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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.- Education Level: Undergraduate (including trade school) or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply91
James N Iademarco Biotech Scholarship
Funded byCarol Ann GuarinoThis scholarship aims to honor James N Iademarco by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing biotechnology.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Biotechnology
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply92
Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting undergraduate women in nursing with a 3.5+ GPA.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply93
Grover Scholarship Fund
Funded byDeep GroverThis scholarship supports high school seniors and current trade/vocational school students pursuing a trade school program, helping cover tuition and related costs.- Desired Degree: Trade School
- Education Level: High school senior who plans to attend trade school or current trade school student
$2,500Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply94
STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
$3,165Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply95
Samantha Kolesnik Survivor Justice Scholarship: Fighting Rape by Deception
Funded bySamantha KolesnikThis scholarship aims to support students who are researching, writing, and advocating for the expansion of sexual assault and domestic violence legislation.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law, women’s studies, gender studies, political science, or sociology
- Background: Committed to researching and advocating for the expansion of sexual assault and domestic violence laws
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply96
It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship
Funded byTinidor FoodsThis scholarship supports Filipino immigrant students (from high school through graduate school) as they pursue their education.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Immigrated from the Philippines
$1,000Deadline:Dec 04, 2026One Click Apply97
Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship
Funded bySteven FranklinThis scholarship honors Henry Walker Sr by supporting African American undergraduate students with financial need who attend an HBCU, maintain a 2.8+ GPA, and have volunteering experience.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Race: African American
- School Type: HBCU
- Background: Volunteer experience
- GPA: 2.8 or above
$1,000Deadline:Dec 09, 2026One Click Apply98
Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship
Funded byBlack Girls Go GlobalThis scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black or African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
$5,000Deadline:Dec 10, 202699
Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded byBria AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
$1,100Deadline:Dec 10, 2026One Click Apply100
Deraleau Family Multidisciplinary Scholarship
Funded byDeraleau FamilyThis scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, encouraging them to pursue their diverse interests while serving their communities.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: Financial need
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
$5,000Deadline:Dec 13, 2026One Click Apply101
Dr. 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 19, 2026One Click Apply102
Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026One Click Apply103
LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
- College Type: Four-year school
- Education Goals: Plans to attend law school
- GPA: 3.75 min.
$1,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026One Click Apply104
Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- Background: International student in the U.S.
$5,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026One Click Apply105
Current Future Finance Scholarship
Funded byCurrentThis scholarship seeks to support students who are ready to make smarter financial moves and reach their goals faster.- Age: 18 or older
$3,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026One Click Apply106
John 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 31, 2026One Click Apply107
Marlene Manning Scholarship
Funded byManningThis scholarship honors Marlene Manning by supporting low-income Maryland high school seniors and undergraduates (minimum 2.7 GPA), with preference given to applicants from the Prince George's County area.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Maryland
- Background: Low-income
- GPA: 2.7 minimum
$500Deadline:Jan 14, 2027One Click Apply108
Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies
Funded byPierson FamilyThis scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Identity: International and/or non-US citizen
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
$10,000Deadline:Jan 27, 2027One Click Apply109
Study Abroad Immersion Scholarship
Funded byFrasier FamilyThis scholarship supports Midwest (IN, IL, MI, OH, KY) four-year undergraduate students who have been accepted into a university study abroad program and are preparing to immerse themselves in a new country's culture.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Location: Midwest (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Kentucky)
- Background: Accepted into a study abroad program through a university
$1,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2027One Click Apply110
Patricia Lee Wilson Social Work Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLatoya WilsonThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Patricia Lee Wilson by supporting students who share her commitment to community service and social work.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Social work
- Background: Community service experience
- Identity: Part of an underrepresented community
$2,000Deadline:Feb 11, 2027One Click Apply111
Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byJensen FamilyThis scholarship honors the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana high school or undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing visual or performing arts.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
- States: MI, OH, or IN
$1,500Deadline:Feb 14, 2027One Click Apply112
Robert N. Highfield Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRobert Highfield FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Robert N. Highfield by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing post-secondary education, whether their goals lead them to a university degree or vocational training.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Ohio
- School District: Washington Court House City Schools or Miami Trace
$3,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2027One Click Apply113
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG Dance School for Healing Self, LLC®This scholarship supports BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts or health fields who are passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Interest in changing the world through art and health promotion
- Desired Career Field: Art or Healthcare
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply114
Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship honors Mrs. Doris Glover, a longtime Dallas-area educator, by supporting high school seniors planning to attend, or current undergraduates attending, Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
$2,500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply115
Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship
Funded byDoan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)This scholarship supports low-income California high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who are pursuing careers in the arts, music, design, or performing arts.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- State: California
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Arts
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027116
Shaunterrio Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBackpack Payment Technologies, Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shaunterrio Hudson by supporting underserved populations who share his passion for medicine.- Education Level: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
- Field of Study: Healthcare, nursing, radiology, or medical technology
- Background: Must identify as a member of a minority or underserved community
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.8
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply117
TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting high school or undergraduate students in Colorado who is pursuing a career in nursing, EMT or an outdoor education degree.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
- Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
- State: Colorado
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply118
Ka ʻOhana Hōʻoli Scholarship
Funded byHōʻoli ʻOhanaThis scholarship aims to support students who attended Ka’ala Elementary and are preparing to finish their high school years so they can thrive in college.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Leilehua High School
- State: Hawaii
- Background: Attended Ka’ala Elementary School
$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply119
Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.- Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
- Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree, graduate degree, or trade school certificate
$15,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2027One Click Apply120