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[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Reimagining Education Scholarship
Funded byNikhil DesaiThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply61Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStockwell FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply62Women in STEM and Community Service Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply63Dr. Terran Jordan International Excellence in Leadership, STEM & Emergency Management Scholarship
Funded byDr. Terran JordanThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply64John 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
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply65Lewis Ohana Scholarship
Funded byMichael LewisThis 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
$1,050Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply66Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply67Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship
Funded byHodgdon FamilyThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply68Sherman 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 01, 2025One Click Apply69Diverse Nursing Scholarship
Funded byCourtney NygaardThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 03, 2025One Click Apply70Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byJensen FamilyThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 04, 2025One Click Apply71College Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply72Sola Family Scholarship
Funded byMariko SolaThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply73Medical Student Challenge Scholarship
Funded byDaniel & Kristine DavidsonThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply74I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 06, 2025One Click Apply75Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLiving Chronic FaithThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 07, 2025One Click Apply76Laurette Scholarship
Funded byAdvocates for AutismThis 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
$1,590Deadline:Nov 08, 2025One Click Apply77LeNise M. Watson-Hudson Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byHudsonThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Nov 12, 2025One Click Apply78Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship
Funded bySTERLINGThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2025One Click Apply79Christine Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCole & 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
$1,500Deadline:Nov 14, 2025One Click Apply80College Connect Resilience Award
Funded byHome Infusion OptionsThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2025One Click Apply81Robert & Sharon Lee Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLee familyThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2025One Click Apply82Frank and Nelcie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilliamsThis scholarship will support a student from New Jersey.- Education Level: High school
- State: New Jersey
$500Deadline:Nov 15, 2025One Click Apply83Equity Elevate Scholarship
Funded byJ. EvansThis 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
$4,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply84Sunflower Seeds Scholarship
Funded byOden FamilyIn 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply85Thrive Aspire Scholarship
Funded byThrive Alliance GlobalThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply86MJ Strength in Care Scholarship
Funded byCaitlin BeckThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply87Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis 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
$5,250Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply88Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott/McDanielThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply89Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2025One Click Apply90