Apply below to the best Hardship Scholarships in February 2025.
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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
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
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
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
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
Family • Age
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 • 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michigan • STEM • Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • Family
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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