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

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Shaunterrio Hudson by supporting underserved populations who share his passion for medicine.

This scholarship supports Missouri high school seniors at Pleasant Hill High School who have prior work experience.

This scholarship aims to honor T. Lau by supporting high school or undergraduate students in Colorado who is pursuing a career in nursing, EMT or an outdoor education degree.

This scholarship honors Mrs. Doris Glover, a longtime Dallas-area educator, by supporting high school seniors planning to attend, or current undergraduates attending, Prairie View A&M University.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michelle (Burris) Fishburn by supporting students who share her passion for giving back to the global world.

This scholarship aims to support any Black/African America female high school senior who is low-income and a first-generation college student with a commitment to bettering her community.

This scholarship seeks to give back to students who collect stamps so that they can afford to pursue their education dreams and career goals.

This scholarship honors the memory of Madison Victoria Keith by supporting female California undergraduates (associate or bachelor's) pursuing a nursing major.

This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing studies in science in order to advance the field.

This scholarship celebrates the power of community by supporting Massachusetts and Georgia high school seniors who have shown resilience and value the people who've supported them along the way.

This scholarship supports high-achieving, financially limited high school seniors at Shadle Park High School in Spokane, Washington.

This scholarship will honor an exceptional man's legacy by assisting a student who exhibits similar strengths and resilience.

This scholarship honors the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students at Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alonzo Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School in Illinois as they pursue higher education.

This scholarship supports determined students who want to be at the forefront of aeronautics or aerospace and need additional financial assistance to achieve their goals.

This scholarship seeks to support Latino high school seniors in the U.S. who were raised in single-parent homes in childhood, who will pursue higher education in the fall of 2027, and who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of William T. Sullivan by supporting a student who embodies his spirit of community involvement.

This scholarship seeks to support students from immigrant backgrounds who are leaders in their communities.

This scholarship supports high school seniors, undergraduates, or trade school students with a 3.0+ GPA who were raised in a single-parent or blended-family home.

This scholarship supports Black/African-American high school seniors in Broward County, Florida, with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate leadership, service, and sports involvement.

This scholarship aims to honor the life and memory of Joanette Coogan by supporting students who are graduating Hayward High in Wisconsin.

This scholarship supports high school juniors and seniors managing a medical condition, helping them complete their education and pursue their career goals.

This 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.

This scholarship supports South Texas students pursuing healthcare careers who are committed to improving access to care and serving their communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Miss Laura by supporting students who have the heart and talent to grow, but not the means to pay their way.

In memory of Ella’s fighting spirit, this scholarship aims to support and empower female students who have faced challenges related to mental health and substance abuse, helping them to pursue and achieve their educational goals.

This scholarship seeks to recognize and support students who are already making a difference and working towards a more sustainable future.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Deidra L. Watson by supporting students who are preparing to pursue higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Deborah Brown Alexander by supporting deserving students who have an "adventurer" spirit.

This scholarship aims to support kids who want to go to college but don’t have the financial resources they need in order to do so.

This scholarship aims to support high school seniors by helping them manage the significant expenses associated with higher education.