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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marggi Lowenberg
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Oregon
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
    $7,500
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nguyen
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career in the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Major/Field: Medical
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Second Career in Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amy Okeke
    This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.
    • Education Level: Pursuing a second bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Age: 21 or older
    • Background: Financial need
    • Race: Black or African American
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Class of 1979 Aiken Falcons Pride

    Funded by
    Angela Alexander
    This scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.
    • Education Level: High school senior (class of 2026 or 2027)
    • State: Ohio
    • School Name: Aiken High School (listed as "Aiken New Tech High School" or "Aiken College and Career High School")
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Schmaltz
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    • Education Level: Culinary arts student or high school senior
    • Desired Career: Chef
    $1,300
    Deadline:Aug 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. TTOG Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giles Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.
    • State: South Carolina
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low or middle-income
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Aug 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Hicks and Tanya Minor
    ​​This memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: Social services and/or health and human services
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or has a loved one who has
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 07, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Dr. Junior Gentles Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jodi-Ann V
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Computer science or IT
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 09, 2026
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  9. 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Rosie Walks Human–Wildlife Coexistence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rosie Walks LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing fields related to wildlife conservation and ecological management.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Wildlife conservation, environmental science, social-ecological management, zoology, ecology, or animal behavior/cognition
    • Background: Volunteering experience with wild or domestic animals
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Follow Your Hart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reese Holohan
    This scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to graduate high school and continue their growth journeys in college or trade school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Graduated from Cramer Hill Elementary in 2022
    • State: New Jersey
    • School Name: Listed on your profile as: "Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.", "Camden High School", "Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School", "Camden County Technical School-pennsauken", or "Camden County Technical School-gtc"
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Project “Investing in the Black”: Future Community Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Uphill Management Solutions
    This scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Disciplines that contribute to understanding, creating opportunity, and positive outcomes, including economics, public policy, public health, education, business, urban planning, and social sciences
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Bosch Reserve Spirits Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Bosch
    <p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the fields of distilling and/or bourbon or whiskey stewardship.</p>
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Distilling or bourbon or whiskey stewardship
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Shullman
    This scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Florida
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Law (interest in public defense)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Dr. Sandra Calles
    This scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: Pursuing mental health or business
    • GPA: 2.5 or greater
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 26, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Andrea N. Santore Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bronson Loatman
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.
    • Background: From a single-parent family
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
    $1,856
    Deadline:Aug 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Mighty Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chynenye Okonkwo
    This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Ethnicity: Black/African-American
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. 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 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Eitel Scholarship

    Funded by
    Danielle Eitel
    This scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.
    • Education level: Bachelor's or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 and above
    • Religion: Christian; Baptist
    • Background: Female student attending a Baptist College
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smart Boy Studios
    This scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.
    • Background: Anybody pursuing further education
    $1,315
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Aviation Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joel Mulick
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education with the goal of becoming leaders in the field of aviation.
    • Preference: Those pursuing aviation management; juniors/seniors in college
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Aviation
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $2,000
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Old Florida Vibes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Old Florida Vibes
    This scholarship seeks to support students exploring studies in art activism, environmental communications, climate change, water quality, wildlife conservation, wildland management, and recreation so they can achieve their goals and make a difference in the earth’s protection.
    • State: Florida
    • Field of Study: Environmental conservation, wildlife management, activism, etc.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate or graduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Sep 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Working Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caleb Begly
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are working their way through school and hustling to afford to pursue their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
    • Workload: Full-time student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Employment: Works at least ten hours per week
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Ella Katherine Harris Memorial Scholarship for Bakers

    Funded by
    Harris Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ella Katherine Harris by supporting students who share her love for baking.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade student
    • Field of Study: Baking
    $2,500
    Deadline:Sep 04, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. 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:Sep 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. W. Tong and A.C. Wong 2026 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
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income student
    • Ethnicity: At least 50% Southeast Asian descent
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Family Background: From an immigrant family
    • Preference: Part-Time Work Experience
    $20,000
    Deadline:Sep 06, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Bick New York Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    <p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates from New York who are pursuing higher education.</p>
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: New York
    $30,000
    Deadline:Sep 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    $30,000
    Deadline:Sep 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation

    Funded by
    The Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation
    This scholarship's mission is to help women of color reach their potential to achieve their dreams, making a significant contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous world for all.
    • Gender: Women
    • GPA: 2.0
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    $500
    Deadline:Sep 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Marcia Bick Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Financial Need
    $30,000
    Deadline:Sep 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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