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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2024

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  1. Schmid Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mattson Family
    This scholarship aims to honor Erich and Frieda Schmid by supporting students who display the compassion and generosity that they embodied.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Background: Volunteering or community service experience
    Amount:$2,000
    Deadline:Aug 18, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  2. 3Wishes Women’s Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    3Wishes
    This scholarship is designed to support one special woman in achieving her dreams in and out of the classroom.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Enrollment Status: Plans to attend college in the next 2 years
    Amount:$1,010
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  3. Eleanor Anderson-Miles Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sebastian Miles
    This scholarship seeks to create a path for students to develop themselves through access to education in hopes to create a foundation for academic, emotional, and social success.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Has overcome adversity
    Amount:$6,000
    Deadline:Jun 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  4. BJB Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brianna John-Baptiste
    This scholarship seeks to alleviate the financial burden of college so that low-income students can reach all of their educational goals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Interests: Giving back to your community
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:May 10, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  5. Olivia Woods Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Angela Darling
    This scholarship will support low income students who are passionate about reading.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Any
    • Background: Low-income
    Amount:$1,050
    Deadline:Mar 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  6. John J Costonis Scholarship

    Funded by
    Costonis
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life accomplishments of John J. Costonis and help support a student seeking higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Background: Low-income
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is in review
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  7. Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Text-Em-All
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  8. Scorenavigator Financial Literacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    ScoreNavigator Inc
    This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Jul 13, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  9. BTL Athletes Scholarship

    Funded by
    BTL Industries, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to ease the burden of tuition for five student athletes who are graduating high school or attending college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Must be an undergraduate student or a junior or senior in high school
    • Athletics: Must be a varsity athlete or a student athlete
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    Amount:$75,000
    Deadline:Jan 28, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
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  10. Lauren Czebatul Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nick Scheller
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lauren Czebatul by supporting students looking to pursue a higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Extracurriculars: Sports & Volunteering
    Amount:$5,590
    Deadline:Aug 04, 2023
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  11. Robert Wechman Mental Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    Evan Wechman
    This scholarship is meant for a student who has personal experience with mental illness, and is passionate about challenging the stigma associated with mental health.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High School
    Amount:$1,641
    Deadline:Mar 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  12. Empowering Women Through Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mandy Turner
    This scholarship seeks to support low-income women so they can afford to pursue high education and the careers of their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Gender: Female
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 30, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  13. 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.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$575
    Deadline:Feb 20, 2022
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  14. 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.

    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
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  15. 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.

    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
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  16. 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.

    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
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  17. 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.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,010
    Deadline:Sep 30, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  18. 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.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,041
    Deadline:Jun 24, 2021
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  19. 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.

    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
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  20. 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.

    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
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  21. 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.

    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
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  22. 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.

    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
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  23. 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.

    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, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  24. 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.

    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
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  25. Outstanding Indians at Orchards at Monroe Scholarship

    Funded by
    Vivaan Bendapudi
    This scholarship aims to support students who need financial assistance in order to pursue their dreams of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 21, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  26. 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.

    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
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  27. 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.).

    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
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  28. 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.

    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
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  29. Veerappan Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lasya Voonna
    The Voonna siblings aspire to provide students from diverse economic backgrounds with access to quality education and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Extracurricular activities and/or volunteer experience
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 05, 2024
    One Click Apply
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. 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.

    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
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