Hardship scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 05, 2025

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.

AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for AMPP EMERG Academic Scholarships for up to $10,000. Open to full-time college/university students. Create an account to apply.

Deadline:

December 31, 2025

Get Up To $15,000

Farella’s Diversity Scholarship Program

For students with disabilities • California • Law • 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 • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Freshmen

Farella’s Diversity Scholarship offers $15,000 to first-year law students from underrepresented communities at select California law schools.

Deadline:

March 6, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship

Nursing • Pre-Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores

The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship offers $1,000 to non-traditional nursing students. Apply with essays and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 29, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Music for All Foundation Scholarship

Music • Education • Freshmen

The Music for All Foundation Scholarship awards $1,000 to music education students with strong musicianship and leadership skills.

Deadline:

October 26, 2025

Get Up To $250

MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund

Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund offers aid for postsecondary education to children/spouses of deceased public service employees.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Jim Graham Scholarship

Agricultural Science • High school • Freshmen

The Jim Graham Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors who attended Cooperative Leadership Camp, requiring an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Navin Narayan College Scholarship

Community Service • High school • Freshmen

The Navin Narayan College Scholarship offers $1,000 for high school seniors with 2 years of Red Cross volunteer service. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 10, 2025

Get Up To $500

Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship

For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Family • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The Bishop John W. Hamilton Scholarship offers $500 to African American female UMC members, prioritizing orphans and students at HBCUs.

Deadline:

March 13, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship

The Allan Jerome Burry Scholarship offers $1,000 to active UMC undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA and campus ministry leadership.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

Get Up To $250

Families Of Freedom Scholarship

Freshmen

The Families of Freedom Scholarship aids dependents of 9/11 victims with awards starting at $250. Essays may be required.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Injection Molding Division Scholarships

Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Physics • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarships for students in injection molding, offering up to $3,000 for SPE members with relevant experience.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

NFPA Scholarships

Family • High school • Freshmen

NFPA offers six $500 scholarships for youth adopted from foster care to pursue higher education. Membership required for application.

Deadline:

April 7, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Diabetes Scholars Foundation College Scholarships

High school • Freshmen

Diabetes Scholars Foundation offers up to $5,000 scholarships for US students with Type 1 Diabetes entering college.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship Program

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

Northwestern Mutual offers a $5,000 scholarship for siblings of childhood cancer patients. Applicants must be under 25 with a 2.5 GPA.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Legacy Scholarship

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

The NCCF Legacy Scholarship offers $1,000 to students aged 17-35 who lost a parent to cancer. Apply with essays and a recommendation.

Deadline:

May 19, 2025

Get Up To $250

Children Impacted By Crime Scholarship

Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Children Impacted By Crime Scholarship offers $250+ to students affected by crime. Apply with an essay and recommendation letter.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $500

Professional Development Grant for Alumnae and Affiliated Patronesses

Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for a $500 Professional Development Grant for Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae to enhance music and leadership skills.

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Ingrid Josefin Ridky Academic Scholarship

Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Ingrid Josefin Ridky Scholarship awards $1,000 to ANN members in neonatal nursing with 2 years of experience. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Deadline:

August 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

PinkRose Foundation Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The PinkRose Foundation Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for U.S. residents under 25 who lost a parent to breast cancer.

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Study.com Single Parent Scholarship

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

The Study.com Single Parent Scholarship offers $1,000 for single parents pursuing college. Apply now if eligible!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $10,000

Clyde Russell Scholarship

Maine • Freshmen

The Clyde Russell Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for Maine high school seniors attending college. Apply with intent letter, recommendations, and transcripts.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,400

M.R. Brooks Scholarship

For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The M.R. Brooks Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ single parents or their children to support higher education and community impact.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $6,700

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $6,700

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $8,000

Scholarship Plus Award

New York • Freshmen

Scholarship Plus Award offers up to $8,000 for NYC high school seniors facing adversity with a GPA of 3.3 and family income under $52,000.

Deadline Passed

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.