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[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Reimagining Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to pursuing careers in education and molding minds.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Education
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stockwell Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor and continue the impact of Robert Stockwell by supporting Learn 4 Life students in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Learn 4 Life student
    • Field of Study: Science
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Vazquez
    This scholarship seeks to empower women who are not only passionate about STEM but also dedicated to using their skills to serve and uplift their communities.
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Passionate about community service
    • GPA: 3.3 or higher
    • Field of Study: One of the following STEM related majors: Astronomy, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Statistics
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dr. Terran Jordan
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students in STEM and emergency management in order to invest in future leaders who will drive technological advancements, policy improvements, and global disaster preparedness.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Race: Black
    • Field of Study: Leadership, STEM, or Emergency Management
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. 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
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Lewis Ohana Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support low-income students so they have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Virginia
    • Education Level: High school seniors and undergraduate freshman
    $1,050
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Walter Alexander
    This scholarship aims to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities by reducing the expenses of tuition and books.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • School Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 2.7 or higher
    • Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hodgdon Family
    This scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Religion: Christian
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. 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 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Diverse Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Courtney Nygaard
    This scholarship aims to support students of color and/or students who are members of marginalized minority groups as they pursue their ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Identity: BIPOC or part of another marginalized group
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 03, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Jensen Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting students following in her footsteps and pursuing arts.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
    • States: MI, OH, or IN
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. College Student Challenge Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel & Kristine Davidson
    This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate good problem-solving skills so they can achieve their academic and professional goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: South Carolina
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Sola Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mariko Sola
    This scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Child of a single mother
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Medical Student Challenge Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel & Kristine Davidson
    This scholarship aims to support the next generation of medical students so they can overcome the financial hurdles of higher education.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • State: South Carolina
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. I Can and I Will Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kosmond Russell
    This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
    • History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 06, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Living Chronic Faith
    This scholarship will support a student who has had direct or indirect experience with a chronic illness.
    • Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Experience: Direct or indirect experience with a chronic medical condition
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Laurette Scholarship

    Funded by
    Advocates for Autism
    This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: ASD
    $1,590
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. LeNise M. Watson-Hudson Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hudson
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of LeNise M. Watson-Hudson by giving some much-needed support to single parents who are pursuing their educational ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • School: Howard University
    $3,000
    Deadline:Nov 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship

    Funded by
    STERLING
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Early childhood education, development, or teaching
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Christine Wilson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cole & Associates, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christine Wilson by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil engineering.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Civil engineering
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • State: Missouri or Arizona
    $1,500
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. College Connect Resilience Award

    Funded by
    Home Infusion Options
    This scholarship seeks to support resilient students balancing academics and chronic care so they can succeed in all of their goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Diagnosed with a chronic illness
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Robert & Sharon Lee Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Robert and Sharon Lee by supporting the next generation of individuals pursuing medical careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • State: Missouri
    • Field of Study: Health or medical sciences
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams
    This scholarship will support a student from New Jersey.
    • Education Level: High school
    • State: New Jersey
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Equity Elevate Scholarship

    Funded by
    J. Evans
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Parental Status: Single mother
    $4,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Sunflower Seeds Scholarship

    Funded by
    Oden Family
    In recognition of the enduring effects of the war in Ukraine, this scholarship aims to give students who have been impacted by the conflict the opportunity to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Impacted by the war in Ukraine
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. Thrive Aspire Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thrive Alliance Global
    This scholarship seeks to help students from modest financial backgrounds thrive in college and beyond so they can achieve all of their aspirations.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • State: Maryland
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. MJ Strength in Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caitlin Beck
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Full-time student
    $2,500
    Deadline:Nov 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    West Family
    This scholarship aims to support college students who face the dual challenges of academic pursuit and familial responsibilities during a difficult time.
    • Background: Child of a parent with ALS
    • Financial Status: Family facing financial hardship
    • Education Level: Current or prospective college student
    $5,250
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott/McDaniel
    This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome difficult challenges in order to continue pursuing their education.
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Has overcome barriers
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Trudgers Fund

    Funded by
    C.Louis Gable
    This scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.
    • Background: Addiction struggles, but currently sober
    • Education Level: Undergradutate
    • Financial Background: Low-Income
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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