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

This scholarship aims to help reduce financial barriers and provide students with the opportunity to build skills that can create long-term success for themselves and a positive impact in their rural communities.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Bridgette Rochelle Horn by supporting students who share her calling to help others.

This scholarship aims to continue Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting students who balance their academic pursuits with significant work or volunteer commitments.

The Ojeda Multi-County Youth Scholarship will be awarded to two deserving inner-city high school students to help pay for tuition and books.

This scholarship seeks to support first-generation students so they can continue to go after their dreams despite their financial limitations.

This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Mrs. Marion Makins by supporting students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership in their communities or churches, and a passion for service.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Betty Joe Conner by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Kathleen Lehman by supporting students who are hoping to make a difference in the special needs community.

This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Scott A. Ross by supporting the next generation of automobile technicians.

This scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers while uplifting motivated professionals who are committed to growth, service, and leadership.

This scholarship aims to support students who have lost a parent(s) to violence, drugs, or alcohol so they can better their lives and heal through meditation.

This scholarship seeks to support nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in pediatric nursing.

This scholarship aims to support students who dream big and are passionate about their creativity and future careers.

This scholarship seeks to support motivated students who dream of becoming entrepreneurs after completing their college education.

This scholarship will support high school junior and senior students from low-income backgrounds, who have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

This scholarship will support a healthcare major in Ohio.

This scholarship seeks to support students who have been personally impacted by cancer so they can continue working toward their dreams.

This scholarship aims to support students from Willoughby South High School as they pursue their educational ambitions.

This scholarship will support undergraduate students who have struggled with addiction and are currently sober.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are homeschooled but planning to continue their education through college.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Deborah Ann Parsons by supporting students who are passionate about pursuing higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the dedication of two incredible parents to education and learning by supporting students in NY and IL who have faced language barriers in their pursuit of education.

This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of college in order to encourage and empower nursing students to make a difference not only in healthcare institutions, but also within their local communities.

This scholarship aims to support and empower female students pursuing degrees in healthcare so they can afford to complete their education and shape the future of healthcare.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Greg Lockwood by supporting queer students seeking higher education.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.

This scholarship seeks to support students who need financial assistance in order to rise above the barriers they face and thrive in higher education.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Carolyn Craddock by supporting students who have also faced challenges due to diabetes.

This scholarship seeks to uplift underserved youth who otherwise might not have a chance to pursue higher education.