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[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn 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
$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026One Click Apply61
J&Y Law Yahouda Yahoudai Service Scholarship
Funded byJ&Y LawThis 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
$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026One Click Apply62
FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Oct 30, 202663
Augustin Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis 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
$500Deadline:Oct 30, 2026One Click Apply64
Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026One Click Apply65
Lisa Harris Marshall Nursing Scholarship
Funded byM. Ernest MarshallThis 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
$15,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026One Click Apply66
Philip and Jacqueline Benincasa Education Scholarship
Funded byPhilip BenincasaThis 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
$6,000Deadline:Oct 30, 2026One Click Apply67
Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJaedan FordThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2026One Click Apply68
Young Women in STEM Scholarship
Funded byStephanie HagopianThis 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
$15,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2026One Click Apply69
Neetu Watumull Scholarship Program for Those Who Serve Managed by Rupa Shah
Funded byRupa ShahThis 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
$12,500Deadline:Nov 04, 2026One Click Apply70
John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis 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
$6,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2026One Click Apply71
Brian Leahy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLeahy FamilyThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Nov 06, 2026One Click Apply72
José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 07, 2026One Click Apply73
Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Funded bySherman 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 07, 2026One Click Apply74
DeShields Foundation for Literacy and Finance Scholarship
Funded byNaomi SimsThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 08, 202675
Rocky Mountain SME Student Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain SMEThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about making a difference in the mining industry.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: CMC Leadville
$500Deadline:Nov 08, 2026One Click Apply76
Ndombe-Carrère International Scholarship
Funded byDan and Colleen Ndombe-CarrèreThis 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
$1,500Deadline:Nov 12, 2026One Click Apply77
SLL Scholarship
Funded byChris LorenziniThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2026One Click Apply78
Bick Mile Square Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2026One Click Apply79
Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsThis scholarship will support a high school senior from New Jersey.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New Jersey
$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2026One Click Apply80
Ellen Melinda Smith Odeh Scholarship
Funded byAdeeb OdehThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2026One Click Apply81
Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship
Funded bySamuella BussThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Nov 17, 2026One Click Apply82
Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026One Click Apply83
Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026One Click Apply84
James G. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026One Click Apply85
Hugh R. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2026One Click Apply86
Margaret M. Boyd Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGiltenan Boyd LegacyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2026One Click Apply87
Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 24, 2026One Click Apply88
From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 25, 2026One Click Apply89
Kim Brock Memorial Scholarship for Women in Chem
Funded byKate Brock NutritionThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 26, 2026One Click Apply90