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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025
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John D. Sherman Scholarship
Funded byFriends and Family of John D. ShermanThis 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply121Milan Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWalter AlexanderThis scholarship aims to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities by reducing the expenses of tuition and books.- Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
- School Type: HBCU
- GPA: 2.7 or higher
- Major of Interest: Business or Agriculture
$5,000Deadline:Nov 01, 2025One Click Apply122Ruth Jensen Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byJensen FamilyThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 04, 2025One Click Apply123Sola Family Scholarship
Funded byMariko SolaThis scholarship seeks to honor some amazing single mothers by supporting students who have been raised by a single mom.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Child of a single mother
$1,000Deadline:Nov 05, 2025One Click Apply124I Can and I Will Scholarship
Funded byKosmond RussellThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 06, 2025One Click Apply125Johnna's Legacy Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLiving Chronic FaithThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 07, 2025One Click Apply126Lotus 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:Nov 07, 2025One Click Apply127Laurette Scholarship
Funded byAdvocates for AutismThis 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
$1,590Deadline:Nov 08, 2025One Click Apply128Van's Sisters On Our Shoulders "SOS" Scholarship
Funded bySTERLINGThis 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
$2,000Deadline:Nov 14, 2025One Click Apply129Equity Elevate Scholarship
Funded byJ. EvansThis 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
$4,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply130Sunflower Seeds Scholarship
Funded byOden FamilyIn 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 16, 2025One Click Apply131Carolina Kennel Club Veterinary Scholarship
Funded byCarolina 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
$5,000Deadline:Nov 22, 2025One Click Apply132From Anna & Ava Scholarship
Funded byThe Taylor FamilyThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Nov 23, 2025One Click Apply133Brian J Boley Memorial Scholarship
Funded byCharles BoleyThis 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
$550Deadline:Nov 24, 2025One Click Apply134Phoenix Opportunity Award
Funded byLong John NguyenThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply135Animal Advocates Merit Award of Pennsylvania
Funded byGlobal Grafx, LLCThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025136Fred Rabasca Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael DioratoThis 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
$500Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply137Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply138STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis 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
$3,100Deadline:Nov 30, 2025One Click Apply139Andrea Worden Scholarship for Tenacity and Timeless Grace
Funded byWorden & CarbitcherThis 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
$10,000Deadline:Dec 11, 2025140Delories Thompson Scholarship
Funded byMarcus ThomasThis 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
$1,000Deadline:Dec 16, 2025One Click Apply141Dr. 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 Apply142Dr. 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 Apply143Studio 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 Apply144Athens 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 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 Apply146JobTest 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 Apply147Priscilla 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 Apply148Ethan 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 Apply149Alexander 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 Apply150