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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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MannKind Al Mann Centennial Scholarship
Funded byThe Diabetes LinkThis scholarship seeks to empower young adults with diabetes to pursue their dreams in the life sciences.- Education Level: Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student
- Age: 18-22 years old
- Diagnosis: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Field of Study: Life sciences or a related field
$100,000Deadline:Mar 20, 2026One Click Apply91Wolf Gustaveson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJanessa NikolsThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Wolf Gustaveson by supporting students who share his passion for automotive technology.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Automotive technology
- State: Illinois
$2,000Deadline:Mar 20, 2026One Click Apply92JK and Mary Ann Newville Memorial Engineering and Nursing Scholarship
Funded byTim NewvilleThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of JK and Mary Ann Newville by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Engineering or healthcare
- State: Texas
- Financial Status: Financial need
$1,000Deadline:Mar 21, 2026One Click Apply93Moss Family Scholarship
Funded byThe Moss FamilyThis scholarship aims to support kids who want to go to college but don’t have the financial resources they need in order to do so.- Education Level: High school senior (2026)
- State: Alabama
- Financial Status: Financial need
$1,000Deadline:Mar 21, 2026One Click Apply94Ella's Gift
Funded byJanice GabeIn memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Experience with mental health issues and/or substance abuse challenges
$4,000Deadline:Mar 21, 2026One Click Apply95Lone Star Dental Hygiene Society Leadership Scholarship
Funded byTexas Dental Hygiene AllianceThis scholarship seeks to support passionate and driven dental hygiene students who are not only committed to academic excellence but also actively demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and a dedication to advancing the dental hygiene profession.- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$500Deadline:Mar 22, 2026One Click Apply96Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMovsessian & Metoyer FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Rosanna (Movsessian) Metoyer by supporting students attending St. Genevieve High School.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: St. Genevieve High School
- State: California
$1,200Deadline:Mar 22, 2026One Click Apply97Patty Timmons Women's Healthcare Scholarship
Funded byTimmonsThis scholarship aims to support women as they pursue higher education and their healthcare ambitions.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Healthcare
- State: Wisconsin
$1,000Deadline:Mar 23, 2026One Click Apply98iPinky Promise Foundation Incorporated Scholarship
Funded byiPinky Promise Foundation IncorporatedThis scholarship seeks to support young women who are preparing to embark on their higher education journeys.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black/African American
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Location: Volusia, Seminole, or Orange County, Florida
$500Deadline:Mar 24, 2026One Click Apply99Spirit of West Virginia Scholarship
Funded byJoel BrackenThis scholarship seeks to inspire students to prioritize education and pursue college by helping to alleviate some of the financial burden of higher education.- Location: Must attend school in West Virginia
- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
$1,000Deadline:Mar 25, 2026One Click Apply100Dr. Nova Grace Hinman Weinstein Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded byHinman TiefenbachThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Nova Grace Hinman Weinstein by supporting students who are dedicated to researching breast cancer.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate program
- Field of Study: Breast cancer research
$2,500Deadline:Mar 27, 2026One Click Apply101#AllKidsNeedBooks Scholarship
Funded byValorena PublishingThis scholarship seeks to uplift the storytellers who are passionate about creating the books every child deserves.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Commitment to literacy development, especially among early learners or underserved communities
$500Deadline:Mar 27, 2026One Click Apply102Annese Family Trade School Scholarship
Funded byAnnese FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are planning on attending trade school and embarking on their careers.- Location: Rockingham County area, New Hampshire
- Education Level: High school senior
- Education Plans: Will attend trade school
- Background: Financial need
- Experience: Active in the community
$1,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026One Click Apply103Jim Maxwell Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMaxwell / GraceThis scholarship seeks to support financially underprivileged students of faith who are pursuing higher education at a college or university.- Financial Status: Financially underprivileged
- Identity: Religious
- Education Level: 2 or 4-year undergraduate
$5,000Deadline:Mar 28, 2026One Click Apply104Tim Gjoraas Science and Education Scholarship
Funded byGjoraasThis scholarship aims to support high school and undergraduate students in South Dakota who are pursuing careers in education or science.- Education Level: Must be a high school or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: Must be planning to study education or science
- Location: Must be in South Dakota
$1,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2026One Click Apply105Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Race: Black/Native American
$3,003Deadline:Mar 29, 2026One Click Apply106Helping Hand Fund
Funded byFermin & ShiThis scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.- Education Level: High school student
- State : California
- Background: BIPOC
- Financial Status: Low-Income
$3,000Deadline:Mar 29, 2026One Click Apply107Tony Scherer Lower Flint Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDaniel SmithThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Tony Scherer by supporting students at his alma mater as they pursue their studies.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: University of Chicago
- Financial Status: Financial need
$5,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply108Poynter Scholarship
Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
$10,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply109Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
- Financial Status: Demonstrates FInancial Need
$754Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply110Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLewis FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Oregon
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Diverse extracurricular experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply111My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Michigan
- Religion : Christian
- Background: Church/Community Service
- Education Level: High school senior
$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply112J.Terry Tindall Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTindallThis scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.- State: Colorado
- Education Level: High School Senior
- GPA: 3.0
$3,500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply113Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
$2,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply114Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply115American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.- Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply116Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byErin RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply117Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 02, 2026One Click Apply118Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award
Funded byThe Grant FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Active in school, extracurriculars, and volunteering
- Interests: Agriculture, business, marketing, culinary, hospitality, education, human services, health, medical sciences, information technology, media arts, skilled trades, or STEM
- State: Washington
$1,000Deadline:Apr 03, 2026One Click Apply119Catherine Jirak Scholarship
Funded byThe Brydon GroupThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.- Background: Employee or dependent of an employee of Rotation Digital
$2,000Deadline:Apr 04, 2026One Click Apply120