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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shuqiao Excellence Award
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Shuqiao by supporting students who are pursuing their ambitions in psychology and psychiatry.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Psychology or psychiatry
    • Background: Asian
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    $2,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sherwood
    This scholarship aims to advance the social, political, and economic well-being of students pursuing higher education.
    • State: Michigan
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nelk Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 21, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Anthony Belliamy Memorial Scholarship for Students in STEAM

    Funded by
    Patricia Belliamy
    This scholarship aims to uplift minority students who are pursuing science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) and who embody Anthony’s values.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, trade, or vocational student
    • Background: Volunteering and leadership experience
    • Identification: Minority
    • Field of Study: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEAM)
    $2,250
    Deadline:Dec 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    This scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Bick First Generation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of first-generation students who are first in their families to take the bold step toward higher education.
    • Education Level: High school student or enrolled in college or trade school
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Marcia Bick Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Financial Need
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    David Gaskill
    This scholarship aims to honor Maggie’s life by supporting female students who have moved to the U.S. for their education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Background: International student in the U.S.
    $5,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.
    • Education Level: Trade school student
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship aims to support graduating seniors and recent graduates of New York City public schools who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: Current or former student of a public high school in NYC
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Bick Mile Square Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bick Charitable Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support hardworking, college or vocational school-bound students who have shown resilience and determination in the face of financial or personal hardship, and who are ready to take the next step toward building a meaningful future.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Location: Hoboken, New Jersey, or a ten-mile radius (Union City, Jersey City, Bayonne, Newark, and Elizabeth)
    $30,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    This scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. CF Boleky Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Lague
    This scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • State: California
    $3,000
    Deadline:Jan 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Rainbow Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Douglas Bicknese
    This scholarship seeks to support LGBTQ+ students who need financial assistance in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Background: Financial need
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. Ja-Tek Scholarship Award

    Funded by
    Jadin Hutchinson
    This scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.
    • College Plans: Will attend or is attending a four-year college
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Field of Study: Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.)
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Studio Blush Butterfly Scholarship

    Funded by
    Studio Blush, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to work in cosmetology.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Cosmetology
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 08, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Dunbar
    This scholarship will support a minority student.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • State: Kentucky or California
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  18. Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots

    Funded by
    Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Ohio
    • School Name: Alexander High School, Athens High School, Federal Hocking High School, Nelsonville-York High School, or Trimble High School
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Noir Bar & Lounge
    This scholarship seeks to support students in MA who are preparing to complete their high school years and move on to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Massachusetts
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens

    Funded by
    Jerel McCrary
    This scholarship aims to honor Roxanne Hoegger by supporting pregnant or parenting students who are pursuing post-secondary education.
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • Location: San Francisco and the surrounding area
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Pregnant or parenting teen
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jan 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gray Hughes Investigates
    This scholarship aims to support students who are entering the fields of criminal justice and forensics to make an impact on the world.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Forensic science or criminal justice
    $6,000
    Deadline:Jan 19, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Annette Hollingsworth
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by blood disorders so they can continue their education and raise awareness.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Background: Impacted by a blood disorder, personally or through a family member
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. MastoKids.org Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Masto Kids
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been affected by mast cell diseases so they can overcome the difficulties they face and achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Has been affected by mast cell disease either personally or through an immediate family member
    $3,000
    Deadline:Feb 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Liberation in Inquiry Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Liberation Inquiry Collective
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Katherine Sherrod by supporting students who are committed to social justice and uplifting the humanity of all.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Interest: Social justice
    • Identity: African American, Jewish, and/or Latinx
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law Students

    Funded by
    Realign, Inc.
    This scholarship aims to support law students who are driven to pursue their passion for justice and advocacy, empowering them to explore their legal career aspirations and make informed decisions about their future in the legal field.
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship

    Funded by
    Salone
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William “Bill” Scotti by supporting athletes who are role models on and off the field.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Sport: Football
    $500
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Harpster Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Donovan Harpster by supporting students who share his dream of teaching high schoolers.
    • Field of Study: Education
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 11, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Croft Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Scarlet Croft by supporting students who are preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their college goals.
    • Location: Calhoun County, Alabama
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: At least 3.0
    $2,140
    Deadline:Feb 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Paris Family Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing education in STEM and making an impact through their work.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race: Black or African American
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Location: Texas
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 13, 2026
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  30. Brayden Blankley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brad Blankley
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Brayden Blankley by supporting students who are attending trade school.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Education Plan: Will attend a trade school
    • State: Pennsylvania or Florida
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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