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

Updated: April 27, 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. Najma Sultana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Muhammad Ali
    This scholarship will support high school seniors who will be pursuing a career in the medical or healthcare field.
    Amount
    $1,020
    Deadline:
    Mar 25, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    211

  2. Monroe Justice and Equality Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Louis Strickland
    This scholarship will support high school seniors.
    Amount
    $1,040
    Deadline:
    Apr 4, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    212

  3. Austin Hays All Your Heart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Austin Hays
    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.
    Amount
    $20,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 12, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    213

  4. Veterans Writing Group of San Diego Ernie Pyle Award

    Funded by
    Veterans' Writing Group of San Diego County
    This scholarship seeks to support military veterans who are pursuing their education and those who are active military to cover their college expenses.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    Sep 30, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    214

  5. Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Vazquez
    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.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    215

  6. Sewing Seeds: Lena B. Davis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nekia Davis
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 12, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    216

  7. Walking In Authority International Ministry Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walking in Authority International Ministry
    This scholarship will support a student who is passionate about making a difference in their community.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Nov 8, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    217

  8. Brian Chellios Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stacie Streicher
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Chellios by supporting the next generation of brave fire service workers.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Jan 2, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    218

  9. Ayana Grace Belton Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Belton Family
    This scholarship will support high school seniors in Florida planning to pursue a career in nursing.
    Amount
    $2,300
    Deadline:
    Oct 2, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    219

  10. Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship

    Funded by
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    220

  11. Serena Rose Jarvis Memorial College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kailei Jarvis
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Serena Rose Jarvis by supporting students who have faced mental health challenges.
    Amount
    $1,570
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    221

  12. Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Vazquez
    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.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 1, 2025
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    222

  13. Jackie Hudson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lapatra Bowen-Harbison
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jackie Hudson by encouraging students to continue her legacy of service and helping young people achieve their goals.
    Amount
    $850
    Deadline:
    Dec 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    223

  14. Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tammy Owens
    This scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 8, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    224

  15. Normandie Cormier Greater is Now Scholarship

    Funded by
    Normandie Cormier
    This scholarship exists to help mitigate the educational opportunity gap for disadvantaged students who have huge aspirations for their life and is willing to work through anything to achieve them.
    Amount
    $599
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    225

  16. F.E. Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fabian Elizondo
    This scholarship aims to give back to the Texas community by supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.
    Amount
    $650
    Deadline:
    Mar 31, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    226

  17. Velazquez Social Sciences Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jorge Velazquez
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are on a mission to achieve their full potential and make the world a better place through social services.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Oct 27, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    227

  18. Charlotte Emery Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keia Carter
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Charlotte Emery by uplifting Black girls and women so they can succeed in life and flourish.
    Amount
    $1,100
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    228

  19. Good Vibes Only Scholarship in Memory of C. Spoon

    Funded by
    Shawn Witherspoon
    This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students so they can succeed in all of their endeavors and advocate for the importance of mental health in overcoming generational trauma.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    Mar 17, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    229

  20. Ambition Scholarship

    Funded by
    Submerge Aesthetics
    This scholarship will support a female high school student in New York who is ambitious in pursuing their goals and dreams.
    Amount
    $550
    Deadline:
    Jan 31, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    230

  21. Caliber X Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caliber X LLC
    This scholarship aims to support students in NJ who plan to spend their careers navigating the fashion industry.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2025
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    231

  22. Allen Schwinkendorf Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Schwinkendorf Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Allen Schwinkendorf by investing in the next generation of automotive technicians.
    Amount
    $5,385
    Deadline:
    Apr 18, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    232

  23. Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Udonis Haslem Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.
    Amount
    $18,500
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    233

  24. Captain Jeffrey McFetridge USN (Ret) Scholarship

    Funded by
    JRM and Sons Consulting LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about conservation and sustainability so they can afford to achieve their educational goals.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    234

  25. Next Chapter Scholarship

    Funded by
    Astute Science
    This scholarship seeks to support students facing financial constraints, so they have all the resources they need to succeed.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Nov 6, 2024
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    235

  26. Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Da Silva
    This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    236

  27. Russell R. Hahn Weed Science Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Thomas-Murphy
    This 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
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    237

  28. Heroes in High School 2023 Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anthony Tran
    This 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
    $1,150
    Deadline:
    Jul 11, 2023
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    238

  29. PJC Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cavanaugh Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Paul’s legacy by supporting students pursuing marketing or business degrees.
    Amount
    $650
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    239

  30. Eunice Richardson Scholarship for Girls

    Funded by
    Richardson Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Eunice Richardson by supporting young girls pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $1,565
    Deadline:
    May 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    240
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