Hardship scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 05, 2025

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.

WonderMom Scholarship

Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,625

Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 16, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Susan M. Krause Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

Get Up To $250

Child Care Assistance Scholarship

Marin County • California • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship

Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Organic Formula Shop offers a $2,000 scholarship for single parents. Apply by writing an essay on parenting and student challenges.

Deadline:

May 6, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship

Age • Freshmen

A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school graduates with financial need and lower academic scores.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Orrstown Bank Foundation Inc. Scholarship

Adams County • Berks County • Cumberland County • Dauphin County • Franklin County • Lancaster County • Perry County • York County • Anne Arundel County • Baltimore County • Carroll County • Harford County • Howard County • Queen Anne's County • Washington County • Maryland • Pennsylvania • Freshmen

Orrstown Bank Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for eligible high school seniors in select PA and MD counties.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible immigrants and first-gen students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship

Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors

Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.

Deadline:

April 11, 2025

Get Up To $500

Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant

For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apply for the Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant to receive $500 cash each month. Simple application process!

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

The AMY Fund College Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The AMY Fund College Scholarship provides $7,500 for refugees pursuing a degree in the US, plus a stipend for books and supplies.

Deadline:

May 17, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

David & Dovetta Wilson Scholarship

Freshmen

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

Get Up To $4,800

Point Foundation Community College Scholarship

For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Point Foundation offers $4,800 scholarships for LGBTQ community college students based on need, achievement, and involvement.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

Get Up To $250

Fund a Scholar Scholarship

Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Fund a Scholar Scholarship supports children of U.S. Military Service Members who died in active duty since 2001, offering $250+ awards.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Measurement Science Conference Scholarship

Engineering • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The MSC offers scholarships up to $2,000 for students in Engineering, Science, or Quality Assurance with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

Get Up To $500

LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Information Sciences • English • Law • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports legal information careers with a $250+ award for eligible applicants.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship

Radio & Television • Film • Religious/Theological Studies • For Methodist students • Graduate Students

Apply for the $6,000 Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship in religious journalism for United Methodist students pursuing post-graduate studies.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Injury Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Injury Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Injury Scholarship offers $1,000 to injured students pursuing higher education. Apply by Feb 9, 2024, for Spring 24.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship awards $1,000 to students involved in youth mentorship programs. Essay required.

Deadline:

May 5, 2025

Get Up To $3,250

Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship

For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ethel Hayes Scholarship supports students impacted by mental health challenges with a $550 award for an essay on their journey.

Deadline:

June 14, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Whataburger Feeding Student Success Scholarship

Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Whataburger offers a $5,000 scholarship for students facing adversity and pursuing higher education. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required.

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

Get Up To $500

Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship

Ohio • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • High school • Freshmen

The Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship offers $500 to Ohio high school students with incarcerated parents pursuing STEM majors.

Deadline:

April 20, 2025

Get Up To $250

Kids’ Chance of Indiana Scholarship

Indiana • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Kids' Chance of Indiana offers scholarships for students with a parent affected by work-related accidents. Awards up to $250 available.

Deadline:

July 2, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Gaynold Jensen Memorial Continuing Education Award

Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Gaynold Jensen Award offers $1,500 scholarships for consultant dietitians to enhance their education and contributions to healthcare.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

FAQ

Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, providing incomplete or inaccurate information, failing to follow application instructions, and not personalizing your essays. Take the time to review your application thoroughly before submission.

To write a strong application for hardship scholarships, be honest and clear about your financial situation, articulate your educational goals, and explain how the scholarship will help you overcome your challenges. Tailor your personal statement to reflect your unique circumstances.

Hardship scholarships typically cover tuition fees, textbooks, and sometimes living expenses. The exact coverage can vary by scholarship, so it's important to review the details of each award.

Common documents required for hardship scholarships include proof of income, tax returns, financial aid forms, and personal statements detailing your circumstances. Always refer to the specific scholarship guidelines for exact requirements.

To apply for hardship scholarships, you generally need to complete an application form, provide documentation of your financial situation, and submit any required essays or personal statements. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.

Yes, you can apply for multiple hardship scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial assistance.

Eligibility criteria for hardship scholarships can vary widely, but they typically include demonstrating financial need, providing documentation of hardship, and meeting specific academic or enrollment requirements. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.

Yes, hardship scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need. However, it's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find hardship scholarships by searching on scholarship databases and websites like Mos, which aggregate various scholarship opportunities tailored to different needs and circumstances.

Hardship scholarships are financial awards designed to assist students who are facing significant financial challenges or personal difficulties that may hinder their ability to pursue education. These scholarships aim to alleviate the financial burden and provide support to those in need.

Some hardship scholarships may have special requirements, such as demonstrating a specific level of financial need, providing documentation of personal challenges, or maintaining a certain academic standing. Review each scholarship's criteria carefully.