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

Updated: October 26, 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. Ray W Bausick Green Industry Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kevin Koss
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ray W Bausick by supporting high-achieving students who are pursuing careers in the green industry.
    Amount
    $13,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    211

  2. Fútbol is Life Scholarship

    Funded by
    Basterra Family
    This scholarship aims to support Hispanic students who are passionate about soccer so they can be uplifted throughout their educational journeys.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 25, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    212

  3. Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sharon McGregor
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    8 winners
    Takes minutes
    213

  4. Rev. Frank W. Steward Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Franshea Vandross
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Florida who has experience volunteering.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    214

  5. Aikens Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aikens
    This scholarship aims to honor the values of faith, perseverance, and the transformative power of education—principles that have guided the Aikens family.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 6, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    215

  6. Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hartley Family
    The 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
    $775
    Deadline:
    Nov 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    216

  7. Bio-Rad Washington Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bio-Rad Laboratories
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 6, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    217

  8. Brent Haines "Make it Happen" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Haines Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brent Haines by supporting motivated, community-minded students who are following in his footsteps.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 23, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    218

  9. Scott Crockett Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Crockett Memorial Fund
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Scott Crockett by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of fire service.
    Amount
    $3,650
    Deadline:
    Apr 1, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    219

  10. Johnnie M. Parris Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Johnnie M. Parris Foundation
    This 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
    $760
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    220

  11. Ambition Scholarship "ii"

    Funded by
    Life Empowerment Ministries
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Paitriq Ante' Jeffreys by supporting students who share his ambition.
    Amount
    $625
    Deadline:
    Jun 5, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    221

  12. 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
    222

  13. 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
    223

  14. 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
    224

  15. 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
    225

  16. 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
    226

  17. 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
    227

  18. 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
    228

  19. 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
    229

  20. 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
    230

  21. 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
    231

  22. 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
    232

  23. 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
    233

  24. 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
    234

  25. 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
    235

  26. 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
    236

  27. 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
    237

  28. 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
    238

  29. 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
    239

  30. 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
    240
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