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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

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  1. 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:Jul 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Camari Hunt 4x Foundation Independent Living Expenses Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kimeka Hunt
    This scholarship aims to support and empower African-American and Black men who are striving to achieve their educational and personal goals while managing the challenges of independent living.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Age: 21-25 years old
    • Gender: Male-identifying
    • Background: Lives independently
    • Experience: Active member of a community-based organization
    • Race: African-American and/Black
    $1,500
    Deadline:Jul 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Compassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Compassion in Action Future Medical Leaders Scholarship Fund
    This scholarship aims to support Christian students who are of mixed Asian and white descent and pursuing the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school or bachelor's degree student
    • Race: Biracial (Asian and white)
    • Religion: Christian
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • GPA and Test Scores: 3.75 or above and at least a 1500 SAT score or ACT equivalent score
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Shullman Legal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Shullman
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing legal studies but need financial students in order to succeed.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Florida
    • Field of Study: Law
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Jorge Campos Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    1540 Productions Ltd.
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jorge Campos by supporting students who share his commitment to kindness and community.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: California
    • Background: Demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. OMC Graduate Scholarships

    Funded by
    Online Masters Colleges
    This scholarship aims to empower the next generation of professionals by supporting students who are dedicated to making a difference through their graduate studies.
    • Education Level: Graduate student pursuing a master's degree
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Rooted in Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tisch Environmental, Inc
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world around them.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Interest: Conservation, sustainability, environmental education, public health, etc.
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Charles Brown Culinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robert Brown
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Charles Brown by supporting the dreams of students who share his passion for cooking.
    • Field of Study: Culinary/Culinary Arts
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Robin G. Thomas Sizemore Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Megan Sizemore
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Robin G. Thomas Sizemore by supporting students who are pursuing careers in healthcare.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana
    • Field of Interest: Healthcare
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Child of a single parent
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jul 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Joshua L. Finney Perseverance and Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joshua Finney
    This scholarship aims to support students who have faced life-threatening illnesses yet remain focused on their academic goals.
    • GPA: 2.5+ GPA
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • State: North Carolina
    • Background: Has been diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness at some point
    • College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jul 26, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Middle Eastern Scholarship for Political Science

    Funded by
    Anonymous Donor
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are going to college to help society and lower the political barriers placed against women.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Middle Eastern descent (applicants from Pakistan preferred)
    $60,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Marshall and Dorothy Smith Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smith Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Music
    $10,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. CEW IV Foundation Scholarship Program

    Funded by
    Clyde E. Woodroffe IV Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students so they can pursue higher education, regardless of financial status.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Mabel Kiracofe Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coleman Place Elementary School PTA
    This scholarship seeks to support students who attended Coleman Place Elementary School as they prepare to finish high school and move on to pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
    • Background: Attended Coleman Place Elementary
    • School Name: Booker T. Washington High School, Granby High School, Lake Taylor High School, Maury High School or Norview High School
    • GPA: 2.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas
    This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Brent Garvin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Garvin Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brent Garvin by supporting students who are passionate about studying abroad.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
    • Location: Sangamon County, Illinois
    • Background: Hopes to study abroad
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jul 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Abran Arreola-Hernandez Latino Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abran Arreola
    This scholarship will be awarded to a Latinx student who is pursuing higher education and who believes in the power of community!
    • Enrollment: Applying for/currently enrolled in 2-4 year degree program
    $500
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Pride in Diversity Scholarship

    Funded by
    Aronow.io
    This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving member of the LGBTQ+ community pursuing a degree in STEM.
    • Major: Any STEM-related fields
    • Identity: LGBTQ+ community member
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. "A Daring Path" No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    This scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world.
    All students are eligible
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2025 Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tong
    This scholarship seeks to support students with financial need as they pursue their goals of higher education in order to create the life of their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: FGLI (first-generation, low-income)
    • GPA: 3.8 GPA or higher
    • Ethnicity: At least 50% Asian
    $30,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Churchill Family Positive Change Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Bhandari
    This scholarship seeks to support hardworking students who are aspiring to make change in the world through their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
    • Experience: Work experience in a service capacity
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. ESOF Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    ESOF
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Institution of Interest: An HBCU
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Gus Downing Retail Loss Prevention & Safety Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calibration Group, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of safety.
    • Field of Study: Criminal justice or retail loss prevention and safety
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Ross Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mitchell
    This scholarship seeks to support students who embody Ross’ zest for discovery, personal growth, and academic excellence.
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Love of learning and life
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Artense Lenell Sam Scholarship

    Funded by
    Diane Giles
    This scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing or furthering their education and making a difference in the world.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    $3,000
    Deadline:Aug 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. Fire and EMS Academy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matt Linton
    This scholarship aims to honor and encourage people who dream of entering fire or EMS professions but need help paying for the schooling they need to get there.
    • Education Level: High school graduate
    • Age: 18+ years old
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Fire or EMS
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Kelly S. Ellis Athletic Training Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kelly Ellis
    This scholarship aims to support students who are working hard to become athletic trainers so they can improve wellness and treatment in the sports field.
    • Field of Study: Athletic training
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Leader in their community and school
    • Identity: Minority
    • Education Level: Current/Incoming Masters or Doctoral student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venkata Kishore
    This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Identity: Minority
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 08, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Drs. Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rossana Eltanal
    This scholarship aims to honor Julieto and Marlyn Eltanal by supporting the next generation of doctors as they finish their education.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • School: Cornell University
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • Ethnicity: Chinese or Filipino
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $10,000
    Deadline:Aug 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Gregory Flowers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christopher Flowers
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • College Plans: Will attend a four-year college
    $2,500
    Deadline:Aug 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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