[Page 2] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026

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.

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school student in Arkansas who attends Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School.

This scholarship seeks to support residents of Stony Creek by supporting students who are pursuing their academic goals.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have overcome hardships in pursuing their journey to college.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been through the foster system but are committed to continuing their education and overcoming the obstacles they’ve faced.

This scholarship aims to support students of Native American descent so they can overcome the hurdles they face as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.

This scholarship aims to support the future generation of women in STEM so they can enter the field and make their mark.

This scholarship seeks to support students who attended Coleman Place Elementary School as they prepare to finish high school and move on to pursuing higher education.

The scholarship seeks to support students who are eager to enter the auto repair industry who require financial aid for further education.

This scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden of higher education so students can achieve all of their academic goals.

This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.

This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.

This 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.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tracey Davis by supporting young women as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.

This scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of Black students in hospitality programs by providing financial assistance and fostering a more inclusive industry.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.

This scholarship will be given to two women (one in Michigan and one in Tennessee) who plan to pursue degrees or certifications in STEM.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Beverly J. Patterson by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to support students with learning differences or other challenges who may have difficulty in the academic world.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.

This scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ali Safai by supporting students who are pursuing aviation.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

This scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.