[Page 4] Top 176 Hardship Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 22, 2025Apply below to the best Hardship Scholarships in February 2025.
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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
Harold E. Ennes Scholarship
Radio & Television • Engineering
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program
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
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
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
Age
The Hoggatt Injury Law Scholarship offers $1,000 for children of injured workers to support their college education. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 9, 2025
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
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
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.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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
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
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
Ren H. Rice Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Washington • Family
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
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
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
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
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
FAQ for hardship scholarships
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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