Hardship scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 04, 2025Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.
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Women In Need Scholarship
Accounting • For Women • Sophomores
The Women In Need Scholarship offers $2,000 annually for women supporting families while pursuing a bachelor's in Accounting.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
North Texas Relocation Professionals Scholarship
Texas • High school
The North Texas Relocation Professionals Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for Dallas/Fort Worth seniors who relocated during high school.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Lombard Area AAUW Dickson/Mosillo Return To Learning Scholarship
Illinois • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mathematics • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Lombard Area AAUW offers a $5,000 scholarship for women returning to school, especially in STEM fields. Apply with an essay and reference.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Sara Chaiton Scholarship for Resilient Women
For Jewish students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sara Chaiton Scholarship offers $500 to Jewish women students affected by loss. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
August 25, 2025
Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund Scholarship
Freshmen
The Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund Scholarship awards $2,000 to nominated students who performed at Bands of America events.
Deadline:
October 26, 2025
Christopher Meadows Memorial Advanced EMS Scholarship
California • Healthcare-Related • Medicine • Health Education • Pre-Med • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Christopher Meadows Memorial Advanced EMS Scholarship offers $3,000 for students with 2+ years in emergency medicine in California.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Trent R. Dames & William W. Moore Fellowship
Environmental Engineering • Civil Engineering • Geological & Earth Sciences • Graduate Students
Annual fellowship for engineers and earth scientists for graduate study, offering up to $6,000. ASCE membership required.
Deadline:
February 9, 2025
Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship
Service • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship offers $10,000 for dependents of roadway workers injured or killed in work zones, based on need.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The Louisiana Bar Foundation Kids Chance Scholarship Program
Louisiana • Sophomores • High school • Juniors • Freshmen
The Louisiana Bar Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for children of workers injured or killed in workplace accidents.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship
Athletic • Freshmen
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school seniors who played Dixie Youth Baseball at age 12 or younger.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Life Lessons Scholarship
Family • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Life Lessons Scholarship offers up to $20,000 for college students aged 17-24 who have lost a parent. Apply with an essay or video.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
Arkansas • Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship offers up to $1,600 for eligible single parents pursuing education in Arkansas.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Kids Chance of North Carolina Scholarship
North Carolina • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids Chance of NC offers scholarships up to $5,000 for children of injured workers. Apply if aged 16-25 with financial need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
4-H Youth in Action
Mathematics • Agriculture • Science • Technology • Engineering • Age • High school • Freshmen
Apply for the $5,000 4-H Youth in Action scholarship by sharing your leadership story in a 4-H program. Open to all 4-H members and alumni.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division (PMAD) Scholarship
Engineering • Science • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PMAD Scholarship offers $2,000 for SPE members with PMAD industry experience. Apply with documentation, essay, and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Hope Through Learning Award
Pennsylvania • High school • Freshmen
The Hope Through Learning Award offers $2,500 to youth under 24 in Allegheny County facing homelessness, pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Salvatore J. Monte Thermoplastic Materials and Foams Division
Materials Science • Mechanical • Mechanical Engineering • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for students in thermoplastic materials and foams industry. $2,000 award for documented experience and essays.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship
Service • Military • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for children and spouses of deceased public employees. Apply with recommendations.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program
Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
Scholarship for children of highway workers killed or disabled in duty, offering up to $5,000 for post-secondary education.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Center for the Education of Women Scholarships
Michigan • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Family • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The CEW+ Scholarship supports women and underserved students at U of M with awards up to $10,000. Eligibility includes caregiving or education gaps.
Deadline:
May 7, 2025
The Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Empowering a Better Tomorrow Scholarship offers $5,000 for students recently incarcerated. Apply now for financial support!
Deadline:
May 21, 2025
The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lisa Michelle Memorial Fund awards $1,000 to students who lost a parent to substance abuse and have a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Foster Care to Success scholarships
Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Foster Care to Success offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students from foster care or orphaned backgrounds. Apply now!
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship
Minnesota • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for woman-identified students with a 5-year educational gap in Minnesota.
Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Brave of Heart Scholarship Program
Service • Medicine • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brave of Heart Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for dependents of frontline healthcare workers lost to COVID-19. Apply now!
Deadline:
October 5, 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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