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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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Surveys and Savings No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are looking for free and easy opportunities to improve their finances.All students are eligible$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply91Online Education No Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.All students are eligible$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply92Rodney James Pimentel Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRJ Pimentel Memorial FoundationThis scholarship will support a STEM student in California.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- State: California
- Background: Low-income
- Major/Field: STEM
$5,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply93Students with Congenital Heart Defects Scholarship
Funded bySarah SheeranThis scholarship aims to empower students with CHD to freely pursue their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles they face.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Has a CHD (congenital heart defect)
$1,645Only 18 days left!One Click Apply94Josh Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLecza FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life, memory, and talent of Josh Chapman by supporting the next generation of musicians.- Education Level: High school senior or high school graduate
- State: Connecticut
- Field of Study: Music
- Financial Background: Financial need
$2,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply95Bold Rewards No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for students who care about Bold Points, winning scholarships, and taking charge of their financial health.All students are eligible$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply96New Beginnings Immigrant Scholarship
Funded byChristopher FranksThis scholarship seeks to support immigrant students so they can continue working toward their educational goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- Identity: Immigrant
- Background: First-generation student
$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply97EJS Foundation Minority Scholarship
Funded byThe EJS FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who have had to overcome obstacles to pursue higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- State: Arizona
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service experience
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
$3,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply98EMS Founders Scholarship
Funded byEastern Metal SupplyThis scholarship seeks to support dependents of EMS (Eastern Metal Supply) employees.- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Family: Dependent child of a full-time EMS team member with at least one year of continuous service
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
$20,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply99Dorothy Walker Dearon Scholarship
Funded byLassandra WalkerThis scholarship aims to support students who are goal-driven and focused on the fields of biological sciences and public health.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's student
- Field of Study: Biological science, public health, or applied physiology
$1,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply100Ed and Flora Pellegri Scholarship
Funded byEdward PellegriThis scholarship will support students in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have overcome challenges in their lives.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- State: Massachusetts or Connecticut
- Major: Law enforcement, nursing, or teaching
$5,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply101Candi L. Oree Leadership Scholarship
Funded byAshley BowmanThis 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.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Has a disability
$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply102Bob Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThompsonThis scholarship seeks to give back to Bob Thompson’s community by supporting students who share his love for education.- State: Ohio
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Education
- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
$6,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply1031000 Bold Points No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.All students are eligible$10,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply104ScholarshipOwl No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship is perfect for current and prospective college students who are in search of funding.All students are eligible$500Only 18 days left!One Click Apply105Sunflowers of Hope Scholarship
Funded byArlett GutierrezThis 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- State: California
- GPA: 2.7 GPA or higher
- Background: Disability
$2,200Only 18 days left!One Click Apply106Pa’lante! Latinas in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAura Matilde Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to support Latina women who are making waves in STEM and bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the field.- Education Level: Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior at a four-year college
- Field of Study: STEM
- GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
- Ethnicity: Latina
- Gender: Female
$5,000Only 18 days left!One Click Apply107Julie Holloway Bryant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHolloway FamilyThis scholarship aims to recognize the skill and strength of multilingual individuals as they pursue their higher education goals.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: English is a second language
$500Only 19 days left!One Click Apply108Donna Davis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavisThis scholarship seeks to honor the life and passions of Donna Davis by supporting students from her district as they prepare to pursue their collegiate dreams.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York
- School Name: South Side High School
$10,000Only 19 days left!One Click Apply109Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTanner FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.- State: Washington
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- College Goals: Will attend a two or four-year college
- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation
$500Only 19 days left!One Click Apply110Public Service Scholarship of the Law Office of Shane Kadlec
Funded byLaw Office of Shane R. KadlecThis scholarship aims to create a cycle of positive change by supporting students who are dedicated to helping others through their careers.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law
- State: Texas
$2,000Only 19 days left!One Click Apply111Women of Impact Education Scholarship
Funded byTiara SweatThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women as they make their mark in higher education and achieve their academic goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
- Field of Study: Criminal justice, law, or law enforcement
- Background: Volunteer experience
$1,000Only 20 days left!One Click Apply112Andrew Schultze Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySchultze familyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Andrew Schultze by supporting students who share his passion for the HVAC trade.- Field of Study: HVAC
- Location: New York
- High School GPA: 2.0 GPA or higher
- Education Level: High school student, graduate, or current HVAC program student
$1,500Only 20 days left!One Click Apply113Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Brian J Boley by supporting students who have been affected by mental illness and/or addiction.- Desired Career Field: In Mental Health Field
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$525Only 21 days left!One Click Apply114The Wander Fund Scholarship
Funded byHeidi HyndThis scholarship seeks to honor the adventurous legacies of Sally Wise and John and Carolyn Horst by supporting students who are passionate about travelling.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Ephrata High School
- Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
$2,000Only 21 days left!One Click Apply115Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship for Future Airline Pilots
Funded byMichael MulliganThis scholarship seeks to support graduating seniors who are preparing to pursue professional pilot training.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Aviation High School
- State: New York
- Background: U.S. citizen
- School Plans: Will enroll in a U.S. flight school affiliated with a major U.S. airline pilot pathway or an accredited college or university that runs a flight training program
$100,000Only 21 days left!One Click Apply116Ronald and Betty Thomas Educational Scholarship
Funded byThe Thomas Family, Ron & BettyThis scholarship will support high school students in Florida majoring in education.- Background: First-generation college student
- Desired Major: Education
- GPA: 3.0
- Education Level: High school
- State: Florida
$2,000Only 21 days left!One Click Apply117NLF Scholarship
Funded byNo Lost FoodThis scholarship aims to support the next generation of environmental leaders so they can complete the training they need to make an impact on the environment.- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Community service experience
- College Status: Accepted into an accredited four-year college or university as a full-time student
- Interests: Passion for the environment
$1,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply118Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship
Funded byDaniel BunkerThis scholarship aims to uplift passionate and creative students so they can pursue careers in theater and share their gifts with the world.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Moderate-to-low-income
- Field of Study: Theater or performing arts
- State: California
$50,000Only 22 days left!One Click Apply119Laura Thorne Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShelley RoderickThis scholarship will support students who have been affected by cancer and are pursuing a career in special education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
- Major: Special Education
- Experience: Volunteering
- Background: Affected by cancer: personally or someone close to you
$2,000Only 23 days left!One Click Apply120