Hardship scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 04, 2025

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.

Get Up To $20,000

ACEC Michigan Scholarship

Michigan • Engineering • Architecture • Urban Design • Civil Engineering • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ACEC Michigan Scholarship provides up to $20,000 for engineering and surveying students after their freshman year.

Deadline:

January 3, 2026

Get Up To $25,000

TIAA Scholarship

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

TIAA Scholarship supports children of first responders with financial need attending public schools. Awards up to $25,000.

Deadline:

May 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Hawkins Spizman Car Accident Survivor Scholarship

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

The Hawkins Spizman Car Accident Survivor Scholarship awards $1,000 to students disabled or injured in car accidents.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

Dell Scholars Program

High school

The Dell Scholars Program offers $20,000 to students from approved college readiness programs. Apply online and submit required documents.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Harold E. Ennes Scholarship

Radio & Television • Engineering • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Harold E. Ennes Scholarship offers $2,500 for broadcast engineering students with work experience. Apply with transcripts and an essay.

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Allen Law Firm Personal Injury Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Allen Law Firm offers a $1,000 scholarship for college students and high school seniors addressing personal injury or disability in an essay.

Deadline:

June 14, 2025

Get Up To $6,000

ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship

Chemistry • Chemical Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Materials Science • Graduate Students

The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for chemistry professionals transitioning to high school teaching.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship

Radio & Television • Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Robert D. Greenberg Scholarship offers $2,500 for broadcast engineering students with work experience and SBE membership preference.

Deadline:

July 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Eskew Law Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Eskew Law Scholarship awards $1,500 to eligible students with a parent who has a felony conviction. Apply now!

Deadline:

July 31, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Scholarships for students sharing their cancer stories. Apply with an essay or video for a chance to win $2,500.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

The David Malcolm Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The David Malcolm Scholarship awards $2,500 to students overcoming obstacles with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Essay required for application.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

In Pursuit of Jesus for Children Scholarship

For Christian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The In Pursuit of Jesus for Children Scholarship awards $5,000 to students committed to ministry with children. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 1, 2026

Get Up To $2,500

Frontline Families Scholarship Program

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Frontline Families Scholarship Fund offers up to $2,500 for children of healthcare workers who died from COVID-19. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program

Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship offers $5,000 to childhood cancer survivors under 25 with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and medical letter.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The 180 Medical Caregiver Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The 180 Medical Caregiver Scholarship offers $1,000 to primary unpaid caregivers pursuing higher education in the U.S.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship

Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hoggatt Injury Law Scholarship offers $1,000 for children of injured workers to support their college education. Apply now!

Deadline:

June 9, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Pennsylvania Library Association MLS Scholarships

Pennsylvania • Information Sciences • Literature • Science • Graduate Students

Pennsylvania Library Association offers $2,000 scholarships for ALA-accredited Library Science Master's students in PA.

Deadline:

May 15, 2025

Get Up To $250

The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship

Tennessee • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Kids’ Chance of Tennessee Scholarship offers $250+ to students aged 16-25 with injured parents. Must be a TN resident and enrolled full-time.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $250

Kids Chance Of Missouri Scholarships

Missouri • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • High school • Sophomores

Kids Chance Of Missouri offers scholarships for children of parents injured or killed in work-related accidents, requiring proof and financial need.

Deadline:

May 14, 2025

Get Up To $7,500

Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship

Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kids' Chance of Michigan offers scholarships up to $7,500 for dependents of parents injured in work-related incidents.

Deadline:

November 29, 2025

Get Up To $250

Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Audrey B. Mastroianni College Scholarship supports students who lost a parent to breast cancer. Award: $250+. Apply via eligibility form.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Ren H. Rice Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Washington • Family • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ren H. Rice Scholarship offers $5,000 to students in foster care or with disabilities in Spokane County, WA for post-secondary education.

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

Get Up To $500

Stafford R. Ultsch Legacy Scholarship

Texas • Freshmen

The Stafford R. Ultsch Legacy Scholarship offers $500 to Texas high school seniors affected by suicide pursuing mental health careers.

Deadline:

March 11, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship

Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Mental Health • Public Health • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Medicine • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The Charles W. Tadlock Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for seminary students pursuing a master of divinity with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 13, 2025

Get Up To $8,000

Women In Transition Scholarship

Accounting • For Women • Freshmen

The Women In Transition Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for women supporting their families while pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting.

Deadline:

March 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.