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[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pride Resource Network
    In honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
    • Immigration status: First or second-generation immigrant
    • Legacy Status: First-generation college student
    $500
    Deadline:Oct 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. J&Y Law Yahouda Yahoudai Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    J&Y Law
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about using their lives to help others and make the world a better place.
    • Education Level: Enrolled at a college, university, trade school, or graduate school
    • Age: 18 or older
    • Residency: U.S. resident
    • Background: Good academic standing
    $500
    Deadline:Oct 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. FIAH Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daleth Estrada
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
    • Location: Texas
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
    $2,500
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2026
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  4. Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue higher education in order to become police officers.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Law enforcement
    $500
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walter Alexander
    This scholarship aims to support undergraduate students attending an HBCU who are pursuing a four-year degree in business or agriculture and have a GPA of 2.7+
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 2.7 or higher
    • Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
    $1,000
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Lisa Harris Marshall Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    M. Ernest Marshall
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Lisa H. Marshall by honoring students who share her love for helping others through nursing.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Narrows High School, Giles County Technology Center, or Giles High School
    • State: Virginia
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $15,000
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Philip Benincasa
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa by supporting students who need financial assistance to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Massachusetts
    • Field of Study: Education, education administration
    $6,000
    Deadline:Oct 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaedan Ford
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Athletics: Rollerblading, rollerskating, snowboarding and/or skateboarding
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Young Women in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stephanie Hagopian
    This scholarship will support three female, low-income high school seniors or undergraduate students majoring in STEM.
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Gender: Female
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Field of Study: STEM
    $15,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Neetu Watumull Scholarship Program for Those Who Serve Managed by Rupa Shah

    Funded by
    Rupa Shah
    This scholarship seeks to support service members and their immediate family members who are pursuing higher education and facing financial barriers.
    • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or trade/vocational school student
    • Background: Veterans, Service & Public Safety Member OR the child/spouse of one of these groups
    $12,500
    Deadline:Nov 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. John D. Sherman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of John D. Sherman
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.
    • State: Vermont
    • Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $6,000
    Deadline:Nov 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Brian Leahy Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Leahy Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Brian Leahy by supporting students who have/had a parent with cancer.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • State: North Carolina
    • Background: Parent who has faced a cancer diagnosis
    $2,500
    Deadline:Nov 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Borders Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.
    • Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
    • Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 07, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support college-bound students to ease the financial burden of college so they can flourish.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school graduate preparing to attend college or current undergraduate student
    • Religion: Christian
    • Race: African American
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 07, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. DeShields Foundation for Literacy and Finance Scholarship

    Funded by
    Naomi Sims
    This scholarship seeks to support students and enable them to achieve their highest potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
    • Race: Black American descent
    • Education Level: Accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, certification or lifelong learning program
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • Field of Study: Finance or education
    • Location: Has resided in Delaware, Maryland, or Virginia
    • Age: 18 or older
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2026
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  16. Rocky Mountain SME Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rocky Mountain SME
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about making a difference in the mining industry.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: CMC Leadville
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Ndombe-Carrère International Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dan and Colleen Ndombe-Carrère
    This scholarship seeks to support international students who are pursuing higher education in the United States.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: International student currently studying in the U.S.
    • School: Cal Poly Humboldt
    $1,500
    Deadline:Nov 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. SLL Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Lorenzini
    This scholarship supports associate or bachelor's degree nursing students at the Arizona College of Nursing's Las Vegas, NV campus who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least four months
    $10,000
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Bick Mile Square Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support passionate students from Mile Square as they pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Location: Mile Square (Hoboken), New Jersey
    $10,000
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams
    This scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New Jersey
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Adeeb Odeh
    This scholarship honors the memory of Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh by supporting Illinois undergraduate students pursuing nursing degrees who share her passion for learning and helping others.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • State: Illinois
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samuella Buss
    This scholarship aims to provide tuition support for Black women with financial need so they can minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Race: Black
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Social work, public health, STEM, or social justice
    • Background: Demonstrated financial need
    $3,000
    Deadline:Nov 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Cline
    In honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education
    • State: NC
    • Background: Female student with a child
    • GPA: 3.0+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. James G. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of James G. Boyd by supporting students who are following their dreams and pursuing the trades.
    • Education Level: Trade school
    • Field of Study: Electrical work
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Hugh R. Boyd by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their career goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Marketing or finance
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Financial status: Financial need
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Margaret M. Boyd Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giltenan Boyd Legacy
    This scholarship honors Margaret M. Boyd by supporting Catholic, U.S. citizen undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing nursing and maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson
    This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Location: Puerto Rico
    • Gender: Female
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Kim Brock Memorial Scholarship for Women in Chem

    Funded by
    Kate Brock Nutrition
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kim Brock by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and making their mark in science.
    • Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Chemistry
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 26, 2026
    One Click Apply
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