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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026
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New 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 27 days left!One Click Apply121Bold 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 27 days left!One Click Apply122Sunflowers 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 27 days left!One Click Apply123ScholarshipOwl 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 27 days left!One Click Apply124Rodney 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 27 days left!One Click Apply125No Essay Scholarship by Sallie
Funded byBold.orgThis exclusive no-essay scholarship is for anyone thinking through how to pay for college.All students are eligible$10,000Only 27 days left!One Click Apply126Ed 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 27 days left!One Click Apply127Surveys 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 27 days left!One Click Apply128Public 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 28 days left!One Click Apply129Julie 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 28 days left!One Click Apply130Donna 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 28 days left!One Click Apply131Kenneth 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 28 days left!One Click Apply132Andrew 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 29 days left!One Click Apply133Women 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 29 days left!One Click Apply134The 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 30 days left!One Click Apply135Aviation 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 30 days left!One Click Apply136Ronald 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 30 days left!One Click Apply137Brian 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 30 days left!One Click Apply138Bunker 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
$50,000Deadline:May 04, 2026One Click Apply139NLF 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
$1,000Deadline:May 04, 2026One Click Apply140John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of John D. Sherman Jr. by supporting students in Vermont who have MS or a physical disability.- State: Vermont
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Diagnosed with MS or a physical disability
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
$12,000Deadline:May 05, 2026One Click Apply141Laura 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
$2,000Deadline:May 05, 2026One Click Apply142Ms Ida Mae’s College Bound Scholarship
Funded byMs Ida Mae'sThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Ms. Ida Mae Foster Whittaker by providing financial assistance and community support to students from historically underrepresented populations in the United States.- State: Washington
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Identity: Underrepresented population
- Education Level: High school senior
$2,000Deadline:May 06, 2026One Click Apply143Timothy Reyes Stuckman Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEdward StuckmanThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Timothy Reyes Stuckman by supporting students who are committed to using education to make a positive impact.- Education Level: High school senior or community college student
- State: Texas
$500Deadline:May 07, 2026One Click Apply144Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.- Parental Status: Single Parent
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$2,000Deadline:May 09, 2026One Click Apply145Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship
Funded byText-Em-AllThis scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Texas
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$10,000Deadline:May 10, 2026One Click Apply146Vanna Christian Sun Legacy Scholarship
Funded byLyna SunThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Vanna Sun by supporting students of Cambodian descent who are interested in making a difference in their families’ lives and the community.- Education Level: High school senior or four-year undergraduate student
- Ethnicity: Cambodian descent
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Financial Status: Financial need
- Field of Study: STEM or business
$20,000Deadline:May 10, 2026147Jean McCarthy Koch Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMadison McCarthyThis scholarship aims to honor Jean McCarthy Koch’s memory by supporting students who share her resilience, determination, and commitment to making a positive impact.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Tolland High School
- State: Connecticut
$1,000Deadline:May 10, 2026One Click Apply148Brent Gordon Foundation Scholarship
Funded byThe Brent Gordon FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent but are continuing to push forward towards their goals.- Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or undergraduate student
- Background: Has lost a parent
$3,000Deadline:May 10, 2026One Click Apply149Harold S. Vincent Alumni Association Scholarship
Funded byHarold S.Vincent Alumni AssociationThis scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Harold S. Vincent High School
- State: Wisconsin
$500Deadline:May 11, 2026One Click Apply150