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

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Bob and Joan Miller Community Service Award

    Funded by
    Herman Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Bob and Joan Miller by supporting students who share their commitment to service.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: New York
    • County: Rockland County
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Coogan Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    • School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Jamie Anderson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gwendolyn Johnson
    The Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Dr. G. Yvette Pegues Disability Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship aims to support students who have disabilities so they can overcome the barriers they face and flourish in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or above
    • Interests: Disability advocacy, disability justice, special education training/certification
    • Background: Living with a disability, supporting disabled communities/families
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ginger Zappa
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: From a single-parent or blended-family home
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Fuiava Environmental Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nathan Fuiava
    This scholarship aims to support young Samoans who feel a responsibility to care for our environment, guided by the values of fa‘a Samoa—respect, service, family, and love for the land and sea that sustain us.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Pacific Islander, students from American Samoa preferred
    • Field of Study: Environmental science, protection, etc.
    $1,500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robbie and Ginger Martin
    This scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Health: Has a medical condition
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Willie Louis Pegues Science Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dream Write Hope University
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Willie Louis Pegues by supporting students who share his commitment to education, family, and community service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Science
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Healing Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kiana Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to advancing health equity, wellness, and medical care in underserved communities by engaging in work rooted in empathy and cultural specificity.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Medicine, nursing, public health, mental health, nutrition, or wellness
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Brian C Jensen Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brian C Jensen
    This scholarship seeks to support college students pursuing their educational dreams without the barriers of traditional scholarship.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Craig Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    Craig Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education so they can benefit from all of the opportunities available to them.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Washington
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. MannKind Al Mann Centennial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Diabetes Link
    This scholarship seeks to empower young adults with diabetes to pursue their dreams in the life sciences.
    • Education Level: Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student
    • Age: 18-22 years old
    • Diagnosis: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
    • Field of Study: Life sciences or a related field
    $100,000
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Janessa Nikols
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Wolf Gustaveson by supporting students who share his passion for automotive technology.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Automotive technology
    • State: Illinois
    $2,000
    Deadline:Mar 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. JK and Mary Ann Newville Memorial Engineering and Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tim Newville
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of JK and Mary Ann Newville by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Engineering or healthcare
    • State: Texas
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Moss Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Moss Family
    This scholarship aims to support kids who want to go to college but don’t have the financial resources they need in order to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior (2026)
    • State: Alabama
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Ella's Gift

    Funded by
    Janice Gabe
    In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges
    $4,000
    Deadline:Mar 21, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Lone Star Dental Hygiene Society Leadership Scholarship

    Funded by
    Texas Dental Hygiene Alliance
    This scholarship seeks to support passionate and driven dental hygiene students who are not only committed to academic excellence but also actively demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and a dedication to advancing the dental hygiene profession.
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Movsessian & Metoyer Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer by supporting students attending St. Genevieve High School.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • School Name: St. Genevieve High School
    • State: California
    $1,200
    Deadline:Mar 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship

    Funded by
    Timmons
    This scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • State: Wisconsin
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship

    Funded by
    iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black/African American
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Spirit of West Virginia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joel Bracken
    This scholarship seeks to inspire students to prioritize education and pursue college by helping to alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education.
    • Location: Must attend school in West Virginia
    • Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 25, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. #AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valorena Publishing
    This scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Commitment to literacy development, especially among early learners or underserved communities
    $500
    Deadline:Mar 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Dr. Nova Grace Hinman Weinstein Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hinman Tiefenbach
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Nova Grace Hinman Weinstein by supporting students who are dedicated to researching breast cancer.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program
    • Field of Study: Breast cancer research
    $2,500
    Deadline:Mar 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Annese Family Trade School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annese Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who are planning on attending trade school and embarking on their careers.
    • Location: Rockingham County area, New Hampshire
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Education Plans: Will attend trade school
    • Background: Financial need
    • Experience: Active in the community
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maxwell / Grace
    This scholarship seeks to support financially underprivileged students of faith who are pursuing higher education at a college or university.
    • Financial Status: Financially underprivileged
    • Identity: Religious
    • Education Level: 2 or 4-year undergraduate
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gjoraas
    This scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.
    • Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Interest: Must be planning to study education or science
    • Location: Must be in South Dakota
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. 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.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Race: Black/Native American
    $3,003
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Helping Hand Fund

    Funded by
    Fermin & Shi
    This scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State : California
    • Background: BIPOC
    • Financial Status: Low-Income
    $3,000
    Deadline:Mar 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Champions for Intellectual Disability Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dinesh Puppala
    This scholarship seeks to champion the cause of intellectual disability justice by supporting the dedicated individuals who contribute to this community.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or trade/vocational/technical student
    • Field of Study: Supporting those with intellectual disabilities (special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, public policy, medical research, etc.)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Tony Scherer Lower Flint Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel Smith
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Tony Scherer by supporting students at his alma mater as they pursue their studies.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • School Name: University of Chicago
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $5,000
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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