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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Sunflower Seeds Scholarship
Funded byOden FamilyIn 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply91Equity Elevate Scholarship
Funded byJ. EvansThis 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
$4,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply92MJ Strength in Care Scholarship
Funded byCaitlin BeckThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply93Thrive Aspire Scholarship
Funded byThrive Alliance GlobalThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2025One Click Apply94Heather Lynn Scott McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byScott/McDanielThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply95Sandra West ALS Foundation Scholarship
Funded byWest FamilyThis 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
$5,250Deadline:Nov 20, 2025One Click Apply96Trudgers Fund
Funded byC.Louis GableThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2025One Click Apply97Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 21, 2025One Click Apply98Healing Self and Community Scholarship
Funded byOG 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply99Rebecca Lynn Seto Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySeto FamilyThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply100Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply101Qwik Card Scholarship
Funded byQwik Card IncThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to take control of their financial journey early.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$1,500Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply102From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 23, 2025One Click Apply103LiveYourDash Entrepreneurs Scholarship
Funded byRoach FamilyThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 23, 2025One Click Apply104Community College Matters Scholarship
Funded byJUCO AIThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 25, 2025One Click Apply105Mclean Music Scholarship
Funded byJeanine McleanThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply106ADP Scholarship
Funded byPruitt FamilyThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 29, 2025One Click Apply107Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Education
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply108Abbey's Bakery Scholarship
Funded byAbbey's BakeryThis scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.- Background: Passionate about mental health
- Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply109Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byMazzetti FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
- State: California
- Field of Study: Culinary arts
$2,500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply110Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply111Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJulie SchumThis scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply112SLL Scholarship
Funded byChris LorenziniThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.- School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least six months
- Field of Study: Nursing
$5,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply113Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
- Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025114Sue 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 or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply115Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply116Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship
Funded byKatie VazquezThis scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Education
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply117STEAM 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
$3,100Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply118Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Background: First-generation college student and low-income
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply119Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship
Funded byIvy BetancourtThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
$500Deadline:Dec 01, 2025One Click Apply120