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

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 will be awarded to the student whose Bold.org profile is the most bold, and who has earned at least 1000 Bold Points.

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

This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about taking charge of their futures and pursuing the education they desire.

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 memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deborah Ann Parsons by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.

This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of college in order to encourage and empower nursing students to make a difference not only in healthcare institutions, but also within their local communities.

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.

This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.

This scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in the fields of science and engineering.

This scholarship seeks to honor Maria’s legacy by supporting students throughout their higher education journeys.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Christopher K. Swartz by supporting students attending Indiana University.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and pursue careers related to the trades.

This scholarship aims to support students who are majoring in music so they have the motivation necessary to thrive.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Marshall and Dorothy Smith by supporting students who are passionate about music.

In memory of Mark L. Williams, this scholarship aims to support hardworking high school students in California who are going to continue their education through college or trade school.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dinakara Rao by supporting students who share his relentless drive to succeed in a complex world that often favors those with established privilege.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Gregory Flowers by supporting underrepresented students in Virginia, New York, Connecticut and Ohio who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support the Hacia Delante! mission by supporting students who are undocumented so they can achieve all of their goals.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cheryl Johnson-Watts by supporting students who plan to pursue higher education and build a better future in education roles.

This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are paving a new path in their families by pursuing a college education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Janisse E. Berry by supporting students and advancing educational equity.

This scholarship seeks to support minority students and students with financial need so they can afford to pursue higher education.

The Gladys Ruth Legacy “Service” Memorial Scholarship was made to support an African American student who is unapologetically themselves and supports others through acts of service.