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Last updated on May 13, 2024
[Page 3] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2024
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150 SCHOLARSHIPS
Wilma King Means Scholarship
Funded by
Orlando Jacobs
This scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.
Funded by
Orlando Jacobs
This scholarship will support women from low-income communities to kickstart the contagious cycle of upward mobility.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$575
Deadline
:
Feb 20, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
61
Olivia Vada Camacho Scholarship
Funded by
Lesley Seubert
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Olivia Vada Camacho by supporting low-income students who are seeking higher education.
Funded by
Lesley Seubert
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Olivia Vada Camacho by supporting low-income students who are seeking higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
62
Abu Omar Halal Scholarship
Funded by
Abu Omar Halal
This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.
Funded by
Abu Omar Halal
This scholarship seeks to support students who are in great need of financial aid so they can afford to attain a college degree.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$4,000
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners
63
JoLynn Blanton Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Malinda Atkinson
This scholarship is for a hardworking, low-income student that is either a high school senior or an undergraduate student.
Funded by
Malinda Atkinson
This scholarship is for a hardworking, low-income student that is either a high school senior or an undergraduate student.
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Status : Low-Income
Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Amount
:
$700
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
64
Mirajur Rahman Perseverance Scholarship
Funded by
Mirajur Rahman
This scholarship will be awarded to one high school junior or senior who plans to attend college and has persevered through life’s hardship toward a brighter future for themselves and the world.
Funded by
Mirajur Rahman
This scholarship will be awarded to one high school junior or senior who plans to attend college and has persevered through life’s hardship toward a brighter future for themselves and the world.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,010
Deadline
:
Sep 30, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
65
Mary Jo Huey Scholarship
Funded by
Billings Family
This scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.
Funded by
Billings Family
This scholarship will support a young entrepreneur who embodies the determination, ambition, and perseverance needed to change the world.
All students are eligible
Amount
:
$1,041
Deadline
:
Jun 24, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
66
Albright, Carter, Campbell Ohana Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Funded by
George Albright
This scholarship aims to support minority students who need financial assistance to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Funded by
George Albright
This scholarship aims to support minority students who need financial assistance to pursue their dreams of higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
Race: BIPOC
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: Related to education or law
Amount
:
$12,200
Deadline
:
Jun 01, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
67
Advocates and Allies in Law Scholarship
Funded by
Jennifer Kukucka
This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.
Funded by
Jennifer Kukucka
This scholarship will be given to one undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in pre-law, political science, or related major.
Eligibility Criteria:
Desired Major: Pre-law, political science, or a related field
Amount
:
$531
Deadline
:
Jul 01, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
68
Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact Scholarship
Funded by
Sharp Objects LLC
This scholarship aims to support low-income students who have a passion for science so they can afford to pursue their dreams.
Funded by
Sharp Objects LLC
This scholarship aims to support low-income students who have a passion for science so they can afford to pursue their dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: STEM or medicine
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 14, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
69
DRIVE an IMPACT Today Scholarship
Funded by
LanceSoft
This scholarship aims to create opportunities for underserved students so they can find success regardless of their background or resources.
Funded by
LanceSoft
This scholarship aims to create opportunities for underserved students so they can find success regardless of their background or resources.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Identity: Underrepresented minority
Background: Financial need
Qualities: DRIVE - determination, respect, innovation, versatility, equality, nurture
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Oct 06, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
70
Hilliard L. "Tack" Gibbs Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Bertha Gibbs
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hilliard L. “Tack” Gibbs Jr. by supporting students who are pursuing science and math.
Funded by
Bertha Gibbs
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Hilliard L. “Tack” Gibbs Jr. by supporting students who are pursuing science and math.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: Science or math
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Nov 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
71
The Final Push Scholarship
Funded by
Anderson-Tiedje
This scholarship will support a low-income college junior or senior as they work towards the final push of their education.
Funded by
Anderson-Tiedje
This scholarship will support a low-income college junior or senior as they work towards the final push of their education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
Background: Low-income
Amount
:
$2,500
Deadline
:
Mar 04, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
72
Pratibha Pandey Merit-Based Scholarship
Funded by
Pratibha Pandey
This scholarship aims to support low-income students who are working on their time management skills in order to achieve academic success.
Funded by
Pratibha Pandey
This scholarship aims to support low-income students who are working on their time management skills in order to achieve academic success.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-Income
GPA: 3.2 or higher
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Dec 21, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
73
Yifan Zhu "Late Night" Scholarship
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Funded by
Yifan Zhu
This scholarship will be awarded to a low-income college student who has a track record of social engagement through their extracurricular activities (e.g. student council, community service, dance/sports, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria:
Background: Low-income student
Background: First-gen students preferred
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Feb 02, 2021
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
74
Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Strand and Terry Family
This scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.
Funded by
Strand and Terry Family
This scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior
Financial Status: Low-income
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Amount
:
$6,000
Deadline
:
Feb 29, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
75
Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Scott Kinsel
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
Funded by
Scott Kinsel
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Background: Low-income
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount
:
$15,000
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2023
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners
76
R.L. Sexton Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Open Hand Logistics LLC
This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing degrees in process technology, psychology, or human resources.
Funded by
Open Hand Logistics LLC
This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing degrees in process technology, psychology, or human resources.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: Process technology, psychology, or human resources
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Dec 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
77
Lemon-Aid Scholarship
Funded by
Christine Andruzzi
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Coleen Elizabeth Lemon by supporting students with financial need as they pursue higher education.
Funded by
Christine Andruzzi
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Coleen Elizabeth Lemon by supporting students with financial need as they pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Amount
:
$1,650
Deadline
:
May 02, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is in review
78
The Austin Hays Scholarship
Funded by
Austin Hays
This scholarship seeks to lend a helping hand to students in the state of Maryland so they have the resources necessary to pursue higher education.
Funded by
Austin Hays
This scholarship seeks to lend a helping hand to students in the state of Maryland so they have the resources necessary to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: Maryland
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$20,450
Deadline
:
Aug 28, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
79
Electronic Shark Scholarship
Funded by
Shark Shark
This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need so they can pursue their undergraduate degrees.
Funded by
Shark Shark
This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need so they can pursue their undergraduate degrees.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Financial Status: Low-income
Field of Study: Engineering
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Jan 23, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
80
Patricia A. Curley Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Becky Fogarty
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Patricia A. Curley by supporting students who are involved in the arts.
Funded by
Becky Fogarty
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Patricia A. Curley by supporting students who are involved in the arts.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Undergraduate student
Background: Financial need
Field of Study: Arts (visual arts, music, creative writing, etc.)
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Nov 27, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
81
Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded by
Payal Mehta
This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.
Funded by
Payal Mehta
This scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Financial Status: Low-income
Race: Black/Native American
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Apr 01, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
82
“I Matter” Scholarship
Funded by
The O’Neal Family
This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
Funded by
The O’Neal Family
This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school student
Background: Low-income and/or BIPOC
Amount
:
$2,160
Deadline
:
Apr 08, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
83
Ben Bonner Memorial Scholarship
Funded by
Bonner
This scholarship aims to honor Ben Bonner’s legacy by supporting low-income students who are interested in pursuing careers in the trades.
Funded by
Bonner
This scholarship aims to honor Ben Bonner’s legacy by supporting low-income students who are interested in pursuing careers in the trades.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school senior or trade student
Financial Status: Low-income
Amount
:
$3,000
Deadline
:
Nov 30, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
84
Norma's Nursing Education Scholarship
Funded by
Lee Lowicki
This scholarship aims to support students looking to continue their nursing education and gain more experience for their careers.
Funded by
Lee Lowicki
This scholarship aims to support students looking to continue their nursing education and gain more experience for their careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Field of study: Nursing
Education level: Undergraduate or graduate students
State: New York or New Jersey
Amount
:
$5,000
Deadline
:
Apr 15, 2023
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
85
Omniwomyn Empowerment Scholarship
Funded by
Omniwomyn
This scholarship seeks to empower minority women who are planning to attend college or start a business.
Funded by
Omniwomyn
This scholarship seeks to empower minority women who are planning to attend college or start a business.
Eligibility Criteria:
Gender: Woman
Background: Low-income
Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate
Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
Career Path: College education or starting a business
Amount
:
$500
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
86
Normandie Cormier Greater is Now Scholarship
Funded by
Normandie Cormier
This scholarship exists to help mitigate the educational opportunity gap for disadvantaged students who have huge aspirations for their life and is willing to work through anything to achieve them.
Funded by
Normandie Cormier
This scholarship exists to help mitigate the educational opportunity gap for disadvantaged students who have huge aspirations for their life and is willing to work through anything to achieve them.
Eligibility Criteria:
Financial Status: Low-income
Enrollment Status: Plans to enroll in a 4 year accredited institution in fall 2022
Amount
:
$599
Deadline
:
Feb 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
87
Larry D Parker Sr.’s Legacy Scholarship
Funded by
Parker Family
This scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.
Funded by
Parker Family
This scholarship will honor the life of Larry D Parker Sr. and help underrepresented students from low-income communities pursue their education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school or undergraduate
Career Path: Trade
Background: Low-income and from an underrepresented community (not limited to race)
Experience: Community Involvement
Amount
:
$1,700
Deadline
:
Oct 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners
88
TeluguPeople for America Scholarship
Funded by
TeluguPeople Foundation
This scholarship will support low-income, bachelor’s students at public universities who are working to pursue their dreams.
Funded by
TeluguPeople Foundation
This scholarship will support low-income, bachelor’s students at public universities who are working to pursue their dreams.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: Bachelor's student
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Background: Low-income
Type of University: Public
Experience: Community involvement
Major: Science, Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance, or other related fields
Amount
:
$1,000
Deadline
:
Nov 01, 2022
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
89
Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded by
Lee Family
This scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.
Funded by
Lee Family
This scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
Background: Low-income
Major: Arts
Amount
:
$25,650
Deadline
:
Apr 09, 2024
One Click Apply
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner
90
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