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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShuqiao Excellence AwardThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply121Dr. William and Jo Sherwood Family Scholarship
Funded bySherwoodThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2025One Click Apply122Penny Nelk Nursing Scholarship
Funded byNelk FamilyThis 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
$500Deadline:Dec 21, 2025One Click Apply123Anthony Belliamy Memorial Scholarship for Students in STEAM
Funded byPatricia BelliamyThis 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)
$2,250Deadline:Dec 23, 2025One Click Apply124Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis 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
$500Deadline:Dec 30, 2025One Click Apply125Bick First Generation Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis 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
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply126Marcia Bick Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis 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
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply127Maggie's Way- International Woman’s Scholarship
Funded byDavid GaskillThis 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.
$5,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply128Bick Vocational/Trade School Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing vocational or trade education in order to build their futures.- Education Level: Trade school student
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply129Bick NYC Public School Graduate Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis 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
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply130Bick Mile Square Scholarship
Funded byBick Charitable FoundationThis 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)
$30,000Deadline:Dec 31, 2025One Click Apply131Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship
Funded byAmber GreeneThis scholarship will help support female students pursuing a business degree in Pennsylvania.- Education Level: High school
- Gender: Woman
- State: Pennsylvania
- Desired Major: Business
$1,000Deadline:Jan 01, 2026One Click Apply132CF Boleky Scholarship
Funded byBenjamin LagueThis scholarship aims to honor CF Boleky by supporting students who have a strong relationship with their best friends.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: California
$3,000Deadline:Jan 02, 2026One Click Apply133Rainbow 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 Apply134Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded 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 Apply135Studio 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 Apply136Rev. 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 Apply137Athens 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 Apply138Guyton 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 Apply139Roxanne 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 Apply140Fallen "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 Apply141Tim 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 Apply142MastoKids.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 Apply143Liberation 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 Apply144JobTest 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 Apply145William "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
$500Deadline:Feb 03, 2026One Click Apply146Donovan 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 Apply147Scarlet 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 Apply148GKD 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, 2026149Brayden 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 Apply150