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

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

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

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 and legacy of Beverly J. Patterson by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.

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

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 seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.

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

This scholarship aims to support students who have been affected by a disability so they have the encouragement they need to persevere and achieve their dreams.

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 is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.

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

This scholarship aims to honor the life of an incredible daughter by supporting students who share her passion for art and her background of living with disabilities.

This scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.

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 will support a STEM student in California.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.

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

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 100 Bold Points.

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 have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.

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

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

This scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.