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

This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Tony Scherer by supporting students at his alma mater as they pursue their studies.

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

This scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.

This scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.

This scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.

This scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.

This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.

This scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.

This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.

This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and begin college so they can overcome any financial obstacles they may face.

This scholarship aims to support Howard University students who demonstrate entrepreneurial ambition.

This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.

This scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.

This scholarship aims to honor Eric Larson’s commitment to equality in the sciences by supporting women of color who are pursuing STEM despite the challenges they face.