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

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janisse E. Berry by supporting students and advancing educational equity.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.

The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.

This scholarship aims to support female immigrants so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.

This scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to their studies while taking the time to care for members of their families.

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 aims to honor Chhin Lor's legacy by supporting students who carry his same hunger: to rise, to reinvent, and to prove themselves through effort rather than entitlement.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Avery Melling by supporting students who share her goals of attending trade school and pursuing welding.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.

This scholarship seeks to honor the ideals Nicholas Fillmore upheld by supporting students who demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.

This scholarship seeks to keep Rob Snyder’s name alive in the world of golf by providing financial assistance and guidance to those who share his love for the sport.

This scholarship seeks to give youth in trouble with the law a true second chance, through possibility rather than punishment.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of CaroleLynn Proferes by supporting students who are following in her footsteps.

This scholarship will support a low-income Hispanic/Latinx high school senior as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to empower single dads by providing the resources and support they need to enrich the lives and well-being of their children.

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 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.

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

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

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.