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

This scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.

This scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christopher K. Swartz by supporting students attending Indiana University.

This scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue careers related to the trades.

In memory of Mark L. Williams, this scholarship aims to support hardworking high school students in California who are going to continue their education through college or trade school.

This scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.

This scholarship seeks to support the Hacia Delante! mission by supporting students who are undocumented so they can achieve all of their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janisse E. Berry by supporting students and advancing educational equity.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.

The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.

This scholarship aims to support female immigrants so they can overcome the obstacles they face and complete their college degrees.

This scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl W. Goo-Rego by supporting students who demonstrate resilience, responsibility, and strong character.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have left the Jehovah’s Witness faith and are seeking higher education as they carve their own path ahead in this world.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Warren Liberatore by supporting the next generation of students who will put their skills to use in the trades.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to their studies while taking the time to care for members of their families.

This scholarship aims to honor Chhin Lor's legacy by supporting students who carry his same hunger: to rise, to reinvent, and to prove themselves through effort rather than entitlement.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Avery Melling by supporting students who share her goals of attending trade school and pursuing welding.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing studies in business, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.