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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Liberation 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 Apply121JobTest 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 Apply122Built for Business Scholarship
Funded byMatthew BakerThis scholarship aims to reward deserving business students and assist them in funding their educational goals.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Field of Study: Business
$500Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply123Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
Funded bySkin GripThis scholarship will support students with diabetes as they continue to persevere and strive for their dreams.- Background: Has diabetes
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
$18,000Deadline:Feb 04, 2026One Click Apply124Jean Gwyn Memorial Student Loan Repayment Scholarship for Oncology Nurses
Funded byThe family of Jean GwynThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jean Gwyn by supporting current oncology nurses.- Field of Study: Oncology nursing
- Background: Student debt
- Education Level: Graduated student
$1,500Deadline:Feb 05, 2026One Click Apply125FIAH Scholarship
Funded byDaleth EstradaThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by supporting students who want to further their education in order to make the world a better place.- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Involved in sports, arts, or community service during high school
- Location: Texas
- Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate student
$2,000Deadline:Feb 07, 2026126Ismat'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 Apply127Donovan 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 Apply128Michael Pride, Jr/ProjectEX Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKacie Allen-PrideThis scholarship aims to support underserved students so they can overcome the obstacles they face and achieve their educational goals.- Field of Study: Social work, behavioral science, human services, or substance abuse counseling
- Gender: Male
- Race: Black
- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
$1,240Deadline:Feb 12, 2026One Click Apply129Scarlet 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 Apply130GKD 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, 2026131Brayden 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 Apply132Joieful 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 Apply133Audra 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 Apply134Ethan 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 Apply135Priscilla 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 Apply136Immigrant Daughters in STEM Scholarship
Funded byAnastasia KarmiloffThis scholarship aims to support women from immigrant families who are passionate about pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student in her first two years of college
- Gender: Female-identifying
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: From an immigrant family (first or second generation)
- Field of Study: STEM
$1,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026One Click Apply137Alexander de Guia Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFamily of Alexander De GuiaThis scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.- Education Level: High school student or two-year community college student planning to transfer
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
- Background: Community service and/or leadership experience
- Identity: Filipino or Filipino-American
$5,000Deadline:Feb 20, 2026One Click Apply138Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byCynthia StewartThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sunni E. Fagan by supporting students who are passionate about music.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music or music education
$1,000Deadline:Feb 21, 2026One Click Apply139Padriac Routa Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Padriac Routa Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in arts and entrepreneurship as they prepare to make the jump from high school to college.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Ohio
- Field of Study: Entrepreneurship or the arts
$10,000Deadline:Feb 21, 2026One Click Apply140Sammy Hason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHason FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Sammy Hason Sr. by supporting students who share his passion for helping others through health care.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Healthcare
$500Deadline:Feb 25, 2026One Click Apply141RELEVANCE Scholarship
Funded byBrooke CowanThis scholarship aims to help aspiring medical professionals focus on their studies and navigate the demanding and costly journey toward becoming healthcare leaders.- Background: From a single-parent household
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Desired Future Career: Medicine/Healthcare
$1,000Deadline:Feb 26, 2026One Click Apply142Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers
Funded byMooreThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Michigan
- Field of Study: Engineering
$1,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply143TLau "Love Fiercely" Scholarship
Funded byLauThis scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting students who share his love for the outdoors and are committed to preserving the environment.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Passion and love for the outdoors and experience working outdoors
- Field of Study: EMT, nursing or outdoor recreation
- State: Colorado
$2,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply144Special Delivery of Dreams Scholarship
Funded byRocky Mountain Philatelic LibraryThis scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.- Education Level: Pursuing an associate degree, bachelors degree or trade school certificate
- Interest/Hobby: Stamp collecting
$10,000Deadline:Feb 28, 2026One Click Apply145Code Breakers & Changemakers Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in STEM.- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Field of Interest: STEM
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Residency: US Citizen
- Education Level: High school senior
$1,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026146Alexander Hipple Recovery Scholarship
Funded byHipple Family & FriendsThis scholarship aims to honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hipple by helping people who are struggling with addiction, or personally impacted by it, to achieve their educational goals.- Background: Direct or indirect experience with substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery
- State: North Carolina
$5,000Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply147Mrs. Doris Glover Scholarship
Funded byMarcus and Veronica LockhartThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Doris Glover by supporting students attending Prairie View A&M University.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- School Name: Will attend or is attending PVAMU
$2,500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply148Frank and Patty Skerl Educational Scholarship for the Physically Disabled
Funded bySkerl FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support students with physical disabilities who are dedicated to pursuing higher education.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Has a physical disability
$500Deadline:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply149J.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:Mar 01, 2026One Click Apply150