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[Page 2] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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  1. Boundless Scholarship

    Funded by
    Griffin Furlong
    This scholarship aims to support a student in Duval County, Florida, who has defied the odds by graduating at the top of their class while battling poverty and/or homelessness.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Has overcome adversity (poverty, homelessness, etc.)
    • GPA: 3.0 or greater
    • Location: Duval County, Florida
    $500
    Only 8 days left!
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  2. Robin G. Thomas Sizemore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Megan Sizemore
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Robin G. Thomas Sizemore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in healthcare.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana
    • Field of Interest: Healthcare
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Child of a single parent
    $1,000
    Only 11 days left!
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  3. Shullman Legal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Shullman
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing legal studies but need financial students in order to succeed.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Florida
    • Field of Study: Law
    $2,500
    Only 11 days left!
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  4. Charles Brown Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robert Brown
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Brown by supporting the dreams of students who share his passion for cooking.
    • Field of Study: Culinary/Culinary Arts
    $500
    Only 11 days left!
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  5. Compassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are of mixed Asian and white descent and pursuing the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school or bachelor's degree student
    • Race: Biracial (Asian and white)
    • Religion: Christian
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • GPA and Test Scores: 3.75 or above and at least a 1500 SAT score or ACT equivalent score
    $5,000
    Only 11 days left!
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  6. OMC Graduate Scholarships

    Funded by
    Online Masters Colleges
    This scholarship aims to empower the next generation of professionals by supporting students who are dedicated to making a difference through their graduate studies.
    • Education Level: Graduate student pursuing a master's degree
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $500
    Only 11 days left!
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  7. Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    1540 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
    $2,500
    Only 11 days left!
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  8. Joshua L. Finney Perseverance and Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joshua Finney
    This scholarship aims to support students who have faced life-threatening illnesses yet remain focused on their academic goals.
    • GPA: 2.5+ GPA
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Background: Has been diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness at some point
    • College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
    $1,000
    Only 12 days left!
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  9. Middle Eastern Scholarship for Political Science

    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are going to college to help society and lower the political barriers placed against women.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Middle Eastern descent (applicants from Pakistan preferred)
    $60,000
    Only 14 days left!
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  10. Marshall and Dorothy Smith Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smith Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Music
    $10,000
    Only 14 days left!
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  11. CEW IV Foundation Scholarship Program

    Funded by
    Clyde E. Woodroffe IV Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can pursue higher education, regardless of financial status.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Only 15 days left!
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  12. Mabel Kiracofe Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coleman Place Elementary School PTA
    This scholarship seeks to support students who attended Coleman Place Elementary School as they prepare to finish high school and move on to pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
    • Background: Attended Coleman Place Elementary
    • School Name: Booker T. Washington High School, Granby High School, Lake Taylor High School, Maury High School or Norview High School
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    $500
    Only 15 days left!
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  13. 15 and the Mahomies Foundation – Kansas City Area Scholarship

    Funded by
    15 and the Mahomies Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students from the Kansas City area who are exceptional members of their community and who are hoping to give back through their pursuit of higher education.
    • Location: Kansas City area
    • Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2025)
    $50,000
    Only 16 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  14. 15 and the Mahomies Foundation – Tyler, TX Area Scholarship

    Funded by
    15 and the Mahomies Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students from Tyler County who are exceptional members of their community and who are hoping to give back through their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2025)
    • Location: Tyler, Texas Area
    $50,000
    Only 16 days left!
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  15. Brent Garvin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Garvin Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brent Garvin by supporting students who are passionate about studying abroad.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Background: Hopes to study abroad
    • Location: Illinois
    $2,500
    Only 16 days left!
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  16. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas
    This 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
    $500
    Only 16 days left!
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  17. 15 and the Mahomies Foundation – Lubbock County Scholarship

    Funded by
    15 and the Mahomies Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students from Lubbock County who are exceptional members of their community and who are hoping to give back through their pursuit of higher education.
    • Location: Lubbock County, Texas
    • Education Level: High school senior (Class of 2025)
    $50,000
    Only 16 days left!
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  18. "A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  19. W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2025 Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tong
    This 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
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
    • Ethnicity: At least 50% Asian
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    $30,000
    Only 17 days left!
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  20. Abran Arreola-Hernandez Latino Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abran Arreola
    This scholarship will be awarded to a Latinx student who is pursuing higher education and who believes in the power of community!
    • Enrollment: Applying for/currently enrolled in 2-4 year degree program
    $500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  21. Pride in Diversity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aronow.io
    This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving member of the LGBTQ+ community pursuing a degree in STEM.
    • Major: Any STEM-related fields
    • Identity: LGBTQ+ community member
    $2,500
    Only 17 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  22. Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  23. No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.
    All students are eligible
    $10,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  24. Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  25. Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.
    All students are eligible
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  26. ESOF Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    ESOF
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Institution of Interest: An HBCU
    $500
    Only 18 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  27. Artense Lenell Sam Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diane Giles
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing or furthering their education and making a difference in the world.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    $3,000
    Only 22 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  28. Ross Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Ross’ zest for discovery, personal growth, and academic excellence.
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Love of learning and life
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Only 22 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  29. Fire and EMS Academy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matt Linton
    This scholarship aims to honor and encourage people who dream of entering fire or EMS professions but need help paying for the schooling they need to get there.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Fire or EMS
    $1,500
    Only 22 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  30. Kelly S. Ellis Athletic Training Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelly Ellis
    This scholarship aims to support students who are working hard to become athletic trainers so they can improve wellness and treatment in the sports field.
    • Field of Study: Athletic training
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Leader in their community and school
    • Identity: Minority
    • Education Level: Current/Incoming Masters or Doctoral student
    $1,000
    Only 24 days left!
    One Click Apply
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