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[Page 2] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible$10,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply311000 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.All students are eligible$10,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply32100 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.All students are eligible$1,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply33ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.All students are eligible$500Only 1 day left!One Click Apply34400 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.All students are eligible$4,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply35Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.All students are eligible$1,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply36Bold 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.All students are eligible$1,000Only 1 day left!One Click Apply37Surveys 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.All students are eligible$500Only 1 day left!One Click Apply38Online 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.All students are eligible$500Only 1 day left!One Click Apply39Poynter Scholarship
Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
$10,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply40Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byErin RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply41Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLewis FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Oregon
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Diverse extracurricular experience
$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply42American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.- Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply43Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
- Financial Status: Demonstrates FInancial Need
$754Only 2 days left!One Click Apply44Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply45J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTindallThis scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.- State: Colorado
- Education Level: High School Senior
- GPA: 3.0
$3,500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply46Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
$2,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply47My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Michigan
- Religion : Christian
- Background: Church/Community Service
- Education Level: High school senior
$500Only 2 days left!One Click Apply48Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.All students are eligible$1,000Only 2 days left!One Click Apply49Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Only 3 days left!One Click Apply50Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award
Funded byThe Grant FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Active in school, extracurriculars, and volunteering
- Interests: Agriculture, business, marketing, culinary, hospitality, education, human services, health, medical sciences, information technology, media arts, skilled trades, or STEM
- State: Washington
$1,000Only 4 days left!One Click Apply51Maverick Scholarship
Funded byCarter McKinney FamilyThis scholarship aims to support Howard University students who demonstrate entrepreneurial ambition.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior
- School Name: Howard University
- Field of Study: Business or related field
- GPA : 3.0 or higher
$1,000Only 6 days left!One Click Apply52Eric W. Larson Memorial STEM Scholarship
Funded byLeslie LarsonThis scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Race: BIPOC
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financially disadvantaged
$10,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply53Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
$2,000Only 7 days left!54Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation and/or low-income
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- State: Texas
$1,500Only 7 days left!One Click Apply55Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
$6,000Only 7 days left!One Click Apply56Steve’s Drive Scholarship
Funded byItcelina HarmonThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore more opportunities after high school.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Glades Central Community High School
- State: Florida
$500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply57Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Education
- School: Alief ISD School in Texas (Alief Elsik High School, Alief Hastings High School, Alief Taylor High School, Alief Early College High School, or Alief Kerr High School)
$3,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply58Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Illinois
- School: Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alsonso Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply59Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.- Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
- Background: Low-income
- Major: Arts
$25,250Only 9 days left!One Click Apply60