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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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Hearts on Sleeves, Minds in College Scholarship
Funded byPayal MehtaThis scholarship seeks to support BIPOC students with big dreams for the future so they can afford to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Race: Black/Native American
$3,003Deadline:Mar 29, 2026One Click Apply121Champions for Intellectual Disability Scholarship
Funded byDinesh PuppalaThis scholarship seeks to champion the cause of intellectual disability justice by supporting the dedicated individuals who contribute to this community.- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or trade/vocational/technical student
- Field of Study: Supporting those with intellectual disabilities (special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, public policy, medical research, etc.)
$1,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply122Tony Scherer Lower Flint Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDaniel SmithThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Tony Scherer by supporting students at his alma mater as they pursue their studies.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Name: University of Chicago
- Financial Status: Financial need
$5,000Deadline:Mar 30, 2026One Click Apply123Peyton Heart Project Scholarship in Memory of Cary Patten
Funded byThe Peyton Heart ProjectThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Cary Patten by raising awareness for mental health and the importance of seeking help.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Lake County, Sumter County, or Marion County, Florida
$2,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply124My Brother's Keeper Scholarship
Funded byMinistries of RestorationThis scholarship seeks to make higher education accessible for low-income students living in Michigan.- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Financial Status: Low-income
- State: Michigan
- Religion : Christian
- Background: Church/Community Service
- Education Level: High school senior
$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply125Poynter Scholarship
Funded byThe Poynter FoundationThis scholarship aims to support parents who are pursuing their own academic goals while encouraging the educational ambitions of their children.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- GPA: 2.8 or higher
- Background: Single-parent with a school-aged child or children
$10,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply126Charles W. McClain Memorial Scholarship
Funded byErin RobertsThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Charles W. McClain by supporting students from West Virginia who are working hard to earn their degrees.- Education Level: High school senior
- Location: Roane County or Jackson County, West Virginia
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply127J.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:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply128Jillian Page Commerce and Trades Scholarship
Funded byJillian PageThis scholarship aims to support students who are preparing to pursue higher education in order to achieve their career goals and make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school senior (2024 or 2025)
- State: Missouri
- Field of Study: Business, cosmetology, or the trades
$500Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply129American Dream Scholarship
Funded byCharleen CabayThis scholarship seeks to support undocumented students so they have the resources necessary to thrive in college.- Citizenship Status: Non-citizen
- Background: Community service or volunteering experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply130Kris Lewis Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLewis FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kris Lewis by ensuring that any student who is interested in pursuing higher education has the opportunity to do so.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Oregon
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Background: Diverse extracurricular experience
$1,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply131Alan Perlow Scholarship
Funded byPerlowThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Alan Perlow by supporting Jewish students who are dealing with financial hardship.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Ethnicity/Religion: Jewish
- Financial Status: Demonstrates FInancial Need
$754Deadline:Apr 01, 2026One Click Apply132Spaghetti and Butter Scholarship
Funded byMcVeigh FamilyThis scholarship aims to support first-generation students so they can overcome the hurdles they face and achieve their goals.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: North Carolina
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Background: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Apr 02, 2026One Click Apply133Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award
Funded byThe Grant FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the impactful life of Susan Jeanne Grant by supporting students who have demonstrated compassion throughout high school.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: Active in school, extracurriculars, and volunteering
- Interests: Agriculture, business, marketing, culinary, hospitality, education, human services, health, medical sciences, information technology, media arts, skilled trades, or STEM
- State: Washington
$1,000Deadline:Apr 03, 2026One Click Apply134Catherine Jirak Scholarship
Funded byThe Brydon GroupThis scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders who will inspire progress and create lasting impact in the world.- Background: Employee or dependent of an employee of Rotation Digital
$2,000Deadline:Apr 04, 2026One Click Apply135Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Location: Ralls County (any applicant) or Marion County (college applicants only) of Missouri
- Background: Financial need
$3,000Deadline:Apr 05, 2026One Click Apply136Maverick Scholarship
Funded byCarter McKinney FamilyThis scholarship aims to support Howard University students who demonstrate entrepreneurial ambition.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior
- School Name: Howard University
- Field of Study: Business or related field
- GPA : 3.0 or higher
$1,000Deadline:Apr 05, 2026One Click Apply137East County Math Scholarship
Funded byAnonymousThis scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and begin college so they can overcome any financial obstacles they may face.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Reynolds High School
- State: Oregon
$1,000Deadline:Apr 05, 2026One Click Apply138Saswati Gupta Cancer Research Scholarship
Funded bysreya sanyalThis scholarship aims to support female students interested in medicine or biology so they can go on to advance cancer research and prevention.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior or Graduate student
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Medicine or Biology
$2,000Deadline:Apr 06, 2026139Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship
Funded byGomez FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- Background: First-generation and/or low-income
- Ethnicity: Hispanic
- State: Texas
$1,500Deadline:Apr 06, 2026One Click Apply140Overcoming Adversity - Jack Terry Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStrand and Terry FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the remarkable life of Dr. Jack Terry by supporting students who have overcome hardships or adversity in their lives.- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- GPA: 3.5 or higher
$6,000Deadline:Apr 06, 2026One Click Apply141Deborah Brown Alexander Adventurer Award
Funded byBrown / Alexander FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.- Education Level: High school student
- Field of Study: Education
- School: Alief ISD School in Texas (Alief Elsik High School, Alief Hastings High School, Alief Taylor High School, Alief Early College High School, or Alief Kerr High School)
$3,000Deadline:Apr 07, 2026One Click Apply142Steve’s Drive Scholarship
Funded byItcelina HarmonThis scholarship seeks to support students who want to get out of their comfort zones and explore more opportunities after high school.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Glades Central Community High School
- State: Florida
$500Deadline:Apr 07, 2026One Click Apply143Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Funded byMiles-Sackett FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school student
- State: Illinois
- School: Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alsonso Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School
$1,000Deadline:Apr 08, 2026One Click Apply144Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byLee FamilyThis scholarship will support one low-income student attending or planning to attend art school.- Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
- Background: Low-income
- Major: Arts
$25,250Deadline:Apr 08, 2026One Click Apply145Brooks Martin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBriana BroomeThis scholarship seeks to support students who have endured profound losses but are courageously building their futures anyway.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Background: Has experienced a significant personal loss (death of a sibling, parent, or close loved one)
$500Deadline:Apr 08, 2026One Click Apply146Solomon Vann Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJuanita Inman-VannThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Solomon Vann by supporting students in Alabama who have encountered mental illness.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: Alabama
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Business, computers, engineering, music, or psychology
- Background: Indirect and/or direct experience with mental illness
$2,000Deadline:Apr 09, 2026One Click Apply147Weld Our Soul Scholarship
Funded byMcConville FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kevin by supporting students who share his passion for welding.- Education Level: High school or trade school student
- Field of Study: Pursuing welding
$2,000Deadline:Apr 09, 2026One Click Apply148Chris Ford Scholarship
Funded byChris FordThis scholarship aims to support students who show advanced learning capabilities but have limited resources to afford the cost of higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: Black
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Business
$10,000Deadline:Apr 09, 2026One Click Apply149Julius Quentin Jackson Scholarship
Funded byThis scholarship seeks to support students who have financial need so they can afford to pursue their collegiate dreams.- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 3.8 or higher
- Education Level: High school senior
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Desired Degree Level: Bachelors
$2,000Deadline:Apr 09, 2026One Click Apply150