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[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
$1,000Only 16 days left!One Click Apply61Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Education
$1,000Only 16 days left!One Click Apply62Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
- Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
$500Only 16 days left!63Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDonna DavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Religion: Lives a faith-based life
$500Only 17 days left!64Conscious Consumer No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.All students are eligible$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply65Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.All students are eligible$500Only 17 days left!One Click Apply66Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship
Funded byIvy BetancourtThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
$500Only 17 days left!One Click Apply67Niche College No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students interested in college and grad school tips and resources.All students are eligible$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply68ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.All students are eligible$500Only 17 days left!One Click Apply69Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply70No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible$10,000Only 17 days left!One Click Apply71It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Funded byTinidor FoodsThis scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Immigrated from the Philippines
$500Only 21 days left!One Click Apply72Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- School Type: HBCU
- Background: Volunteer experience
- GPA: 2.8 or above
$1,000Only 26 days left!One Click Apply73Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace
Funded byWorden & CarbitcherThis scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.- Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
- Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
$10,000Only 27 days left!74Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanyaThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- State: New York or California
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit experience
$3,000Only 27 days left!One Click Apply75Begin Again Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBegin Again FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
$5,000Only 28 days left!One Click Apply76Carlos Flores (Rocking through Kindness) Grant
Funded byPhillip CardonThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Carlos Flores by supporting students who share his love for music.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Music
- Instrument: Plays guitar
$500Only 28 days left!One Click Apply77Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship
Funded byVenne Zimmer FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Maryland or Virginia
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
- Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
- Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
$1,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply78Harvey and Geneva Mabry Second Time Around Scholarship
Funded byApril MabryThis scholarship aims to support adult learners who carry on Geneva Mabry’s legacy of determination when pursuing an education.- Race: BIPOC
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Age: At least 30 years old
- Status: Returning student
$500Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply79The F.O.O. Scholarship
Funded byFaith SeawellThis scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
$500Deadline:Dec 15, 202580John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
Funded byLisa VaughanThis scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Type of Trade: Welding
- School Type: Trade school
$1,000Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply81Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Funded byMitchell LeggsThis scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.- Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
$2,500Deadline:Dec 15, 2025One Click Apply82Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasThis scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: Black/African American
- Institution Type: HBCU
$1,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply83Therapist Impact Fund: Legacy Loan Relief
Funded byBetterHelpThis grant seeks to support therapists on the BetterHelp platform so they can continue their important work.- Location: U.S. Based
- Financial Need: Student Loan Debt
- Work: Licensed BetterHelp Therapist (has worked with BetterHelp for at least one year)
$100,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2025One Click Apply84Fieldwork Support Scholarship
Funded byTriston BatchelorThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible for students with limited support systems or other struggles in life.- Education Level: Undergraduate senior
- School Name: Panola College
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
$1,500Deadline:Dec 19, 2025One Click Apply85Promising Pathways-Single Parent Scholarship
Funded bySeamone FamilyThis scholarship aims to support single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising children.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Single parent
$2,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2025One Click Apply86Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship
Funded bySherwoodThis scholarship aims to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of students pursuing higher education.- State: Michigan
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
$1,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply87Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShuqiao Excellence AwardThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
- Background: Asian
- Education Level: Graduate student
$2,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply88American Dream Scholarship for Nurses
Funded byFVI School of Nursing and TechnologyThe American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students at FVI in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to help these students achieve their academic and career aspirations in their professional fields.- Current School: FVI School of Nursing and Technology
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$3,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply89Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
$500Deadline:Dec 21, 2025One Click Apply90