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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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Ann and Phil's Scholarship
Funded byMarcoux FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams but don’t have the financial means necessary to pursue them.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Background: First-generation college student
- Financial Status: Low-income student
- Field of Study: Engineering, nursing, or education
- State: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, or Georgia
$10,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2026One Click Apply91Bick Mile Square Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship aims to support passionate students from Mile Square as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Location: Mile Square (Hoboken), New Jersey
$10,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2026One Click Apply92Yaa Asantewaa Scholarship
Funded bySamuella BussThis scholarship aims to provide tuition support for Black women with financial need so they can minimize or eliminate the need for student loans.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Race: Black
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Social work, public health, STEM, or social justice
- Background: Demonstrated financial need
$3,000Deadline:Nov 17, 2026One Click Apply93Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina Kennel Club Inc.This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
$5,000Deadline:Nov 19, 2026One Click Apply94Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 24, 2026One Click Apply95From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- State: Pennsylvania
- Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
$1,000Deadline:Nov 25, 2026One Click Apply96Kim Brock Memorial Scholarship for Women in Chem
Funded byKate Brock NutritionThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kim Brock by supporting women who are following in her footsteps and making their mark in science.- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Chemistry
$1,000Deadline:Nov 26, 2026One Click Apply97Sheila Chau Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNathan ChauThis scholarship seeks to support Christian, non-traditional (at least 25 years old) undergraduate college students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in education.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
- Field of Study: Elementary education or a related education field
- Background: Non-traditional college student (at least 25 years old)
- Religion: Christian
$6,000Deadline:Nov 29, 2026One Click Apply98Sue Murray Memorial Baking, Pastry & Culinary Arts Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply99Samantha Kolesnik Survivor Justice Scholarship: Fighting Rape by Deception
Funded bySamantha KolesnikThis scholarship aims to support students who are researching, writing, and advocating for the expansion of sexual assault and domestic violence legislation.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Field of Study: Law, women’s studies, gender studies, political science, or sociology
- Background: Committed to researching and advocating for the expansion of sexual assault and domestic violence laws
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply100STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis 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
$3,165Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply101James N Iademarco Biotech Scholarship
Funded byCarol Ann GuarinoThis scholarship aims to honor James N Iademarco by supporting students who are following in his footsteps and pursuing biotechnology.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Biotechnology
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply102Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
Funded byRachel MurrayThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Susan Rita Murray by supporting undergraduate women in nursing with a 3.5+ GPA.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Nursing
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply103Black Girls Go Global S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship
Funded byBlack Girls Go GlobalThis 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black or African American
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.2 or higher
$5,000Deadline:Dec 10, 2026104Bright Lights Scholarship
Funded byBria AlexanderThis 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
$1,100Deadline:Dec 10, 2026One Click Apply105Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShuqiao Excellence AwardThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Dec 19, 2026One Click Apply106Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis 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
$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026One Click Apply107Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis 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.
$5,000Deadline:Dec 30, 2026One Click Apply108John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
Funded byLisa VaughanThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026One Click Apply109Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Funded byThe Dr Jade Brand, LLCThis scholarship will help support African American women attending graduate school while working full-time.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
- Gender: Woman
- Experience: Currently working full-time
$500Deadline:Dec 31, 2026One Click Apply110Current Future Finance Scholarship
Funded byCurrentThis scholarship seeks to support students who are ready to make smarter financial moves and reach their goals faster.- Age: 18 or older
$3,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2026One Click Apply111Pierson Family Scholarship for U.S. Studies
Funded byPierson FamilyThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Jan 27, 2027One Click Apply112Patricia Lee Wilson Social Work Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLatoya WilsonThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Feb 11, 2027One Click Apply113Robert N. Highfield Memorial Scholarship
Funded byRobert Highfield FamilyThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2027One Click Apply114Shaunterrio Hudson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBackpack Payment Technologies, Inc.This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shaunterrio Hudson by supporting underserved populations who share his passion for medicine.- Education Level: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
- Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
- Field of Study: Healthcare, nursing, radiology, or medical technology
- Background: Must identify as a member of a minority or underserved community
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.8
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply115TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis 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.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
- Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
- State: Colorado
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply116Ka ʻOhana Hōʻoli Scholarship
Funded byHōʻoli ʻOhanaThis 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.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Leilehua High School
- State: Hawaii
- Background: Attended Ka’ala Elementary School
$500Deadline:Feb 28, 2027One Click Apply117Fans of Olandria Carthen Black Women Excellence Scholarship
Funded byAlexandra BigleyThis scholarship aims to support any Black/African America female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student with a commitment to bettering her community.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: African American/Black
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: First-generation college student
$1,404Deadline:Mar 01, 2027One Click Apply118Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.- Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
- Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree, graduate degree, or trade school certificate
$15,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2027One Click Apply119Michelle (Burris) Fishburn Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBurris FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Hillsborough County, Florida
- Background: Volunteering experience
- Goals: Helping people in other countries
- Minimum unweighted cumulative GPA: 3.0
- Field of Study: International affairs, foreign languages, history, law, public health, medicine, education/teaching or a related field
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2027One Click Apply120
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