Hardship scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 04, 2025

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.

Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship

Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship offers $1000 for students with injuries from accidents. GPA of 2.75+ required.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Mesothelioma.com Scholarship

Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Mesothelioma.com Scholarship offers $4,000 for students affected by cancer. Minimum GPA of 3.2 required. Apply with documents.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Music Education Scholarship For Graduate Students

Music • Graduate Students

SAI offers a $1,500 scholarship for graduate music education students with teaching experience or a video of student teaching.

Deadline:

March 15, 2025

Get Up To $7,000

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship

Other Trades/Crafts • Technology • Engineering • Age • Seniors

Miller Electric offers a $7,500+ scholarship for junior welding engineering students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

The Roberta Rathbun Scholarship for Theatrical Arts

New York • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen

The Roberta Rathbun Scholarship offers $500 for Southern Erie County seniors pursuing theater majors. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The VEOP Talent Search Scholarship

Vermont • Freshmen

The VEOP Talent Search Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors facing barriers to education. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 12, 2025

Get Up To $4,183

Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship

Social Work • Graduate Students

The Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship offers $4,183 for Master's social work candidates focused on health in African American communities.

Deadline:

February 26, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship

Social Work • Graduate Students

The Consuelo W. Gosnell Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for MSW students serving Native and Latino communities.

Deadline:

February 26, 2025

Get Up To $250

Academic Scholarship Program B

Transportation/Logistics • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen

NDTA Academic Scholarship Program B offers $250+ for high school grads pursuing degrees in logistics and transportation with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

STEM Scholarship

STEM • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The STEM Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for underrepresented students in sustainability and STEM with a 3.0 GPA and community impact.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Single Parent Household Scholarship

Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Single Parent Household Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for exceptional students from single-parent households with a GPA above 3.0.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Healthcare Scholarship

Healthcare-Related • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Healthcare Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for students with a 3.0 GPA, community impact, and extracurricular involvement.

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship (Fall)

Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for government employees and families to enhance education.

Deadline:

June 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dirk Derrick Car and Truck Accident Injury Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dirk Derrick Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. undergraduates impacted by car or truck accident injuries. Apply now!

Deadline:

December 15, 2025

Get Up To $25,000

The Barry Griswell Scholarship Initiative to Raise the Bar for Students

Des Moines • Iowa • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Barry Griswell Scholarship offers up to $25,000 for first-generation students demonstrating leadership and financial need.

Deadline:

May 23, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Fall)

Broward County • Florida • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County, aged 28+, facing financial need.

Deadline:

June 3, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship for Women (Spring)

Broward County • Florida • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mary Houliston MacDonald Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for women in Broward County facing financial need due to divorce or abandonment.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship (Spring)

Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ralph H. and Ruth Frank Gross Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for government employees and families to enhance education.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

Kids Chance of Washington Scholarship (Fall semester)

Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Need-based scholarship for spouses/children of injured Washington workers, offering up to $6,000 for college or technical education.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Kids Chance of Texas Scholarship (Fall semester)

Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kids Chance of Texas offers scholarships for students aged 16-25 with a parent injured in a work accident. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

June 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship for Overcoming Adversity

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Melissa Ivers Scholarship awards $1,000 to those who have overcome adversity. Apply by submitting an essay.

Deadline:

October 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

Hawthorn Foundation Scholarship

Military • Wyoming • Family • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Hawthorn Foundation Scholarship supports Wyoming residents with special needs pursuing higher education. Award: $250+.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $40,000

Fresh Start Scholarship

Kent County • New Castle County • Sussex County • Delaware • For Women • Age • Freshmen

The Fresh Start Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for Delaware women aged 20+ with a 2-year education gap. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship

Foreign Country • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for undergraduates studying abroad, requiring financial need and application materials.

Deadline:

September 18, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

AGWT Baroid Scholarship

Natural Resources Management • Freshmen

The AGWT Baroid Scholarship offers $2,000 for students pursuing groundwater careers, requiring a 3.0 GPA and relevant project or work experience.

Deadline:

June 30, 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.