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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. Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship honors public health nurse Evelyn Blackwood by supporting nursing students in a four-year Bachelor's program at a university in Washington or Idaho.
    • State: Washington or Idaho
    • Education Level: Enrolled in the School of Nursing of a four-year Bachelor’s Program
    $20,000
    Deadline:Dec 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Mental Health Profession Scholarship

    Funded by
    Worldwide Mental Health Foundation
    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.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
    • Desired Major: Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. Bright Lights Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bria Alexander
    This scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles in order to pursue a college education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student
    $1,100
    Deadline:Dec 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. Deraleau Family Multidisciplinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deraleau Family
    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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    $5,000
    Deadline:Dec 13, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Vernon Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Good Trouble Foundation
    This scholarship supports undergraduate golfers with a 2.5+ GPA at select universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Sport: Competes in golf
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Universities: Listed in description
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venne Zimmer Family
    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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: Maryland or Virginia
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • Background: Has lost a parent to cancer
    • Future Plans: Pursuing a service-oriented career, hospitality and public safety are preferred
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Ellen Randolph Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Randolph Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ellen Randolph by supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate financial need.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Financial need
    $3,320
    Deadline:Dec 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shuqiao Excellence Award
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
    • Background: Asian
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Dec 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Andrew Tipikin's Handy Dandy Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Elizabeth Ward
    This scholarship honors Andrew Tipikin by supporting trade school students who have experienced foster care, adoption, or being orphaned or parentless.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    • Background: From a broken home (parentless, orphan, has spent significant time in the foster care system)
    $1,800
    Deadline:Dec 23, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Kitchen to Campus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeromy Ko
    This scholarship aims to support high school seniors, undergraduates, and trade school students who have worked in a restaurant owned by their family for at least a year.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Has worked in a restaurant owned by family for at least one year at some point
    $3,000
    Deadline:Dec 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Erlinda B. Henderson Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matthew Baker
    This scholarship aims to honor Erlinda B. Henderson by supporting first-year undergraduate students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in social work.
    • Education Level: First-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree
    • Field of Study: Social work
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Rose Browne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing

    Funded by
    Marie Browne-Lileika & Meredith Jose
    This scholarship honors the memory of Rose Browne by supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing RN, BSN, or MSN nursing degrees.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an RN, BSN, or MSN degree
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: International student in the U.S.
    $5,000
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship

    Funded by
    LegalMatch.com
    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.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
    • College Type: Four-year school
    • Education Goals: Plans to attend law school
    • GPA: 3.75 min.
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisa Vaughan
    This scholarship will support a student who is pursuing a career in welding.
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Type of Trade: Welding
    • School Type: Trade school
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. CF Boleky Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Lague
    This scholarship honors CF Boleky by supporting California undergraduate students (associate or bachelor's) who have a close, loyal relationship with their best friend.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: California
    $3,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  18. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    This scholarship honors Penny Nelk by supporting associate or bachelor's degree students pursuing a nursing career.
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 19, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  19. Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies

    Funded by
    Pierson Family
    This scholarship aims to support international students who want to pursue higher education in the United States.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Identity: International and/or non-US citizen
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    $10,000
    Deadline:Jan 27, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  20. Project Climbing Everest Scholarship

    Funded by
    Project Climbing Everest
    This scholarship supports Michigan high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in mental health care, social work, or counseling/psychology.
    • Desired Career Field: Mental Health
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Michigan
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 27, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  21. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    This scholarship will help support female students at Woodland Hills High School pursuing a business degree.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    • School Name: Woodland Hills High School
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 28, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  22. Study Abroad Immersion Scholarship

    Funded by
    Frasier Family
    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.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Location: Midwest (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Kentucky)
    • Background: Accepted into a study abroad program through a university
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 09, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  23. Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harpster Family
    This scholarship honors Donovan Harpster by supporting first-generation high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career or degree in secondary education.
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 10, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  24. Patricia Lee Wilson Social Work Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Latoya Wilson
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Patricia Lee Wilson by supporting students who share her commitment to community service and social work.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Social work
    • Background: Community service experience
    • Identity: Part of an underrepresented community
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 11, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  25. Robert N. Highfield Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Robert Highfield Family
    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.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Ohio
    • School District: Washington Court House City Schools or Miami Trace
    $3,000
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  26. Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Jensen Family
    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.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
    • States: MI, OH, or IN
    $1,500
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  27. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Suneetha
    This scholarship honors Priscilla Shireen Luke by supporting undergraduate and graduate students with non-profit or volunteering experience who are devoted to community service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  28. Wisconsin EVA Scholarship

    Funded by
    Electric Vehicle Association
    This scholarship supports Wisconsin high school, undergraduate, or trade school students pursuing careers designing, manufacturing, charging, or servicing electric vehicles.
    • State: Wisconsin
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Plans to work on electric vehicles
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 19, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  29. Doan Foundation Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Doan Incorporated (Doan Foundation)
    This scholarship supports low-income California high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA who are pursuing careers in the arts, music, design, or performing arts.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • State: California
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Arts
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2027
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  30. Pleasant Hill Outlook Scholarship

    Funded by
    Trevor Young
    This scholarship supports Missouri high school seniors at Pleasant Hill High School who have prior work experience.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Missouri
    • Experience: Prior work experience
    • School: Pleasant Hill High School
    $3,000
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2027
    One Click Apply
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