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

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  1. Blair Harrison Meek Rising Star Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Family of Blair Meek
    This scholarship seeks to uplift wrestlers who need financial support in order to continue pursuing their education so they can overcome the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Sport: Wrestling
    • Background: Financial need
    $7,140
    Deadline:May 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Dounya Irrgang Scholarship for College Reading Materials

    Funded by
    Dounya Irrgang
    This scholarship seeks to support young women pursuing higher education by helping to cover the cost of essential reading materials and other necessities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    $500
    Deadline:May 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. The GEAR UP & TRIO Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Scholar Budget
    This scholarship aims to support students who are underserved so they can have opportunities for higher education and professional success.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: Member of GEAR UP or TRIO programs
    • GPA: 2.5+
    $2,000
    Deadline:May 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Empower Her Scholarship

    Funded by
    Empower Her, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support female students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but need financial assistance in order to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Leadership experience
    $500
    Deadline:May 24, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Pool Family LGBT+ Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pool Family
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ students to reduce the stress that comes from a college or trade school education.
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or Trade School
    $2,500
    Deadline:May 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Kelly Family
    The Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.5
    • Background: First-generation
    • Sport: Any
    $8,206
    Deadline:May 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Bunker Performing Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel Bunker
    This 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
    $50,000
    Deadline:May 26, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Mark Green Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaTonya Green
    This scholarship seeks to help provide higher education opportunities to underprivileged and underserved students.
    • Education Level: High school junior, high school senior, or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    $3,000
    Deadline:May 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Indiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Spinal Recovery Center - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. David Ford / HDR College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Floodplain Management Association
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of David Ford by supporting students who share his passion for water resources.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Civil engineering, focus on water resources
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    $10,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Taylor Journal Scholarship

    Funded by
    Taylor Beavers
    This scholarship seeks to support young women who need assistance pursuing their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Location: Bardstown, Kentucky
    • School Name: Nelson County High School, Thomas Nelson High School, Bethlehem High School, or Bardstown High School
    $1,130
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Interventional Pain Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Illinois Pain & Spine - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Background: Pursuing a program specific to a position as a radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistance, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Florida
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Keels Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shaquil Keels
    This scholarship aims to encourage students to pursue whatever form of higher education they feel called to so they can find fulfillment in their careers.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: A. Philip Randolph Career and Technical High School
    • Background: Accepted to a college or trade school
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beretta Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.
    • State: California
    • Background: Financial need
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Let Your Light Shine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashley Thacker
    This scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 or higher
    • Field of Study: Entrepreneurship
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: Involved in volunteer work
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. First-Gen Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thrive
    This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Janice Louise Olach Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lynn Greene
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or four-year undergraduate
    • State: Michigan
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Doctors in the Boondocks Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Polsky Family Trust
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to using their medical passions to improve access to healthcare in underserved communities.
    • Education Level: Post-graduate medical resident
    • Field of Study: Medicine
    • Location: Underserved area
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $75,000
    Deadline:Jun 02, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Hodge Legacy Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    D’Shyla Duncan
    This scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.
    • State: Michigan
    • GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Community service experience
    $500
    Deadline:Jun 02, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dental Hygiene Basics
    This scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Dental hygiene
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 03, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Dr. Connie M. Reece Future Teacher Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nathan Allen
    This scholarship aims to continue the legacy of Dr. Reece by supporting budding teachers who will educate the next generation.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Teaching or education
    $500
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Dr. Michael Paglia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Wojcik
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michael Paglia by helping students overcome the barriers they face so they can achieve their ambitions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Background: First-generation college and graduate student
    • Financial Status: Comes from a lower socioeconomic status
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. McEntee Memorial Scholarship for Lifelong Learning

    Funded by
    Earl Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William McEntee by supporting individuals dedicated to pursuing higher education and personal growth.
    • State: Tennessee
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Financial need
    • Education Level: Warren County High School student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. James B. McCleary Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    James McCleary
    This scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Music
    • Background: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 07, 2025
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  28. Education Empowerment Scholarship

    Funded by
    Julie Leone
    This scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: First-generation American, English as a second language
    • Service/Leadership: Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, part time job, family responsibilities, band, choir, or sport involvement, etc.
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jun 09, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. Lancheros Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maria Lancheros
    This scholarship aims to encourage younger generations to explore alternatives to college, such as vocational or trade schools.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Dwight Morrow High School, the Academies at Englewood, or home school
    • State: New Jersey
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Background: Volunteering or extracurricular experience
    • Education Plans: Vocational or trade school
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 09, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Endeavor Public Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashok Pai
    This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about helping others through careers in public service.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Public service
    $1,500
    Deadline:Jun 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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