Hardship scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.
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Associates Scholars Empowerment Program
Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Electrical/Electronics • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Sophomores • Freshmen
The Associates Scholars Empowerment Program offers $2,500 to Black students pursuing certificates or Associates degrees with financial need.
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
Kids Chance of Washington Scholarship (Winter semester)
Service • Military • Washington • 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:
November 1, 2025
Kids Chance of Texas Scholarship (Spring 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:
November 30, 2025
Family Fund For Paralyzed & Disabled Officers Scholarship
Service • For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for disabled officers' children, offering up to $2,400 for higher education with no application deadline.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Live Your Dreams Award
For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Live Your Dreams Award provides up to $16,000 for women supporting dependents, requiring enrollment in an undergraduate program.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Maria Scholarship
For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Straight students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Maria Scholarship provides $1,000 to LGBTQIA+ parent undergraduates. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Keeta Arnold Memorial Horticulture Scholarship
Arkansas • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Biology • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Horticulture • Urban Design • Science • Animal Sciences • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Keeta Arnold Memorial Horticulture Scholarship offers $1,500 to Arkansas students in horticulture with a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
January 1, 2026
SMRP Scholarship
Engineering • Finance • Economics • Accounting • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SMRP $2,000 Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in maintenance and reliability. Apply now with an essay!
Deadline:
July 7, 2025
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
For Women • Family • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship offers $5,000 to low-income single mothers pursuing their first degree.
Deadline:
August 1, 2025
ESA Youth Scholarship
High school
ESA Youth Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for children of first responders. High school seniors encouraged to apply.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
RV Learning Center Scholarship Program
Test Scores • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The RV Learning Center offers a $2,500 scholarship for college students with RV industry ties or aspirations. Apply now!
Deadline:
July 8, 2025
LouEllen Dabbs Scholarship
Business Administration • Finance • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The LouEllen Dabbs Scholarship offers $250+ for single parents in Business Administration or Banking with a 2.35 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
August 10, 2025
Florida American Legion High School State Oratorical Contest
Florida • High school • Freshmen
Florida American Legion Oratorical Contest awards $500 to $2,500 to high school students. No application needed. Contact local Post.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
New York State ENA September 11 Scholarship
Nursing • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The New York State ENA September 11 Scholarship offers $2,500 for rescue workers pursuing nursing degrees. Eligibility includes work experience.
Deadline:
April 26, 2025
Robert Hatoff “Center of the Plate” Scholarship
Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Other Trades/Crafts • Hospitality • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Robert Hatoff Center of the Plate Scholarship offers $5,000 to students in Culinary Arts and related fields. Apply with recommendations and essays.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship
Age • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
Pinnacol Foundation offers $4,700 scholarships for dependents of workers injured or killed in work-related accidents in Colorado.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The Spike Jorgensen Scholarship
Alaska • Freshmen
The Spike Jorgensen Scholarship awards $1,000 each to two graduating seniors in Alaska for academic assistance.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Schwartz Injury Law Perseverance Scholarship offers $1,000 to students overcoming severe injuries. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship
New Jersey • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids' Chance of New Jersey offers scholarships for dependents of parents injured in work-related incidents. Ages 18-26 eligible.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
The Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship
Education • Nursing • Teacher Education • Graduate Students
The Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship offers $250+ for licensed Nurses or Teachers with 3+ years experience enrolled in college.
Deadline:
December 15, 2025
Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship
Service • New York • Criminal Justice • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Victoria Ovis Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to children of fallen or disabled law enforcement officers in New York.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • For Black and/or African American students • For Men • Community Service • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kennard C. Brown Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to African American male undergraduates at HBCUs with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
October 2, 2025
College Success Foundation Washington State Governors' Scholarship
Washington • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Washington State Governors' Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for foster youth to pursue higher education with a 2.0 GPA.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
Mental Health Profession Scholarship
Psychology • Mental Health • Counseling • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mental Health Profession Scholarship awards $1,000 to students overcoming mental health challenges pursuing related degrees.
Deadline:
December 21, 2025
GreenPal Scholarship
Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The GreenPal Scholarship offers $2,000 to high school seniors and college students with small businesses or business plans.
Deadline:
November 15, 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.
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