[Page 8] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in August 2026
Updated: July 27, 2026
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100% free.Betty and Louie Dicks SCSU Scholarship
Funded byAugustus DicksThis scholarship seeks to honor Betty & Louie Dicks by supporting an undergraduate male student at South Carolina State University.Amount$1,500Deadline:Aug 3, 2025Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners211Bobie Bao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBao FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and spirit of Bobie Bao by supporting students who share his driven attitude.Amount$3,000Deadline:Mar 9, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to
2 winners212Sam 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$3,000Deadline:May 11, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners213Grant Woolard Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRachel YatesThis scholarship aims to honor Grant Woolard’s love of music and intellectual curiosity by supporting students studying music or foreign languages.Amount$1,300Deadline:Aug 1, 2022Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner214Anita 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$1,275Deadline:Jun 7, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner215Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.Amount$1,020Deadline:Mar 31, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner216Bridge 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$1,015Deadline:May 23, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners217Etherine Tansimore Scholarship
Funded byOllie TansimoreThis 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$1,010Deadline:Dec 12, 2024Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners218Deach Family in STEM Scholarship
Funded byDeach FamilyThis 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$1,500Deadline:May 9, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner219Beacon of Opportunity Scholarship
Funded byHannah PenceThis scholarship aims to support underserved students who may not have the resources or guidance they need to reach their full potential.Amount$1,000Deadline:Aug 23, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner220East County Math Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis 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$1,500Deadline:Apr 5, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner221Youth Always Wins Scholarship for Chesapeake Public School Students
Funded byYouth Always WinsThis 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$1,000Deadline:Apr 15, 2025Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner222The Lois Johnson Kemble Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRyne HigginsThis scholarship exists to support two female students pursuing degrees in business or teaching.Amount$1,100Deadline:May 2, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner223John C. Flynn Memorial Math Scholarship
Funded byStephen BatesThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of John C. Flynn by supporting students who share his love for math.Amount$625Deadline:May 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner224Lamar J. Young Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYoungThis 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$1,100Deadline:Feb 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner225Kevin 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 SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
3 winners226Barbara A. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily and Friends of Barbara A. WalkerThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Barbara A. Walker by supporting students who wish to pursue higher education.Amount$1,055Deadline:Mar 17, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners227Chantel S. Husted Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Chantel S. HustedThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chantel S. Husted by supporting students interested in pursuing careers in mental health or social services.Amount$6,050Deadline:Jul 19, 2022Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners228Life Reimagined First-Gen Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship is for first-generation (first in their family to attend college) college students who are determined to succeed in a complex world rigged to favor those at the top.Amount$1,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2019Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner229I Read "Dead" Languages Scholarship — Supporting Classicists
Funded byFrein Charitable Family FundAlthough Ancient Greek and Latin language and literature form the underpinnings of much of Western Civilization, students in the Classics rarely get much support for their work.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2020Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
0 winners230Make Me Laugh Meme Scholarship
Funded byTaylor Dodd-OwensThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors and above who love to share memes and funny pictures!Amount$1,000Deadline:May 1, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner231Penny Hoarder Smart Money No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in personal finance tips and tools.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 21, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner232"A's Don't Matter" No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byCalvin RosserThis scholarship will support one curious and ambitious student who thinks outside of the box, follows his or her interests, and has a genuine love for learning.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 31, 2021Education LevelAnyScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner233Education Matters Scholarship
Funded byAnonymous Well WisherThis scholarship s open to all motivated and driven students in any field of studyAmount$15,000Deadline:Aug 23, 2021Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners234Texas Black Careers Cross The Stage Scholarship
Funded byTexas Black CareersThis scholarship seeks to support Black undergraduate seniors who are attending college in Texas.Amount$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2021Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners235Well Made - Davis Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 1, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
2 winners236LikelyThis.xyz, LLC First Generation Scholarship
Funded byLikelyThis.xyz, LLCThis scholarship aims to support first-generation undergraduate students who are looking to transfer schools.Amount$1,000Deadline:Mar 2, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner237RESILIENCE Scholarship
Funded byKristin KogaThis scholarship seeks to support high school seniors or undergraduate students who have lost a parent/legal guardian during their time in high school or college.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 17, 2022Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner238Be Like 22 Scholarship
Funded byMillai MadisonTo honor the life and legacy of Kielyn Toone, this scholarship will be awarded to one student at Bosse High School who brings joy and happiness to those around them.Amount$500Deadline:Mar 23, 2022Education LevelHigh SchoolScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
1 winner239Focus Forward Scholarship
Funded byKathryn HuberThis scholarship will support two undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have at least one student loan.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 10, 2022Education LevelUndergraduateScholarship is awarded to Takes minutes
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