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

This scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.

This scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.

This scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.

This scholarship seeks to support students who might not have the resources necessary to pursue higher education but who possess the desire and determination needed to succeed.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Max Bungard by supporting students who share his journey and by raising awareness of the dangers of drug addiction and fentanyl.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dr. Gary Nyberg by encouraging the training and education especially of young musicians, and to encourage lifelong music-making.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jennifer Kelley by supporting students who exemplify the qualities of hard work, creative thinking, and selflessness that she lived by.

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of students who plan to do big things by forging their own paths.

To support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.

This scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.

This scholarship seeks to honor Jules by supporting students who share her experience of persevering through a chronic illness.

This scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journeys.

This scholarship seeks to support graduating or soon-to-be graduating undergraduate and graduate STEM students as they pursue professional programs.

This scholarship aims to support low-income Hispanic students so they have the resources necessary to afford college.

This scholarship seeks to ease the financial barriers that often limit educational opportunities by supporting students working to build stability, independence, and a better future through education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Fakhri Abukhater by supporting the goals and hopes of Palestinian students as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.

This scholarship supports students dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through social justice work, leadership, and community impact.

This scholarship seeks to support future healthcare providers by lowering the financial burdens of higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students whose families have been affected by breast cancer and the high costs of treatment.

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

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 seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.

This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.