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[Page 2] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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ScholarshipOwl 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 8 days left!One Click Apply31100 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 8 days left!One Click Apply321000 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 8 days left!One Click Apply33No 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 8 days left!One Click Apply34Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Funded byBrianna MackThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- State: Florida
- Background: Limited financial resources
- Race: African-American
$270,400Only 8 days left!One Click Apply35Bold 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 8 days left!One Click Apply36Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
$6,000Only 8 days left!One Click Apply37Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMarggi LowenbergThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Oregon
- Background: First-Generation College Student
$7,500Only 8 days left!One Click Apply38Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNguyenThis scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career in the medical field.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Major/Field: Medical
$1,000Only 9 days left!One Click Apply39Second Career in Nursing Scholarship
Funded byAmy OkekeThis scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.- Education Level: Pursuing a second bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Age: 21 or older
- Background: Financial need
- Race: Black or African American
$500Only 10 days left!One Click Apply40Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.- Field of Study: Culinary arts
- Desired Career: Chef
- Education Level: Culinary arts student (trade school or associate degree) or high school senior
$1,300Only 12 days left!One Click Apply41Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCalvin Hicks and Tanya MinorThis memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.- Education Level: Undergraduate Student
- Race: African American
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Social services and/or health and human services
- Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or has a loved one who has
$1,500Only 15 days left!One Click Apply42Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship
Funded byCermonia ThomasThis scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply43Rosie Walks Human–Wildlife Coexistence Scholarship
Funded byRosie Walks LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing fields related to wildlife conservation and ecological management.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: Wildlife conservation, environmental science, social-ecological management, zoology, ecology, or animal behavior/cognition
- Background: Volunteering experience with wild or domestic animals
$500Only 20 days left!One Click Apply44Follow Your Hart Scholarship
Funded byReese HolohanThis scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to graduate high school and continue their growth journeys in college or trade school.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Graduated from Cramer Hill Elementary in 2022
- State: New Jersey
- School Name: Listed on your profile as: "Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.", "Camden High School", "Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School", "Camden County Technical School-pennsauken", or "Camden County Technical School-gtc"
$1,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply45Project “Investing in the Black”: Future Community Leaders Scholarship
Funded byUphill Management SolutionsThis scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Michigan
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Disciplines that contribute to understanding, creating opportunity, and positive outcomes, including economics, public policy, public health, education, business, urban planning, and social sciences
$500Only 25 days left!One Click Apply46Bosch Reserve Spirits Scholarship
Funded byMichael Bosch<p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the fields of distilling and/or bourbon or whiskey stewardship.</p>- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Distilling or bourbon or whiskey stewardship
$1,500Only 30 days left!One Click Apply47Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship
Funded bySamantha ShullmanThis scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Florida
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: Law (interest in public defense)
$1,000Deadline:Aug 24, 2026One Click Apply48Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women
Funded byDr. Sandra CallesThis scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Pursuing mental health or business
- GPA: 2.5 or greater
$500Deadline:Aug 26, 2026One Click Apply49Andrea N. Santore Scholarship
Funded byBronson LoatmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.- Background: From a single-parent family
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
$1,856Deadline:Aug 27, 2026One Click Apply50Mighty Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChynenye OkonkwoThis scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Ethnicity: Black/African-American
$1,000Deadline:Aug 28, 2026One Click Apply51Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship
Funded byVenkata KishoreThis scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: STEM
- Identity: Minority
$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026One Click Apply52Eitel Scholarship
Funded byDanielle EitelThis scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.- Education level: Bachelor's or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 and above
- Religion: Christian; Baptist
- Background: Female student attending a Baptist College
$500Deadline:Aug 29, 2026One Click Apply53Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
Funded bySmart Boy StudiosThis scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.- Background: Anybody pursuing further education
$1,315Deadline:Aug 30, 2026One Click Apply54Old Florida Vibes Scholarship
Funded byOld Florida VibesThis scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Environmental conservation, wildlife management, activism, etc.
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Sep 01, 2026One Click Apply55Working Student Scholarship
Funded byCaleb BeglyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
- Workload: Full-time student
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Employment: Works at least ten hours per week
$500Deadline:Sep 02, 2026One Click Apply56Ella Katherine Harris Memorial Scholarship for Bakers
Funded byHarris FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ella Katherine Harris by supporting students who share her love for baking.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade student
- Field of Study: Baking
$2,500Deadline:Sep 04, 2026One Click Apply57W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2026 Legacy Scholarship
Funded byTongThis scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Ethnicity: At least 50% Southeast Asian descent
- Background: First-generation college student
- Family Background: From an immigrant family
- Preference: Part-Time Work Experience
$20,000Deadline:Sep 06, 2026One Click Apply58Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship
Funded by1540 Productions Ltd.This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.- Education Level: High school student
- State: California
- Background: Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership
$2,500Deadline:Sep 06, 2026One Click Apply59Bick New Jersey Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.- State: New Jersey
- Education Level: High school student
$30,000Deadline:Sep 09, 2026One Click Apply60
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