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[Page 4] Top Need-Based Scholarships to Apply for in 2025

The Best Need-Based Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Lancheros Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maria Lancheros
    This scholarship aims to encourage younger generations to explore alternatives to college, such as vocational or trade schools.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Dwight Morrow High School, the Academies at Englewood, or home school
    • State: New Jersey
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Background: Volunteering or extracurricular experience
    • Education Plans: Vocational or trade school
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 09, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  2. Ubuntu Scholarship

    Funded by
    Melissa Sandoval
    This scholarship will support minority high school seniors pursuing postsecondary higher education.
    • Education Level: High School Senior
    • Location: Harlem, New York
    • GPA: 3.0
    $500
    Deadline:May 10, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  3. Scholar Budget Define Your Dream Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Scholar Budget
    This scholarship aims to support students who have big dreams for their academic and professional future.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $500
    Deadline:May 11, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  4. Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

    Funded by
    Martha R. Arias
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.
    • Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Financial Need
    $7,500
    Deadline:May 13, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  5. Ginny Biada Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Biada Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Ginny Biada’s legacy by supporting undergraduate students with big goals.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • State: Ohio
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    $1,500
    Deadline:May 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cody Cochlin Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jaedan Ford
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Cody Cochlin by supporting students who share his love for skateboarding.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Athletics: Rollerblading, rollerskating, snowboarding and/or skateboarding
    $500
    Deadline:May 14, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  7. CH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund Scholarship

    Funded by
    CH2M HILL Alumni Association Legacy Gift Fund, Inc.
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are committed to building a better world through their future careers.
    • Field of Study: STEM-related (engineering, environmental sciences, construction, or economics)
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, or high school senior or high school graduate admitted to a higher education institution
    $5,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  8. HigherLearningPreps Scholarship

    Funded by
    Saidia Jacobs
    This scholarship seeks to empower and invest in a local student's academic journey in order to ease the financial burden of college and encourage their pursuit of higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Location: NYC or Westchester, NY
    $500
    Deadline:May 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  9. Gregory Chase Carter Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carter Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Gregory Chase Carter by supporting students with monetary aid so they can achieve their educational goals.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Financial Status: Financial need
    • Background: Community service experience
    $500
    Deadline:May 15, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  10. Teenage Moms Deserve College Graduation Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shalom Johnson
    This scholarship aims to support students who are single mothers so they can get the encouragement and assistance they need to achieve their goals.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Age: 17-21 years old
    • Race: African American
    • Background: Single mother
    $2,550
    Deadline:May 16, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  11. Udonis Haslem Foundation BDJ40 Scholarship

    Funded by
    Udonis Haslem Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are highly motivated to succeed in spite of the socio-economic challenges they face.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Location: Miami-Dade or Broward County
    • Background: Community Service experience
    • GPA: 3.2 or above
    $15,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  12. Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tirado Family
    This scholarship aims to support low-income Hispanic students so they have the resources necessary to afford college.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latinx
    • State: New York
    $2,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  13. Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lesley Holloway
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Curtis Holloway by supporting a student who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Background: Has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household
    $2,000
    Deadline:May 18, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  14. Williams Foundation Trailblazer Scholarship

    Funded by
    Williams Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to recognize and celebrate young trailblazers who are forging their own paths in life.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Race: BIPOC
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 19, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  15. Sharra Rainbolt Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shred Cancer Association
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been personally impacted by cancer so they can continue working toward their dreams.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
    • Background: Personal experience with cancer
    $20,000
    Deadline:May 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  16. Dounya Irrgang Scholarship for College Reading Materials

    Funded by
    Dounya Irrgang
    This scholarship seeks to support young women pursuing higher education by helping to cover the cost of essential reading materials and other necessities.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    $500
    Deadline:May 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  17. Blair Harrison Meek Rising Star Wrestling Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Family of Blair Meek
    This scholarship seeks to uplift wrestlers who need financial support in order to continue pursuing their education so they can overcome the obstacles they face.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Sport: Wrestling
    • Background: Financial need
    $7,140
    Deadline:May 20, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  18. Empower Her Scholarship

    Funded by
    Empower Her, LLC
    This scholarship seeks to support female students who are passionate about pursuing higher education but need financial assistance in order to do so.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Gender: Female-identifying
    • Background: Leadership experience
    $500
    Deadline:May 24, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  19. Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sean Kelly Family
    The Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship aims to honor Sean by supporting high school seniors from low income families who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • GPA: 3.5
    • Background: First-generation
    • Sport: Any
    $8,206
    Deadline:May 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  20. Pool Family LGBT+ Scholarship

    Funded by
    Pool Family
    This scholarship aims to support LGBTQ+ students to reduce the stress that comes from a college or trade school education.
    • Identity: LGBTQ+
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or Trade School
    $2,500
    Deadline:May 25, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  21. Performing Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel Bunker
    This scholarship aims to uplift passionate and creative students so they can pursue careers in theater and share their gifts with the world.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Moderate-to-low-income
    • Field of Study: Theater or performing arts
    • State: California
    $50,000
    Deadline:May 26, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  22. Mark Green Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    LaTonya Green
    This scholarship seeks to help provide higher education opportunities to underprivileged and underserved students.
    • Education Level: High school junior, high school senior, or undergraduate student
    • GPA: 3.2 GPA or higher
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    • Identity: Underprivileged or underrepresented student
    $3,000
    Deadline:May 30, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  23. Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Indiana
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  24. Illinois Pain & Spine - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, in and out of the classroom, by reducing the financial burden of college.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Illinois
    • Background: Pursuing a program specific to a position as a radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistance, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  25. Interventional Pain Institute - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Missouri
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  26. Spinal Recovery Center - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Michigan
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  27. Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants - Excellence in Action Scholarship

    Funded by
    DxTx Pain and Spine
    This scholarship seeks to reward students who go above and beyond, both in and out of the classroom, by alleviating the financial burden of college, vocational, and other educational programs.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • State: Florida
    • Desired Position: Radiology technician, surgical technician, medical assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse
    $1,000
    Deadline:May 31, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  28. Frederick and Bernice Beretta Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Beretta Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Frederick and Bernice Beretta by supporting students who are trying to better themselves through education.
    • State: California
    • Background: Financial need
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or trade school student
    $5,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  29. First-Gen Futures Scholarship

    Funded by
    Thrive
    This scholarship aims to recognize and support exceptional students who are overcoming the barriers of being the first in their families to attend college.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Citizenship Status: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
    • Background: First-generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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  30. Janice Louise Olach Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lynn Greene
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, or four-year undergraduate
    • State: Michigan
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2025
    One Click Apply
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