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

This scholarship seeks to give underrepresented students the resources they need to pursue higher education and all of the opportunities that come with it.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are recycling, sustainability, or climate change focused so they can complete their degrees and make an impact through their careers.

This scholarship will support a BIPOC high school senior in North Carolina.

This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tracey Davis by supporting young women as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to reduce the cost of higher education by supporting students who are facing financial challenges.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.

This scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of Black students in hospitality programs by providing financial assistance and fostering a more inclusive industry.

This scholarship will be given to two women (one in Michigan and one in Tennessee) who plan to pursue degrees or certifications in STEM.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Beverly J. Patterson by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to make a difference and build a better tomorrow.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vivian Srouji by supporting students who are preparing to begin their college careers.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.

This scholarship seeks to support students with learning differences or other challenges who may have difficulty in the academic world.

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 400 Bold Points.

This scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.

This scholarship exists to support students building financial literacy skills and looking to be more conscious of their financial habits.

This scholarship aims to support students who are goal-driven and focused on the fields of biological sciences and public health.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 100 Bold Points.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.

This exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.

This scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.

This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

This scholarship will honor Joseph Ford by supporting students interested in pursuing a career in building, industrial, or mechanical trades.

This scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ali Safai by supporting students who are pursuing aviation.

This scholarship will support students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have overcome challenges in their lives.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cindy J. Visser by supporting students in Illinois who share her desire to help others through nursing.

This scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.