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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Mclean Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jeanine Mclean
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Music industry
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. ADP Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pruitt Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams of attending college but don’t have the family resources necessary to afford tuition.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: Maryland
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 29, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Education
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania

    Funded by
    Global Grafx, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
    • Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
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  5. Phoenix Opportunity Award

    Funded by
    Long John Nguyen
    This scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: First-generation college student and low-income
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Rudy J. Mazzetti Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mazzetti Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Rudy J. Mazzetti by supporting California students who are interested in pursuing a degree in culinary arts.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Culinary arts
    $2,500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sue Murray by supporting students who share her passion for the culinary arts.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Baking, pastries, or culinary arts
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
    • Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
    • Field of Study: STEAM
    • Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
    $3,100
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Sheila A Burke Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Schum
    This scholarship aims to continue Sheila’s legacy of nursing excellence by supporting students who otherwise would not be able to pursue their nursing ambitions.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. SLL Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chris Lorenzini
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing nursing programs in order to prepare for their careers.
    • School Name: Arizona College of Nursing, Las Vegas campus
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student for at least six months
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Abbey's Bakery Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abbey's Bakery
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about mental health and making an impact through their education.
    • Background: Passionate about mental health
    • Education Level: Recently graduated high school senior (Class of 2025)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson
    This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Location: Puerto Rico
    • Gender: Female
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Hearts to Serve, Minds to Teach Scholarship

    Funded by
    Katie Vazquez
    This scholarship aims to support and celebrate aspiring educators who see teaching for all that it is and are passionate about making a difference in students’ lives.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.3 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rachel Murray
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting the next generation of dedicated and compassionate nurses.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Ed and Aline Patane Kind, Compassion, Joy and Generosity Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donna Davis
    This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Ed and Aline Patane by supporting students who have consistently demonstrated kindness, generosity, and a genuine spirit of care and service throughout their young lives.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Religion: Lives a faith-based life
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2025
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  16. Aaryn Railyn King Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ivy Betancourt
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Aaryn Railyn King by supporting students who share her passion for education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Field of Study: Healthcare or nursing
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. It Takes A Village “Bayanihan” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tinidor Foods
    This scholarship aims to financially support Filipino immigrant students in their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Immigrated from the Philippines
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 05, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Therapist Impact Fund: Legacy Loan Relief

    Funded by
    BetterHelp
    This grant seeks to support therapists on the BetterHelp platform so they can continue their important work.
    • Location: U.S. Based
    • Financial Need: Student Loan Debt
    • Work: Licensed BetterHelp Therapist (has worked with BetterHelp for at least one year)
    $100,000
    Deadline:Dec 09, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    This scholarship seeks to support students attending HBCUs so they can complete their higher education journeys and achieve their career goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    • GPA: 2.8 or above
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace

    Funded by
    Worden & Carbitcher
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.
    • Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
    • Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    $10,000
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2025
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  21. Mireya TJ Manigault Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tanya
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Mireya TJ Manigault by supporting underrepresented students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: New York or California
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Experience: Non-profit experience
    $3,000
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Begin Again Foundation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Begin Again Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
    $5,000
    Deadline:Dec 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Carlos Flores (Rocking through Kindness) Grant

    Funded by
    Phillip Cardon
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Carlos Flores by supporting students who share his love for music.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: Music
    • Instrument: Plays guitar
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 12, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Harvey and Geneva Mabry Second Time Around Scholarship

    Funded by
    April Mabry
    This scholarship aims to support adult learners who carry on Geneva Mabry’s legacy of determination when pursuing an education.
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Age: At least 30 years old
    • Status: Returning student
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. The F.O.O. Scholarship

    Funded by
    Faith Seawell
    This scholarship aims to foster equity and opportunity, transforming lives and communities to create a brighter, more inclusive future for generations to come.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income student
    • Background: BIPOC, first-generation college student, Pell Grant recipient, or international visa holder
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
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  26. 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 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Lavender Ribbon Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venne Zimmer Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the impactful legacies of Sylvie and Ralph by supporting students who share their dedication to service.
    • 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 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mitchell Leggs
    This scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.
    • Education Level: Ph.D. candidate
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Pharmaceutical science or health science
    $2,500
    Deadline:Dec 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Promising Pathways-Single Parent Scholarship

    Funded by
    Seamone Family
    This scholarship aims to support single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising children.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Single parent
    $2,000
    Deadline:Dec 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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