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Last updated on October 6, 2025

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

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. 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
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. 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
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. 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
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. 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
    Only 28 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  5. 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
    Only 29 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  6. 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
    Only 30 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec

    Funded by
    Law Office of Shane R. Kadlec
    This scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Law
    • State: Texas
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. 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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  22. Healing Self and Community Scholarship

    Funded by
    OG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®
    This scholarship seeks to help students access higher education so they can go on to change the world.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Qwik Card Scholarship

    Funded by
    Qwik Card Inc
    This scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    $1,500
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seto Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Rebecca Lynn Seto by supporting students who are pursuing careers supporting those with disabilities, preferably within the pediatrics space.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or social work
    $10,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship

    Funded by
    Roach Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship and/or have already started their own businesses.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Community College Matters Scholarship

    Funded by
    JUCO AI
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their academic goals at community colleges by lightening the financial burden of tuition.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. ADP Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pruitt Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: Maryland
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Mclean Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeanine Mclean
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Music industry
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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