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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Rainbow Futures Scholarship
Funded byDouglas BickneseThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Jan 03, 2026One Click Apply121Studio Blush Butterfly Scholarship
Funded byStudio Blush, LLCThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Jan 08, 2026One Click Apply122Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar Scholarship
Funded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Kentucky or California
$1,000Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply123Guyton Winspeare College Scholarship
Funded byNoir Bar & LoungeThis 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
$500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply124Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots
Funded byHot Box Chicken Fingers & TotsThis 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
$2,500Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply125Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher education- State: NC
- Background: Female student with a child
- GPA: 3.0+
- Education Level: Undergraduate
$2,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply126Grover Scholarship Fund
Funded byDeep GroverThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing trade school programs by reducing the burden of tuition or other costs.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
- Desired Degree: Trade School
$5,000Deadline:Jan 16, 2026One Click Apply127Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens
Funded byJerel McCraryThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Jan 19, 2026One Click Apply128Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship
Funded byGray Hughes InvestigatesThis 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
$6,000Deadline:Jan 19, 2026One Click Apply129Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship
Funded byDental Hygiene BasicsThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of dental hygienists by making college more affordable.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Dental hygiene
$500Deadline:Jan 22, 2026One Click Apply130Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness Scholarship
Funded byAnnette HollingsworthThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Jan 22, 2026One Click Apply131Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Funded byWorldwide Mental Health FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are overcoming mental health struggles in order to continue toward their goals.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Has overcome or is working to overcome a mental health challenge
- Desired Major: Pursuing a degree in a mental health related field
$1,000Deadline:Jan 27, 2026One Click Apply132Kim Moon Bae Underrepresented Students Scholarship
Funded byJohn KimThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented minority students as they pursue their dreams of higher education.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
$1,000Deadline:Jan 28, 2026One Click Apply133Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship
Funded byWebster Therapy CenterThis scholarship aims to help students focus more on their studies rather than having to worry about financial concerns.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Communication sciences and disorders
$1,000Deadline:Jan 28, 2026One Click Apply134Marion Jones Memorial STEM Award
Funded byMia JonesThis scholarship seeks to support students who plan to pursue degrees in mechanical engineering or related STEM fields.- Education Level: High school senior accepted into a two or four-year college program
- Background: First-generation college student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: STEM
- Financial Status: Financial need
- State: Cleveland, Ohio or surrounding area
$500Deadline:Jan 30, 2026One Click Apply135Lamar J. Young Memorial Scholarship
Funded byYoungThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Lamar J. Young by empowering students at his school as they prepare to graduate and attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Midtown High School
- State: Georgia
- GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher
$1,000Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply136MastoKids.org Educational Scholarship
Funded byMasto KidsThis 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
$3,000Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply137Khai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKhai Perry All-Star Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship seeks to honor Khai Perry's spirit, life, and memory by embracing the qualities he exhibited the most while he was here and paying it forward to support those in need.- State: Massachusetts
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Identity: Underrepresented minority student
- Education Level: High school, trade school, undergraduate, or graduate student
$1,000Deadline:Feb 01, 2026One Click Apply138Liberation in Inquiry Scholarship
Funded byThe Liberation Inquiry CollectiveThis 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
$500Deadline:Feb 02, 2026One Click Apply139JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law Students
Funded byRealign, 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
$1,000Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply140William "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship
Funded bySaloneThis 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
$600Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply141Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim Women
Funded byTariq Aslam and FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Ismat by keeping her dreams alive and empowering Muslim women to not give up on their educational journeys and to do their part to make this world a better place!- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Religion: Muslim
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: Financial need
- States: TX, FL, GA, AL, NC, DE, IL, NV, PA, VA, DC, OH, CA, MS, MD, NJ, NY
$2,000Deadline:Feb 09, 2026One Click Apply142Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” Scholarship
Funded byHarpster FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Feb 11, 2026One Click Apply143Scarlet Croft Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCroft FamilyThis 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
$2,140Deadline:Feb 12, 2026One Click Apply144GKD Advancement in STEM Scholarship
Funded byParis Family FoundationThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Feb 13, 2026145Brayden Blankley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrad BlankleyThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Feb 14, 2026One Click Apply146Audra Dominguez "Be Brave" Scholarship
Funded byCindy DominguezThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Audra Dominguez by supporting students who face adversity with bravery and strength.- Education Level: Two or four-year undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply147Joieful Connections Scholarship
Funded byJoieful ConnectionsThis scholarship seeks to support students with developmental or intellectual disabilities so they can pursue higher education.- Background: Developmental and/or intellectual disability
- Education Level: High school senior
$25,000Deadline:Feb 15, 2026One Click Apply148Ethan To Scholarship
Funded byJustin To & Ann TranThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ethan To by raising awareness of mental health struggles and supporting students as they pursue their goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- GPA: Undergraduate 3.5 or Graduate 3.2
$2,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply149Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship
Funded byMary AtluriThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Priscilla Shireen by supporting students who share her devotion to service.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Feb 16, 2026One Click Apply150