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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. Reimagining Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nikhil Desai
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are devoted to pursuing careers in education and molding minds.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Education
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Haiti Rising Love Wins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Hodgdon Family
    This scholarship helps a high school or undergraduate student who is of Haitian origin and identifies as Christian.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Religion: Christian
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. John D. Sherman Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of John D. Sherman
    This 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
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Lewis Ohana Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Lewis
    This scholarship seeks to support low-income students so they have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Virginia
    • Education Level: High school seniors and undergraduate freshman
    $1,050
    Deadline:Nov 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Jensen Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Ruth Jensen by supporting students following in her footsteps and pursuing arts.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Visual or performing arts
    • States: MI, OH, or IN
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 04, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. I Can and I Will Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kosmond Russell
    This scholarship aims to support students who have overcome challenges in order to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Race/ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Experience: Community or extracurricular activities
    • History: Directly or indirectly impacted by a mental or physical disability
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 06, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Living Chronic Faith
    This scholarship will support a student who has had direct or indirect experience with a chronic illness.
    • Education: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Experience: Direct or indirect experience with a chronic medical condition
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. 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:Nov 07, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Laurette Scholarship

    Funded by
    Advocates for Autism
    This scholarship aims to support students with autism so they have the resources and community they need to thrive in college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • Background: ASD
    $1,590
    Deadline:Nov 08, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship

    Funded by
    STERLING
    This scholarship aims to support underserved students who are pursuing careers related to early childhood education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Early childhood education, development, or teaching
    $2,000
    Deadline:Nov 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Equity Elevate Scholarship

    Funded by
    J. Evans
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved students who are continuing to fight for their education despite the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Parental Status: Single mother
    $4,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Sunflower Seeds Scholarship

    Funded by
    Oden Family
    In recognition of the enduring effects of the war in Ukraine, this scholarship aims to give students who have been impacted by the conflict the opportunity to pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Impacted by the war in Ukraine
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carolina Kennel Club Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing their passions and entering the veterinary field.
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine
    $5,000
    Deadline:Nov 22, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. From Anna & Ava Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Taylor Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Anna Sage by supporting students pursuing careers in healthcare, science, or education.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Field of Study: Healthcare, science, or education
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 23, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Charles Boley
    This 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: High school senior, undergraduate student
    $550
    Deadline:Nov 24, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania

    Funded by
    Global Grafx, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about working with animals in the future.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Animal-related fields (agriculture, veterinary, etc.)
    • Background: History of advocacy in animal welfare
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
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  17. Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Diorato
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Fred Rabasca by supporting students who are pursuing the noble field of teaching.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Education
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Phoenix Opportunity Award

    Funded by
    Long John Nguyen
    This scholarship will support first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Background: First-generation college student and low-income
    $500
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lisandra Richardson
    This scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.
    • Education Level: Any
    • Location: Puerto Rico
    • Gender: Female
    $1,000
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. STEAM Generator Scholarship

    Funded by
    Francis Rei Israel
    This scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.
    • Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
    • Field of Study: STEAM
    • Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
    $3,100
    Deadline:Nov 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace

    Funded by
    Worden & Carbitcher
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life and everlasting impact of Andrea Worden by supporting students who share her compassion and selflessness.
    • Background: Non-traditional student who has overcome adversity
    • Education Level: High School senior, undergraduate or graduate student
    $10,000
    Deadline:Dec 11, 2025
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  22. Delories Thompson Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marcus Thomas
    This scholarship aims to support African American students who are pursuing higher education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: Black/African American
    • Institution Type: HBCU
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. Legacy Golf College Scholarship

    Funded by
    Legacy Golf
    This scholarship seeks to help students from lower socioeconomic classes who are passionate about golf further their education.
    • Background: Lower socioeconomic status
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Golf Involvement: Students who will be playing on their collegiate golf teams and/or are pursuing a degree related to the golf industry
    • GPA: At least 3.0
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. Ethan To Scholarship

    Funded by
    Justin To & Ann Tran
    This 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
    $2,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Priscilla Shireen Luke Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mary Atluri
    This 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
    $1,000
    Deadline:Feb 16, 2026
    One Click Apply
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