lamar J. Young Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Young
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lamar J. Young by empowering students at his school as they prepare to graduate and attend college.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    240
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