Hardship scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 04, 2025

Apply below to the best Hardship scholarships for February 2025.

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative

California • Medicine • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative offers $6,000 to California students for LGBT community service. Apply with an essay and references.

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Get Up To $2,000

Tsutako Curo Scholarship

Clark County • Nevada • For Women • High school

The Tsutako Curo Scholarship offers $2,000 to single mothers in Clark County, NV for post-secondary education. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

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Get Up To $5,000

Lisa and Josh World Scholarship

Foreign Country • 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 students of color • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lisa and Josh World Scholarship offers $5,000 for first-gen U.S. students in study abroad, prioritizing underrepresented minorities.

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Get Up To $1,500

Adult Advanced Education Scholarship

Colorado • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Adult Advanced Education Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents whose college education was interrupted for over a year.

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Get Up To $250

Knowles Teaching Fellows Program

Teaching • Mathematics • Science • Graduate Students

The Knowles Teaching Fellows Program supports future math and science teachers with fellowships for those entering their first or second year.

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Get Up To $250

Boren Fellowships

Foreign Country • Foreign Languages • Graduate Students

Boren Fellowships support graduate students studying languages abroad with awards starting at $250. Apply with essays and references.

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Get Up To $20,000

ASFPM Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship

Engineering • Biology • Social Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The ASFPM Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for students in engineering, planning, or sciences. Apply now!

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Get Up To $250

Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships for high school seniors

Kansas • High school • Freshmen

Kansas Kiwanis Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for high school seniors enrolling in college. Apply with transcripts and recommendations.

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Get Up To $250

Kansas Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships for undergraduates

Kansas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Kansas Kiwanis Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for full-time undergraduates. Apply with transcripts, recommendations, and activities list.

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Get Up To $10,000

Al Forthan Scholarship

Oregon • Freshmen

The Al Forthan Scholarship offers $10,000 to Oregon seniors impacted by addiction, supporting recovery and education.

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Get Up To $500

Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship

Door County • Wisconsin • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lee Babler Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to Southern Door High School graduates with a GPA of 2.0+, involved in FFA or trade clubs.

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Get Up To $1,500

Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship

Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Margene Mogan Proctor and MG Jerry Wyatt Scholarship provides $1,500 to spouses of Tennessee National Guard members.

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Get Up To $250

The Dalai Lama Trust Undergraduate Scholarship

Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dalai Lama Trust Undergraduate Scholarship supports deserving students with financial need and good moral conduct. Award: $250+.

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Get Up To $4,000

ABF Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program

Law • Social Sciences • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

ABF Summer Fellowship supports underrepresented students in law and social science with a $4000 award. Apply now!

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Get Up To $1,000

Single Parent Scholarship

California • Family

The Single Parent Scholarship offers $1,000 to low-income Bay Area single parents enrolled in accredited institutions.

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Get Up To $5,000

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Military • Foreign Country • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship offers $5,000 for dependents of active military personnel to study abroad on credit-bearing programs.

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Get Up To $1,050

Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship

Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • High school • Freshmen

The Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship awards $1,050 to students from single-parent families with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required.

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Get Up To $3,000

Jonathan Tang Memorial Scholarship

Freshmen

The Jonathan Tang Memorial Scholarship awards $3,000 to high school seniors with cancer or chronic health experiences. Apply now!

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Get Up To $20,000

Kate Somerville + Foster Nation “Defy Impossible” Scholarship

California • Cosmetology/Beauty • Family • Freshmen

The Kate Somerville + Foster Nation Scholarship offers $20,000 for California students in esthetics who were in foster care. Apply now!

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Get Up To $10,000

Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Family • Age • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students

The Casey Family Services Alumni Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for youth and adults from foster care in select states.

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Get Up To $1,000

Project Kennedy Fighting Cancers of All Colors Scholarship

Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Project Kennedy Scholarship offers $1,000 to students affected by cancer. Open to high school and college students. Essay required.

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Get Up To $250

AIDS Project Snohomish County Scholarship

Washington • Healthcare-Related

The AIDS Project Snohomish County Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ individuals affected by HIV in Snohomish County, offering an average award of $6,700.

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Get Up To $25,000

North American Rolex Scholarship

Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Medicine • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • Education • Management • Political Science/Government • Travel & Tourism • Conservation • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The North American Rolex Scholarship offers $25,000 for young citizens pursuing water-related careers. Scuba certification required.

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Get Up To $1,000

BioTek reMEDys Educational Scholarship

High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The BioTek reMEDys Scholarship awards $1,000 to students affected by hemophilia or bleeding disorders. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

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Get Up To $250

Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship

California • Community Service • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Catina Rose Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to California crime victims or survivors. Community service and personal statement required.

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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.