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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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- Rainbow Futures ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply121
- Ja-Tek Scholarship AwardFunded byJadin HutchinsonThis 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.)
 $500Deadline:Jan 03, 2026One Click Apply122
- Studio Blush Butterfly ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply123
- Rev. and Mrs. E B Dunbar ScholarshipFunded byDonald DunbarThis scholarship will support a minority student.- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Kentucky or California
 $1,000Deadline:Jan 14, 2026One Click Apply124
- Grover Scholarship FundFunded 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 Apply125
- Vickie Drum Memorial ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply126
- Guyton Winspeare College ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply127
- Athens County Scholarship by Hot Box Chicken Fingers & TotsFunded 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 Apply128
- Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting TeensFunded 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 Apply129
- Fallen "Freaks" ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply130
- Dental Hygiene Basics ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply131
- Tim Dunham Blood Disorder Awareness ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply132
- Mental Health Profession ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply133
- Kim Moon Bae Underrepresented Students ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply134
- Communication Sciences and Disorders ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply135
- Marion Jones Memorial STEM AwardFunded 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 Apply136
- Board Exam Support ScholarshipFunded byTriston BatchelorThis scholarship seeks to honor the hard work of occupational therapy students, reflected by their academics and volunteerism, and to support them in their final months of school.- Education Level: Associate student in their final semester
- School Name: Panola College
- Field of Study: Occupational therapy
- GPA: At least 3.3
 $1,620Deadline:Jan 31, 2026One Click Apply137
- MastoKids.org Educational ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply138
- Khai Perry All-Star Memorial ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply139
- Lamar J. Young Memorial ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply140
- Liberation in Inquiry ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply141
- JobTest Career Coach Scholarship for Law StudentsFunded 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 Apply142
- Ismat's Scholarship for Empowering Muslim WomenFunded 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 Apply143
- Donovan Harpster “Called to Teach” ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply144
- Scarlet Croft Memorial ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply145
- GKD Advancement in STEM ScholarshipFunded 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, 2026146
- Brayden Blankley Memorial ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply147
- Joieful Connections ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply148
- Audra Dominguez "Be Brave" ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply149
- Ethan To ScholarshipFunded 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 Apply150
