Exclusive Grants to Pay Off Student Loans in 2025
August 25, 2025


The Best Student Loan Grants with Upcoming Deadlines. Exclusive scholarships found only on Bold.org!














Charles Cheesman's Student Debt Reduction Scholarship
Funded byCheesman FamilyAmount
$10,240Deadline
Nov 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will provide for college students or adults currently in a career, who have student debt. Students must be African American or Hispanic/Latino and first-generation students in order to apply.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student, college graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: African American or Hispanic/Latino
- Debt Status: Has student loan debt
- Background: Was/is a first generation student
1Finance Your Education No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are looking for financial aid and tips on how to finance their education.All students are eligible2A Heroes Family Scholarship
Funded byFirst Responders Family FoundationAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 30, 2026Education Level
AnyAs one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.- Education Level: High school senior or above
- Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
3Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!All students are eligible4GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!All students are eligible5Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible6Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 4 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.All students are eligible7Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 3 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible8Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!All students are eligible9NBA 2K25 Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support dedicated fans of the iconic NBA video game series.All students are eligible10Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible11Joker Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans who have been deeply moved by the Joker’s cinematic journey.All students are eligible12College Football Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to celebrate the arrival of football season by supporting dedicated fans.All students are eligible13Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!All students are eligible14Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible15Roblox Dress to Impress Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fashion-forward fans of Dress to Impress so they can showcase their creativity!All students are eligible16Kendrick Lamar Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Kendrick Lamar and his iconic music!All students are eligible17Joe Gilroy "Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan" Scholarship
Funded bySmart Boy StudiosAmount
$2,550Deadline
Feb 28, 2025Education Level
AnyThis 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
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners18Growing with Gabby Scholarship
Funded byGabriella CarterAmount
$4,925Deadline
Jan 31, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support students working to pay for higher education who have experienced personal growth.- Education Level: Any, including graduated students with student debt
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners19Impact Scholarship for Black Students
Funded byMechanism VenturesAmount
$2,550Deadline
May 10, 2021Education Level
AnyThis grant will be awarded to a Black student who excels at dreaming big and starting small while building towards their dreams.- Ethnicity: African American
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner20Jae'Sean Tate BUILT Scholarship
Funded byJae'Sean TateAmount
$10,000Deadline
May 06, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will help minorities/BIPOC service workers to achieve their educational goals and reduce their debt.- Work Experience: Service Industry
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner21Markforged Distinguished Teachers in STEM Scholarship
Funded byMarkforgedAmount
$2,199Deadline
Nov 18, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support a professor or teacher in STEM who is either going back to college or has student debt.- Area of expertise: Teacher in a STEM-related field
- Eligibility: Returning to college or has student debt
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner22GRLSWIRL Scholarship
Funded byGRLSWIRLAmount
$1,100Deadline
Mar 16, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support one womxn in our skate community who is in need of support to finance their education.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner23Frontline Heroes Nursing Grant
Funded byDror LiebenthalAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 25, 2020Education Level
AnyThis grant will go to an aspiring or current nurse to aid with the cost of their tuition or student loans. Current nursing students, recent nursing graduates, or aspiring nursing students are all eligible to apply.- Current/Future Profession: Nursing
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner24Student Memes Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 01, 2020Education Level
AnyToday, creating and sharing original memes is easier than ever. Now, Bold.org members can earn a scholarship for their love of memes!All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner25Justricia Scholarship for Education
Funded byJustriciaAmount
$500Deadline
Jan 09, 2021Education Level
AnyThe Justricia Scholarship for Education is to help a student in any field of study looking to excel in their college studies.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner26Smart Borrower No-Essay Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Grant
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 30, 2021Education Level
AnyMost Bold.org students already carry significant student debt, or they soon will. This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who makes the effort to get the best rates on their loans.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner27Women in Music Scholarship
Funded byEDM Maniac LLCAmount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 15, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support women who are passionate about playing/creating music and would like to pursue a career in the industry.- Career Interest: Interested or engaged with a career in the music industry
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner28Scholarship Junkies No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$1,000Deadline
Sep 01, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to help students refine their essay writing skills and take charge of funding their tuition.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner29Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship
Funded byBreanden BeneschottAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 01, 2021Education Level
AnyThe Breanden Beneschott Fire Memes Scholarship exists to support the creative souls of the world who dream up and make memes that spread truth, humor, and ideas.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner30
Frequently Asked Questions
Pell Grants are a type of federal award available to students with financial need. You can apply for a Pell Grant by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and you may receive a grant based on your expected family contribution, your school's cost of attending, and other information.
Student loans are a form of debt taken out to pay for college tuition and other education-related expenses. There are multiple types of student debt, including private student loans provided by a lender and federal loans that come from the federal government. After filling out the FAFSA, your aid package will likely include an option to borrow a certain amount from the government.
Unfortunately, defaulting on your student loans makes you ineligible for federal aid, such as federal loans and Pell Grants. If you have defaulted in the past but consolidated your debt or otherwise gotten out of default, you will become eligible for federal assistance again. While you won't be eligible for federal grants or aid if you're currently in default, you may still qualify for private grants. Most private grants to pay off student loans will still be available to you even if your loans are in default, though you should always check the eligibility requirements just to be sure.