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[Page 5] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2026

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. TRAM Resilience Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to support students who are in need of financial assistance in order to complete their educational programs.
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Background: Physical disability
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • Education Level: Current undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student or high school senior accepted into an accredited college, university, or trade school (those pursuing a certificate or a degree at an unaccredited school are not eligible to apply)
    • Experience: History of leadership and community service or volunteer work
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  2. Fakhri Abukhater Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Abukhater Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Fakhri Abukhater by supporting the goals and hopes of Palestinian students as they pursue higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Palestinian descent
    $2,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  3. TRAM Purple Ribbon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship supports students dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through social justice work, leadership, and community impact.
    • Education Level: Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university (those pursuing a certificate or a degree at an unaccredited school are not eligible to apply)
    • Experience: Volunteering and demonstration of dedication to ending intimate partner violence
    • Desired Career Field: Fields committed to Social Justice and Social Impact
    • GPA: 3.3 or above
    • Finanical Status: Financial Need
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  4. TRAM Panacea Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship seeks to support future healthcare providers by lowering the financial burdens of higher education.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate senior accepted into a graduate-level program or a current graduate-level student (those pursuing a certificate or a degree at an unaccredited school are not eligible to apply)
    • Field of Study: Healthcare
    • GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
    • Financial Status: Demonstrated financial need
    • Background: Demonstrated leadership, history of community service/volunteer work
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. MJ Strength in Care Scholarship

    Funded by
    Caitlin Beck
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Beck by supporting students who share her devotion to nursing.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Background: Full-time student
    $1,500
    Deadline:Jul 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. ESOF Academic Scholarship

    Funded by
    ESOF
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who need monetary support to pursue higher education at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
    • Race: African American
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: Current undergraduate
    • School: HBCU
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. Author Conservatory Scholarship

    Funded by
    Do Hard Things Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to study at the Author Conservatory so they can afford to enroll.
    • Background: Has been accepted to the Author Conservatory
    $16,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Marggi Lowenberg
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of the Hamilton family patriarch by helping low-income students pursue higher education.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Oregon
    • Background: First-Generation College Student
    $7,500
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program

    Funded by
    Khalil Mack
    This scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to their communities.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student
    • GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
    • State: Florida
    • Background: Limited financial resources
    • Race: African-American
    $270,400
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Fallen "Freaks" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gray Hughes Investigates
    This 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
    $6,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. ACHE Southern California LIFT Scholarship

    Funded by
    ACHE of Southern California
    This scholarship aims to lift up the next generation of healthcare professionals so they can access the positions of their dreams.
    • State: California
    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • Field of Study: Health administration or public health
    $10,000
    Deadline:Jul 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nguyen
    This scholarship will support high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a career in the medical field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • Major/Field: Medical
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  13. Second Career in Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amy Okeke
    This scholarship aims to support economically disadvantaged students who are going back to school for nursing.
    • Education Level: Pursuing a second bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Age: 21 or older
    • Background: Financial need
    • Race: Black or African American
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 02, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  14. Class of 1979 Aiken Falcons Pride

    Funded by
    Angela Alexander
    This scholarship aims to honor the 1979 graduating class of Aiken High School by supporting the next generation of Falcons as they pursue higher education in college or trade school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Ohio
    • School Name: Aiken High School (listed as "Aiken New Tech High School" or "Aiken College and Career High School")
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 03, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  15. TTOG Scholarship

    Funded by
    Giles Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Terryn, Teagan, and Olivia Giles by supporting students who need financial assistance in order to achieve their educational goals.
    • State: South Carolina
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    • Financial Status: Low or middle-income
    • Education Level: High school senior or current undergraduate
    $2,000
    Deadline:Aug 05, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  16. Linda Hicks Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Hicks and Tanya Minor
    ​​This memorial scholarship is intended to honor the love and legacy of Linda Hicks by supporting African American women who have been directly impacted or have a loved one that has experienced an abusive relationship and/or substance addiction.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate Student
    • Race: African American
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: Social services and/or health and human services
    • Background: Has overcome domestic abuse or substance abuse or has a loved one who has
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 07, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  17. Dr. Junior Gentles Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jodi-Ann V
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Junior Gentles by supporting students who share his spirit and are working hard to build a better future, even when the path is difficult.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Computer science or IT
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 09, 2026
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  18. Kenyada Me'Chon Thomas Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Cermonia Thomas
    This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 10, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  19. Rosie Walks Human–Wildlife Coexistence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rosie Walks LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about pursuing fields related to wildlife conservation and ecological management.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Field of Study: Wildlife conservation, environmental science, social-ecological management, zoology, ecology, or animal behavior/cognition
    • Background: Volunteering experience with wild or domestic animals
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 12, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  20. Follow Your Hart Scholarship

    Funded by
    Reese Holohan
    This scholarship seeks to make college more accessible by supporting students who are preparing to graduate high school and continue their growth journeys in college or trade school.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Graduated from Cramer Hill Elementary in 2022
    • State: New Jersey
    • School Name: Listed on your profile as: "Mastery Schools of Camden Inc.", "Camden High School", "Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High School", "Camden County Technical School-pennsauken", or "Camden County Technical School-gtc"
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  21. Project “Investing in the Black”: Future Community Leaders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Uphill Management Solutions
    This scholarship aims to recognize and support students who are committed to studying and solving real challenges affecting communities, including economic mobility, education access, health outcomes, and wealth creation.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • GPA: 3.5 GPA or higher
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Disciplines that contribute to understanding, creating opportunity, and positive outcomes, including economics, public policy, public health, education, business, urban planning, and social sciences
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 17, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  22. Bosch Reserve Spirits Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michael Bosch
    <p class="tiptap-paragraph">This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the fields of distilling and/or bourbon or whiskey stewardship.</p>
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Distilling or bourbon or whiskey stewardship
    $1,500
    Deadline:Aug 22, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  23. Ani Porter Pre-Law Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sarah Shullman
    This scholarship seeks to honor Ani Porter by supporting students who share her passion for law.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Florida
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Law (interest in public defense)
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 24, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  24. Manuela Calles Scholarship for Women

    Funded by
    Dr. Sandra Calles
    This scholarship seeks to support young women in college who are pursuing careers in mental health or business.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • Field of Study: Pursuing mental health or business
    • GPA: 2.5 or greater
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 26, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  25. Andrea N. Santore Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bronson Loatman
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Andrea N. Santore by supporting students who are pursuing her fields of interest.
    • Background: From a single-parent family
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Veterinary medicine or a business-related field
    $1,856
    Deadline:Aug 27, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  26. Mighty Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chynenye Okonkwo
    This scholarship aims to honor Mighty’s legacy by supporting nursing students so they can achieve all of their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • GPA: 2.8 or higher
    • Field of Study: Nursing
    • Ethnicity: Black/African-American
    $1,000
    Deadline:Aug 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  27. Eitel Scholarship

    Funded by
    Danielle Eitel
    This scholarship aims to aid female students who are pursuing higher education at a Baptist college.
    • Education level: Graduate or Undergraduate student
    • Background: Female student attending a Baptist College
    • GPA: 3.0 and above
    • Religion: Christian; Baptist
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  28. Emerging Leaders in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Venkata Kishore
    This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and motivation to students who are eager to make a positive impact in their chosen field.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: STEM
    • Identity: Minority
    $500
    Deadline:Aug 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  29. Aviation Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joel Mulick
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education with the goal of becoming leaders in the field of aviation.
    • Preference: Those pursuing aviation management; juniors/seniors in college
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or trade school student
    • Field of Study: Aviation
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    $2,000
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  30. Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Smart Boy Studios
    This scholarship aims to support any student who has dreams and a detailed plan on how to pursue and achieve them.
    • Background: Anybody pursuing further education
    $1,315
    Deadline:Aug 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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