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[Page 2] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.- Field of Study: Culinary arts
- Desired Career: Chef
- Education Level: Culinary arts student (trade school or associate degree) or high school senior
$1,300Only 6 days left!One Click Apply31Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin Hicks and Tanya MinorThis memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.- Education Level: Undergraduate Student
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Social services and/or health and human services
- Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or has a loved one who has
$1,500Only 9 days left!One Click Apply32Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$1,000Only 12 days left!One Click Apply33Rosie Walks Human–Wildlife Coexistence Scholarship
Funded byRosie Walks LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing fields related to wildlife conservation and ecological management.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Wildlife conservation, environmental science, social-ecological management, zoology, ecology, or animal behavior/cognition
- Background: Volunteering experience with wild or domestic animals
$500Only 14 days left!One Click Apply34Follow Your Hart Scholarship
Funded byReese HolohanThis scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to graduate high school and continue their growth journeys in college or trade school.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Graduated from Cramer Hill Elementary in 2022
- State: New Jersey
- School Name: Listed on your profile as: "Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.", "Camden High School", "Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School", "Camden County Technical School-pennsauken", or "Camden County Technical School-gtc"
$1,000Only 16 days left!One Click Apply35Project “Investing in the Black”: Future Community Leaders Scholarship
Funded byUphill Management SolutionsThis scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Michigan
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Disciplines that contribute to understanding, creating opportunity, and positive outcomes, including economics, public policy, public health, education, business, urban planning, and social sciences
$500Only 19 days left!One Click Apply36Bosch Reserve Spirits Scholarship
Funded byMichael Bosch<p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the fields of distilling and/or bourbon or whiskey stewardship.</p>- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Distilling or bourbon or whiskey stewardship
$1,500Only 24 days left!One Click Apply37Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship
Funded bySamantha ShullmanThis scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Florida
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: Law (interest in public defense)
$1,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply38Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.- Background: From a single-parent family
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
$1,856Only 29 days left!One Click Apply39Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Ethnicity: Black/African-American
$1,000Only 30 days left!One Click Apply40Eitel Scholarship
Funded byDanielle EitelThis scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.- Education level: Bachelor's or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 and above
- Religion: Christian; Baptist
- Background: Female student attending a Baptist College
$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026One Click Apply41Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVenkata KishoreThis scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Identity: Minority
$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026One Click Apply42Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
Funded bySmart Boy StudiosThis scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.- Background: Anybody pursuing further education
$1,315Deadline:Aug 30, 2026One Click Apply43Old Florida Vibes Scholarship
Funded byOld Florida VibesThis scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Environmental conservation, wildlife management, activism, etc.
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2026One Click Apply44Working Student Scholarship
Funded byCaleb BeglyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
- Workload: Full-time student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Employment: Works at least ten hours per week
$500Deadline:Sep 02, 2026One Click Apply45Ella Katherine Harris Memorial Scholarship for Bakers
Funded byHarris FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ella Katherine Harris by supporting students who share her love for baking.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade student
- Field of Study: Baking
$2,500Deadline:Sep 04, 2026One Click Apply46W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2026 Legacy Scholarship
Funded byTongThis scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Ethnicity: At least 50% Southeast Asian descent
- Background: First-generation college student
- Family Background: From an immigrant family
- Preference: Part-Time Work Experience
$20,000Deadline:Sep 06, 2026One Click Apply47Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship
Funded by1540 Productions Ltd.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.- Education Level: High school student
- State: California
- Background: Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership
$2,500Deadline:Sep 06, 2026One Click Apply48Bick New York Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable Foundation<p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.</p>- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: New York
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply49The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
Funded byThe Concrete Rose Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.- Gender: Women
- GPA: 2.0
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
$500Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply50Bick First Generation Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.- Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
- Background: First-generation college student
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply51Marcia Bick Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Financial Need
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply52Bick New Jersey Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.- State: New Jersey
- Education Level: High school student
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply53Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.- Education Level: Trade school student
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply54Dr. Mozell Haymon Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNicole SlaughterThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Bishop Mozell Haymon by carrying on his mission of fighting addiction and providing community for those struggling.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Has been touched by addiction (is personally in recovery or has been directly impacted by a loved one’s struggle)
- Field of Study: Social work, counseling, substance abuse treatment, theology, public health, nursing, or community leadership
- Experience: Volunteer experience related to church, the recovery community, school programs, or neighborhood services
- Financial Status: Financial need
$500Deadline:Sep 12, 2026One Click Apply55NBEAA Advocate for Electric Vehicles Adoption Scholarship
Funded byNorth Bay Electric Auto AssociationThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about advancing the adoption of electric vehicles.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Field of Study: Engineering, environmental science, public policy, auto mechanics, or technology
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Financial need
- Location: Northern California (Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma Counties)
$2,000Deadline:Sep 14, 2026One Click Apply56Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.- Desired Career Field: Mental Health Care
- Education Level: Graduate student
$500Deadline:Sep 15, 2026One Click Apply57Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Muslim
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
$2,000Deadline:Sep 15, 2026One Click Apply58Christine Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCole & Associates, Inc.This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christine Wilson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil engineering.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Civil engineering
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Missouri or Arizona
$1,500Deadline:Sep 15, 2026One Click Apply59Begin Again Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBegin Again FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
$5,000Deadline:Sep 18, 2026One Click Apply60
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