Apply below to the best Hardship Scholarships in February 2025.
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Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
WonderMom Scholarship awards $1,000 for high school seniors and $2,000 for college students who are single parents. Apply online.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Raise Me Up to DO GOOD Scholarship awards $1,500 to students from single-parent or blended families with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Door County • Wisconsin • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Susan M. Krause Scholarship offers $5,000 to women in Door County seeking job skill improvement. Minimum GPA 3.00 required.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Marin County • California • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Child Care Assistance Scholarship in Marin County helps parents pay for daycare while attending college, offering $250+ in support.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Family • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Organic Formula Shop offers a $2,000 scholarship for single parents. Apply by writing an essay on parenting and student challenges.
Deadline:
May 6, 2025
Age • Freshmen
A & J Duct Cleaning Scholarship offers $2,000 for high school graduates with financial need and lower academic scores.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for the Monthly Kickass Single Mom Stimulus Grant to receive $500 cash each month. Simple application process!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Adams County • Berks County • Cumberland County • Dauphin County • Franklin County • Lancaster County • Perry County • York County • Anne Arundel County • Baltimore County • Carroll County • Harford County • Howard County • Queen Anne's County • Washington County • Maryland • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
Orrstown Bank Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for eligible high school seniors in select PA and MD counties.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
Door County • Wisconsin • 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
The Karen and David Studebaker Scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible immigrants and first-gen students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 18, 2025
Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The AMY Fund College Scholarship provides $7,500 for refugees pursuing a degree in the US, plus a stipend for books and supplies.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Fund a Scholar Scholarship supports children of U.S. Military Service Members who died in active duty since 2001, offering $250+ awards.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Information Sciences • English • Law
The LexisNexis John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship supports legal information careers with a $250+ award for eligible applicants.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Radio & Television • Film • Religious/Theological Studies • For Methodist students • Graduate Students
Apply for the $6,000 Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship in religious journalism for United Methodist students pursuing post-graduate studies.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship awards $1,000 to students involved in youth mentorship programs. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 5, 2025
For students with disabilities • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ethel Hayes Scholarship supports students impacted by mental health challenges with a $550 award for an essay on their journey.
Deadline:
June 14, 2025
Ohio • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • High school • Freshmen
The Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship offers $500 to Ohio high school students with incarcerated parents pursuing STEM majors.
Deadline:
April 20, 2025
Indiana • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Kids' Chance of Indiana offers scholarships for students with a parent affected by work-related accidents. Awards up to $250 available.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Food & Nutrition • For Women • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Gaynold Jensen Award offers $1,500 scholarships for consultant dietitians to enhance their education and contributions to healthcare.
Deadline:
February 24, 2025
Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Graduate Students
The Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship offers $1000 for students with injuries from accidents. GPA of 2.75+ required.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Freshmen
The Mesothelioma.com Scholarship offers $4,000 for students affected by cancer. Minimum GPA of 3.2 required. Apply with documents.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Music • Graduate Students
SAI offers a $1,500 scholarship for graduate music education students with teaching experience or a video of student teaching.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Other Trades/Crafts • Technology • Engineering • Age • Seniors
Miller Electric offers a $7,500+ scholarship for junior welding engineering students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
New York • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Roberta Rathbun Scholarship offers $500 for Southern Erie County seniors pursuing theater majors. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Social Work
The Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship offers $4,183 for Master's social work candidates focused on health in African American communities.
Deadline:
February 26, 2025
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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