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

This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about special education and making an impact on students.

This scholarship seeks to support students with selective mutism who are pursuing higher education in spite of the obstacles they face.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to transition to college so they have the resources necessary to succeed.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jeune-Mondestin by supporting students who are passionate about making a difference in the world through health.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.

This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Thadford Dickerson and Dr. Paula Schuman by supporting students who are pursuing public service careers.

This scholarship aims to monetarily assist women of color in pursuing higher education to free up their time and resources and allow them to focus on obtaining leadership roles and effecting necessary change.

This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.

This scholarship aims to support students who are living with transverse myelitis and demonstrating resilience and optimism.

This scholarship seeks to support students who enjoy tinkering, building, and experimenting, and who want to use those skills to help others.

This scholarship aims to honor a wonderful aunt’s optimistic outlook on life by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jon Cook by supporting self-sufficient students pursuing ongoing education in the healthcare field who have work experience as a CNA, paramedic, EMT, firefighter, home health caregiver, personal care attendant at a nursing home, or with home health and emergency services.

This scholarship will support a high school senior pursuing a career in the mental health field.

This scholarship seeks to keep the memory of Jason David Anderson alive by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in order to help people who struggle with addiction.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Marlene Manning by supporting students from her home state as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students in New York who are pursuing careers in healthcare so they have the necessary resources to achieve their goals.

This scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about medicine, not for prestige, but out of a genuine desire to serve others.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Hassan Homami by supporting first-generation immigrants who are pursuing their academic dreams.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue their callings through higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Evan Wissing by supporting students who are hoping to improve their lives through education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jennifer D. Hale by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams in the field of nursing.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Abigail O. Adewunmi by supporting students who are preparing to attend college.

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.