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

This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.

This scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduates who have personally overcome or are working to overcome a mental health challenge and are pursuing a degree in a mental health-related field like psychology, counseling, or social work.

This scholarship seeks to support and uplift Black girls who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, and financial need as they pursue education and career pathways in S.T.E.A.M.

This scholarship supports undergraduate students majoring in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, encouraging them to pursue their diverse interests while serving their communities.

This scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.

This scholarship supports Maryland and Virginia undergraduates with at least a 3.2 GPA who have lost a parent, guardian, or caregiver to cancer and are pursuing a service-oriented career.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Randolph by supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate financial need.

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

This scholarship honors Andrew Tipikin by supporting trade school students who have experienced foster care, adoption, or being orphaned or parentless.

This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.

This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.

This scholarship supports undergraduate juniors and seniors at four-year colleges with a minimum 3.75 GPA who plan to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.

This scholarship honors CF Boleky by supporting California undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) who have a close, loyal relationship with their best friend.

This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.

This scholarship supports Michigan high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in mental health care, social work, or counseling/psychology.

This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.

This scholarship will help support female students at Woodland Hills High School pursuing a business degree.

This scholarship supports Midwest (IN, IL, MI, OH, KY) four-year undergraduate students who have been accepted into a university study abroad program and are preparing to immerse themselves in a new country's culture.

This scholarship honors Donovan Harpster by supporting first-generation high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career or degree in secondary education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Patricia Lee Wilson by supporting students who share her commitment to community service and social work.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Robert N. Highfield by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing post-secondary education, whether their goals lead them to a university degree or vocational training.

This scholarship honors the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana high school or undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing visual or performing arts.

This scholarship honors Priscilla Shireen Luke by supporting undergraduate and graduate students with non-profit or volunteering experience who are devoted to community service.

This scholarship supports Wisconsin high school, undergraduate, or trade school students pursuing careers designing, manufacturing, charging, or servicing electric vehicles.

This scholarship supports BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing careers in the arts or health fields who are passionate about making mental health care more affordable and accessible.

This scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting high school or undergraduate students in Colorado who is pursuing a career in nursing, EMT or an outdoor education degree.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shaunterrio Hudson by supporting underserved populations who share his passion for medicine.

This scholarship supports Missouri high school seniors at Pleasant Hill High School who have prior work experience.

This scholarship aims to support students who attended Ka’ala Elementary and are preparing to finish their high school years so they can thrive in college.