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

This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.

In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education

This scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Detective Sergeant Robert Feliciano by supporting students following in his footsteps and entering law enforcement.

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 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 Arthur Walasek by supporting students who are passionate about computer science.

This scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.

This scholarship aims to honor an incredible son who passed from a drug overdose by supporting those who are sober or have lost a loved one to substance abuse.

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

This scholarship aims to support and empower African-American and Black men who are striving to achieve their educational and personal goals while managing the challenges of independent living.

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 honor the life of Mary Jane Sanders by supporting students who have been impacted by a parent’s ALS diagnosis but are continuing to pursue their academic goals.

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

This scholarship aims to support the next generation of skilled professionals pursuing careers in the energy sector.

This scholarship aims to support students who were raised in the family restaurant business so they can afford to pursue all of their goals for the future.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This scholarship seeks to help provide funding for vocational and alternative career students to obtain the tools they need for their chosen trades.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in STEM in order to make a difference in the world.

This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.

This scholarship aims to support dedicated students who are passionate about pursuing careers in healthcare.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship will support students who are immediate family members of a suicide victim.

This scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.

This scholarship exists as one small way to make higher education more accessible to low-income students.

This scholarship aims to support students who are the first in their families to go to college and earn their degrees.

This scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.

This scholarship is intended to encourage and support students who have been impacted by domestic violence as they take the next step toward their goals.