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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Madison Victoria Keith Nursing Scholarship
Funded byThe Cave FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Madison Keith by supporting female students who share Madison’s calling to nursing.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Nursing
- State: California
$3,000Deadline:Mar 02, 2026One Click Apply121Chef Marco “Gabby” Pantano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byElizabeth SchmaltzThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chef Marco Pantano by supporting aspiring chefs who plan to spend their careers in the culinary arts field.- Field of Study: Culinary arts
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
$1,200Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply122Stewart Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byStewart FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Science
- GPA: 3.0 or greater
$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply123Shop Home Med Scholarship
Funded byShop Home MedThis scholarship seeks to support students who are not only pursuing their education but also serving as primary caregivers for a loved one with a disability.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Caregiver for a family member with a disability
$1,000Deadline:Mar 03, 2026One Click Apply124Ka 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:Mar 07, 2026One Click Apply125Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTandy GreenThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nabi Nicole by supporting other people who share her faith and ambition.- Race: Underrepresented Minority
- Background: Has Financial Need
- Education Level: Current High school, Undergraduate or Graduate student
$13,000Deadline:Mar 08, 2026One Click Apply126Second Chance Scholarship
Funded byVecchioneTo honor Nelson Vecchione’s legacy and to continue his life’s work, this scholarship will be awarded to one student who has experienced adversity in their life and is ready to make a change for the better.All students are eligible$500Deadline:Mar 08, 2026127Coach "Frank" Anthony Ciccone Wrestling Scholarship
Funded byJoe FalconiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Coach “Frank” Anthony Ciccone by supporting students who share his love for wrestling.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Financial need
- Sports Experience: Wrestling (ideally planning to wrestle in college)
$2,500Deadline:Mar 10, 2026One Click Apply128Carolyn Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoye Ashby, Sherri Leimer, Jennifer Fields, and Mary MartinThis scholarship will honor the life of Carolyn Hawkins and support a high school senior in Tennessee.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Tennessee
- Background: Low-income
$500Deadline:Mar 10, 2026One Click Apply129Stitt Family Aeronautics & Aerospace Scholarship
Funded byStittThis scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Financial need
- GPA: 3.5 or higher if in high school; 3.3 or higher if undergraduate
- Field of Study: Aerospace or aeronautics
- Degree Level: High School senior or undergraduate
- State: Arizona, Colorado, California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington
$22,500Deadline:Mar 11, 2026One Click Apply130Susie Green Scholarship for Women Pursuing Education
Funded byJessica GreenThis scholarship seeks to honor Susie Green’s legacy by supporting women returning to education who embody Susie’s strength, capability, and resolve.- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, vocational, or professional degree student
- Age: 35+ years old
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Career change or second career
$9,000Deadline:Mar 11, 2026One Click Apply131Arne Hyson Memorial Scholarship: Studies in Mental Health and Related Healthcare
Funded byHyson familyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Arne Hyson by supporting students who share his passion for mental health.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Location: Northern California
- Background: Financial need
- Field of Study: Mental health or related healthcare
$4,000Deadline:Mar 14, 2026One Click Apply132William T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMeaghan SullivanThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.- Education Level: High school senior who will attend a two or four-year college
- State: New York
- Background: Volunteering experience
$1,250Deadline:Mar 14, 2026One Click Apply133Koehler Family Trades and Engineering Scholarship
Funded byKoehler FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students pursuing careers in engineering or the trades so they can afford to complete their degrees.- Field of Study: Engineering or the trades
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
$500Deadline:Mar 14, 2026One Click Apply134Gabriel Martin Memorial Annual Scholarship
Funded byRobbie and Ginger MartinThis scholarship aims to support under-privileged students so they can complete their education and make an impact through their careers.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Health: Has a medical condition
$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply135Jamie Anderson Scholarship
Funded byGwendolyn JohnsonThe Jamie Anderson Scholarship aims to support and encourage young individuals who, like Jamie, have a desire to pursue a career in social work despite facing difficult circumstances.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Ohio
- GPA: 2.0-3.0 GPA
$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply136Bob and Joan Miller Community Service Award
Funded byHerman FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the lives of Bob and Joan Miller by supporting students who share their commitment to service.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York
- County: Rockland County
- Background: Volunteer experience
$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply137Joanette Coogan Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCoogan FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating from Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School in Wisconsin.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Wisconsin
- School Name: Ellsworth High School or Hayward High School
$5,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply138Beatrice Diaz Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisa TruppaThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Beatrice Diaz by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing degrees in business administration or education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Texas
- Field of Study: Education or business administration
- Preferred County: Hays County
$1,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply139Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship
Funded byGinger ZappaThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been raised by parents who have made an impact on them and their ambitions.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: From a single-parent or blended-family home
$3,000Deadline:Mar 15, 2026One Click Apply140Craig Family Scholarship
Funded byCraig FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education so they can benefit from all of the opportunities available to them.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Washington
$2,000Deadline:Mar 19, 2026One Click Apply141Wolf 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 Apply142Ella'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 Apply143Moss 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 Apply144Rosanna (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 Apply145Lone 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 Apply146Patty 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 Apply147iPinky 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 Apply148Spirit 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 Apply149Dr. 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 Apply150