[Page 2] The 210 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in April 2026
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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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100% free.Daniel 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$2,000Deadline:Apr 15, 202614 days left!Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes31Iannini Prize
Funded byGeorge IanniniThis scholarship aims to support Marlborough High School students who are preparing to begin their pursuit of higher education.Amount$25,000Deadline:Apr 17, 2026Education LevelHigh School32DeJean Legacy Scholarship For Haitian American Students
Funded byDeJeanThis scholarship aims to support Haitian American students who aspire to pursue a college degree so they can achieve all of their goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 18, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes33Rev. Herman A. Martin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChauncey JonesThis scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Arkansas who want to use their studies to make the world a better place.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 18, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes34InnovateHER Engineering Scholarship
Funded byNoa MichaelThis scholarship aims to support the future generation of women in STEM so they can enter the field and make their mark.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 21, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes35Burke Brown Scholarship
Funded byJeffrey BrownThis scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 21, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes36Environmental Stewardship Award
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support students who are recycling, sustainability, or climate change focused so they can complete their degrees and make an impact through their careers.Amount$15,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes37"The Math Gift" Scholarship for High School Students
Funded byTampa Bay Test Prep - The Math GiftThis scholarship seeks to support students who believe in the message that math is important for everyone to know.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes38Spark the Change Scholarship
Funded byAngela SkaradaThis scholarship seeks to uplift young students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and need a little help taking the next step.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 24, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes39Lieba’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded byJoran FamilyThis scholarship will support college students looking to better the social-emotional wellbeing of gifted children.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 25, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes40Philip J. Saviano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJames SavianoThis scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.Amount$100,000Deadline:Apr 26, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes41Dynamic Edge Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byDynamic Edge, Inc.This scholarship will be given to two women (one in Michigan and one in Tennessee) who plan to pursue degrees or certifications in STEM.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 28, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes42Big Picture Scholarship
Funded byCynthia HoThe Big Picture Scholarship will support students driven to pursue higher education with a quest to expand their knowledge.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes43Dream BIG, Rise HIGHER Scholarship
Funded byBlueHill REI LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 29, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes44Nielsen Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes45Survey Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who love earning rewards for sharing their opinions on products and services.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes46WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education and maximizing their potential!Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes47300 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 300 Bold Points.Amount$3,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes48400 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.Amount$4,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes49100 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes50No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes51ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes52Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship
Funded byMcFarlingThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes53200 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 200 Bold Points.Amount$2,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes54Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.Amount$1,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes55CollegeXpress No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college tips and resources.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes561000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.Amount$10,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes57Bold.org No-Essay Top Friend Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who has been invited by friends to join Bold.org, and who has the boldest Bold.org profile.Amount$5,000Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes58Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes59Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.Amount$500Deadline:Apr 30, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes60
